Construction spending falls less than expected
U.S. construction spending fell less than expected in April even as other sectors of the economy buckle under the COVID-19 crisis.
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It's college decision day — here's where students stand
After being pushed back from May, amid extreme global uncertainty, June 1 is National College Decision Day, the deadline for high school seniors to choose which...
World equities edge higher despite U.S.-China tensions
World stocks hovered near three-month highs and safe-haven government bonds inched lower as signs that Europe's economic downturn has bottomed boosted risk appetite, despite worries over...
Pfizer declines about 8% after setback to breast cancer treatment
Shares of Pfizer Inc fell nearly 8% on Monday after an independent data monitoring committee determined the drugmaker's breast cancer treatment was unlikely to meet the...
Embraer says China, India are potential partners after failed Boeing deal
Brazil's Embraer SA said on Monday that China and India could be potential new partners, following a Reuters report last week that said those two countries...
Nasdaq postpones Philadelphia trading floor reopening due to protests
Nasdaq Inc said it postponed Monday's planned reopening of its PHLX options trading floor in Philadelphia, which had been closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, due...
Aircraft makers go digital to fight coronavirus delivery logjam
Helicopter and jet makers are turning to digital technology so customers can inspect their big-ticket purchases remotely before taking delivery, as they strive to push through...
How the coronavirus pandemic is shaking retirement confidence across generations
The recent economic downturn has prompted more workers to question whether they will retire comfortably, according to a survey. And they're more likely to dip into...
Embraer open to new partnerships after Boeing deal collapses
Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA said on Monday that it expects to sign new strategic partnerships in the future, after Boeing Co abruptly canceled a deal in...
Fiat Chrysler to list robot-making unit Comau
Fiat Chrysler said on Monday it planned to list its robot-making unit Comau and had appointed Paolo Carmassi as the company's new chief executive for the...
Facebook, Snapchat join chorus of companies condemning George Floyd death, racism
Facebook Inc and Snap Inc became the latest U.S. companies condemning racial inequality in the United States as violent protests flared up across major cities over...
Wall St. dips amid U.S. protests, China tensions
U.S. stocks opened lower on Monday after a strong showing last month, as investors turned cautious amid country-wide protests over race and a flare-up in tensions...
Lufthansa supervisory board rubber stamps $10 billion state bailout
Lufthansa's supervisory board said on Monday it had approved a 9 billion euro ($10 billion) government bailout that will force the German airline to give some...
Oil falls as U.S.-China tension escalates
Oil fell on Monday on worries about renewed tensions between the United States and China, although reports that OPEC and Russia were closer to a deal...
U.S. Supreme Court rebuffs investors' bid to block Madoff trustee lawsuits
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear a bid by major banks and companies including Koch Industries Inc to prevent a trustee chasing money...