D.R. Horton sees 2020 home sales above estimates, shares rise
D.R. Horton Inc topped expectations for quarterly profit and forecast 2020 home sales above analysts' estimates, as cheaper mortgage rates buoyed demand from buyers, sending shares...
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S&P 500 ekes out gain after Trump trade remarks
The benchmark S&P 500 stock index eked out a slim gain on Tuesday as President Donald Trump said the United States is close to signing an...
U.S. auto showrooms need more electric cars, environmental group says
Environmental group the Sierra Club on Tuesday urged automakers and dealerships to help cut U.S. carbon emissions and fight the climate crisis by making more electric...
For May college graduates, it's time to start repaying your student loans. Here's how.
For recent college graduates, December marks the end of the six-month grace period, which means it's time to start paying back those student loans.
World's energy watchdog is undermining climate change battle, critics say
A short walk from the Eiffel Tower, Fatih Birol oversees the world’s energy watchdog, whose analyses of fuel demand have long been viewed as the gold...
Thyssenkrupp's elevator business gets at least 3 bidders: sources
Thyssenkrupp has received bids from at least three major bidding groups for a majority stake in Thyssenkrupp's elevator business, four people familiar with the matter said.
S&P 500, Nasdaq at record highs ahead of Trump speech
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes rose to record highs on Tuesday as trade-sensitive technology stocks gained ahead of a much-awaited speech by President Donald Trump,...
McDonald's workers sue over sexual harassment, 'toxic' work culture
McDonald's Corp was sued on Tuesday by workers in Michigan who accused the fast-food chain of allowing pervasive sexual harassment to flourish at its restaurants nationwide.
Flying 14 hours or more? Boeing sees longer routes as 'key' for growth
Serving airlines that will operate flights lasting 14 hours or longer is a "key consideration" for Boeing Co's global growth strategy over the next 20 years,...
Stocks, dollar rise as Trump says trade deal is near
Global equity markets and the dollar rose on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated the United States is close to signing a trade deal with...
Trump says China trade deal 'close' but dashes hopes for signing details in NY speech
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday dangled the prospect of completing an initial trade deal with China "soon" but offered no new details on negotiations in...
Vendors squeezed in Wells Fargo cost cutting push
At least seven vendors have given Wells Fargo & Co a partial refund for their services after bank executives pressured the contractors to return 2.5% of...
Tesla CEO says will build Gigafactory 4 in 'Berlin area'
Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Tuesday the electric-car maker is going to build a new vehicle factory as well as an engineering...
Fed's Harker says he opposed last rate cut, thinks rates should stay put
Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank President Patrick Harker said on Tuesday he did not support the Fed's last rate cut in October and that the central bank...
Trump, Apple CEO Tim Cook to tour Apple operations in Texas: sources
U.S. President Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook are expected to tour facilities in Texas where Apple products are made as soon as next week...