1386 Stories, most recent news story added 22 minutes ago
Dec. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Retail sales and consumer confidence in the U.S. increased more than forecast, indicating that economic growth is picking up as the new year approaches.
The latest finance news, quotes, and investing information.
An increase in initial weekly jobless claims is offset by a drop in continuing claims and an improved trade deficit.
Dec. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Practitioners of the dismal science received some holiday cheer this week as the outlook for the U.S. economy in the fourth quarter took a turn for the better after reports showed inventories, exports and sales increased.
NEW YORK — The stock market rose Thursday as an improvement in the nation's trade deficit offset a weaker-than-expected reading on jobs. The Commerce Department said a surge in exports helped narrow the trade deficit in October to $32.9 billion. Economists had been expecting an increase.
The Commerce Department said a surge in exports helped narrow the trade deficit in October to $32.9 billion. Economists had been expecting an increase.
(AP:NEW YORK) Stocks are rising as an improvement in the nation's trade deficit offsets a weaker-than-expected reading on jobs. The Commerce Department says Thursday a surge in exports helped narrow the trade deficit in October to $32.9 billion. Economists had been expecting an increase.
(AP:NEW YORK) Stocks are rising as a report showing an improved trade deficit offset disappointing employment data. The Commerce Department says a surge in exports helped narrow the trade deficit to $32.9 billion in October. Economists had expected an increase.
NEW YORK — Stocks rose Friday after a report on retail sales indicated consumers are picking up their spending. The Commerce Department said retail sales rose 1.3 percent in November, more than double the increase analysts had expected and better than the 1.1 percent rise in October.
UPDATED, 9:35 A.M.: The stock market rose Thursday as an improvement in the nation's trade deficit offset a weaker-than-expected reading on jobs. NYSE, NASDAQ » BLOG: South Bay business news
UPDATED, 7:50 A.M.: The stock market rose today as an improvement in the nation's trade deficit offset a weaker-than-expected reading on jobs. NYSE, NASDAQ » BLOG: South Bay business news
UPDATED, 10 A.M.: Stocks mostly rose Friday after a report on retail sales indicated consumers are picking up their spending. NYSE, NASDAQ » BLOG: South Bay business news
U.S. stocks opened higher Thursday as an increase in initial weekly jobless claims was offset by a drop in continuing claims and an improved trade deficit.
The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in October as exports surged to the highest level in nearly a year.
Dec. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong stocks rose, rebounding from the longest losing streak since January, as better-than- estimated data on U.S. jobs and its trade deficit, as well as China’s industrial production fueled optimism of an increasing economic expansion.
NEW YORK - Stocks rose Friday after a report on retail sales indicated consumers are picking up their spending. NYSE, NASDAQ » BLOG: South Bay business news
===================================================== US Retail Sales Nov Oct ! Consensus: ! Overall: +1.3% +1.1%r ! +0.7% ! Ex-Autos: +1.2% 0.0%r ! Actual: ! ! +1.3% ! =====================================================
Open slideshowReuters
Open slideshowReuters
Open slideshowReuters
Open slideshowReuters
Open slideshowReuters
Open slideshowReuters
