US stock market notches best week since late November
U.S. stocks moved broadly higher for a fourth consecutive day as investors look to start June with a strong weekly gain after a downturn in May.
How major US stock indexes fared Friday
Stocks closed broadly higher Friday as investors bet that a report showing the U.S. added fewer jobs than expected last month increases the odds that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in coming months.
Raining and pouring: Midwest farmers fret about wet spring
The rain has plagued much Midwest this year –-- the wettest season ever in the contiguous U.S. –, putting agricultural planting weeks behind schedule.
GOP officials rehash old fight against Volkswagen union vote
Top Tennessee Republicans are predicting economic harm if workers at Volkswagen's car assembly plant in Chattanooga vote to unionize.
Markets Right Now: Stocks rise as rate cut looks more likely
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
Inside the Dow's 1168+ point weekly gain
How the Fed and a series of trade barbs gave Wall Street a winning week.
Undone by Brexit, May steps down as Conservative leader
Britain's upstart Brexit Party has failed in its first attempt to win a seat in Britain's Parliament, narrowly losing to the left-of-center Labour Party in a special election.
Electrician shortage creates potential for six-figure jobs
The electricians' industry is expected to see a labor shortage of 60,000 workers by 2026.
The Latest: US employers added a weak 75,000 jobs in May
The Latest on the May U.S. jobs report (all times local): 8:30 a.m.
Swiss government wants further talks on accord with EU
The Swiss government says it wants further talks with the European Union about an accord that's intended to regulate bilateral ties between the Alpine country and the 28-nation bloc.
Economist Art Laffer, Medal of Freedom winner, on why he won't join Trump team
"It just isn’t a job for me,” Art Laffer told FOX Business.
Japan plans carbon emission cuts, more nuclear energy
Japan is calling for further efforts to cut carbon emissions by promoting renewables but also nuclear energy despite the 2011 Fukushima reactors meltdowns.
Where people found jobs: Business services and health care
Hiring decelerated in most major industry sectors in May, with four such sectors recording job losses.
Unemployment rate dropped for black Americans in May
The unemployment rate for black Americans declined in May to 6.2% from 6.7% in April.
US adds 75,000 jobs in May, far less than expected amid heightened trade uncertainty
Friday's numbers follows disappointing growth in private sector jobs in May.
Trump: Stocks would be up 10,000 points if it weren't for the Fed
The U.S. economy would be stronger if it weren't for interest rate hikes, said President Trump.
Mexico tariffs: Exactly the wrong move for U.S. economy
New tariffs against Mexico scheduled to begin Monday would erase all the benefits from the GOP tax reform.
The white working class is ‘declining,’ here’s why
Researchers say members of the white working class are experiencing “distress.”
Australian PM: WTO needs mending to keep up with the times
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the World Trade Organization needs mending to keep up with the times.
German factory production, exports drop in weak Q2 start
German factory production has fallen more strongly than expected in April and exports have dropped sharply in a weak start to the second quarter in Europe's largest economy.