Economic Indicators

The Brazilian cosmetics maker Natura has announced that it is buying Avon Products in an all-stock deal.

The former owner and former president of a Vermont ski resort accused in a multimillion-dollar fraud case have been indicted on multiple federal charges over a failed plan to build a biotech facility using foreign investors' money.

An aggressive campaign at Target to let customers do more online is paying off.

___ US stocks fall on mixed earnings, trade tensions; oil slumps U.S. stocks closed lower Wednesday, weighed down by mixed corporate earnings from big retailers and uncertainty over the trade spat between the U.S. and China.

Stocks ended lower on Wall Street Wednesday, weighed down by mixed corporate earnings from big retailers and uncertainty over the trade dispute between the U.S. and China.

The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.

CEO Ed Bastian said the company has given 10 pay increases over the past 10 years.

Federal Reserve officials signaled the inflation rate remained below the central bank’s goal of 2 percent.

U.S. family could spend an extra $131.93 on footwear annually should the proposed tariff increase take effect.

China is cutting taxes on its fledgling software and integrated circuit industries to spur development in the face of U.S. export controls that threaten to handicap Chinese tech companies.

Federal Reserve officials at their recent meeting believed the central bank could remain "patient" in deciding when to adjust interest rates, though some officials thought future rate hikes might still be needed.

Minutes from the May 1-2 Federal Open Market Committee revealed that rates will remain steady for the remainder of the year.

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the decision would most likely fall to one of his successors.

Lowe's Cos. (LOW) on Wednesday reported fiscal first-quarter earnings of $1.05 billion.

Andreina Cordero started the year skipping meals so her three kids could eat.

U.S. farmers may hit the panic button as the China trade war escalates.

The next text message you receive may not be a funny picture from your mom, or an update on how late your friend will be to brunch.

Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche is handing off to his successor after 13 years at the helm as the company faces challenges from the transition to electric cars and digital transportation technologies.

Britain's Insolvency Service says British Steel has been ordered into compulsory liquidation after talks with the government failed to secure a bailout.

Shares edged in Asia on Wednesday after a rebound in technology stocks helped power an overnight rally on Wall Street.