Small business owners remain mostly confident
Small business owners may not be all that worried about the economy or the stock market, but many are taking steps just in case.
S&P 500 ekes out gain, enough to extend winning streak
U.S. stock indexes pulled back on Monday, putting at least a temporary halt to their weekslong advance.
How major US stock indexes fared Monday
U.S. stock indexes took a round trip Monday, erasing their early-morning losses to end the day close to where they started.
Pinterest sets conservative pricing after Lyft drop
Pinterest plans to raise about $1.5 billion in its initial public offering of shares.
Markets Right Now: Stocks erase an early loss and end mixed
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
Fed puts forward proposals to modify bank regulations
The Federal Reserve is putting forward two proposals to modify regulations put in place after the 2008 financial crisis that the banking industry complained were too restrictive.
Oil hits 5-month high as Libyan output threatened
Brent's session high of $71.16 a barrel and WTI's of $64.39 were the highest since November.
Investment in US economy surges amid smaller tax refunds, National Taxpayers Union executive vice president says
Economic investment rising despite smaller tax refunds says the National Taxpayers Union executive.
Prospects brighten for US law to shield online consumer data
Momentum is gaining in Washington for a privacy law that could sharply rein in the ability of the largest technology companies to collect and distribute people's personal data.
Creating an eco-friendly nursery, from paint to fabrics
When interior designer Jenny Dina Kirschner was designing a bedroom for her first baby, she wanted to create the healthiest possible space — for her baby and for the environment.
Short credit history? How you can still earn a score of 800
The average FICO credit score reached 704 last year.
Hassett: No chance of US recession
Jobs and income growth are important metrics when looking at the US economy, said Kevin Hassett.
Here's why Americans are optimistic about the housing market
Buyers and sellers are positive about current and future housing conditions.
Global stocks mixed after China-US trade talks show progress
Shares slipped in early trading in Europe on Monday following a mixed day in Asia after trade talks between China and the U.S. wrapped up with officials on both sides claiming progress.
New Zealand official calls Facebook 'morally bankrupt'
New Zealand's official privacy watchdog has described Facebook as "morally bankrupt" and suggested his country follow neighboring Australia's lead by making laws that could jail executives over streamed violence such as the Christchurch mosque shootings.
Asian shares mixed after China-US trade talks show progress
Shares were mixed in Asia on Monday after trade talks between China and the U.S. wrapped up with officials on both sides claiming progress and the U.S. government reported a strong rebound in hiring in March.
Maine eyes new harvest rules to boost declining clam harvest
Maine is the country's leading producer of soft-shell clams.
Real or artificial? Tech titans declare AI ethics concerns
The biggest tech companies want you to know that they're taking special care to ensure that their use of artificial intelligence to sift through mountains of data, analyze faces or build virtual assistants doesn't spill over to the dark side.
CEO of oil group sees no slowdown in US production
The U.S. oil and gas industry is praised by supporters for boosting America to the forefront of global production and attacked by critics who blame it for sowing doubt about the scientific consensus that burning fossil fuels is changing the Earth's climate.
Stephen Moore is a pro-growth economic champion: Opinion
Trump's Fed nominee Moore is facing backlash and his supporters are coming to his defense.

















