Economic Indicators

Delta, AmEx renew credit card deal; Delta boosts outlook

American Express and Delta Air Lines are extending their credit card partnership through 2029, a significant extension of one of the larger financial partnerships between a major U.S. airline and a credit card company.

Business Highlights

___ Survey: US manufacturing activity increased in March WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. manufacturers grew at a faster pace in March, as the pace of employment jumped and new orders and production improved.

How major US stock indexes fared Monday

Financial and technology companies helped power U.S. stocks solidly higher Monday as investors drew encouragement from data pointing to a brighter outlook on the global economy.