Asian shares continue rally after Wall Street gains
U.S. stocks are climbing Thursday morning after the Labor Department said inflation slowed a bit in August.
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday
U.S. stocks made solid gains Thursday as Apple and Qualcomm led a rally in technology companies.
Argentina's inflation rises 3.9 percent in August
Argentina says consumer prices rose 3.9 percent in August, the highest rate so far this year.
What's changed in US financial system since '08, at a glance
The financial crisis touched off the worst recession since the 1930s Great Depression, wiping out $11 trillion in U.S. household wealth and leaving about 8 million Americans jobless.
Target to hire 120,000 for holidays; UPS, FedEx beefing up
Target plans to hire more than 120,000 people for the busy holiday shopping season, a 20 percent increase from last year.
Here's what could cause the next financial crisis
The trigger for the next collapse will likely be very different from the last, researchers predict.
Trump tariffs put Missouri Senate candidate Hawley in a bind
The fate of a Missouri nail manufacturer suffering under President Donald Trump's steel tariffs has put Republican Senate candidate Josh Hawley in a bind between his support for the president's trade strategy and a local plant that says it could be forced to close.
Decade later: Safer financial system yet much hasn't changed
On the brink of crumbling a decade ago, America's financial system was saved by an extraordinary rescue that revived Wall Street and the economy yet did little for individuals who felt duped and left to suffer from the reckless bets of giant banking institutions.
Hurricane Florence won’t ‘move the needle’ on US economy: Wilbur Ross
Shipping and agriculture will likely be hurt by the hurricane, according to Wilbur Ross.
Hurricane Florence: These goods could become more expensive
A state of emergency in North Carolina makes price gouging illegal
Markets Right Now: Technology companies lead indexes higher
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
Hurricane Florence targets South Carolina golf industry
Golf in the state resulted in $2.7 billion in direct and indirect sales, according to a 2016 study.
Turkish central bank raises rates to stem currency crisis
The Turkish central bank is discussing possible changes to its monetary policy amid concerns over the weakening Turkish currency.
Ad firm worked for Cordray's agency, then governor campaign
An advertising and media firm to which Ohio gubernatorial candidate Richard Cordray's agency gave government work while he was a federal official now is doing political work for him.
Middle-class income highest on record: Fact check
Experts remain concerned by stagnant wage growth at a time when the economy is strengthening and the labor market is tightening.
GM recalls 1.2M pickups, SUVs for power steering problem
General Motors is recalling more than a million big pickup trucks and SUVs in the U.S. because the power-assisted steering can briefly shut down.
The Latest: European Central Bank sees tariffs as key risk
The Latest on the European Central Bank's monetary policy meeting (all times local): 1:45 p.m.
US weekly jobless claims drop to near 49-year low
The labor market is viewed as being near or at full employment.
US consumer prices increase less than expected in August
Despite the moderation in price increases last month, inflation pressures are steadily building up, driven by a tightening labor market and robust economic growth.
Qualcomm to repurchase $16 billion of its shares from banks
Qualcomm is buying back $16 billion of its own stock as part of a broader goal of repurchasing up to $30 billion of its shares.












