Flip side of home sales drop: It helps remodeling businesses
Small companies whose success is tied to the remodeling business are looking healthy even as home sales drop.
US pending home sales rose 0.9 percent in June
More Americans signed contracts to purchase homes in June compared to May, but the volume of pending sales has slipped over the past year.
Stocks mostly dip amid tech wobbles, ahead of central banks
Asian markets fell Monday after a steep decline in the U.S. technology sector weighed on Wall Street at the end of the week despite data showing the economy was growing.
World stocks slip as trade fears set in
Asian markets fell Monday after a steep decline in the U.S. technology sector weighed on Wall Street at the end of the week despite data showing the economy was growing.
Accusations fly as firms seek to avoid Trump's steel tariff
U.S. companies seeking to be exempted from President Donald Trump's tariff on imported steel are accusing American steel manufacturers of spreading inaccurate and misleading information, and they fear it may torpedo their requests.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's 'historic' economic gains, 2016 myths
President Donald Trump exaggerated his role in boosting U.S. economic growth, falsely claiming full credit for positive economic news.
Charles Koch warns Trump trade war could trigger recession
Billionaire industrialist Charles Koch is warning that Trump administration trade policies could trigger a recession.
Insider Q&A: Kidbox designs its own fashions
Kidbox, the online styling service for children, is growing up.
Pass It On: How Kidbox CEO deals with competition
Part of running any business is dealing with competitors.
Rising backlash as US firms seek Trump's steel tariff waiver
U.S. companies seeking to be exempted from President Donald Trump's tariff on imported steel are accusing American steel manufacturers of spreading inaccurate and misleading information, and they fear it may torpedo their requests.
Farmers still uncertain, despite Trump-EU trade deal
Brian Duncan, a hog farmer from Illinois, is uncertain what the latest agreement between the U.S. and EU means for him.
Investors may cheer Q2 earnings, but next quarter's outlook still hazy
Third-quarter forecasts aren't getting any help from the second quarter.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's hyped claims on economy, NKorea, vets
President Donald Trump received positive economic news this past week and twisted it out of proportion.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump falsely claims historic turnaround
President Donald Trump falsely claimed he's pulled off "an economic turnaround of historic proportions."
CBS looks into misconduct claims amid report on CEO Moonves
CBS says independent members of its board of directors are investigating personal misconduct claims after reports that the company's chief executive, Les Moonves, is the subject of an upcoming New Yorker story detailing sexual misconduct allegations.
Republican policies supporting GDP growth: Mike Pence
Vice President Mike Pence, speaking in an exclusive interview with FOX Business’ Maria Bartiromo, credited Trump administration policies and the Republican Congress for reviving the U.S. economy.
Moody's upgrades Cyprus 1 notch to Ba2 on banking recovery
International agency Moody's has raised Cyprus' credit rating by one notch to Ba2 because of the ongoing recovery of the island-nation's banking sector and its strong economic growth and fiscal surplus.
How major US stock indexes fared Friday
A slide in technology companies weighed on U.S. stocks Friday, adding to the market's losses from a day earlier.
Exxon profit surges, just not enough
Profit at Exxon Mobil Corp. surged on rising prices, but not enough for investors who are selling off shares in early trading.
Mexico president-elect: $16 billion to boost oil output
Mexico's president-elect has announced an $18 billion investment plan to boost flagging oil production, refinery capacity and electrical generation.














