Industrials

Dow zooms to 23,000 for first time

The Dow soared past 23,000 on Tuesday, hitting its fourth milestone of the year amid higher economic optimism and strong corporate earnings.

US homebuilder sentiment rises in October

U.S. homebuilders are feeling more optimistic than they have in months, looking past a recent slowdown in new home sales and the risk of rising labor and materials costs following hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

Under pressure from Congress, IRS suspends Equifax contract

The IRS has suspended a $7.25 million contract with the credit reporting company Equifax after members of Congress complained the tax agency had awarded a no-bid contract to a company that recently had a massive data beach.

Under pressure from Congress, IRS suspends Equifax contract

The IRS has suspended a $7.25 million contract with the credit reporting company Equifax after members of Congress complained the tax agency had awarded a no-bid contract to a company that recently had a massive data beach.