Industrials

Shares of blue-chip conglomerate 3M rallied on an upbeat outlook for 2014 earnings and share repurchases.

The moves by General Electric, AT&T and Honeywell highlight the continued push by major companies to return excess cash to shareholders. 

Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE Yelp Inc., down $8.45 to $25.06 The online business review service reported a second-quarter loss and issued a lackluster outlook.

Does anyone just watch TV anymore? The dramatic shift toward online and mobile viewing is driving television set makers to design as much for streaming video as for watching broadcast or cable channels.

Samsung Electronics Co. says its third-quarter income has plunged 49 percent to the lowest level in nearly three years as its handset business slows down.

Samsung Electronics Co. says its quarterly operating profit is estimated to have fallen 60 percent from a year earlier as Galaxy handsets sales slow.

As Russia's move to send its military into Ukraine rattles global markets, some of the most recognizable companies in the U.S. are also bracing for whatever might lie ahead.

As Russia's move to send its military into Ukraine rattles global markets, some of the most recognizable companies in the U.S. are also bracing for whatever might lie ahead.

Eaton's first-quarter earnings rose 22% with the help of its Cooper Industries acquisition, but revenue growth fell short of Wall Street views as global demand continued to slow.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc said quarterly profit doubled to a record, reflecting a large gain on its stake in Kraft Heinz Co , while operating profit declined.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Friday said it boosted its stake in cable TV operator Charter Communications Corp, and signaled it may have another large investment planned after agreeing to buy Precision Castparts Corp in its largest-ever purchase.

Wall Street is paying close attention to how China's currency drop could sting major U.S.firms including Apple, Qualcomm, and Yum Brands.

Hunter Newby describes himself as a real estate entrepreneur, even if he's not marketing houses or land.

From the outside, the new HTC One smartphone looks and feels like last year's model.

Samsung has retained the chief of its mobile business despite a steep decline in mobile profit as the group opts for stability over change.

Cyber-security researchers say they've identified a highly sophisticated computer hacking program that's been used for several years to spy on banks, telecommunications companies and government agencies around the world.

The world's biggest smartphone maker is suffering a stunning financial decline in the face of intense competition from Apple Inc. and upstart Chinese brands.

Verizon's denial of a full takeover turns the focus yet again to whether the two telecom giants can do a deal over their Verizon Wireless joint venture.

The world's largest seed giant agreed to pay $930 million to acquire The Climate Corp. and revealed a quarterly loss of $249 million.

A sharp slowdown in government-built schools and infrastructure caused U.S. construction spending to fall slightly in November.