Backup options for Internet lines can be costly, complicated; government does not require them
Hunter Newby describes himself as a real estate entrepreneur, even if he's not marketing houses or land.
HTC One has same outward appearance but much better camera inside _ 20 megapixels vs just 4
From the outside, the new HTC One smartphone looks and feels like last year's model.
Samsung's mobile chief keeps position during annual reshuffle despite plunge in profit
Samsung has retained the chief of its mobile business despite a steep decline in mobile profit as the group opts for stability over change.
Researchers say sophisticated malware targets banks, telecom companies and public agencies
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.
Samsung suffers financial crunch after lackluster sales of flagship Galaxy smartphone
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.
Vodafone Shares Drop After Verizon Denies Takeover
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.
Monsanto Buys Big Data Climate Firm for $930M, Reports 4Q Loss
The world's largest seed giant agreed to pay $930 million to acquire The Climate Corp. and revealed a quarterly loss of $249 million.
US construction spending down 0.3 pct. in November; government building activity leads decline
A sharp slowdown in government-built schools and infrastructure caused U.S. construction spending to fall slightly in November.
US housing starts tumble 3 percent in August; sharp drops in Northeast and Midwest
Builders broke ground on fewer houses and apartment complexes in August, a possible sign that the housing market may be levelling off after accelerating for much of the year.
Pace of US home construction likely slipped in August
The Commerce Department reports on August U.S. home construction Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Eastern.
US homebuilders likely increased housing starts in July
The Commerce Department reports on July U.S. home construction Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. Eastern.
Home Depot tops 2Q profit and revenue expectations
The Home Depot Inc. (HD) on Tuesday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $2.23 billion.
US housing starts expected to increase in June after slipping in May
The Commerce Department reports on June U.S. home construction Friday at 8:30 a.m. Eastern.
US homebuilder confidence matches 10-year high as outlook for sales improves
U.S. homebuilders are feeling more confident in their sales prospects than they've been since the high-flying housing boom days a decade ago.
US homebuilding falls 11.1 pct. in May, but permits to build at highest level since 2007
U.S. builders broke ground on fewer homes in May, but the pace of construction remains significantly higher than a year ago as the real estate sector increasingly reflects the stronger job market.
US home construction expected to decline slightly in May after strong April gains
The Commerce Department reports on May U.S. home construction Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. Eastern.
Standard Pacific, Ryland Group to combine in all-stock deal; will build homes in 17 states
Standard Pacific Corp. and Ryland Group Inc. have agreed to merge in an all-stock transaction that will create a single homebuilder with operations in 17 states.
US home construction likely rebounded in April after weak start to 2015
The Commerce Department reports on April U.S. home construction Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. Eastern.
Home Depot beats 1Q earnings and revenue expectations
The Home Depot Inc. (HD) on Tuesday reported fiscal first-quarter profit of $1.58 billion.
US sales of new homes likely fell in Feb.; winter storms cause real estate market to slow
The Commerce Department reports February sales of new homes Tuesday at 10 a.m. Eastern.