Fliers in certain markets are seeing bargain flights as fare wars make a limited return
Airline fare wars are making a comeback.
Global nightmare: China's economy is weakening; Beijing policymakers may have lost their touch
China is exporting something new to the world economy: Fear.
Otis Elevator's sinking feeling highlights companies' pain in Chinese economic slump
Otis elevator, which rose with China's strengthening economy, now faces declining revenue as the world's second-largest economy slows.
Lumber Liquidators shares soar after analyst gives the stock a 'Buy' rating
A Wall Street analyst says it's time to buy stock of troubled flooring retailer Lumber Liquidators, citing the company's recent hiring of an executive to manage its legal problems.
Billionaire calls on legislators to require oil companies to disclose California profits
Billionaire environmentalist Tom Steyer called on California legislators Wednesday to require oil companies to disclose how much they make in profits from refining oil in the state.
Shares of regional airline Republic plunge on warning about pilot shortage, flight disruptions
Republic Airways is warning the biggest U.S. airlines that the regional service it provides for them may be disrupted because of a pilot shortage and labor dispute.
Southwest Airlines meets 2Q earnings expectations, misses revenue forecasts
Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $608 million.
Walker's economic development agency remains in disarray as he campaigns on economic record
The economic development agency Gov. Scott Walker created to entice a quarter-million jobs to come to Wisconsin ended up with lots of unwanted baggage: allegations of botched underwriting, ineffectiveness and favoritism.
AP Analysis: Many US airports dominated by 1 or 2 airlines, often leading to higher fares
The wave of consolidation that swept the U.S. airline industry has markedly reduced competition at many of the nation's major airports, and passengers appear to be paying the price in higher fares and fees, an Associated Press analysis has found.
Justice Department investigating potential collusion among some airlines to keep fares high
A document obtained by The Associated Press shows the Justice Department is investigating whether airlines are colluding to grow at a slower pace as part of an effort to keep airfares high.
Japan ups ante in race to counter China, boost influence in Asia with infrastructure spending
Vying to keep pace with China's rising influence and economic clout, Japan plans to provide $110 billion to help develop roads, ports and other infrastructure in Asia in the next five years, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Thursday.
Analysts pan Southwest Airlines' plan to speed up expansion; airline stocks fall
Southwest Airlines Co. is speeding up its planned growth, which worries analysts, and American Airlines says profit margins will probably fall next year.
With the sector awash in cars, shares of rental companies spike on Hertz plans to cut back
The difference between the airline and rental car industries extends beyond the altitude at which travel occurs.
Business events and economic reports scheduled for the coming week
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Fliers see cheaper tickets this summer domestically and to Europe; Hawaii 10 percent lower
After years of steadily-rising airfare, travelers this summer can expect a tiny bit of relief — a really tiny bit.
General Electric reports 1st-quarter loss of $13.57 billion
General Electric Co. (GE) on Friday reported a first-quarter loss of $13.57 billion, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.
Alcoa tops 1Q earnings expectations, misses revenue forecasts
Alcoa Inc. posted a first-quarter profit that beat Wall Street expectations but its revenue fell short as it continues to transform itself into a supplier for the auto and aerospace industries.
With sights set on lower electricity prices, LePage looks to transform Maine energy landscape
Maine became the regional wind power leader under Democratic Gov. John Baldacci, but change is in the air as Gov. Paul LePage makes an aggressive push away from his predecessor's renewable energy policies.
Nasdaq's 10 most active stocks at the close of trading
A look at Nasdaq 10 most-active stocks at the close of trading: Apple Inc. fell .1 percent to $124.25 with 39,719,300 shares traded.
Nasdaq's 10 most active stocks at 1 p.m.
A look at Nasdaq 10 most-active stocks at 1 p.m.: Apple Inc. fell .9 percent to $125.24 with 21,841,400 shares traded.