TSA adding security measures, including more frequent background checks, for aviation workers
The Transportation Security Administration is tightening security rules for airline and airport workers in the wake of a criminal case in which an Atlanta baggage handler was accused of smuggling guns on commercial jets, Homeland Security Jeh Johnson said Monday.
Airlines companies shares mixed at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top airlines companies are mixed at 1 p.m.: Delta Air rose $.49 or 1.1 percent, to $45.25.
Aerospace companies shares mixed at 10 a.m.
Shares of some top aerospace companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Boeing rose $2.48 or 1.7 percent, to $152.08.
Construction companies shares up at 10 a.m.
Shares of some top construction companies are up at 10 a.m.: Fluor rose $.38 or .6 percent, to $59.90.
Aerospace companies shares mixed at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top aerospace companies are mixed at 1 p.m.: Boeing rose $3.72 or 2.5 percent, to $153.32.
Airlines companies shares up at 10 a.m.
Shares of some top airlines companies are up at 10 a.m.: Delta Air rose $.50 or 1.1 percent, to $45.26.
Airlines companies shares down at the close of trading
Shares of some top airlines companies were down at the close of trading: Delta Air fell $.23 or .5 percent, to $44.76.
Count calories, map miles traveled: Citi Bike's CEO promises a smoother ride for New Yorkers
New Yorkers may soon be able to count calories burned and miles traveled while pedaling Citi Bikes, the popular bicycle-sharing program with a troubled history that is undergoing a major overhaul under new leadership.
Construction worker dies in 80-foot fall at Philadelphia building site near main train station
A construction worker has fallen 80 feet to his death at a Philadelphia building site near the city's main railroad station.
Construction companies shares down at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top construction companies are down at 1 p.m.: Fluor fell $.69 or 1.1 percent, to $59.43.
SpaceX shipment arrives at space station, brings 1st espresso maker in orbit from Italy
The SpaceX supply ship arrived at the International Space Station on Friday, delivering the world's first espresso machine designed exclusively for astronauts.
Following Germanwings crash, aviation safety experts weigh ground functions to override pilots
To improve airline safety, maybe we need to remove the pilots.
Aerospace companies shares mixed at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top aerospace companies are mixed at 1 p.m.: Boeing fell $.30 or .2 percent, to $152.13.
Airlines companies shares up at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top airlines companies are up at 1 p.m.: Delta Air rose $.54 or 1.2 percent, to $44.74.
A look at the 5 biggest IPOs of the year so far and how their stocks fared
The five companies that raised the most money in their stock market debut this year include GoDaddy, the web hosting company known for its racy TV commercials.
SanDisk misses 1Q earnings expectations, tops revenue forecasts
SanDisk Corp. on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $39 million.
Construction companies shares up at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top construction companies are up at 1 p.m.: Fluor rose $2.76 or 4.7 percent, to $61.78.
West Yellowstone, Montana, airport to get jet service to Salt Lake City in June
SkyWest Airlines has announced it will soon offer jet flights between West Yellowstone, Montana, and Salt Lake City to connect passengers with Delta flights.
Smith & Wesson shares jump on stronger-than-expected gun orders; firearm maker boosts outlook
Shares of Smith & Wesson jumped Wednesday after the firearms maker said orders for its guns were stronger than expected.
Delta Air Lines beats 1Q earnings expectations, meets revenue forecasts
Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $746 million.