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.
1 person dead, 1 injured after witnesses report explosion at rail car repair facility in Omaha
Omaha authorities say one person is dead and another remains trapped inside a railroad tank car after a reported explosion Tuesday.
Expert: Tale of worker who fell asleep in cargo hold during takeoff should be seen as warning
The misadventure of a baggage handler who fell asleep in the cargo hold of a jetliner should be a warning for airlines to improve security procedures, safety experts said Tuesday.
Ford sales in recovering Europe market rose 12.5 percent in first quarter
Ford's European business saw stronger sales in the first quarter as falling unemployment and cheaper energy put more money in car buyers' pockets.
DOT group investigates if shrinking personal space on planes creates health and safety risks
The shrinking space on airplanes is surely uncomfortable but a government advisory committee is starting to look into whether the lack of legroom also might be dangerous for passengers' health and safety.
Napping worker trapped in cargo hold bangs for help as Seattle flight departs, quickly returns
The airport worker's shift started early, at 5 a.m., and ended with an unfortunate nap in the cargo hold of a departing Alaska Airlines flight bound for Los Angeles.
Airlines companies shares mixed at the close of trading
Shares of some top airlines companies were mixed at the close of trading: Delta Air fell $.16 or .4 percent, to $43.07.
Alamos Gold, Builders FirstSource, JetBlue, Arrowhead and Qualcomm are big market movers
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE Alamos Gold Inc. (AGI), up 39 cents to $6.28 The Canadian gold mining company is merging with fellow gold mining company AuRico Gold Inc. in a deal worth about $1.5 billion.
Aerospace companies shares down at the close of trading
Shares of some top aerospace companies were down at the close of trading: Boeing fell $1.14 or .7 percent, to $153.24.
Will poly-cotton uniforms be tres chic? New York Fashion Week to be held at Farley Post Office
What are you wearing to this year's New York Fashion Week? How about something in a sporty, light blue, poly-cotton blend with a U.S. Postal Service emblem? Organizers announced Monday that September Fashion Week events will be held at Manhattan's Skylight at Moynihan Station.