AP EXPLAINS: If it's just snow, why can't New England make it all go away?
If it's just snow, why is New England having such a difficult time making it all go away? Midway through an epic winter that's shattered records and buried Boston in more than 8 feet of snow, locals and outsiders alike could be forgiven for wondering why a world-class city that's accustomed to heavy snowfall — and prides itself on being a global center of technology and innovation — can't seem to dig out and move on.
Construction companies shares down at the close of trading
Shares of some top construction companies were down at the close of trading: Fluor fell $.11 or .2 percent, to $59.33.
Aerospace companies shares mixed at 10 a.m.
Shares of some top aerospace companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Boeing rose $2.20 or 1.4 percent, to $155.95.
Caterpillar announces corporate headquarters will remain in Peoria after 2-year study
Caterpillar Inc. announced Friday that it is keeping its global headquarters in downtown Peoria and expanding its corporate campus in what it called a re-commitment to the central Illinois city.
Top 10 New York Stock Exchange-traded stocks posting largest percentage decreases
A look at the 10 biggest percentage decliners on New York Stock Exchange at 1 p.m.: Castlight Health Inc. fell 28.5 percent to $6.76.
Construction companies shares up at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top construction companies are up at 1 p.m.: Fluor rose $.15 or .3 percent, to $59.24.
Proposal to sell spaceport advances through New Mexico Senate committee without recommendation
A panel of New Mexico senators offered no recommendation as it passed a proposal to pull the plug on the taxpayer-financed spaceport and put the futuristic hangar up for sale.
Mention of 9/11 raises the heat in dispute over government subsidies to US, Gulf airlines
U.S. airlines have been sparring for several years with fast-growing Persian Gulf rivals that seem to be poaching passengers from the Americans.
Agency eyes Alaska city for deep-water port to serve vessels in Arctic waters
A historic Alaska gold-mining city could be the first place where the federal government invests in a deep-water port to serve vessels in Arctic waters.
Safety groups ask gov't to require electronic collision alert, automatic braking on big trucks
Four highway safety groups are asking the U.S. government to require tractor-trailers and big buses to have devices that alert drivers to stopped traffic and brake the trucks if they don't respond.
Chamber readies for annual 'walk' to DC, chance for business owners, politicians to network
Political honchos and business hotshots from across the state will board an Amtrak train bound for Washington, D.C., as the state Chamber of Commerce commences its annual "Walk to Washington." Billed as the state's "premiere networking event," Thursday's "walk" gets its name because many of the nearly 600 attendees spend most of their time walking along train cars, shaking hands and meeting peers.
Seattle tunnel machine Bertha moves toward access pit after being stalled for more than a year
Bertha, Seattle's troubled tunnel machine, is on the move after being stalled for more than a year.
New Haven's Tweed Airport negotiates with Missouri airline for link to Washington's Dulles
Officials at Tweed New Haven Regional Airport say they're negotiating with a Missouri-based airline to link southern Connecticut to Washington, D.C.
Ball buying metal beverage can maker Rexam in cash-and-stock deal valued at about $6.64B
Ball Corp. is buying metal beverage can maker Rexam in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $6.64 billion in order to stay competitive against other packaging companies.
Aerospace companies shares up at the close of trading
Shares of some top aerospace companies were up at the close of trading: Boeing rose $1.25 or .8 percent, to $151.17.
Construction companies shares up at the close of trading
Shares of some top construction companies were up at the close of trading: Fluor rose $1.52 or 2.6 percent, to $59.09.
Airlines companies shares mixed at 10 a.m.
Shares of some top airlines companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Delta Air rose $.12 or .3 percent, to $44.79.
US, Canada reach deal for funding plaza for $2.1B bridge from Detroit to Windsor, Ontario
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says the Obama administration and Canada have agreed with Canada for financing a key piece of a planned $2.1 billion bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.
Top 10 New York Stock Exchange-traded stocks posting largest percentage decreases
A look at the 10 biggest percentage decliners on New York Stock Exchange at 1 p.m.: Helix Energy Solutions Group fell 15.1 percent to $16.20.
Airlines companies shares mixed at the close of trading
Shares of some top airlines companies were mixed at the close of trading: Delta Air rose $.26 or .6 percent, to $44.76.