McDonald's, Sony, Cubist Pharmaceuticals and Amgen are big market movers
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE McDonald's Corp., down $3.70 to $92.61 The world's biggest burger chain said sales at its restaurants around the world fell 2.2 percent in November.
Federal board looking to update rules on reporting information on agriculture rail shipments
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board is working on improving reporting rules that should give North Dakota grain producers and others better information on rail shipments, the agency's head said Monday.
American Air says it will spend $2 billion to upgrade planes; Delta to tweak top economy seats
American Airlines says it will spend more than $2 billion to make its planes more pleasant for passengers, the latest salvo in a competition among carriers to attract high-paying frequent fliers.
Long-distance passenger train Amtrak struggles in Montana with continuing delays
Eight months after Amtrak adjusted the Empire Builder's schedule through Montana to curb delays, the long-distance passenger train is still struggling to stay on time.
Construction companies shares down at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top construction companies are down at 1 p.m.: Fluor fell $1.70 or 2.7 percent, to $60.69.
Southwest Airlines says traffic, key revenue figure rose in Nov.; calendar may have helped
Southwest Airlines Co. said Monday that a key revenue figure rose between 4 and 5 percent in November thanks to higher traffic than a year earlier.
TriMas plans to spin of Cequent businesses into separate, publicly traded company
Engineered and applied products maker TriMas is planning to spin off its Cequent businesses into a separate, publicly traded company.
Pennsylvania-New York gas pipeline developer threatens to seize land through eminent domain
The developer of a $750 million natural gas pipeline from Pennsylvania into New York is threatening to seize land from reluctant landowners through eminent domain.
Remington to replace triggers on millions of rifles as part of settlement agreement
Gun manufacturer Remington Arms Co. and plaintiffs in two class-action lawsuits have agreed to a settlement under which the company will replace triggers in millions of guns, including its most popular bolt-action hunting rifles.
Aerospace companies shares mixed at the close of trading
Shares of some top aerospace companies were mixed at the close of trading: Boeing rose $.89 or .7 percent, to $132.21.
Construction companies shares up at the close of trading
Shares of some top construction companies were up at the close of trading: Fluor rose $.34 or .5 percent, to $62.39.
Construction companies shares up at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top construction companies are up at 1 p.m.: Fluor rose $.44 or .7 percent, to $62.49.
Aerospace companies shares mixed at 10 a.m.
Shares of some top aerospace companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Boeing rose $.77 or .6 percent, to $132.09.
Airlines companies shares up at 10 a.m.
Shares of some top airlines companies are up at 10 a.m.: Delta Air rose $.87 or 1.9 percent, to $47.29.
Dawn of Orion: NASA launches new spacecraft and new era of exploration in unmanned test flight
NASA's new Orion spacecraft streaked into orbit Friday on a high-stakes test flight meant to usher in a new era of human exploration leading ultimately to Mars.
Airlines companies shares up at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top airlines companies are up at 1 p.m.: Delta Air rose $1.97 or 4.4 percent, to $46.72.
Aerospace companies shares mixed at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top aerospace companies are mixed at 1 p.m.: Boeing fell $.33 or .3 percent, to $131.64.
Construction companies shares down at 10 a.m.
Shares of some top construction companies are down at 10 a.m.: Fluor fell $.87 or 1.4 percent, to $62.04.
Alcoa says new manufacturing process will yield better aluminum for cars and trucks
Alcoa Inc. is touting a breakthrough in aluminum manufacturing that it says will give the lightweight metal a better chance to replace steel in car doors and fenders.