Scrap metal, recycling company plans $35M rail car refurbishment plant in Hutchinson
An Illinois-based scrap metal and recycling company plans to build a $35 million plant in Hutchinson to refurbish rail cars used to transport crude oil and other combustible liquids.
USDA approves genetically engineered potato designed by Idaho's J.R. Simplot Co.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved commercial planting of a potato that is genetically modified to resist bruising and to produce less of a chemical that has caused cancer in animals.
Pilot who parachuted from breakup of SpaceShipTwo is in small group of flyers lucky to survive
The survival of a test pilot who safely parachuted from a spacecraft that disintegrated over the Mojave Desert is being hailed as a miracle.
Construction companies shares mixed at the close of trading
Shares of some top construction companies were mixed at the close of trading: Fluor rose $.62 or .9 percent, to $66.29.
Construction companies shares mixed at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top construction companies are mixed at 1 p.m.: Fluor rose $.93 or 1.4 percent, to $66.60.
Construction companies shares mixed at 10 a.m.
Shares of some top construction companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Fluor rose $.55 or .8 percent, to $66.22.
Aerospace companies shares down at 10 a.m.
Shares of some top aerospace companies are down at 10 a.m.: Boeing fell $.18 or .1 percent, to $124.40.
Writers call for Obama to seek freedom for jailed Myanmar journalists on upcoming visit
Myanmar's transformation from pariah state to aspiring democracy has been kind to blogger Nay Phone Latt.
Federal investigators looking at what caused spacecraft's deadly crash wrap up site work
Federal investigators who have been in the Mojave Desert trying to find out why an experimental spaceship crashed are wrapping up their work in Southern California.
Steelmaker ArcelorMittal: 3Q operating profit doubles on rising steel volumes
ArcelorMittal SA, the world's largest steelmaker, says operating profits rose strongly in the third quarter on improved European operations and higher steel volumes, despite a decline in iron ore prices.
Postal Service to deliver 7 days a week during holiday season
The U.S. Postal Service will deliver packages on Sundays in major cities and high volume areas during the holiday season.
Train and machinery maker Siemens sees profit rise in Q4, offers cautious outlook
Industrial equipment maker Siemens AG says net profit rose 40 percent in the fourth quarter but issued a cautious outlook for the coming year, saying global tensions would affect its business and predicting flat revenue.
Company seeking to build natural gas pipeline through Massachusetts files environmental draft
The company that wants to build a natural gas pipeline across northern Massachusetts has filed sections of its draft environmental report, rejecting several alternatives.
Airlines companies shares mixed at 10 a.m.
Shares of some top airlines companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Delta Air fell $.16 or .4 percent, to $42.07.
Construction companies shares up at the close of trading
Shares of some top construction companies were up at the close of trading: Fluor rose $1.73 or 2.7 percent, to $65.50.
Construction companies shares up at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top construction companies are up at 1 p.m.: Fluor rose $1.30 or 2.0 percent, to $65.07.
Aerospace companies shares mixed at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top aerospace companies are mixed at 1 p.m.: Boeing fell $.38 or .3 percent, to $124.73.
Construction companies shares up at 10 a.m.
Shares of some top construction companies are up at 10 a.m.: Fluor rose $1.12 or 1.8 percent, to $64.89.
Aerospace companies shares mixed at 10 a.m.
Shares of some top aerospace companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Boeing fell $.53 or .4 percent, to $124.58.
US Department of Transportation to discuss long-term vision for aging Northeast Corridor
Federal transportation officials are gathering in New York to discuss long-term plans for the aging Northeast Corridor rail line.