Despite jobs boost, manufacturing desperate for skilled workers
Overall optimism by American manufactures is being overshadowed by thousands of unfilled jobs, said NAM President Jay Timmons.
GM's Ohio plant shuts down production after 50 years of operation
GM announced in December that Lordstown along with three plants in the U.S. and one in Canada would close at some point this year.
Newmont calls initial Nevada join venture talks with Barrick 'productive'
Barrick Chief Executive Mark Bristow and Newmont CEO Gary Goldberg met for dinner on Tuesday night in New York.
Michigan governor defends proposal for steep fuel tax rise
Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called Tuesday for nearly tripling Michigan's per-gallon gas tax — and making the state home to the country's highest fuel taxes — in order to improve aging roads that she warned would only get worse without a major influx of new spending.
GE shares close down after CEO forecasts negative cash flow in 2019
Newly-minted CEO Larry Culp is in the midst of trying to turnaround the struggling conglomerate.
Italian premier leaves open a possible OK for rail tunnel
Intent on ensuring his government's survival, Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte says "national interests" will ultimately determine if an Alpine rail tunnel project gets completed.
Unusual alliance to save blue whales stalled by Sri Lanka
When the feeding grounds of blue whales overlap with busy shipping lanes, it's often bad news for the endangered marine mammals.
Manufacturer optimism high despite concerns over health care costs, trade
The industry also remains concerned over global trade tensions and higher raw material costs due to Trump's tariffs.
The Latest: VW gives dune buggy an electric makeover
The Latest on the Geneva auto show (all times local): 10:15 a.m.
Noem offers bills aimed at possible Keystone XL protests
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem said Monday that she's proposing legislation before construction begins on the Keystone XL oil pipeline that would create a way to go after out-of-state money that funds pipeline protests.
Mnuchin announces halt in payments into 2 retirement funds
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has informed Congress that he will stop making payments into two government retirement funds now that the debt limit has gone back into effect.
'The end of a fantastic era' - a look back on the Concorde
The speed and elegant appearance of the Concorde inspired awe.
Newmont rejects Barrick Gold’s takeover bid
Barrick offered $17.85 billion for Newmont in a no-premium deal that would create a giant worth about $40 billion at today’s valuations.
Southwest takes off for Hawaii this month
Southwest Airlines plans to begin long-delayed service to Hawaii on March 17 with a flight from Oakland, California, to Honolulu.
US construction spending unexpectedly falls in December
Construction spending increased 1.6 percent on a year-on-year basis in December.
Honeywell sees slowing demand for civilian helicopters over next 5 years
Honeywell said while the demand for helicopters was seen improving in North America, a slowdown is expected in Europe, Asia and Latin America.
Stocks fall sharply after weak economic data
Losers were led by health care companies and technology companies.
Indonesia uncertain how many buried by mine collapse
Indonesian authorities say they're not certain how many people were buried in the collapse of a remote gold mine nearly a week ago but that the number could be as high as 100.
US-built capsule with a dummy aboard docks at space station
SpaceX's new crew capsule has arrived at the International Space Station, acing its second milestone in just over a day.
Manafort family business defends name as cousin sits in jail
The New England construction firm Manafort Brothers is defending its name and distancing itself from its cousin Paul Manafort as he awaits sentencing for financial crimes.


















