Macy's Inc. reported a 20 percent increase in first-quarter profit even though cool temperatures and economic worries dampened some of its shoppers' spending on spring clothes.
U.S. factories cut back sharply on production in April, as auto companies cranked out fewer cars and most other industries reduced output. The weakness suggests economic growth may be slowing this spring.
Sharp drops in fuel and food costs reduced a measure of U.S. wholesale prices in April by the most in three years. Outside those volatile categories, inflation stayed low.
Confidence among U.S. homebuilders rebounded this month, reflecting improved sales trends during the spring home-selling season and the strongest outlook for sales over the next six months in more than six years.
The recession across the economy of the 17 European Union countries that use the euro extended into its sixth quarter - longer than the calamitous slump that hit the region in the financial crisis of 2008-9.
European aerospace company EADS said strong deliveries by airplane maker Airbus helped drive higher earnings in the first quarter and laid out the hope that the new A350 long-range aircraft should make its first flight this summer.
Small business owners were a little more optimistic during April but are generally still cautious.
A dozen years after a customer revolt forced Monsanto to ditch its genetically engineered potato, an Idaho company aims to resurrect high-tech spuds.
Prices paid by U.S. importers fell in April for the second straight month, pushed lower by another decline in imported petroleum. Falling import prices help keep inflation in check.
A union representing workers at Amazon in Germany says members are striking in a push for higher wages from the online retailer.
A domestic natural gas boom already has lowered U.S. energy prices while stoking fears of environmental disaster. Now U.S. producers are poised to ship vast quantities of gas overseas.
The Supreme Court has sustained Monsanto Co.'s claim that an Indiana farmer violated the company's patents on soybean seeds that are resistant to its weed-killer.
Americans increased their spending in April at retail businesses, buying more cars and clothes while paying less for gas. The rebound from a weak March suggests consumers may help boost economic growth again this spring.
U.S. businesses left their stockpiles unchanged in March for a second straight month while their sales fell sharply.
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said Monday the coffee chain's first stores in India and Vietnam have been received positively and it might soon be time to give Myanmar a shot too.
Macy's 1st quarter profit rises 20 percent on solid sales
U.S. factory output falls 0.4 percent in April
U.S. wholesale prices fall 0.7 percent, most in 3 years
U.S. homebuilder confidence rises in May from April
Eurozone recession extends into 6th quarter
Airbus sales drive 1st quarter profits at parent company
Small business owners slightly more upbeat
Idaho spud giant bets on biotech potatoes
Prices paid by U.S. importers fell 0.5 percent
Amazon workers in Germany stage strike
Natural gas export plans stir debate
High court rules for Monsanto in patent case
U.S. retail sales rise in April on cars, clothing
U.S. business stockpiles flat in March, sales fall
Starbucks sees Myanmar entry in couple of years