State & Nation Business
May 15, 2013 - 9:39 a.m.•By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER - AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON – 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.
May 15, 2013 - 9:28 a.m.•By The Associated Press
MOLINE – Deere & Co. said on Wednesday that bad weather and weak economies will hinder sales growth this year.
May 14, 2013 - 3:45 p.m.•By The Associated Press
NEW YORK – The stock market is back in record territory after an upturn in small-company stocks.
May 14, 2013 - 12:03 p.m.•By SCOTT MAYEROWITZ - AP Airlines Writer
NEW YORK – U.S. airlines collected more than $6 billion in baggage and reservation change fees from passengers last year – the highest amount since the fees became common five years ago.
May 14, 2013 - 11:39 a.m.•By The Associated Press
HELSINKI – Nokia Corp. on Tuesday unveiled its first Lumia smartphone with a metal cover, low-light camera features and new social network apps. But the new model failed to impress investors, who sent the company's stock down more than 5 percent.
May 14, 2013 - 9:33 a.m.•By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press
ORLANDO, Fla. – BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. unveiled a lower-cost BlackBerry that is designed to entice consumers in emerging markets as the company stepped up efforts to regain market share lost to the iPhone and Android devices.
May 14, 2013 - 9:22 a.m.•By TOM KRISHER - AP Auto Writer
DETROIT – U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that the engines can stall without warning in three Chrysler and Dodge brand cars.
May 14, 2013 - 5:30 a.m.•By MATTHEW CRAFT
AP Business Writer
When the price of gold plunged $200 last month, many people thought they caught the sound of the gold bubble popping.
May 13, 2013 - 11:09 a.m.•By CANDICE CHOI - AP Food Industry Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — McDonald's is adding three new Quarter Pounders to its core menu as the fast-food chain looks to offer cheaper premium burgers while capitalizing on one of its most popular brands.
May 13, 2013 - 9:47 a.m.•By MARTIN CRUTSINGER - AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON – U.S. businesses left their stockpiles unchanged in March for a second straight month while their sales fell sharply.
May 13, 2013 - 9:10 a.m.•By MARTIN CRUTSINGER - AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON – 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.
