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Stocks edge lower as investors wait on Fed

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:11:51 -0400

NEW YORK - The stock market is waiting on the Fed.

Stocks drift lower as investors wait for the Fed

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:55:27 -0400

NEW YORK - Stocks are drifting lower on Wall Street as investors hold back ahead of a policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.

Obama warns EU over high youth unemployment

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:28:32 -0400

BERLIN - President Barack Obama raised the prospect Wednesday that Europe might need to adjust its economic policies to tackle high youth unemployment and make sure that some countries don't "lose a generation."

Bluebird Bio shares rocket higher in trading debut

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:25:21 -0400

NEW YORK - Shares of gene therapy developer Bluebird Bio Inc. are surging in their trading debut.

Markets drift as investors ready for Fed

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:13:32 -0400

LONDON - Markets drifted lower Wednesday ahead of a keenly awaited policy statement from the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Stocks edge lower as investors wait for the Fed

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:46:04 -0400

NEW YORK - Stocks are edging lower in early trading on Wall Street as investors hold back ahead of a policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.

IMF calls for urgent steps on Spain unemployment

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:07:28 -0400

MADRID - Spain faces the prospect of of high unemployment and sluggish growth lasting years unless the country and Europe take "urgent action" to slash the nation's crippling 27 unemployment rate and free frozen credit to businesses so they can expand, the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday.

Investors look for answers on economy from Fed

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:19:14 -0400

WASHINGTON - Worry and speculation have consumed investors since Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke to Congress last month about the Federal Reserve's drive to keep long-term interest rates at record lows.

Stocks move higher as traders wait on the Fed

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:15:53 -0400

NEW YORK - The stock market is closing higher as investors anticipate that the Federal Reserve will keep programs to support the U.S. economy in place.

Ore. jobless rate falls below 8 percent

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:31:19 -0400

SALEM, Oregon - The unemployment rate in Oregon has dipped below 8 percent for the first time since the nation fell steeply into the Great Recession in the fall of 2008.

US consumer prices rise just 0.1 pct. in May

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:39:17 -0400

WASHINGTON - U.S. consumer prices rose slightly last month, as higher energy costs partly offset cheaper food. The small increase is further evidence that consumers are benefiting from mild inflation.

Md. cleaning franchises see opportunities

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:03:27 -0400

GLEN BURNIE, Maryland - Susan and Mark Cashman traded in corporate culture and world travel for mops and brooms.

US home construction rises 6.8 percent in May

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:48:06 -0400

WASHINGTON - U.S. builders stepped up home construction in May and applied for permits to build single-family homes at the fastest pace in five years. The gains show housing remains a key source of growth for the economy.

Kabel Deutschland shares rise on takeover interest

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:46:10 -0400

BERLIN - Shares in Germany's biggest cable operator are up after Kabel Deutschland received a preliminary takeover proposal from U.S. firm Liberty Global.

US consumer prices rise just 0.1 pct in May

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:43:07 -0400

WASHINGTON - U.S. consumer prices rose slightly in May as higher energy costs were partly offset by cheaper food. The small increase comes after two straight declines, underscoring that American consumers are benefiting from mild inflation.

Ahead of the Bell: US Housing Starts

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:28:16 -0400

WASHINGTON - U.S. home construction has risen steadily in the past year, fueled by more buyers and a scarcity of houses for sale.

Ahead of the Bell: US Consumer Prices

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:28:05 -0400

WASHINGTON - A measure of U.S. consumer prices likely ticked up in May after two months of declines caused by lower gas prices. The small increase would add to evidence that inflation remains tame.

World looks to Bernanke to clarify stimulus plans

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:42:30 -0400

WASHINGTON - Is the era of ultra-low interest rates nearing an end?

Google settles suit, clears way for stock split

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:58:18 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - Google has resolved a shareholder lawsuit blocking a long-delayed stock split, clearing the way for the Internet search leader to issue a new class of non-voting shares later this year.

US stocks rise ahead of Fed policy meeting

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:14:31 -0400

NEW YORK - Stocks are closing higher as traders hope that the Federal Reserve will decide to continue its economic stimulus program when it meets this week.

Electronics trade-in company to open Ky. center

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:10:11 -0400

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - A fast-growing company that snatches up used laptops, tablets and smartphones and finds new customers for them announced Monday that it will open a processing center and eventually employ more than 400 people in Louisville.

US homebuilder confidence soars to 7-year high

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:25:28 -0400

For the first time in seven years, most U.S. homebuilders are optimistic about home sales, a sign that construction could help drive stronger economic growth in coming months.

US stocks rise ahead of Fed policy meeting

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:01:03 -0400

NEW YORK - Stocks are rising in midday trading as traders expect the Federal Reserve to continue its stimulus of the U.S. economy when it meets this week.

Little joy in Croatia as it enters the EU

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:06:41 -0400

ZAGREB, Croatia - There will be festivities and fireworks, but Kata Secic can't muster much enthusiasm for Croatia's historic entry into the European Union.

Analysis: Albany's session ends with lots of flash

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:36:41 -0400

ALBANY, New York - New York's legislative session has been highlighted by flashy proposals to strengthen abortion rights, expand casinos, publicly finance campaigns, and combat corruption and sexual harassment after several scandals.