Finance

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 900,000, still a historically high level that points to ongoing job cuts in a raging pandemic. The Labor Department’s report Thursday...

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting around their record highs on Wall Street Thursday, as earnings season ramps into higher gear. The S&P 500 was virtually unchanged in early trading, a day after reaching an...

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising again Wednesday, climbing toward records on stronger-than-expected earnings reports and continued optimism that new leadership in Washington will help usher in an economic recovery. The S&P 500 was...

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are ticking higher Thursday, despite a dismal report on the number of layoffs sweeping the country, as investors continue to balance their hopes for a better economy ahead against its...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and a sign that the resurgent virus has likely escalated layoffs. The latest figures for jobless...

U.S. stocks bounced back from an early stumble and are on track for more gains Wednesday afternoon, though Treasury yields are stalling following their rapid rise. The S&P 500 was 0.3% higher after flipping between small...

Stocks are slipping Monday as trading cools on Wall Street and in markets around the world following record-setting runs. The S&P 500 was 0.6% lower in afternoon trading and on pace to take a breather from...

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are ticking higher on Friday, despite a sober reminder of how many jobs the pandemic is destroying, as Wall Street keeps focusing more on the economy’s potentially brighter future than...

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,000 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering as the viral pandemic tightens its grip on consumers and businesses....

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is rallying toward record highs again Thursday on expectations that the Democratic sweep of Washington means more stimulus is likely on the way for the economy. The S&P 500 was...