Category Archives: Business News
Search for UnitedHealthcare CEO's killer yields evidence, but few answers
By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - They have seen him smiling on a hostel security camera, but don't know his name. They found the backpack he discarded while fleeing, but don't know...
Dec 08, 2024
UnitedHealthcare CEO is killed in a 'targeted shooting' outside a New York hotel, officials say
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ and KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed Wednesday morning in what police said was a "brazen, targeted attack" out...
Dec 04, 2024
Stock market today: Wall Street inches higher to set more records
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks tiptoed to more records amid a mixed Tuesday of trading, tacking a touch more onto what's already been a stellar year so far. The S&P 50...
Dec 03, 2024
Stock market today: Rising tech stocks pull Wall Street to another record
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Technology stocks pulled Wall Street to another record amid a mixed Monday of trading. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% from its all-time high set on Friday to...
Dec 02, 2024
Stock market today: Stocks gain as Wall Street closes out strong November
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks are higher as Wall Street puts the finishing touches on one of its best months of the year. The S&P rose 0.7% while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 306 points, or 0....
Nov 29, 2024
Stock market today: Dow hits another record as stocks rise
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks rose Monday, with those benefiting the most from lower interest rates and a stronger economy leading the way. The S&P 500 climbed 0.3% t...
Nov 25, 2024
Stock market today: Wall Street gains ground as it notches a winning week and another Dow record
By DAMIAN J. TROISE AP Business Writer Stocks closed higher on Wall Street as the market posted its fifth straight gain and the Dow Jones Industrial Average notched another record high. The S&P 50...
Nov 22, 2024
Stock market today: Wall Street weakens as Target tumbles
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish on Wednesday, though the modest moves for indexes masked some thrashing underneath the surface. Target lost more t...
Nov 20, 2024
Trump and Musk solidify their bond with Texas trip for rocket launch
By CHRIS MEGERIAN and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Donald Trump, surrounded by family members, aides and allies trekked to Brownsville, Texas, on Tuesday where he listened inte...
Nov 19, 2024
Stock market today: Wall Street holds steadier after losing most of its Trump bump
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Most U.S. stocks ticked higher Monday to recover some of their sharp slide from last week. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% for its first gain in three days. T...
Nov 18, 2024