Fading balance prospects drag on oil prices
Already rattled by end-of-balance sentiments, crude oil prices continued drifting lower in early Wednesday trading on weak European economic data.
Deadly bird flu strains batter U.S. poultry industry
With Easter just weeks away, the U.S. poultry industry is battling the contagious bird flu that has killed millions of chickens and turkeys this year.
New-home sales drop in August but higher than last year
Sales of newly constructed homes declined 7.6 percent in August from the previous month but were up 20.6 percent from a year ago, according to government data released Monday.
Analysis says most U.S. workers need major pay increase to earn living wage
A health-related report that examines numerous issues for American families, such as wages and rising costs, said on Wednesday that economic security is out of reach for many people in the United States -- particularly women and women of color who are still at a fiscal disadvantage compared to men.
Burger King apologizes for profane messages on couple’s wrappers
An Illinois couple said they felt doubly insulted when a Burger King manager refused to hear their complaints about profane messages written on their wrappers.
Hyundai recalls 239,00 vehicles over exploding seat belts
Hyundai has recalled some 239,000 vehicles over reports that seat belts may explode "abnormally" during a crash.
Saudi energy company courts Turkish players
Saudi Arabia's energy company said it reached a series of agreements in the Turkish energy market that could double the amount of energy-related goods produced.
Nasdaq snaps 5-day winning streak as tech stocks fall
The Nasdaq Composite snapped a five-day winning streak Monday with technology stocks tanking as investors await major corporate earnings.
Dakota Access pipeline equipment fire called arson
Authorities said arson is the likely cause of an Iowa fire that caused about $2 million in damage to Dakota Access oil pipeline construction equipment.
National gas prices falling; Utah average gas prices 43 cents above country’s average
Gas prices ticked down on Monday as the slide in prices at the pump began another week.
College costs on the rise as financial aid borrowing decreases, reports say
The cost of attending a four-year college, including tuition, books and living expenses, hit another record high in 2016, while overall student loan borrowing continues to decrease, the College Board said.
Rio Tinto announces intent to start underground mining at Kennecott Copper site
Rio Tinto has announced its intent to start underground mining and expand production at its Kennecott Copper operation.
Hydroid gets $7 million underwater drone contract modification
Hydroid Inc. has been awarded a $7 million U.S. Navy contract modification for work on the MK18 Kingfish underwater drone.
Prosecutors accuse Trump Organization of ‘greed and cheating’ as tax fraud trial opens
Prosecutors set the stage in opening arguments in the Trump Organization tax fraud criminal trial Monday, in New York Supreme Court, telling jurors the case is about "greed and cheating."