WASHINGTON (AP) — Alleged misbehavior by the Internal Revenue Service and other federal agencies gives the GOP something else to talk about and investigate as the economy clearly,
Improving economy alters political landscape
Why worry? Less aid by Fed would point to recovery
WASHINGTON (AP) — Investors have grown nervous that the Federal Reserve will scale back its efforts to boost the U.S. economy sooner than many expected.
Maine governor moves out of office over TV dispute
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine's governor, who has gained attention in the past for telling the NAACP to "kiss my butt" and comparing the Internal Revenue Service to the Gestapo, has
Between economy and trouble, Obama approval steady
WASHINGTON (AP) — The economy is recovering, the White House is dealing with multiple controversies, and President Barack Obama appears generally unaffected either way.
Sales gains lift Dollar Tree's 1Q profit 15 pct
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Discount retailer Dollar Tree Inc. said Thursday that its net income increased 15 percent in the first quarter as consumers spent more at its stores, which
Obama's Morehouse visit shines spotlight on HBCUs
ATLANTA (AP) — When President Barack Obama addresses graduates at Morehouse College on Sunday, he'll also be speaking to the broader community of historically black colleges and
New Mexico jobless rate drops slightly in April
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Department of Workforce Solutions reports that New Mexico's unemployment rate dropped last month and that job growth has improved.
Unemployment falls in 40 US states, rises in 3
WASHINGTON (AP) — Solid hiring helped lower unemployment rates in 40 U.S. states last month, the most since November. The declines show the job market is improving throughout most
Oil gains to near $96 as investors eye US economy
The price of oil rose to near $96 a barrel on Friday ahead of the release of Conference Board's index of leading indicators for the U.S. economy.
Here is the latest Massachusetts business news from The Associated Press
BOSTON (AP) — Developers who are unsuccessful in their pursuit of casinos in the eastern or western regions of Massachusetts could compete in the newly opened southeastern region
State: Jobs growth picked up steam in April
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut labor officials said Thursday they're buoyed by the most recent statistics showing 6,300 new jobs in April, but fewer than half of all jobs
A late fade on Wall Street; Wal-Mart, Disney slump
NEW YORK (AP) — Signs of a slowing economy combined with comments from a Federal Reserve official helped pull the stock market down Thursday.
Mass. unemployment rate unchanged, but jobs lost
BOSTON (AP) — The unemployment rate in Massachusetts held steady in April while preliminary estimates showed the state lost 1,400 jobs during the month, according to state and
Oil falls below $94 a barrel amid high supplies
The price of oil slipped below $94 a barrel Thursday as traders digested discouraging economic data from the United States and Europe and U.S. oil supplies remained high.
US jobless claims jump to highest level in 6 weeks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose 32,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 360,000, the most since late March. The jump came a week
Futures fluctuate on mixed signals from retail
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock futures fluctuated Thursday on a bevy of economic data that sent mixed signals about hiring, construction, jobs and the mindset of the American
