U.S. trade gaps narrows unexpectedly

The U.S. trade gap narrowed unexpectedly in August as oil imports plunged and exports grew for the fourth consecutive month, a U.S. Commerce Department […]

Jobless claims hit 9-month low, retail sales rise

The number of U.S. workers filing new claims for jobless insurance hit a nine-month low last week and retailers reported their first monthly sales […]

Fidelity Magellan dials up on growth, bounces back

In the 1980s, when stocks mostly surged, a few mutual fund managers became the equivalent of rock stars.
Tops among them: Peter Lynch, who […]

UK panel sets Kraft November 9 deadline for Cadbury bid

Kraft Foods Inc has until November 9 to make an offer for British confectioner Cadbury Plc or must walk away for six months, Britain’s […]

Settlement over bank bonuses rejected

NEW YORK — A federal judge on Monday rejected a $33 million settlement between the Securities and Exchange Commission and Bank of America Corp., […]

Don’t fret: The oil market stumps even the experts

Oil companies are the elephant in the room.
The wide trading range and erratic movement of oil prices has been perplexing to pundits, […]

BJC complex expanding north with 12-story tower

Demolition is under way on two Central West End buildings that BJC Healthcare will replace with a $75 million, 12-story tower for outpatient clinics, […]

U.S. banks need to have higher capital: Greenspan

Banks in the United States need higher capital than they currently have, Alan Greenspan, former chairman of the Federal Reserve told a Mumbai conference […]

U.S. private job losses down, factory orders up

The United States lost fewer private sector jobs in August than in the prior month while companies also planned fewer layoffs, suggesting modest improvement […]

Panel backs Missouri Baptist patient towers

Next up for Missouri Baptist Medical Center’s 30-year development plan is Board of Aldermen consideration of the hospital’s proposal to add patient towers, a […]