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By Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg |
May 17, 2013
Americans’ confidence in the economy climbed in May to the highest level in almost six years as rising real estate values and record stock prices boosted household wealth.
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By Renee Dudley, Bloomberg |
May 16, 2013
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s largest retailer, forecast second-quarter profit that was less than analysts estimated as consumers struggle amid the slow U.S. economy and higher taxes.
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By Elizabeth Dexheimer, Bloomberg |
November 21, 2012
More Americans this month said the world’s largest economy will improve than at any time in the past decade, led by a surge among Democrats following the re-election of President Barack Obama.
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By Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg |
November 5, 2012
Service industries in the U.S. kept growing in October, helped by consumer spending gains that are helping bolster the expansion.
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By Canaccord Genuity Morning Coffee |
October 17, 2012
Amazon announced on Tuesday will hire 50,000 temporary workers at order-fulfillment centers across the U.S. this holiday season.
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By Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg |
September 14, 2012
Retail sales in the U.S. increased in August by the most in six months, easing concern about a larger pullback in the biggest part of the economy.