Category Archives: Business News
Before the Bell: Oil prices surge as Iran conflict flares, while global stocks skid on selling of tech shares
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) - Global shares sank on Monday after Wall Street ended last week with its worst day since October, while oil prices jumped more than $4 as fighting flare...
Associated Press 8h ago
From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending
By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. consumers haven't stopped spending money since the Iran war drove up fuel prices, but many shoppers are reassessing what they buy and where, ...
Associated Press Jun 07, 2026
Stocks slump as Big Tech sinks and a strong May jobs report boosts odds for higher interest rates
By DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers The U.S. stock market had its worst day since October Friday as a sell-off in big technology companies weighed down the broader market and a stro...
Associated Press Jun 05, 2026
The Closing Bell: The Dow jumps 875 points as oil prices ease and stocks outside of AI rally
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street rallied after falling oil prices and yields in the bond market eased the pressure on U.S. stocks. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% Thursday for its...
Associated Press Jun 04, 2026
Before the Bell: Oil prices fall, Wall Street mixed after record-breaking S&P rally runs out of steam
By ELAINE KURTENBACH and MATT OTT AP Business Writers Oil prices fell and U.S. markets were mixed in early trading Thursday, a day after declines on Wall Street snapped a nine-day winning streak for t...
Associated Press Jun 04, 2026
The Closing Bell: Oil prices climb back toward $100, and US stocks halt their record-breaking rally
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices rose following the latest threats to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, and U.S. stocks retreated from their records. The S&P 500 fell 0.7% Wednesd...
Associated Press Jun 03, 2026
Ford recall for seat belt issue and a do-not-drive order for some Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Ford is recalling almost 420,000 vehicles because of a seat belt issue that may result in an injury if a crash occurs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Admini...
Bruce Ferrell Jun 03, 2026
Winter non-stop flights to Belize and Turks and Caicos coming to RDU
MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WPTF) - Just in time to make a winter getaway, Raleigh Durham International Airport will start offering non-stop flights to Belize and Turks and Caicos in December. According to a r...
Bruce Ferrell Jun 03, 2026
Before the bell: Early trading on Wall Street mixed as oil prices tick higher with Iran ceasefire under strain
By ELAINE KURTENBACH and MATT OTT AP Business Writers Early trading on Wall Street is mixed and oil prices moved higher after the U.S. and Iran traded attacks, testing a ceasefire even further, though...
Associated Press Jun 03, 2026
Wall Street adds to its records as the AI boom keeps growing
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market added to its records as winners of the artificial-intelligence boom keep driving higher. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% Tuesday, edging...
Associated Press Jun 02, 2026