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  •  U.S. stocks rose, sending the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index to its eighth record high in the past nine sessions, on increased optimism over growth in the world’s largest economy.

    Stock market rises back into record territory May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
    The stock market marched back into record territory as investors seized on the latest encouraging news about the economy. On Tuesday, it was a report on the health of small businesses.

     
  •  Most U.S. stocks fell, after benchmark indexes climbed to record levels last week, even as government data showed retail sales unexpectedly rose in April.

    Stock market rally pauses on Monday May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
    A record-breaking rally in stocks paused Monday as investors assessed whether stock valuations were overstating the recent improvement in the economy. The latest positive data, out Monday, showed that Americans increased spending at retailers last month. That suggests that consumers may boost economic growth in the current quarter ending June 30. Still, that wasn't enough to lift shares.

     
  • Kenneth Lowe, co-manager of the Matthews Asia Growth and Income Fund, and lead manager of the Matthews Asia Focus Fund. Lowe believes that Japan and China need to adopt economic reforms to drive long-term, sustainable growth.

    Fund manager: Don't get caught up in Asia numbers May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
    Investors are worried about the slow pace of U.S. economic growth, but we're just one player in the international arena. To assess the global outlook, two numbers are critical: China's gross domestic product and Japan's inflation rate. They're important because China and Japan are the world's second- and third-largest economies, and both are faltering. The outlooks in both countries could continue to have a big impact on stocks around the world as Chinese and Japanese policymakers try to stimulate their economies.

     
  • Initial public offerings next week May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
    A list of initial public offerings planned for the coming week.

     
  •  A soggy, rain-soaked cornfield sits unplanted Monday after weeks of constant rain has kept central Illinois farmers from seeding their ground, near Farmingdale, Ill. Some farmers may decide to switch their fields from corn to soybeans, which can be planted into early June and still have a good harvest if the Midwest doesn’t dry out, said Dan Cekander, director of grain market analysis at Newedge USA, a commodity brokerage firm in Chicago.

    Despite late start, officials say record corn crop likely May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
    The wet start to the corn planting season is expected to reduce the amount each acre produces this year, but farmers are planting so much of the crop that they're still likely to bring in a record amount.In a report released Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated farmers will bring in 14.1 billion bushels of corn this year, a billion bushels more than the previous record of 13.1 billion bushels set in 2009.

     
  •  An worker descends the stairs or a Caterpillar Inc. truck Mnoday at Grupo Mexico SAB’s La Caridad open pit copper mine in Sonora, Mexico. Exxon Mobil, Caterpillar and Alcoa — Dow members whose fortunes are tied to the prices of crude oil and other basic materials — closed down 1 percent or more on Friday.

    Stocks rise for third week in a row May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
    Investors are in love with small stocks because they stand a greater chance of surging ahead than large, global companies do if the U.S. economy continues to fare better than Europe.

     
  •  Roger Corman works Wednesday in his Los Angeles office.

    YouTube’s new pay channels go from campy to kids May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
    With a billion monthly visitors from around the globe, the Google-owned video service hopes to quickly add subscribers and add to the money it already makes from online advertising.

     
  •  Clothing is modeled on mannequins in a retail store’s window display in Baltimore. A report released Thursday showed Americans spent more during the early spring months as part the latest sign that they’re encouraged by the economic recovery.

    Stocks pull back from record levels May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
    Unemployment claims dropped to a five-year low last week, the Labor department reported early Thursday. That signals fewer layoffs and possibly more hiring. While the report failed to boost stocks, it did give the dollar a lift.

     
  • Oak Brook-based McDonald's is cutting the Angus burger from its menu. Passengers walk near a large sign for the fastfood chain McDonald's at the train station in Shenyang in northern China's Liaoning province.

    McDonald's cuts Angus burgers from menu May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
    McDonald's is cutting the Angus burger from its menu.The Oak Brook-based company had said earlier this year that it was evaluating whether to continue selling the Angus Third Pounders, which were introduced in 2009 and are among the chain's priciest items. The company also said at the time that it was it was cutting Chicken Selects and Fruit & Walnut Salad.

     
  • Associated Press/2008 file photo Billionaire hedge fund manager Philip Falcone and his firm have agreed to pay $18 million to settle civil fraud charges.

    Hedge fund manager Falcone to settle fraud case May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
    Philip Falcone would be barred for two years from working as an investment adviser or broker under the agreement in principle between the Securities and Exchange Commission and Falcone and Harbinger Capital Partners, the firm said in a filing Thursday.

     
  •  U.S. stocks rose, after the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed above 15,000 for the first time yesterday, as earnings forecasts from Whole Foods Market Inc. and Electronic Arts Inc. beat analyst estimates.

    Dow average gains, holds on to 15,000 level May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
    The Dow Jones industrial average rose, closing above 15,000 for a second day after breaching the landmark level for the first time Tuesday. On Wednesday, a day without any major economic releases, investors focused on company earnings as reporting for the first quarter draws to a close. Although earnings growth has slowed from last quarter, profits are at record levels and projected to rise throughout the year.

     
  •  A board on a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shows the Dow Jones industrial average with an intraday number above 15,000 Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 15,000 for the first time, on optimism over global central bank stimulus and better-than-estimated corporate earnings.

    New stock market milestone: Dow 15,000 May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
    The Dow Jones industrial average punched through another milestone Tuesday: its first close above 15,000. The Dow rose 87.31 points to 15,056.20 points Tuesday, a gain of 0.6 percent.

     
  •  U.S. stocks fluctuated between gains and losses, after the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index climbed above 1,600 for the first time last week and data showed American employers added more workers than forecast in April.

    BofA leads banks up; S&P 500 index ekes out gain May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
    Bank of America led a rally in big-bank stocks in mostly quiet trading on Monday. Stock indexes ended little changed following a record-setting run last week. News that Bank of America and MBIA, a bond-insurance company, had reached a settlement over a long-running dispute propelled both companies' stocks up.

     
  •  With the Dow Jones industrial average breaking through 15,000, it’s natural to worry that stocks have gone up too far. But higher priced stocks aren’t necessarily overpriced. They may still be a good deal if corporate earnings are rising fast.

    As the Dow breaks 15,000, is it too late to buy? May 5, 2013 12:00 AM
    A solid April jobs report on Friday is a sign the economy is strengthening. That could lead to higher profits. What’s more, many of the traditional threats to bull markets — rising inflation and interest rates, a possible recession — don’t seem likely soon. That said, stocks are no bargain. Buy them only if you’re willing to ride the inevitable ups and downs and hold on for a while.

     
  • How much risk to take? Assessing fund volatility May 5, 2013 12:00 AM
    The stock market is in a groove. The Standard & Poor's 500 has climbed six months in a row and finished April at another record high. So far this year the index is up roughly 12 percent. That sounds good, right? A qualified "yes" might be the best answer, but now is a smart time to review the risk level of your portfolio.

     
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  •  Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., tours the exhibition floor Saturday prior to the start of the Berkshire shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska.

    Buffett leads an annual meeting like no other May 4, 2013 12:00 AM
    The Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting began humbly in 1982 with a crowd of 15 in an insurance company cafeteria. It has been growing steadily just as the company's stock price rose to become the most-expensive in the U.S., reaching $162,904 for a Class A share on Friday.

     
  •  Mariachis wearing sombreros watch as Constellation Brands CFO Bob Ryder rings the New York Stock Exchange closing bell Friday, part of their Cinco de Mayo observance.

    Stocks surge to new highs May 3, 2013 12:00 AM
    The Dow Jones industrial average punched through another milestone, 15,000, before easing back. The Standard and Poor's 500 index closed above 1,600 for the first time.

     
  • Associated Press/April 8 Mary Ma, a bartender at Revel, Atlantic City, N.J.’s newest casino, pours a drink at one of the casino’s bars. The Institute for Supply Management said Friday that its index of non-manufacturing activity fell to 53.1 in April from 54.4 in March. Any reading above 50 indicates expansion.

    Employers add 165,000 jobs; rate falls to 7.5 percent May 3, 2013 12:00 AM
    The unemployment rate has fallen 0.4 percentage point since the start of the year, though it remains high. The Federal Reserve has said it plans to keep short-term interest rates at record lows at least until unemployment falls to 6.5 percent.The hiring last month was concentrated in services.

     
  •  A big gain in the job market is lifting the stock market to a record high.

    Stocks surge in early trading after hiring climbs May 3, 2013 12:00 AM
    A big gain in the job market is lifting the stock market to a record high. The Dow Jones industrial average crossed 15,000 for the first time, and the Standard and Poor's 500 index, a broader market measure, rose above 1,600.

     
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