U.S. stock index futures jumped on Thursday as China sounded upbeat about its trade talks with the United States, calming investors…
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U.S. futures, Apple shares jump after President Trump says China wants to restart trade talks
Speaking at the G7 summit in Biarritz, France, on Monday, Trump said that he had received two phone calls from Chinese officials…
U.S. Federal Reserve cuts rates for first time since 2008
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points in its policy-setting meeting on July 31..
U.S. unemployment hits five-decade low as employers step up hiring, wages increase
Steady job growth and solid wage increases have enlarged Americans’ paychecks…
U.S. consumer spending surges to post biggest rise in more than 9-1/2 years
Plus, price pressures remained muted, with a key inflation measure posting its smallest annual gain in 14 months…
U.S. economy grows by 3.2% in the first quarter, topping expectations
The U.S. economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the first quarter and posted its best growth…
U.S. jobless claims at 50-year low
The fewest people in nearly 50 years sought unemployment benefits last week, a sign of a strong job market…
Stocks higher as January jobs report smashes estimates despite government shutdown
On a year-over-year basis, wage growth amounted to a 3.2 percent increase, consistent with the past few months and around the highest levels of the recovery…
Dow jumps as Fed keeps rates unchanged, better-than-expected U.S. employment; Apple shares up strongly
U.S. stocks gained after Federal Reserve officials announced they would keep benchmark interest rates….
U.S. weekly jobless claims fall to the lowest level since 1969
The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits fell to more than a 49-year low…
Dow rallies 300 points at the open on monster U.S. jobs report, tech stocks jump
The U.S. economy added 312,000 jobs last month, much more than the expected 176,000…
U.S. job creation surged way more than expected in December – report
At the current pace of job growth, low unemployment will get even lower…
Billionaire CEO Benioff foresees several years of strong growth for U.S. economy
A record $7.9 billion was spent on Cyber Monday this year, up 19.3% year over year…
Dow jumps 150 points after strong U.S. jobs report, wage increases, trade optimism, but Apple drags down the Nasdaq
Stocks traded mostly higher on Friday following the release of better-than-expected employment data…
U.S. consumer confidence surges to 18-year high
The unemployment rate is 3.7%, the lowest level since 1969…
U.S. again assumes throne as world’s most competitive economy; first time since 2008
The U.S. is back on top as the most competitive country in the world…
Futures edge higher as Fed’s move digested; Apple gains
U.S. economic growth is expected to show a 4.2 percent annualized rate in the second quarter…
How President Trump created a tremendous U.S. economic boom
The current numbers are a uniquely Trumpian achievement and not owed to policies already set in motion when he took office…
Nasdaq set to chalk up its biggest August percentage gain in 18 years
President Trump will be in North Carolina where he is expected to sign today an executive order that will make it easier for…
U.S. economy logs best performance in nearly 4 years
Output expanded 3.2 percent in the first half of 2018 putting the U.S. economy on track to hit President Trump’s target of 3% annual growth…
Consumer confidence pops in August to highest level since October 2000
These historically high confidence levels should continue to support healthy consumer spending…
U.S. worker pay rate hits highest level since 2008
Compensation for workers rose to a nearly 10-year high in the second quarter as inflation pressures continued…
Second-quarter U.S. GDP jumps 4.1% boosting hopes that economy is ready to break out of decade-long slumber
Gross domestic product grew at a solid 4.1 percent pace in the second quarter…
North Carolina governor ‘hopeful’ to win Apple campus despite the company’s silence
Despite a lack of news over recent weeks, Apple is rumored to be eyeing Research Triangle Park…
Wall Street higher on robust U.S. jobs data, Apple leads tech rally
U.S. stocks climbed on Monday led by gains in technology shares and Friday’s robust jobs data…
Apple’s announcement of new campus location said to be imminent
Amazon is still considering the Triangle for its huge HQ2 project, and downtown Raleigh…
How Apple transformed a North Carolina town
For the second time in a decade, Apple looks to be focused on North Carolina..
Apple’s decision could lead to another Research Triangle Park evolution
Apple’s new, $5 billion headquarters in California sprawls across 175 acres in suburban Cupertino…
Apple takes different tack than Amazon, secretly searches for new east coast campus
The world’s two most valuable technology companies — Apple Inc. and Amazon.com Inc….
LGBT groups seethe as Apple eyes North Carolina site for new corporate campus
LGBT activists are reacting with anger and dismay at the prospect that Apple might build its new corporate campus in North Carolina…
Apple close to deal to build major new campus in North Carolina’s Research Triangle pending tax breaks
Apple is close to announcing a deal that would bring as many as 10,000 jobs to North Carolina…
Apple quietly explores Northern Virginia for 20,000-employee campus
Apple has quietly explored the idea of opening a campus for 20,000 employees in Northern Virginia…
U.S. stocks rise on strong earnings reports: Technology shares lead the gains
U.S. stocks climbed Thursday, led by the technology sector, after a strong round of corporate earnings reports…
U.S. consumer confidence hits 17-year high
U.S. consumer confidence jumped to a 17-year high as optimism about employment prospects…
Dow and S&P 500 close higher on upbeat U.S. labor market data
Apple shares are now up more than 2% over the last five trading days, moving the company back into the green on the year…
UBS: How Apple could get to zero net cash
Apple Inc. has an enormous pile of cash — about $163 billion, to be exact…
Dow ends wild trading day up more than 550 points
After two huge sell-offs in a row, U.S. stocks were all over the map on Tuesday…
An Apple stock buying opportunity
After making historical highs around $180 on January 19, shares of Apple have quickly retreated…
Apple’s share price is bumping up against a key level
While the broader market sold off Monday, extending its losses from the prior session…
Dow recovers some ground after historic 1,500-point drop
U.S. stocks fell sharply in volatile trading Monday, extending a steep sell-off from the previous session..
Dow plunges more than 600 points; Apple shares fall
A stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report sent interest rates higher…
Apple has eight years to pay $38 billion U.S. tax bill – with no interest or penalties
The eye-popping $38 billion tax bill that Apple Inc. said it plans to pay…
