MiamiHerald.com: National Business

Rebuilding rules as rain soaks Jersey shore

Sat, 25 May 2013 16:45 EDT

Saws and sledgehammers joined beer and barbecues - under covered porches - as a fixture of the first Memorial Day weekend at the Jersey shore since Superstorm Sandy roared through.

Automaker Tesla takes fight to North Carolina

Sat, 25 May 2013 12:40 EDT

Tesla Motors is fighting a bill in North Carolina that would effectively ban the company from selling its electric cars in the state, pitting it against auto dealers who say the car maker has an unfair advantage selling directly to consumers online.

Protesters march against Monsanto in 250 cities

Sat, 25 May 2013 12:20 EDT

Protests against seed giant Monsanto are getting under way across the U.S. and in dozens of other countries.

Trustee opposes $20M payout to American Air CEO

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:29 EDT

The Justice Department is objecting to a proposed $20 million severance payment for American Airlines CEO Tom Horton, saying it's bigger than allowed by bankruptcy law.

Metals and agricultural futures prices slip

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:29 EDT

Metals prices ended slightly lower Friday, as did agricultural futures.

How the Dow Jones industrial average fared Friday

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:29 EDT

Major stock indexes closed out their first weekly loss in a month in quiet trading Friday.

Investors shift focus to growth stocks

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:19 EDT

Growth stocks, neglected at the start of the year, are starting to get a bit of love from investors again.

Government, creditors object in CODA bankruptcy

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:04 EDT

Attorneys for the federal government and unsecured creditors have filed objections to electric car maker CODA Holdings' bankruptcy plans.

Recalls this week: Children's beds, shades

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:29 EDT

A line of children's beds with defective mattress support rails and motorized shades with overheating batteries are among this week's recalled consumer products.

News Summary: US durable goods orders up 3.3 pct.

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:59 EDT

ORDERS UP: U.S. orders for manufactured goods expected to last at least three years rose 3.3 percent in April. The gain was driven by a surge in demand for aircraft and more spending by businesses.

Schumer urges look at security in Sprint deal

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:44 EDT

Sen. Charles Schumer urged regulators to "use extreme caution" when reviewing the proposed acquisition of No. 3 cell carrier Sprint Nextel by Japan's Softbank, saying the Japanese company's use of Chinese networking equipment could open up U.S. networks to snooping and hacking.

Stocks barely budge; market ends week with loss

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:49 EDT

Major stock indexes closed out their first weekly loss in a month in quiet trading Friday.

Delta ups the ante in battle for NY travel market

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:44 EDT

Delta's formula for winning over New York travelers is simple: floor-to-ceiling windows, abundant power outlets and a burger joint with a cult-like following.

At a glance: Memorial Day gasoline prices

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:49 EDT

The average price of a gallon of gasoline is about the same as it was last year at this time, and could be slightly cheaper by Monday. But it's more than double what it was in 2000. Here's how the price of gasoline on Memorial Day has changed since then, according to GasBuddy.com.

China gives US regulators access to audit records

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:44 EDT

China has agreed to give U.S. regulators access to audit records for Chinese companies whose shares trade on U.S. stock exchanges, a step forward in a long-running dispute.

Slovenia adopts debt cap to stave off crisis

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:24 EDT

Slovenia's parliament on Friday adopted a cap on public spending to try to convince foreign investors that the small eurozone country will not need an international bailout.

Some unions now angry about health care overhaul

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:19 EDT

When President Barack Obama pushed his health care overhaul plan through Congress, he counted labor unions among his strongest supporters.

US durable goods orders rise 3.3 percent in April

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:44 EDT

U.S. orders for long-lasting manufactured goods rebounded in April, buoyed by more demand for aircraft and stronger business investment. The gains suggest economic growth may be holding steady this spring.

Futures slide; markets appear headed for down week

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:24 EDT

Stock futures are sinking and it appears major U.S. indexes are heading for a down week roiled by corporate earnings, good and bad, and confusion about what the Fed will do next.

Oil ends week down 2 pct on tepid demand outlook

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:24 EDT

The price of oil fell 2 percent this week, as oil traders worried about global demand and shared the stock market's concerns about possible changes to the Federal Reserve economic stimulus program.