AP Business

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose modestly last week but remains at healthy levels

U.S. retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday season but expect to take on fewer seasonal employees to help customers in stores and assemble online orders in warehouses

Asian shares are mixed after U.S. stocks edged higher toward recent record levels

Asian shares are mostly lower after U.S. stocks edged toward recent record levels

World shares are mostly lower after U.S. stocks stalled as investors awaited developments in the Middle East

Wall Street tipped toward small losses early Thursday ahead of some labor market reports that will be closely analyzed by the Federal Reserve as it shifts its focus toward supporting the broader economy

U.S. stocks are drifting lower, as crude oil prices continue to climb