United Airlines' pilots union lashed out against efforts to merge the airline with US Airways Group , underscoring the challenges facing decade-old attempts to unite the carriers.
U.S. stocks gained on Thursday after surprisingly strong March retail sales increased optimism that the economic recovery is on track.
Efforts to merge United Airlines and US Airways Group could run into strong headwinds from unhappy pilots and tougher antitrust enforcement, industry experts said on Thursday.
U.S. stocks gained on Thursday after surprisingly strong March retail sales increased optimism that the economic recovery is on track.
U.S. stocks gained on Thursday after surprisingly strong March retail sales created optimism that a consumer spending rebound would be a harbinger of strong corporate earnings.
Stocks gained on Thursday, led by the retail sector after surprisingly strong March sales as a rebound in consumer spending was seen as a harbinger for strength in corporate earnings.
Merger talks between United Airlines and US Airways Group could run into strong headwinds from unhappy pilots and tougher antitrust enforcement, industry experts said.
U.S. stocks edged higher on Thursday, cutting the morning's modest losses as surprisingly strong March retail sales helped offset worries over the latest twist in Greece's fiscal crisis.
Shares of UAL Corp and US Airways Group rose on Thursday in the wake of news that the two airlines were in merger talks.
Wall Street fell on Thursday as an unexpected rise in jobless claims disappointed investors hoping for a steady labor market recovery and on persistent fears that Greece's debt crisis would spread through Europe.
Wall Street was set for a lower open on Thursday, following global stocks lower, on persistent fears that Greece's debt crisis would spread through Europe.
Stock index futures fell on Thursday, following global stocks lower, as persistent fears over Greece's public finances unsettled investors worried about sovereign debt defaults in Europe.
Stock index futures fell on Thursday, following global stocks lower, as persistent fears over Greece's public finances unsettled investors worried about sovereign debt defaults in Europe.
World shares fell on Thursday ahead of meetings of the European Central Bank and Bank of England and as worries about Greece's financial stability intensified.
World shares fell on Thursday as ahead of meetings of the European Central Bank and Bank of England and as worries about Greece's financial stability intensified.
Asian stocks fell on Thursday after racking up strong gains in recent weeks, while the euro slipped further as Greece's borrowing costs reached a new high.
Asian stocks fell on Thursday after racking up strong gains in recent weeks, while the euro slipped further as Greece's borrowing costs reached a new high.
UAL Corp's United Airlines is in merger talks with US Airways in a deal that could create the second-largest carrier in the United States, two sources familiar with the matter said.
U.S. stocks fell in a broad late-day drop on Wednesday after a top Federal Reserve official said interest rates should not stay low for much longer, giving investors an excuse to take profits.
U.S. stocks fell in a broad late-day drop on Wednesday after a top Federal Reserve official said interest rates should not stay low for much longer, giving investors an excuse to take profits.
U.S. stocks fell in a broad late-day drop on Wednesday after a top Federal Reserve official said interest rates should not stay low for much longer, giving investors an excuse to take profits.
U.S. stocks fell in a broad late-day drop on Wednesday after a top Federal Reserve official said interest rates should not stay low for much longer, giving investors an excuse to take profits.
U.S. stocks tumbled on Wednesday on investors' worries over Greece's debt load, making it impossible for the market to hold gains after strong demand at a Treasury note auction.
Stocks were near break even on Wednesday as strong demand for a $21 billion Treasury auction partly offset renewed worries over Greece's finances.
U.S. stocks fell on Wednesday on renewed worries over Greece's finances and another big Treasury debt auction.
CKE Restaurants Inc , owner of the Hardee's and Carl's Jr. hamburger chains, said it received an alternative takeover offer, which could lead to a superior proposal, sending its shares up 6 percent in pre-market trade.
The Dow industrials and S&P 500 fell on Wednesday on renewed worries over Greece's financing woes and ahead of an auction of Treasury notes that could further drive up yields and hurt a fragile housing recovery.
Wall Street was set to open lower on Wednesday on worries over Greece's ongoing financing woes and ahead of an auction of 10-year Treasury notes coming amid concerns about rising yields.
Family Dollar Stores reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit, and forecast earnings that should top Wall Street estimates, as the discount retailer got a lift from extended hours, more profitable private label items and higher acceptance of food stamps.
Stocks indexes futures edged lower on Wednesday as investors were cautious ahead of a speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and an auction of 10-year Treasury notes amid concerns about rising yields.
