US stocks head lower, following drops overseas

NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market slid to start the week, following European markets lower. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 178 points at the start of trading on Monday then slowly climbed back. KEEPING SCORE: As of 1:05 p.m. Eastern time, the...

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Contracts to buy US homes slide in August

WASHINGTON — Fewer Americans signed contracts to buy homes in August, suggesting that real estate sales will remain sluggish over the next few months. The National Association of Realtors said Monday that its seasonally adjusted pending home sales index...

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How Marriott wants to be the Red Bull of the hotel industry

If it worked for an energy drink maker like Red Bull, why not a hotel chain operator? Marriott International today announced the formation of an internal content studio through which it will develop, produce and distribute a slate of entertainment projects...

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10 things every celebrity should do for better online security

I've talked to clients and friends who have had their online accounts hacked and private information leaked. It's repugnant. It feels like a huge violation and can make people feel helpless. Bringing massive awareness to the issue was three waves of...

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US consumer spending up 0.5 percent in August

WASHINGTON — Americans boosted spending by a healthy amount in August, offering welcome evidence that the economy is on solid footing heading into the final quarter of the year. Consumer spending in August rose 0.5 percent from the previous month after...

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Macy's joins others in a big holiday hiring spree

NEW YORK — Macy's plans to hire about 86,000 seasonal holiday workers nationwide to bolster its stores, call centers and distribution hubs, a 3.6 percent increase from last year. The department store chain, which also operates Bloomingdale's, said Monday...

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5 questions, answers on 'net neutrality'

WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission is considering whether Internet providers should be allowed to cut deals with online services like Netflix, Amazon or YouTube to move their content faster. It's a topic that has attracted record-setting...

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Road salt supply low, demand high as winter looms

DETROIT — The rewards for surviving last winter's punishing weather are tight supplies and drastic price increases for road salt across much of the U.S. Local officials in several Midwestern states are facing prices that are twice what they were last...

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US grants $450M to link job training to employers

WASHINGTON — Vice President Joe Biden announced almost a half-billion dollars of grants Monday to community colleges working with employers on job training. Linking training to industry demand is key to the Obama administration's strategy for improving...

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VA settles complaints by 3 Phoenix whistleblowers

WASHINGTON — The Veterans Affairs Department said Monday it has reached financial settlements with three employees who faced retaliation after filing whistleblower complaints about the troubled Phoenix VA hospital. The employees were among the first...

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