What’s at Stake for the US in the Brexit Vote

Overheard at Morningstar: Trump and Markets, China Slowdown
How badly would a Donald Trump presidency shake up markets

US Homebuilder Sentiment Rises in June
US homebuilders feeling more optimistic than they have since the beginning of the year

Grain Lower, Livestock Lower
Wheat, corn, oats and soybeans lower on the CBOT, beef lower and pork lower on the CME

Average US 30-Year Mortgage Falls to 3.54 Percent
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week for a second straight week amid continued global economic concerns

Markets Right Now: US Stocks Move Lower, Extending Losses
US stocks move lower, extending a losing streak into a sixth day

Stock Indexes Fall yet Again as British Vote Looms
US stocks extend losses to a 6th day as wary investors pull money out ahead of Britain’s vote next week on whether to remain in the European Union

Bank of England Warns About Risks From EU Vote
The Bank of England has kept its key interest rates on hold amid heightened uncertainty over whether the country will vote next week to leave the European Union

Macy’s Reaches Tentative Deal With Union
Macy’s says it has reached a tentative deal with the union representing workers at its flagship store in New York City, avoiding a potential strike

US Consumer Prices up Moderate 0.2 Percent in May, Reflecting Higher Energy and Shelter Costs
US consumer prices up moderate 0.2 percent in May, reflecting higher energy and shelter costs

Applications for US Unemployment Benefits Rose Last Week, yet Remain at Low Level
Applications for US unemployment benefits rose last week, yet remain at low level

Applications for US Unemployment Aid Rise to Still-Low Level
Applications for US unemployment benefits rose last week, yet remain at low level

US Current Account Trade Deficit at Highest Level in 7 Years
US current account trade deficit hits $124.7 billion in Q1, highest level in 7 years

US Consumer Prices Climbed in May
US consumer prices up moderate 0.2 percent in May, reflecting higher energy and shelter costs

Shares of Whole Foods Weighed Down by FDA Warning
Whole Foods Market shares slump in wake of FDA warning letter over northeast plant

China’s Midea Tries to Calm Fears on Bid for Germany’s Kuka
Chinese appliance maker Midea promised Thursday that German industrial robot maker Kuka will remain independent, seeking to allay fears about its takeover bid for the company

Chinese Ride-Hailing Service Raises $7.3 Billion
Chinese ride-hailing service Didi Chuxing, the main local competitor for Uber Technologies Ltd., says it has raised $7.3 billion from investors, adding to intensifying rivalry in the market

Asian Markets Lower as BOJ Stands Pat; Yen Jumps Vs Dollar
Asian markets were mostly lower Thursday and Tokyo’s benchmark dropped as the yen surged after the Bank of Japan chose to keep its monetary easing policies unchanged

Wal-Mart to Eliminate 1,500 Back-Office Jobs at US Stores
Wal-Mart is eliminating up to 1,500 back-office jobs at its U.S. stores and it will be offering affected workers new jobs that will involve interacting more closely with customers

Tesla Opening Gallery Within Los Angeles Nordstrom Store
Tesla Motors opening gallery within Los Angeles Nordstrom store

Comparing the US Federal Reserve’s Views on Jobs and Economy
Comparing the Federal Reserve’s statements from its two-day meeting that ended Wednesday and its meeting April 26-27

Alaska Airlines CEO Says He Might Keep Virgin America Brand
Alaska Airlines CEO Brad Tilden said there is power in the Virgin America brand

How the Dow Jones Industrial Average Fared on Wednesday
How the Dow Jones industrial average and other major stock indexes fared on Wednesday