Investors weighed a surge in trade data that revealed the U.S. economy most likely contracted slightly in the first quarter.

U.S. factories expanded in April at the same pace as in March, but manufacturers are starting to curtail hiring in a possible sign of weakness. The Institute for Supply Management, a trade group of purchasing managers, says its manufacturing index was unchanged at 51.5. The index had dropped in the prior five months. Still, any […]

U.S. factories expanded in April at the same pace as in March, but manufacturers are starting to curtail hiring in a possible sign of weakness. The Institute for Supply Management, a trade group of purchasing managers, says its manufacturing index was unchanged at 51.5. The index had dropped in the prior five months. Still, any […]

Low-wage workers received $14.3 billion in annual support from public-assistance programs.

Low-wage workers received $14.3 billion in annual support from public-assistance programs.

Millennials face unemployment rate over 40 percent higher than national average.