___ Wal-Mart's 1Q profit, sales disappoint NEW YORK (AP) — The first few months of the year were tough for Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
HOME BUILDING: U.S. builders broke ground on fewer homes in April, one month after topping the 1 million mark for the first time since 2008.
WASHINGTON (AP) — US housing starts dropped 16.5 percent in April, but building permits surged to 5-year high.
Employment in the construction industry bottomed in 2011.
___ Housing rebound is facing obstacle: Too few homes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Spending on U.S.
Eds: Major scheduled events for May, 2013. Note that many events, especially court appearances, are subject to change at the last minute.
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.
BANGKOK (AP) — An increase in new U.S.
___ Apple to dole out $100 billion to shareholders
___ Camry battles spruced-up rivals in midsize market
WASHINGTON (AP) — Spending on U.S.
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock futures are edging higher ahead of reports on manufacturing in March and construction spending in February.
Eds: Major scheduled events for April 2013. Note that many events, especially court appearances, are subject to change at the last minute.
___ Cypriot lawmakers reject deposits tax bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. builders started more homes in February and permits for future construction rose at the fastest pace in 4 ½ years.
___ Cypriot deposits grab shocks savers across Europe
___ US auto sales accelerate in February
