Dow average swoons as Italian borrowing costs soar

The Dow Jones industrial average plunged 300 points in morning trading Wednesday after Italy’s borrowing costs soared, a sign that Europe’s debt crisis had spilled […]

Consumer borrowing up, but credit card use falls

Americans borrowed more in September to buy cars and attend college, but they charged less to their credit cards for a third straight month. The […]

US builders spent slightly more in September

U.S. builders spent slightly more in September on home construction, partially offsetting losses in public schools, roads and government offices.
Construction spending rose 0.2 percent in […]

The list of largest St. Louis employers

TOP 40 ST. Louis Employers
Employer Business Employees Notes Adding area jobs in second half of 2011? For more job information
1 BJC Healthcare Hospital system 24,815 […]

Mortgage insurer subsidiary seized by regulators

Insurance regulators in Arizona have seized the main subsidiary of private mortgage insurer PMI Group Inc.
A statement on PMI’s website says a court order gives […]

Lowe’s to close 20 stores, cut almost 2K jobs

Home-improvement retailer Lowe’s Cos. said Monday it will close 20 underperforming stores in 15 states and cut 1,950 jobs in order to focus on more […]

Libya official: No confirmation Gadhafi son caught

A Libyan spokesman said Wednesday that revolutionary forces have captured some fighters close to one of Moammar Gadhafi’s sons in the fugitive leader’s hometown but […]

Expanding Danforth Plant Science Center hires scientists

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center announced Friday that it has hired new scientists for its expansion efforts after an extensive global search.
The scientists, who […]

Rate on 30-year mortgage falls to record 3.94 pct.

The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 3.94 percent this week, the lowest rate ever. For those who can qualify, it’s an […]

Study: Colombia anti-union violence undeterred

A new study challenges claims from the administration of President Barack Obama that Colombia is making important strides in bringing to justice killers of labor […]