Gross domestic product fell by 0.2 percent in the second quarter, after a 0.4 percent decline in the first, fueling fears that a recession may have already begun.  » mehr lesen
The deal, which values Spirit at $3.8 billion, comes a day after Frontier’s bid for Spirit fell apart. It is likely to face antitrust scrutiny.  » mehr lesen
The move to exclude the institutions from state business is part of a growing effort by Republican officials to shut out companies that are backing away from fossil fuels.  » mehr lesen
Inventories were a big drag on the G.D.P. number. Construction of homes and nonresidential structures declined. And federal spending fell.  » mehr lesen