GM’s U.S. auto sales rise 7.5 percent in August; Ford’s dip 2.1 percent
(Reuters) – General Motors Co on Friday reported a 7.5 percent increase in U.S. auto sales in August, helped by robust sales of crossovers across its four brands.
Ford’s U.S. auto sales dip 2.1 pct in August; GM’s rise 7.5 percent
(Reuters) – Ford Motor Co on Friday reported a 2.1 percent decline in U.S. auto sales in August, contrasting larger rival General Motors Co’s 7.5 percent increase.
Wall Street opens higher after jobs data
(Reuters) – U.S. stocks opened higher on Friday after data showed job growth slowed more than expected in August and wage growth remained anemic, which could make the Federal Reserve cautious about raising interest rates again this year.
U.S. job growth slows in August; wage growth retreats
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in August after two straight months of hefty increases, but the pace of gains should be more than enough for the Federal Reserve to announce a plan to start trimming a massive bond portfo…
Volvo shares jump on truck maker’s new margin target
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Shares in truck maker Volvo jumped more than 7 percent on Friday after the Swedish firm targeted the highest level of profitability since the sale of its car making arm to Ford nearly two decades ago.
Retail U.S. gasoline prices surge as Harvey keeps refiners shut
HOUSTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Retail U.S. gasoline prices hit two-year highs and global shipping routes were scrambled as the nation’s largest refiners remained shut on Friday, even as Storm Harvey lost strength.
U.S. stock futures higher as August payrolls data awaited
(Reuters) – U.S. stock index futures were slightly higher on Friday as investors await the August nonfarm payrolls report, which is likely to feed into the Federal Reserve’s decision for an interest rate hike later this year.
Dow, DuPont complete planned merger to form DowDuPont
(Reuters) – Dow Chemical Co and DuPont said on Friday the companies had successfully completed their planned $130 billion merger to form DowDuPont.
Stocks advance, dollar struggles ahead of U.S. jobs data
LONDON (Reuters) – Gains for Europe and Asia pushed world shares back towards record highs on Friday, while the dollar lost traction ahead of U.S. payrolls data.
