U.S. manufacturing activity edged up slightly in May, although conditions are still not strong enough to encourage economists.
The ISM report adds to a growing body of manufacturing data that suggests U.S. -- and global -- manufacturing conditions remain dubious.
Stock futures advanced on Monday morning ahead of manufacturing and construction reports. Here are three stories to keep an eye on.
In the wake of Bernanke's testimony on Wednesday, investors have turned their attention to mixed manufacturing reports out of China and the U.S. for signs of economic health.
Data released on Friday suggests that economic activity in the United States cooled off in April...
Economic data released on Tuesday suggests that the European downturn may not have hit its bottom yet...
Earnings may be under the microscope on Tuesday, but the economic headwinds are still howling...
Euro zone manufacturing conditions continue to deteriorate, the region's unemployment edges slightly upwards, and Japan's Prime Minister has a few words of caution...
Construction spending increases, ISM reports a slowdown in manufacturing growth, and the mood in Europe is changing...
The Chicago Business Barometer slid 4.4 percentage points, missing expectations as a result of a slowdown in orders and business activity...
PMI data shows growth in U.S. manufacturing, existing home sales hit a three-year high, and Cyprus is given a deadline to agree to bailout conditions...
The euro-zone downturn intensifies, the ECB gives Cyprus a deadline for an alternative bailout, and Chinese manufacturing shows strength...
The sequester deadline looms, consumer sentiment ticks up despite all odds, and Europe's economic problems deepen...
The deadline for the sequester is today, consumer sentiment is expected to edge lower, and PMI data suggests the European downturn is still in full swing...
U.S. manufacturing increases, inflation doesn't really go anywhere, and e-commerce influences the travel industry...
U.S. manufacturing may be strong, but the outlook in Europe remains bleak...
The DoJ sues Standard & Poor's, non-manufacturing business activity increases, and things are looking up for Europe...
The threat of U.S. government default is temporarily suspended, and overseas manufacturing picks up in January...
Mario Draghi, head of the ECB, says the jury is still out on Europe...
The markets were mixed on Thursday afternoon, with the S&P breaking 1,500 even as the NASDAQ fell...
Europe's PMI indicates growth, the Fed's meeting disturbs the markets, and new job numbers...
Stock futures woke up with a headache after Wednesday's rally, and edged down in Thursday's pre-market...
December's manufacturing data indicates some clear winners...
Today's top stories swirling around Wall Street ...
Today's top stories swirling around Wall Street ...
When will the bailout blitz stop?
Take a closer look at the data...
The U.S. manufacturing sector reversed a dangerous downward trend in September, with its rate of growth increasing after four months of declines...
Here's everything you need to know about today's trading action...
Here's everything you need to know about today's trading action...