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Pakistan officials: Missiles from US drones kill 10 alleged militants in country's northwest.
Synopsys raises outlook, splits CEO role
Synopsys Inc. on Wednesday said its top two leaders will now share the seat of chief executive officer. The company also raised its outlook for the year, citing results in its most latest quarter and a recent acquisition.
Democrats in Illinois Senate offer budget proposal
Illinois should maintain education spending and pay a chunk of the state's overdue bills while cutting money for prisons, health care and most other services, Democrats in the state Senate said Friday as they staked out their position for the final days of the legislative session.
Advance Auto Parts 1Q profit up, but short
Advance Auto Parts posted a 22 percent increase in first-quarter profit Thursday as sales improved and expenses fell. But the results were short of Wall Street expectations and shares tumbled.
Target's 1Q profits up 1.2 percent
Target Corp. raised its profit outlook Wednesday after reporting better-than-expected first-quarter results that were boosted by increased spending on food and cheap chic fashions.
Jack in the Box shares rise on guidance
Shares of Jack in the Box Inc. rose Thursday, a day after the fast food chain issued a strong profit prediction for the full year.
NYSE stocks posting largest volume decreases
A look at the 10 biggest volume decliners on New York Stock Exchange at the close of trading:
Nasdaq stocks posting largest percentage increases
A look at the 10 biggest percentage gainers on Nasdaq at the close of trading:
Nasdaq stocks posting largest percentage decreases
A look at the 10 biggest percentage decliners on Nasdaq at the close of trading:
Most active Nasdaq-traded stocks
A look at Nasdaq 10 most-active stocks at the close of trading:
NYSE stocks posting largest percentage increases
A look at the 10 biggest percentage gainers on New York Stock Exchange at the close of trading:
Most active New York Stock Exchange-traded stocks
A look at New York Stock Exchange 10 most-active stocks at the close of trading:
NYSE stocks posting largest percentage decreases
A look at the 10 biggest percentage decliners on New York Stock Exchange at the close of trading:
NYSE stocks posting largest volume increases
A look at the 10 biggest volume gainers on New York Stock Exchange at the close of trading:
Nasdaq stocks posting largest volume increases
A look at the 10 biggest volume gainers on Nasdaq at the close of trading:
Nasdaq stocks posting largest volume decreases
A look at the 10 biggest volume decliners on Nasdaq at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Health Care Equipment companies
Shares of some top health care equipment companies were up at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Insurers companies
Shares of some top insurers companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Homebuilders companies
Shares of some top homebuilders companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Investment Banks companies
Shares of some top investment banks companies were down at the close of trading:
Final Glance: PBM companies
Shares of some top pbm companies were up at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Utilities companies
Shares of some top utilities companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Specialty Retail companies
Shares of some top specialty retail companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Medical Devices companies
Shares of some top medical devices companies were up at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Managed Care companies
Shares of some top managed care companies were up at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Telecom companies
Shares of some top telecom companies were up at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Silver companies
Shares of some top silver companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Staffing companies
Shares of some top staffing companies were down at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Pharmaceuticals companies
Shares of some top pharmaceuticals companies were up at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Railroads companies
Shares of some top railroads companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Oil companies
Shares of some top oil companies were up at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Media companies
Shares of some top media companies were up at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Internet companies
Shares of some top internet companies were down at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Machinery companies
Shares of some top machinery companies were down at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Broadline Retail companies
Shares of some top broadline retail companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Computer companies
Shares of some top computer companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Aerospace companies
Shares of some top aerospace companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Finance companies
Shares of some top finance companies were down at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Coal companies
Shares of some top coal companies were down at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Chemicals companies
Shares of some top chemicals companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Drugstore companies
Shares of some top drugstore companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Autos companies
Shares of some top autos companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Gold companies
Shares of some top gold companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Construction companies
Shares of some top construction companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Durable Goods companies
Shares of some top durable goods companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Education companies
Shares of some top education companies were down at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Commercial Banks companies
Shares of some top commercial banks companies were down at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Electrical companies
Shares of some top electrical companies were down at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Biotechnology companies
Shares of some top biotechnology companies were up at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Airlines companies
Shares of some top airlines companies were up at the close of trading: