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US jobless claims jump to highest level in 6 weeks

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose 32,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 360,000, the most since late March.

American will favor light-packing passengers

In a quest to speed up the boarding process, American Airlines is letting passengers board sooner if they travel lightly.

Wal-Mart's 1Q profit, sales disappoint

The first few months of the year were tough for Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Experts: Smartphones another avenue for hackers

Smartphones are increasingly popular not only with consumers, but also with thieves who see the devices as another way to tap into bank accounts and other sensitive information, experts say.

Senate backs bill aimed at injured workers

The Missouri Senate passed legislation early Wednesday that could clear the way for more than a thousand disabled workers to finally begin receiving payments from a special state fund that has essentially run out of money.

Google boosts photo offerings to rival Facebook

Google is digging deeper into its technology toolkit to turn its social networking service into a more formidable threat to Facebook, sprucing up its photo features at a time when sharing snapshots online and on mobile gadgets is growing more popular.

House panel OKs farm bill with food stamp cuts

The House Agriculture Committee on Wednesday approved a sweeping farm bill that would trim the $80 billion-a-year food stamp program.

JPMorgan asks Bloomberg for privacy breach data

Lawyers for JPMorgan Chase & Co. are asking financial news and data company Bloomberg LP to turn over any records it has of reporters looking up the log-in and usage data of JPMorgan employees.

Buffett’s firm reveals 2 new stock investments

Warren Buffett’s company revealed new investments in Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. and Starz on Wednesday, and it sold off some of its stake in snack food maker Mondelez International Inc.

Southwest to save by delaying delivery of planes

Southwest Airlines Co. is delaying delivery of new airplanes and filling the gap with used planes to reduce spending over the next five years.

Deere cuts 2013 sales growth guidance

Deere & Co. said on Wednesday that bad weather and weak economies will hinder sales growth this year for lawnmowers and construction equipment.

Macy’s 1Q profit rises 20 pct on solid sales

Macy’s Inc. reported a 20 percent increase in first-quarter profit even though cool temperatures and economic worries dampened some of its shoppers’ spending on spring clothes.

Board delays liquor case until June 11

A request for a conditional use permit to operate a retail package liquor store in Jefferson City at 1931 W. Main St. has been continued after a citizen said the usual meeting time was inconvenient for many with an interest in the case.

Fulton firm to expand DOC hatchery

A Fulton company recently was awarded its first project with the Missouri Department of Conservation.

DOD poised to trim furlough days, add exemptions

After weeks of debate and number-crunching, the Defense Department announced plans Tuesday to furlough about 680,000 of its civilian employees for 11 days through the end of this fiscal year, allowing only limited exceptions for the military to avoid or reduce the unpaid days off.

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