Stocks cut losses at end of strong week

Stocks cut losses late Friday, but remained in the red, as surging oil and gas prices and a weak consumer sentiment report gave investors a reason to step back a little after the recent run. The Dow... >>more

Builders get hammered again

Demand for new homes collapsed last year. Next up could be a similar drop in the rest of the construction market -- and that could be the latest drag on an already sputtering U.S. economy... >>more

Kansas: Heartland Bank has first loss since 2003

May 16--Heartland Bank in Leawood reported a first-quarter loss, citing an interest rate squeeze and loan problems tied to real estate. The $576,000 loss was the first since late 2003, president and... >>more

Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle releases community funding

The Seattle Bank will offer $5.1 million in subsidy for affordable rental and owner-occupied housing through the 2008 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) and $2.8 million in down payment assistance... >>more

Utah's job market not fazed by downturn

May 14--While the rest of the country teeters on the brink of recession, Utah's economy is showing surprising resilience, a new report shows. The state's job growth in April was 2 percent, virtually... >>more