Reuters - Power company Duke Energy Corp. on Thursday said second-quarter earnings rose, helped by strong performance from its gas transmission, oil and gas field services and real estate businesses.

AP - The deficit in the broadest measure of foreign trade showed an unexpectedly large improvement during the first three months of this year, but soaring global oil prices are expected to limit such gains.

Reuters - U.S. utility company Duke Energy Corp. on Tuesday posted a lower first-quarter profit after special items and discontinued operations as well as milder winter weather.

AP - Investors welcomed the possibility of increased merger activity and sent stocks higher Tuesday despite a lack of other news that kept trading volume light. The Nasdaq composite index reached a new five-year high after a modest gain.

AP - Investors welcomed the possibility of increased merger activity and sent stocks higher Tuesday despite a lack of other news that kept trading volume light. The Nasdaq composite index reached a new five-year high after a modest gain.