Gas hits national average of $4 for first time (AP)

Fed: High energy, food prices keep economy weak (AP)
AP - The economy remained "generally weak" heading into summer as rising costs for energy and food pounded consumers and forced some companies to push their own prices higher.

Saudi seeks meeting to tackle high oil prices (AP)
AP - Saudi Arabia says it will call for a meeting of oil producing countries and consumers to discuss soaring oil prices and work to prevent unjustified rise in prices.

Retailers report May results above expectations (AP)
AP - Consumers stepped up their shopping in May after tax rebate checks hit mailboxes, giving many of the nation's retailers stronger than expected sales for the month. Still, there were...

Economy's growth picks up slightly in first quarter (AP)
AP - The economy plodded ahead at a 0.9 percent pace in the first quarter — slightly better than first estimated — but still underscoring caution on the part of consumers and businesses...

Gas prices keep climbing even as oil prices drop (AP)
AP - The gasoline price record keeps getting broken with each passing day. AAA puts the national average for a gallon of regular at a record $3.95. It's jumped 35 cents in the past month and...