rising oil prices

Stocks slumped Monday morning, resuming the recent retreat, as rising oil prices, a weaker dollar and more credit market woes dragged on Wall Street.

Stocks made modest gains early Thursday as a rally inspired by another wave of positive corporate financial results was tempered by rising oil prices and weak economic indicators.

Stocks turned mixed Monday morning, giving up early gains, as rising oil prices and talk of job cuts at Citigroup overshadowed a stronger dollar and some merger news.

Stocks struggled for direction Thursday morning as investors eyed rising oil prices and geared up for key readings on the economy, due shortly.

Get ready for higher airfares and get used to those crowded planes as rising oil prices force airlines to face the grim prospects of finding ways to deal with multi-billion dollar fuel bills.

The U.S. has huge amounts of untapped oil, but pesky politicians and environmentalists won't let us get it.

As rising oil prices and food prices eat into household budgets, people are shifting to more affordable edibles.

Spam's maker, Hormel, has seen a 14 percent jump in profits for the recent quarter — in part because its famous canned meat product is selling so well, the company says.

The average 12-ounce can costs $2.62.