Homebuilder Pulte Homes posts loss for fourth quarter, weighed down by chargesPulte Homes Inc. said Tuesday its loss narrowed in its fourth quarter, as the homebuilder reported heavy charges that were partly offset by a tax gain. The builder also reported increases in orders and completed sales for the quarter ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama lunched with top business executives at the White House on Thursday to discuss the economy and job creation, officials said. The lunch was the fifth of its kind that president has hosted. The list of invitees included: * Tom Wilson, The Allstate Corporation * Ken Chenault, American ...

Shares of homebuilders climb as pending home sales rise for ninth straight monthShares of homebuilders ticked higher Tuesday as contracts to buy previously occupied homes rose for a ninth straight month. The surge in sales reflects homebuyers' rush to buy before the expected expiration of a federal tax credit of ...