Stocks are mixed in early trading Friday after a three-day funk caused by worries that a Federal Reserve meeting next week will be the beginning of the end for generous monetary policies.

Stocks fell on Friday as investors focused on the risk that the U.S. government could shut down next week.

Stocks were mixed on Friday as investors sought more clarity on what the Federal Reserve will do next.

U.S. stocks rose in morning trading on Friday as traders regrouped following the biggest drop of the year.

Stocks fell on Friday after news that U.S. consumers spent more last month only because higher gas prices forced them to.

A long-running dispute over pensions at United Airlines will end with small raises for some retirees.

The CEO of US Airways said he's trying to convince creditors of American Airlines of the virtues of a merger even though American executives don't want one right now.

Rising consumer spending boosted stocks on Friday, and Wall Street closed its best first quarter since 1998.