The U.S. Leading Indicator Index inched down 0.1% in December to 103.1, compared with the 0.3% decrease expected and -0.5% in November, The Conference Board said on Monday. The index contracted by 2.9 ...

There is an increasing need for signs such the one seen here at the entrance to a trail at Mashashimuet Park in Sag Harbor, New York, warning of ticks. (Photo by James Carbone/Newsday RM via Getty ...