Here's the Midday Business Report from the Star-Telegram's Work & Money desk:
CONSUMERS GIVE RETAILERS SOME RELIEF
Consumers spent at discount stores in April, but generally shied away from stores selling clothes and non-necessities. Click here for the full report from The Associated Press.
WALL STREET RISES THURSDAY
Stocks were driven by a retreat in crude oil and retail sales reports that weren't as gloomy as expected. Click here for the full report from The Associated Press.
GASOLINE JUMPS 3 CENTS TO NEW RECORD
Gasoline prices hit a new record overnight, while oil prices paused from their record climb. Click here for the full report from The Associated Press.
SKY TALK: NOW, THAT'S SCARY
Here's a picture of the American Airlines Boeing 767 that lost a panel while enroute from D/FW to Paris. Sky Talk blog
EULESS GROUP PLANS FIRST MAJOR MEETING
A Euless group plans its first major neighborhood meeting since forming. Barnett Shale blog