Execs urge politicians to move quickly on tax reform, deficit reduction.

Looming East Coast strike could interfere with spring rush at Home Depot, Lowe's.

Looming East Coast strike could interfere with spring rush at Home Depot, Lowe's.

Former Williams-Sonoma finance chief succeeds Jim Muehlbauer.

Former Williams-Sonoma finance chief succeeds Jim Muehlbauer.

Total impact could include $7 bln to $8 bln of insured losses.

Total impact could include $7 bln to $8 bln of insured losses.

As sales slump, companies from Ford to Dow Chemical announce job cuts.