LABOR DAY

There's still a bit of summer left in 2011, so why not make the most of it and check out these end of summer travel deals for last minute vacationers (or anybody who wants one last getaway)

Scott Stevenson was only 10 years old when he first heard grown-ups voice the gloomy words that, in retrospect, predicted the disappointing arc his life has taken.

Heading into the Labor Day holiday weekend, U.S. retail gasoline prices have fallen for three weeks in a row, currently averaging $2.68 per gallon, the lowest level of the 2010 peak summer driving season, and the second lowest price at this point in the past five summers (Figure 1). This year, prices peaked on May 10 at $2.91 per gallon. Compared to price variation experienced over recent summers, gasoline prices have moved in a narrow range during this summer's driving season (Figure 2).

U.S. retailers probably saw sales decline again in September, signaling weak demand leading into the holiday season that will require chains to sharpen their focus on value.

In recent years, most Americans have regarded Labor Day as a vacation day at the end of summer. However the history of Labor Day and what the day represents should not be forgotten.

Wall Street was set to enjoy a positive return to trading on Tuesday after the Labor Day holiday, according to stock index futures.

Today America is celebrating Labor Day, here are some quotes shared by the famous in the past.

Americans are expected to travel less on Labor Day 2009 weekend opting for so-called staycations, according to the tourism industry, Bloomberg reports today.

Topping the summer box office has become habit-forming at Warner Bros.

Lower-priced U.S. retailers posted better-than-expected sales results in August as consumers looked to save money in the key back-to-school season, leaving luxury chains struggling.

U.S. retailers reported August sales that showed some signs that the economic downturn was easing, but a late Labor Day holiday and muted consumer enthusiasm weighed on the key back-to-school season.

U.S. retailers reported August sales that showed some signs that the economic downturn was easing, but a late Labor Day holiday and muted consumer enthusiasm weighed on results in the key back-to-school season.

U.S. retailers are likely to get an incomplete mark for the key back-to-school season when they report August sales this week, as a later Labor Day is expected to pull some sales into September, pressuring August results.