The suit alleges gender-based pay discrimination, biases against women in its performance evaluation system, and maintenance of a hostile work environment.

In a sign of consumer strain, the value of retail purchases increased just 0.1% in May, after a downwardly revised 0.2% drop in April.

Some expect to start reducing interest rates "sometime later this year," although other believe it will take "quarters" for the economy to reach a point where they feel comfortable cutting.

Retirees claim that AT&T selected a "risky" insurer to conduct the $8.05 billion transfer of plan assets, but the company claims it is not responsible for a decision made by its independent fiduciary.