Alex Veiga

AP Business Writer

In Colorado and other states hit by natural disasters this year, the pandemic has injected extra uncertainty and created more obstacles for families trying to rebuild.

Pandemic Adds Time, Cost to Rebuild After Colo. Wildfire

Builders everywhere are waiting longer than usual to line up carpenters, electricians and plumbers.

In this March 14, 2019, file photo, Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks before unveiling the Model Y at the company's design studio in Hawthorne, Calif. Tesla says it will relocate its headquarters from Palo Alto, Calif., to Austin, Texas, though the electric car maker will keep expanding its manufacturing capacity in the Golden State.

Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Move HQ from California to Texas

Musk gave no timeline for the move.

In this Aug. 6, 2019, file photo marijuana plants growing under special grow lights, at GB Sciences Louisiana, in Baton Rouge, La. When it comes to investing in cannabis stocks, the marijuana bud's faded bloom has shown few signs of returning this year. Cannabis stocks have had a harsh comedown as investors' enthusiasm about the prospects for strong growth and blockbuster company mergers has dimmed.

Cannabis Stock Skid Could Continue

The marijuana bud's faded bloom has shown few signs of returning this year.

In this Aug. 31, 2018, file photo CBD buds of chocolate by Chronic Candy are displayed at the Big Industry Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center. From skin-care lotions to bottled water, cannabis companies are rolling out a growing array of consumer products infused with a chemical found in marijuana called cannabidiol, or CBD.

CBD Oil is in Ever More Products

CBD product makers say they promote general health and well-being.

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Tesla Unveils Model Y SUV

"It has the functionality of an SUV, but it will ride like a sports car," CEO Elon Musk told the crowd.

In this file photo, work continues on a new development in Fair Lawn, N.J.

Builder Optimism Growing

U.S. homebuilders are feeling more confident about their prospects, reflecting strong demand for new homes.

In this April 23, 2018, file photo a customer prepares to make his selection among the various offerings at the gasoline pump in Richland, Miss. Crude oil prices are at the highest level in more than three years and expected to climb higher, pushing up gasoline prices along the way.

Expensive Driving Season Begins

The U.S. daily national average for regular gasoline is now $2.81 per gallon.

Homebuilding Market on the Rise

Positive sentiments in this market bode well for the economy as a whole.

In this file photo, a carpenter works on the siding of a new townhouse. On Monday, May 16, 2016, the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo releases its May index of builder sentiment.

Homebuilder Sentiment Steady

Builders' outlook for sales over the next six months increased to the highest level since December.