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The household consumer confidence index for September beat expectations.

Apple's Macs continued to struggle in the U.S. even as worldwide PC shipments declined, according to two new estimates.

But, CR hasn't so far reported any injuries associated with the Truly Scrumptious Travel System.

The website, which has suffered from technical glitches in the first week after its launch, cost at least $634 million in contracts.

Starbucks attracted the most spending of any outlet from corporate credit cards, according to expense management tracker Certify.

Apple will launch its iPhone 5s and 5c in dozens of countries by November, due to slowing Chinese demand.

Android phones are catching up, however, with retail sales processed on Android devices growing about 20% faster.

Wal-Mart and Bharti have decided to part ways and will operate independently in India's retail sector.

A bigger 13-inch iPad based on the new 64-bit architecture could be Apple's second-largest revenue driver after the iPhone.

Three flavors of Turkey Hill ice cream have been recalled for possible metal shavings contamination.

A 4.8-inch screen size will encourage more users to upgrade to the new handset, according to an analyst.

The sale of millions of iWatches, at $350 a pop, could help Apple pocket almost an extra billion dollars in additional profits.

After being recalled almost a month ago, a recall of nearly 200,000 bottles of infant Motrin for possible contamination of plastic is still in effect. The product is "Concentrated MOTRIN® Infants’ Drops Original Berry Flavor"

Photos of the alleged HTC One Max show that the fingerprint scanner is located between the handset’s SIM card slot and rear camera.

A leaked draft of the service manual for the LG Nexus 5 could reveal genuine specs of the upcoming smartphone.

Google surprises Android users by rolling out Android 4.3.1 update for the Nexus 7 LTE while AT&T’s HTC One is set to get Android 4.3 next week.

Millions of Schneider Electric surge protectors recalled for reportedly causing over $1.6 million in fire-related property damage.

Friday is National Taco Day, and all across America you can take part in the celebration by digging into a delicious taco for free or at a reduced price.

Hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman has made a bold shift in his longtime bet against nutrition distributor Herbalife.

The iPhone and iPad are set to get larger displays while the rumored iWatch may feature a flexible OLED display.

A fake ad campaign in which Burger King announced it had changed its name to "Fries King" went viral on Thursday, confusing many customers.

Tesco's latest earnings painted a fresh picture of the food retailer's worldwide woes.

IDC predicts worldwide game-console shipments will be up in 2013, while US gamers seem to be partial to PS4 over Xbox One.

If news of 8-megapixel shooters in the new iPads is true, it would be the first time Apple would use high-res cameras in its tablets.

With demand on the rise and domestic supply sliding, China is leaning heavily on imports for its food supply.

After months of speculation, designer Marc Jacobs announced on Wednesday that his Louis Vuitton Spring 2014 collection, which he showed on Wednesday in Paris, would be his last -– ever -- in an effort to focus on a public offering for his own brand.

Multicolored Glass Gem corn, which originated with part-Cherokee farmer Charles Barnes, is a hit among farmers.

The company's seasonal employees are eligible for health care benefits, and many are eventually offered permanent jobs.

AmazonFresh's slow two-step strategy may be an effective way to develop a profitable distribution system, unnoticed by powerful rivals.