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Thumbs up for Honda’s cheap, workhorse motorbike in what could be the first motor-vehicle review by an Islamic extremist.

Hint: it's a day on which retailers offer competitive deals and special sales to shoppers.

High costs at South African platinum mine companies mean that supplies will be limited in the near future.

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Activists planned to protest outside the private equity firm’s New York headquarters on Monday.

The latest public revolt comes at a time when Obama is planning to introduce sweeping changes to the NSA and laws governing the agency.

Following the lowest unemployment rate in five years reported last week, focus will now shift to retail sales and jobless claims data.

A surprise consumer inflation reading in China in November eased fears about immediate policy tightening.

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The transaction was the first time the digital currency has been used at the dealership for a purchase.

Looking for an eco-friendly Christmas tree option this holiday season? Here are some ways you can go green.

The North America-based company continues to shed assets amid rising losses and declining sales.

In combination with other antiviral drugs, Sovaldi was found to significantly reduce the treatment period.

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The layoffs were part of the company's plan announced in October.

Private equity dealmakers have slowly become aware that the greater good could make a real difference to their buyouts, exits and investments.

The co-CEO of Archie Comics wants a harassment suit filed against her dismissed because the plaintiffs are white males and not a "protected class."

Just five days after the New York City commuter rail crash that killed four and injured dozens, the government have ordered Metro-North to make safety changes.

Should gold miners bet on gold price upswings in the face of rising production costs, or instead protect themselves from volatility?

Two years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the cleanup is being dogged by radioactive leaks and ongoing labor disputes.

The LaFerrari goes from 0-60 miles per hour in under 3 seconds. And in cars available, it went from 499 to 0 in less than a year.

Louisiana's Ascension Parish will miss out on a $12.5 billion gas conversion plant after Shell said costs were too high.

Global shopping-mall operator Westfield Group paid $1.4 billion for the privilege.

The project is Chevron’s largest investment in China to date. The U.S. firm has a 49% stake, while PetroChina holds the rest.

A leading metals and mining company said the Russian government may no longer have any palladium under its belt.

Boeing handed out a long wish list that states will need to meet if they want to attract the company and the jobs it brings with it.

Unemployment data will be watched closely for an insight into the Fed’s next move on its stimulus program.

The firms ranked the highest may surprise you.

Think of it as Chinatown on steroids. Plans for a sprawling China-themed facility in the Catskills are being reviewed.