But, upbeat economic data and year-end euphoria could deliver yet another rally.
The agreement comes after years of negotiations and fierce protests from locals about US military presence in the area.
Take a look at how the new satellite -- launched by NASA and JAXA -- will help forecast the world's weather.
Factory output climbed for a third month in a row, while retail sales jumped and job availability hit a six-year high.
This past year there were many new projects and even countries that decided to invest more in renewable-energy resources.
Apple kicked off its "12 Days of Gifts" with music from Justin Timberlake. More free goodies are expected to be released every day until Jan. 6.
According to Bespoke Investment Group, the S&P 500 has risen on Dec. 26 about 79% of the time since 1945.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s surprise visit to the Yasukuni shrine could worsen regional tensions with China and South Korea.
Will Keanu Reeves' big-budget film fall short as it competes with other major releases this holiday week?
It's Christmas Eve and many children around the world may be wondering where Santa is right now. But thanks to NORAD and Google, you can track Old St. Nick's location as he delivers presents around the world through a santa tracker.
Here’s a rundown of what economists think are the major local events/themes that will shape Japan’s economy and markets in 2014.
Nearly 3 years after the USS Ronald Reagan responded to Fukushima, sailors have become ill from radiation exposure.
Stocks look set to extend the rally, albeit on a more reserved note, after Monday saw the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones hit fresh highs.
A detailed list of the seven movie titles that will hit theaters on Dec. 25 -- and one on Dec. 27.
Pornhub released a study that found that the majority of its US audience accessed adult videos through a phone.
In a week punctuated by the Christmas holiday mid-week, investors are expected to focus on consumption growth and business investment.
It’s as if the Fed’s tapering announcement never happened. After weeks of jitters, markets have discounted it and are moving on.
Although scientists initially speculated that Niijima might not last, new details suggest that the island could survive for a long time.
The BoJ said that Japan's and the world's economies are recovering moderately, but a lackluster recovery is seen in the latter.
Baucus is expected to keep a lower profile than his predecessors did.
An official in China said that the global manufacturing landscape is changing, and not in a good way for the world's second-largest economy.
Following the Fed’s long-awaited decision on its QE program, attention should switch back to economic data.
