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GM is the undisputed leader in U.S. new-auto sales, but Ford has occasionally bested its larger competitor.

The lesser-understood precious metal stands to gain whether the global economy recovers or falters, says one industry expert.

A U.S. default caused by a failure to raise the debt limit could trigger a worse financial crisis than in 2008, the department said.

Hint: It's all about respect. Or something. Another GOP lawmaker mused he's assuming there's a plan here.

The president Thursday will make his case to the American people, starting with small businesses.

Uncertainty in Capitol Hill is causing higher volatility in assets prices; this is a likely buying opportunity.

Though it was unthinkable only a few years ago, the U.S. is now on the cusp of being a crude oil and natural gas exporter.

Further, Richard Bove's conclusion about the effect of a default may actually be rosy, as he himself admits.

Even if the U.S. government shutdown ends Thursday, the jobs report will be delayed, the Labor Department said.

The diversified industrial giant has fallen out of favor with institutional investors. Here's why.

Israel now finds itself more isolated than ever on Iran.

Investor concern rose that a continued U.S. government shutdown would harm the economy.

The southern part of India is widely regarded as the most progressive and one of the most prosperous parts of the nation.

A failure to raise the debt ceiling would likely trigger a shockwave through the markets and economy.

The Gulf Coast pipeline, which would help bring more than 700,000 barrels of oil a day to Texas refineries, will likely be finished this month.

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

The current government shutdown is very similar to an episode of “The West Wing” that aired a decade ago.

A protracted slowdown in India and China, and QE nervousness are projected to slow developing Asia’s growth rate to 6 percent in 2013.

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.

The three spending bills were passed late Wed. night, including a Republican-backed plan to re-open NIH, 254-171.

Don't give limp handshakes, trim your nasal hair and spoon your soup. This is the advice in China's new "Guidelines On Civilized Travel Abroad."