Facebook Inc added several women- and minority-owned investment banks to the roster of underwriters for its initial public offering, following in the footsteps of General Motors Co and Goldman Sachs Group Inc, which did the same during their own offerings.
Tokyo stocks jumped to a seven-month high Friday as Asian shares rose on signs Greece is a step nearer to averting a default, although momentum may be checked by caution ahead of U.S. data that is expected to confirm a labor market recovery.
A senior Chinese politician, whose prospects for the top leadership are under a cloud, appeared before the media Friday to dispel rumors that a scandal involving a one-time ally had forced him out.
Israel has asked the United States for advanced bunker-buster bombs and refueling planes that could improve its ability to attack Iran's underground nuclear sites, an Israeli official said Thursday.
Proview Technology, which is battling Apple over the iPad trademark in China, has asked Chinese distributors to stop selling the popular tablet PC after the U.S. technology giant launched the latest version of its iPad.
Tara Reid graced the red carpet at the American Reunion premier in Melbourne, Australia, joining a host of familiar faces 13 years after the original American Pie film first came out.
Many were outraged with Rush Limbaugh's comments about Sandra Fluke, but Gloria Allred wants the Palm Beach County Attorney to open an investigation.
In about a few weeks' time, the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the ocean liner Titanic will be coming up. The sinking of the Titanic on April 14, 1912, is one of the deadliest maritime disasters in the human history, claiming 1,517 lives. To date, the mystery behind the reason why Titanic sank has not been solved fully. However, a new theory by Texas State University's astronomers suggests that a a rare lunar event could have conspired against the Titanic by creating hazardous sea...
The judge handling the government's case against BP (NYSE: BP) took control of the third-party claims in a $20 billion fund, removing it from 9-11 Fund administrator Kenneth Feinberg.
A congressional Republican bid to fast track the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline failed in the Senate Thursday as Democrats voted the motion down.
Legislators passed a controversial bill this week in the Utah Senate, which would allow public schools to offer an abstinence-only sexual education curriculum - or no sex-ed program at all. The measure would prohibit Utah public schools from teaching students that contraceptives can be used as a means of preventing pregnancy and infection from sexually transmitted diseases. It would also ban teachers from discussing homosexuality.
Families took on more debt in late 2011 for the first time in 3-1/2 years but a rise in after-tax incomes left consumers in better shape to spend.
The Centers for Disease Control today is launching Take Charge. Take The Test., an HIV testing and awareness campaign specifically targeted to African-American women.
Smith and Wesson (NASDAQ: SWHC) reported on Thursday a 23.8 percent increase in revenue for its fiscal 2012 third quarter, shotting past analysts' expectations as increased sales coupled with lowered expenses swung the company to a profit.
Apple Inc, the biggest U.S. company by market value, was told it cannot now pursue ongoing patent infringement litigation against bankrupt photography giant Eastman Kodak Co.
Convicted swindler Allen Stanford should forfeit some $330 million stashed in foreign bank accounts, a jury found on Thursday.
Daylight Savings Time is just around the corner, so get ready to lose some time this Sunday, March 11, when clocks jump ahead one hour at 2 a.m.
On Monday, March 12, Pfizer Inc., Johnson & Johnson and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals will argue that they should continue to study the drug, while taking the necessary safety precautions to protect their patients. Two years ago a series experiments to develop a new prescription drug that would successfully alleviate the pain caused by arthritis conducted by some of the world’s biggest pharmaceutical companies were put on hold by the United States’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Wells Fargo & Co., the bank with the most U.S. branches, is ending free checking in six eastern U.S. states starting in May, expanding a $7 monthly service fee for the use of its basic checking account.
As the largest solar storm in five years hit Earth on Thursday morning, it caused an unusual occurrence in the sky. Scientists expect that the array of cosmic activity caused by the solar flares and storms could expand the Aurora Borealis tonight, allowing people around the world to view the northern lights.
The U.S.-based oil giant is questioning the judicial conduct of Nicholas Zambano after the Ecuadorean jurist was dismissed for improperly freeing an alleged drug trafficker.
If the 2012 Republican presidential primary race were judged by celebrity endorsements, Ron Paul would be the frontrunner.
