ECONOMY & MARKETS

The company joins a growing group of retailers including Walmart and IKEA who have recently announced wage increases in the U.S.

Adjunct professors across the nation raised a ruckus on Wednesday.

Recent findings say ‘long sleepers’ are at greater risk of stroke, prompting doctors to inquire about the sleeping habits of older adults.

The blue-chip index finished the session at a new milestone ahead of Thursday's busy batch of economic indicators, including weekly jobless claims.

After FEMA settlement talks stalled, judges blast a proposed confidentiality agreement that would've impeded insurance fraud investigations.

New report shows how the world’s largest fast-food chain can lower its European royalty tax bill from 27.5% to 0.4%

Two lawsuits challenge the very existence of the state's young recreational marijuana industry.

A new report shows workers in New York state are owed $125 million due to wage theft.

Wisconsin lawmakers are now debating a right-to-work bill: Is it a job creator or a deceptive way to take advantage of workers?

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen continued to warn that a hike in interest rates would come later rather than sooner.

The Chicago Teachers Union, aided by broad discontent, is pushing Mayor Rahm Emanuel to the brink in his bid for re-election.

Only 21 percent of Germans back an extension for Greece bailout.

A Greek finance ministry official said the country would start discussions immediately with its EU and IMF partners.

FEMA settlement talks with Hurricane Sandy homeowners have been disrupted by demands from insurers.

Factory activity grew marginally but weak foreign demand and deflation pose threats.

In EEOC v. Abercrombie, the Supreme Court will consider religious rights in the workplace.

Most U.S. workers see their incomes stagnant or shrinking, and the latest monthly consumer sentiment survey shows increasing cynicism about that.

Janet Yellen announced the central bank would not be increasing interest rates for the “next couple of FOMC meetings.”

The U.S. housing market has started the year somewhat disappointingly, with a tight housing supply pushing prices above the pace of inflation.

The world’s largest home improvement retailer posted a 36 percent jump in quarterly earnings as an improving job market encouraged Americans to spend more on renovations.

India on Tuesday said it would accept the recommendations of a panel that advocates increasing share of its states in the federal tax revenues.

A GOP-appointed judge says the New Jersey governor must comply with the pension law he backed in 2011 and make full payments.

A steep drop in gasoline prices across the country is expected to boost retail spending at the end of 2014.

President Obama is endorsing rules that would force brokers who control $11 trillion in Americans’ retirement savings to act in their clients’ best interests.

Agency says correspondence between its officials and the New Jersey governor's office about a contract for Jerry Jones can remain secret.

New economic research describes how a swiftly growing financial sector actually hurts the real economy.

In an about-face, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker says he supports a "right to work" bill that would cripple organized labor.

Wall Street is looking ahead to congressional testimony from Janet Yellen who will discuss the U.S. economy's health.

The pharmaceutical company gains access to multiple immune-boosting drugs that are in development for cancer treatment.