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MBIA shares rise on speculation over BofA deal

Shares in bond insurer MBIA Inc rose 8 percent on Tuesday after the company dropped a lawsuit against Bank of America , a move one investor said could lead to a larger settlement.

Obama: Social Security Checks Could Stop, if No Debt Deal

The rhetoric is getting hot and heavy inside the beltway regarding the debt talks. On Tuesday, the Republicans essentially said the Democrats haven't offered a viable debt deal proposal and President Obama said Republican reluctance to compromise could prevent senior citizens from receiving Social Security payments on August 3.

Wall Street flat in choppy day, brief lift from Fed

Stocks were little changed on Tuesday, though comments from Federal Reserve officials suggesting the possibility of more stimulative policies sparked gains that briefly put the Nasdaq in mildly positive territory.

World commercial property Q2 sales up 47 percent: study

Global commercial real estate sales rose 47 percent in the second quarter from a year earlier to $101 billion and are on track to reach or top $440 billion for the year, according to a report by real estate services firm Jones Lang LaSalle Inc .

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Italy's Berlusconi seeks to calm fears over crisis

Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi sought on Tuesday to calm fears that Italy could be swept into a full-scale financial crisis as the center-left opposition pledged to help parliamentary approval of debt-cutting measures.

A new U.S. law-enforcement tool: Facebook searches

U.S. law-enforcement agencies are increasingly obtaining warrants to search Facebook, often gaining detailed access to users' accounts without their knowledge.

Market flat in choppy trade on euro zone woes

Stocks were little changed in choppy trade on Tuesday as uncertainty surrounding the euro zone debt crisis kept investors away from beaten-down shares after days of selling.

Analysis: Doubt creeps in to tech valuations at Sun Valley

When people worry about valuations, Eric Schmidt likes to remind them about Google Inc. The Internet search provider made its stock debut in 2004 at $85 a share, a price tag many at the time thought outlandish.

Tea Party: U.S. Default Preferable to Debt Deal

OPINION: As President Barack Obama and Congressional Democrats have to negotiate a debt deal and prevent the totally avoidable -- a U.S. default on its debt -- Tea Party Republicans appear only to be interested in one thing: getting their way, even if it hurts the nation.

Investors step back into Treasuries in week: survey

Investors added U.S. Treasuries to their portfolios in the latest week after a surprisingly weak jobs report and jitters over the European debt crisis, a survey released on Tuesday showed.

Instant view: Trade deficit near 3-year high on oil rise

The U.S. trade gap widened to near a three-year high in May on a jump in oil prices boosted imports to their second-highest level ever.

Trade deficit surges to $50.2 billion in May

The U.S. trade gap widened much more than expected in May as a jump in oil prices helped push imports to the second highest level on record and exports fell slightly from April's record high, a U.S. government report showed on Tuesday.

S&P up on technical rebound; euro zone woes linger

The Dow and the S&P were slightly higher on Tuesday as two days of heavy selling provided buying opportunities, but continuing debt worries kept investors on edge.

EU court says eBay should protect trademarks better

Internet auction marketplace eBay may have to take more responsibility over what is sold via its website or it could be sued for trademark abuse, Europe's top court ruled on Tuesday.

Italy's Berlusconi tries to calm fears over crisis

Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi tried on Tuesday to calm fears that Italy could be swept into a full-scale financial crisis and the opposition pledged to smooth the passage through parliament of tough debt-cutting measures.

Analysis: Euro zone crisis enters dangerous new phase with Italy

The euro zone's debt crisis has taken a dangerous turn. Contagion is singeing the currency bloc's third biggest economy Italy, which would be too big to save with existing EU financial fire-fighting tools.

Trade deficit surges on oil to $50.2 billion in May

The U.S. trade gap widened sharply in May to its highest level in 31 months as surging oil prices helped push imports to a near record and exports fell slightly from April's record high.

Job openings, rate little changed in May

There was little turnover in the U.S. labor market in May, and the number of available jobs at the end of the month was virtually unchanged from April, government data showed on Tuesday.

China Wen says to keep policies, warns over-tightening

Beijing will continue to put taming inflation at the top of its agenda by keeping a prudent monetary policy stance, but it will try to avoid any big swings in economic growth caused by excessive tightening, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said in comments published on Tuesday.

U.S. trade deficit surges to $50.2 billion in May

Highlights: EU finance ministers and officials

European Union finance ministers met on Tuesday to discuss the debt situation in Greece, as well as financial issues facing the wider EU.

Wall Street shares down, led by Nasdaq

Wall Street stocks fell on Tuesday, led lower by Nasdaq, as the euro zone's continuing debt crisis kept nervous investors on edge.

Amazon seeks ballot measure to undo California tax

Amazon.com Inc has taken the first step toward asking California voters to repeal a new law requiring websites that forward shoppers to it to collect sales tax, a spokeswoman for the state's attorney general said on Monday.

Small, medium companies turn sour on economy: survey

NEW YORK - Small and medium-sized companies are increasingly glum about the chances of a pickup in growth in the U.S. economy over the next year, a survey published on Tuesday showed.

Small business morale falls slightly in June

Confidence among U.S. business owners slipped last month amid expectations of weak sales and a deterioration in business conditions over the next six months, a survey showed on Tuesday.

Futures bounce off lows but point to weak Wall Street

Wall Street was headed for a third day of losses on Tuesday as the euro zone crisis rattled investors, although their fears seemed to dissipate through the morning as stock index futures came off their lows.

Europe banks hit as Italy stokes contagion fears

European banks were battered by mounting fears Greece is heading for a disorderly default and the debt crisis could spread to Italy, sending shares skidding more than 3 percent Tuesday to a two-year low.

Can Google+ Reach 20 Million Users Mark by Saturday?

Google+ has already reached 10 million users mark.

Clinton to Syria: Implement Reforms Now

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the U.S. is looking for action, not words from Syria regarding its domestic reform process, and warned that further delays by the Assad regime will only intensify the resistance movement, which seeks a democratic government.

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