Angelo Young

The first polls after Hurricane Sandy show Obama ahead in the key battleground state of Ohio, but Romney still has a chance in Florida.

Eleven years ago, the New York City Marathon was a symbol of resilience. This time, not so much.

“It’s like the early 70s out there,” said David Brauner, a 52-year-old Queens resident, referring to the gas shortage caused by the 1973-74 oil embargo.

Detroit automaker saw minor increase in sales last month. The news comes only two days after the company issued good 3Q earnings.

The Detroit automaker reported a 10 percent gain in October, the best month since before the last recession.

More than 800,000 homes and businesses in New York City lost power but the cleanup and repairs has began in earnest.

Images from the streets of New York as Hurricane Sandy churned toward the Northeast.

As Japanese auto companies have been hit by a Chinese boycott, all eyes look to Ford and GM for guidance in this week's earnings.

Americans spend about $8 billion a year on Halloween costumes and party favors -- and increasingly there are temporary, short-term stores popping up everywhere to serve this obsession.

Maker of Sharpie markers, Lenox power tools and Rubbermaid home containers reported a profit but will fire 2,000 employees.

Best Buy trims leadership, warns of dismal 3Q and calls a meeting with shareholders as founder's buyout-offer deadline approaches.

Maker of Rubbermaid products and Sharpie markers likely sees slightly lower earnings, but investors are OK with that.

Egypt reportedly succeeded in quelling (for now) a recent flare-up between Gaza militants and Israel.

A cease-fire in Syria is in doubt thanks to a comment by the Syrian army. Meanwhile, Hamas' fire is eliciting a predictable Israeli response.

Canada's largest bank is buying Ally Financial, which is raising money to pay back the U.S. government for its bailout.

U.S. chemical giant DuPont cites a slowdown in Asia, a decline in electronics and a widely used chemical as a reason for the cuts.

Expectations for the near future are down as S&P 500 companies could see their first quarter of negative growth in years.

The world's largest express delivery service says it will break volume record on Dec. 10.

BBC "Newsnight" presenter has stepped aside, as inquiry begins into why the show spiked a report on alleged sex crimes by the late Jimmy Savile.

There were supposed to be 50 Starbucks in India by the end of the year. So far, there's one. Here are some reasons why.

However, the Pashtun teen girl activist is "not out of woods yet," her doctors said.

China's Wanxiang Group saw its deal with A123 collapse, but bankruptcy would clear hurdles.

Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) has its sights set on Millennials - Americans roughly defined as those born in the 20th century's waning years.

Despite slowing sales, McDonald's is expected to serve up a $1.48 per share this quarter with a side of extra dividend.

Thirty-five ships hauled cargo through the frigid waters north of Russia this year, breaking last year's record-breaking season.

A123 Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: AONE) once had a promising future making electric car batteries. Now it's just another Solyndra Inc.

One of America's largest oil companies has had a good streak, but legal troubles at home and abroad could check performance.

Investors flocked back to the Japanese telecom following the announcement of a Sprint takeover.

Despite reports from the U.S. and China of growing economies, traders ignored the data, focusing on a downbeat forecast.