July Retail Sales Move Higher: Stock Markets Applaud
U.S. July retail sales moved higher, according to the Commerce Department, and stock markets advanced on the report Friday.
Verizon Strike: Service Issues Appear; Tensions Rise
Verizon said Thursday service during the 45,000 worker strike was going well. But others tell a different story. Negotiations continue, but the tension rises as the strike nears one week.
Android, iPhone Dominating Global Smartphone Sales: Report
Google's Android and Apple's iPhone are dominating global smartphone sales, and growing fast, according to a report.
Tiger Woods Struggles to Worst Round Ever at PGA Championship
Tiger Woods started strong in the PGA Championship but ended up near the back of the pack by the end, at 7-over-par.
Tiger Woods Struggles at PGA; Has Former No. 1 Gone from Great to Good?
Tiger Woods struggled at the PGA Thursday, posting his worst round at the tournament ever. Has Woods gone from great to good?
Mortgage Rates Fall to 9-Month Low; Refinance Applications Spike
Mortgage rates have fallen to a nine-month low, sending refinancing applications on the rise.
Verizon Strike Turns Nasty; Company Seeks Injunctions
As the Verizon strike turns nasty, management is seeking injunctions to limit the number of strikers at company sites.
Schizophrenic Dow Upbeat Wednesday; Unemployment Benefits Decline Advances Markets
The schizophrenic Dow and other major U.S. markets indexes were having a good day Wednesday, up more than two percent across the board.
Apple Most Valuable Company: Is Amazon Next in Line?
Apple has passed Exxon Mobil to become the world's most valuable company. Now it's time to ask what company make be next in line to make such a rise. At the moment, all indications point to Amazon.com.
Apple Becomes Most Valuable Company in the World: Five Reasons Why
Apple has become the most valuable company in the world. Here's five reasons why.
Apple Becomes No. 1: Here's Five Reasons Why
Apple has become the most valuable company in the U.S., passing Exxon Mobil. Here's five reasons why.
London Riots: How BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) Enabled Destruction
BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) has been a primary tool of looters and rioters in the London Riots.
Groupon Updates IPO Filing: SURPRISE! Company Unprofitable
Groupon amended its IPO filing. Surprise! Groupon says now the company is unprofitable.
Memo to France: Don't Do as America Did -- Slash the Deficit
French President Nicholas Sarkozy ended his vacation early to deal with France's debt problem. He's challenged government leaders to come up with new measures to reduce France's deficit. They would be wise to listen, taking a lesson from the mistake the U.S. made, resulting in a credit downgrade from S&P.
Sarkozy Abandons Vacation as Downgrade Fears Grip France
French President Nicolas Sarkozy cut his vacation short to focus on credit downgrade fears now troubling France.
U.S. Stocks Fall Hard Wednesday; Weak Global Economy Primary Concern
U.S. stocks took another tumble Wednesday, as fears of the weak global economy took hold.
Hacking Group Anonymous Threatens to 'Destroy' Facebook Nov. 5
The hacking group Anonymous is threatening to "destroy" Facebook on Nov. 5.
Latest on Apple's iPhone 5: Product Delay Reeks of Marketing Brilliance
Apple's delayed launch of the highly-anticipated iPhone 5 is a marketing strategy that reeks of brilliance.
New Facebook Messenger Becomes Top Free App; Takes on BlackBerry's BBM
Facebook's new Messenger is already the top free app in Apple's App Store. The communications tool is directly taking on BlackBerry's popular BBM.
The Ailing U.S. Economy: If Only Apple's iPhone, iPad Were Made in America
America's economy is barely growing, and policy-makers are searching for solutions. If only Apple made its popular iPhone and iPad in America. The unemployment rate would shrink, and the economy would get moving again.
Fed Announcement: Interest Rates to Remain Near Zero for Two Years; Read Full Statement
Read Tuesday's full statement from the Fed.
Dow Creeps Ahead After Fed Announcement
The Dow advanced slightly Tuesday after the Fed pledged to keep its benchmark interest rate at a record low through at least mid-2013.
London Riots: BlackBerry Messenger, Twitter Used as Weapons
Social media services BlackBerry Messenger, Twitter and others have become weapons for rioters in London. They are using the connectivity tools to organize and stay one step ahead of police.
Newsweek's Michele Bachmann Cover Photo: A Cheap Shot?
Newsweek ran a wild-eyed cover photo of Michele Bachmann that's coming under fire from conservatives. Was the cover image a cheap shot? One writer thinks so.
Woods' Ex-Caddie Says No More Tiger Talk
Tiger Woods' ex-caddie Steve Williams said he regrets being so outspoken about Woods after he was fired. Williams says he's through talking about Woods.
S&P Downgrade Old News; Fed, Threat of New Recession Becomes Focus
The S&P downgrade is already old news for U.S. markets. All eyes are on the Fed, and concerns about slow growth and the real threat of a new recession.
U.S. Markets to Open Higher Tuesday
U.S. markets were poised to open higher Tuesday as futures rose based on anticipated action from the Fed.
Downgradeageddon: U.S. Markets Plummet as Fear Takes Hold
Call it downgradeageddon, the fear sending U.S. markets sharply lower.
Dow Loses 4%; Nasdaq, S&P Lose 5%
The Dow lost four percent in trading mid-day Monday, while the Nasdaq and S&P lost five percent. President Barack Obama addressed downgrade Monday, but the markets dropped further after his comments.
Bank of America Stock Tumbles with Dow; AIG Suing Bank Over Securities Losses
Bank of America's stock tumbled Monday, down 16 percent as investors reacted to a lawsuit filed against the bank by AIG.