IBT Staff Reporter

The U.S. economy grew much slower than previously thought in the second quarter as business inventories and exports were less robust, a government report showed on Friday, although consumer spending was revised up.

Aug 26, 2011

Wall Street stocks rebounded on Friday as investors digested Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's remarks about the economy and regained hope the door was still open for more monetary stimulus down the road.

Aug 26, 2011

Wall Street stocks rebounded on Friday as investors digested Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's remarks about the economy and regained hope the door was still open for more monetary stimulus down the road.

Aug 26, 2011

As far as investors can see, the outlook for Apple's shares remains as bright as an iPad screen despite the resignation of Steve Jobs, the company's legendary co-founder, as chief executive.

Aug 26, 2011

Hurricane Irene could seriously threaten areas as far north as Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket off the Massachusetts coast, according to federal officials, who extended more hurricane watches and warnings on Friday.

Aug 26, 2011

EU authorities would need to re-examine Italy's austerity plan if it is overhauled, an Italian Treasury official said on Friday, while town mayors added to the clamor for amendments by protesting against funding cuts.

Aug 26, 2011

Labor strikes in the United States left 46,300 workers idle during the reference period for the government's August employment survey, the Labor Department said on Friday.

Aug 26, 2011

With Hurricane Irene likely heading for the New York area, government officials are stepping up efforts to alert and prepare residents.

Aug 26, 2011

Teen vaccination rates for human papillomavirus (HPV) are trailing behind for two other vaccines recommended for teens and preteens, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Aug 26, 2011

Philadelphia May Nutter said Thursday that Hurricane Irene could become the worst storm to hit the East in fifty years. Governors in North Carolina, Virginia, New Jersey, and Delaware have all declared states of emergency.

Aug 26, 2011

Vice President Joe Biden said on Friday the U.S. economy needed more stimulus to get it moving, putting in a plug for government intervention shortly before the White House unveils new proposals to boost job growth.

Aug 26, 2011

It has been quite a year for New York, as the city has been hit with tornadoes, a blizzard, a heat wave, an earthquake and now a hurricane.

Aug 26, 2011

As the hurricane warning area expands on the East Coast covering a large area from North Carolina to Boston, the National Weather Service warned Washington, D.C. area with a higher danger.

Aug 26, 2011

As most of the Eastern Seaboard prepares for Hurricane Irene, many travelers will be cutting trips short, returning home early or not going at all. For those who bought travel insurance, here's what you can expect to be covered.

Aug 26, 2011

U.S. economic growth in the second quarter was slower than previously thought and consumer confidence sank in August, further reducing prospects of a strong pick-up in output in the second half of the year.

Aug 26, 2011

Zoe Saldana graces the cover of three top magazines for September. In edition to her latest Ebony cover, the star has been featured on Latina and Women's Health. This rising star is capturing the eye of everyone in Hollywood.

Aug 26, 2011

Zoe Saldana graces the cover of three top magazines for September. In edition to her latest Ebony cover, the star has been featured on Latina and Women's Health. This rising star is capturing the eye of everyone in Hollywood.

Aug 26, 2011

Vice President Joe Biden said on Friday the U.S. economy needed more stimulus to get it moving, putting in a plug for government intervention shortly before the White House unveils new proposals to boost job growth.

Aug 26, 2011

Stocks fell on Friday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke stopped short of signaling more action to boost growth, disappointing investors who had hoped for a new stimulus program.

Aug 26, 2011

It'll be an interesting night of European football as the continents two champions from last season - Barcelona and FC Porto - take on each other in the UEFA Super Cup.

Aug 26, 2011

Joe Jonas hit the big stage in Mexico City on Aug. 25 to promote his debut solo album--Fast Life. The middle Jonas graced the MTV World stage confidently in a light blue suit and white collar shirt. He rocked the crowd full of thousands as we walked the catwalk and eventually sat on a stool. The singer was also embraced by a fan who jumped on the stage. Jonas seemed relaxed as security removed her from the stage. It's like a #MTV weekend, Jonas tweeted. Right he is! Th...

Aug 26, 2011

Apple Inc's first day without Steve Jobs as chief executive looked awfully similar to most other days: its share price beat the broader stock market.

Aug 26, 2011

U.S. consumer sentiment sank in August as consumers lost confidence in lawmakers' ability to stave off the threat of another recession, a survey released on Friday showed.

Aug 26, 2011

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Friday stopped short of signaling further action to boost growth, but said it was critical for the economy's health to reduce long-term joblessness.

Aug 26, 2011

Stocks fell early Friday as investors found few reasons to buy following a volatile week and ahead of a keenly anticipated speech from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.

Aug 26, 2011

Goodnight Irene! a North Carolina resident wrote on their house, which was left boarded up, anticipating the arrival of Hurricane Irene in Nags Head, N.C., The storm's punishing weather from the Carolinas to as far north as Massachusetts threatens at least 65 million people in the storm's track.

Aug 26, 2011

Chelsea's pursuit of Luka Modric, one of the summer's long-standing sagas, has come to a conclusion according to Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp although reports suggest Daniel Levy has laid out terms to him, threatening him to play or face exclusion from Euro qualifiers next week.

Aug 26, 2011

Residents in Ocean City, Md. Were ordered to evacuate as the monster storm Hurricane Irene is expected to hit the Maryland shore Sunday.

Aug 26, 2011

Tiffany & Co raised its full-year profit outlook as more shoppers worldwide bought its jewelry during the bridal season, helping it overcome rising gold and diamond costs and sending its shares up more than 5 percent.

Aug 26, 2011