IBT Staff Reporter

The new trailer for 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' is out. Watch it here.

The Dow and S&P 500 edged up on Friday after France and Germany reached an outline agreement to aid debt-burdened Greece, but the Nasdaq declined and analysts said a recent bearish trend may not be over.

U.S. consumer sentiment worsened more than expected in June on renewed concerns about the outlook for the economy, while worries about inflation eased modestly, a survey released on Friday showed.

Traditionally fat expense accounts on Wall Street are about to get slashed as major banks set out to cut spending and staffing due to weaker markets and new regulation that will cut in to their profits.

On day 2, the owls are still sitting there -- and blogger fans of the captivating boy wizard with the lightning bolt scar are still wondering what J.K. Rowling's new website will turn out to be.

Rory McIlroy went to 13 under par--a U.S. Open record--then immediately double-bogeyed on the 18th hole. He's well positioned for tomorrow's round, but did his giant step back on the 18th suggest he may tighten up again when the pressure's on?

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U.S. consumer sentiment worsened more than expected in June on renewed concerns about the outlook for the economy, while worries about inflation eased modestly, a survey released on Friday showed.

Best-selling author J.K. Rowling's recently launched Harry Potter-related Web site Pottermore has created a buzz throughout the internet community and Harry Potter fans alike.

The International Monetary Fund cut its forecast for U.S. economic growth on Friday and warned Washington and debt-ridden European countries that they are playing with fire unless they take immediate steps to reduce their budget deficits.

Stocks rose in volatile trading on Friday after France and Germany said they reached an outline agreement to aid debt-burdened Greece, while a gauge of future U.S. economic activity was stronger than expected.

U.S. airlines, determined to keep their grip on recovery, will at best allow unions in contract negotiations to take back only part of what they gave up in concessions during restructuring.

While the iPhone 5 is taking its time to reach the market, the ring is left for Android smartphones to battle for the hottest spot this summer. HTC Sensation 4G and Samsung Galaxy S2 are considered the top rivals to each other, both sporting Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

Sports fans will be delighted with the new Apple iPhone 5 which is rumored to include a revolutionary new processor that will improve in game experience.

The Yankees' offense will carry them in Chicago this weekend. All the other sports except golf and tennis are quiet as baseball season heats up.

According to a new study 25 percent of high school students drink soda daily which is an alarming number that could lead to increase in obesity rate and other related diseases.

TLC will air a one-hour special titled William & Kate: Royal Baby Watch? The special will feature details on the royal couple's new life after their wedding.

If the rumours are to be trusted, Kenny Dalglish has set his sights on shoring up his striking department with a back-up striker for Andy Carroll and Luis Suarez, especially with David Ngog not featuring in his plans for the next season.

The much talked about song, though, has been removed from YouTube due to a dispute with her record label.

British mobile carriers have tightened voicemail security since a phone-tapping scandal at News Corp's News of the World tabloid, but technological advances mean eavesdropping is easier than ever.

Manhattan Federal Court Judge Lewis Kaplan has dismissed all criminal charges against slain al-Qaeda chieftan Osama bin Laden.

Nasdaq OMX Group Inc confirmed on Friday it made a bid for a minority stake in Europe's LCH.Clearnet, according to media reports, as the U.S.-based exchange attempts to secure a piece of the lucrative clearing business.

LeBron James, the star of the Miami Heat, is making an effort to star in his own movie.

Lady Gaga is known for her elaborate costumes and chameleon-like appearance, but in her latest video, the 'Fame Monster' toned down the shock value for a simpler video.

The duchess and the princess showcase similar tastes.

Executive producer Doug Ellin has recently reached out to ex-congressman Anthony Weiner to make a cameo appearance on the hit HBO television series Entourage, E! News reports.

New York is one vote away from a big change in its political landscape--becoming the largest state that legalizes same-sex marriage.

Kim says signing a pre-nup is 'mutual' and 'smart.'