ANALYSIS: The Renaissance Of US Manufacturing Is Real But Maybe Not What You Think
Where are the bright spots in the U.S. manufacturing sector?
Brazil's Central Bank Survey Reveals Economist Consensus For National GDP Growth Of 1.9% This Year
The Latin American country has been plagued with disappointing growth and high inflation.
Obama Won't Be Rushed Into Keystone XL Pipeline Decision, White House Says
President Obama will wait at least 90 days to announce his decision, one analyst says, but last summer he said he'd say no.
Arkansas, New York Among States With Highest Savings Account Rates
Low interest rates have complicated Americans' efforts to increase their savings. How does your state's interest rate compare?
Facebook Inc.'s (Nasdaq: FB) Market Value Jumps To Nearly $155 Billion On Strong Earnings Report
The social networking company's nearly 16 percent pop of late lifted it above Citigroup's market capitalization.
Drilling Decreased In UK But Increased In Norway In 2013: Petroleum Services Group at Deloitte
Read the highlights of an annual oil and gas review from Petroleum Services Group at Deloitte.
Lenovo To Buy Motorola From Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) For $2.9 Billion, Payment Will Be Cash, Stock And Debt
The deal will significantly strengthen the personal technology company's market share in the smartphone business.
JCPenney (NYSE: JCP) Gradually Hiking Prices Before Valentine's Day
The troubled department store is marking up jewelry prices in particular.
Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL) Expected To Report Single-Digit Profit Despite Currency Losses
The established company leads globally in the toothpaste segment.
Amazon To Launch Android Console That Will Cost Less Than $300
The device, rumored to launch later this year, has an attractive price.
Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) Expected To Report Doubled Q4 Profit On Strong Holiday Sales, Promotion
Some analysts believe the massive e-tailer is reaching an inflection point with rising revenue and margins.
U2 Releasing Free Song During Super Bowl To Fight AIDS
The single "Invisible" will debut during the Super Bowl.
JPMorgan Gives CEO Pay Raise But Withholds Bonuses From Most Workers
Despite the bank racking up $30 billion in fees last year, employees were told not to expect pay raises.
Amazon Launching Christian Publishing Imprint, Waterfall Press
In the U.S., the Christian-subject market represents a significant number of dedicated readers.
China Keeps Pressure On Wal-Mart, Wal-Mart Pushes Back
China Central Television reported that Wal-Mart has violated permits.
Department Of Homeland Security Web Portal Comprised, Contractors' Bank Data Accessed
More than 500 private documents of 100 contractors were improperly accessed from a DHS Web page.
Five Signs That Japan's Long-Dead Real Estate Market Has (Finally) Come Back To Life
The Land of the Rising Sun is becoming the Land of the Rising Real Estate Market.
Beer-Flavored Jelly Beans Now Available From The Jelly Belly Candy Company
With notes of wheat and a touch of sweetness, it's a jelly bean flavor fans have been clamoring for for years.
Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) Expected To Report Lower Profits In Second Quarter Due To Foreign Exchange And Underperforming Beauty Products
Since October, foreign exchange trends worsened for U.S.-based companies in the second quarter, with the dollar strengthening overall.
Is French Official Data Overstating Economic Growth?
A compelling question: Why has French official data diverged from surveys of French businesses?
US Demand For Oil Growing Faster Than China's, But Export Ban Could Halt Production Surge: International Energy Agency
The boom in U.S. oil demand indicates an economic recovery.
South Koreans Recovering From Theft Of Credit Card Data On As Many As 20 Million People, Government Vows To Punish Those Responsible
Authorities have arrested a credit bureau employee after he stole personal information from 104 million credit cards.
Australia's Heat Wave Threatening Agricultural Production
The world's hottest temperatures are being recorded in Australia's south and southeast this week
Cyber Security Firm Says Target-Style Attacks Are Ongoing Against Six Other US Merchants, More US Merchants May Also Be Under Seige
The cyberattacks against Target may be just the tip of an iceberg, the size of which security analysts are still struggling to grasp.
What Would US Poverty Rates Be Without Government Programs? National Bureau of Economic Research Study Finds Surprising Answers
It's the 50th anniversary of the War on Poverty, and poverty rates remain relatively unchanged. Why?
Complaints Against Wal-Mart Store's (WMT) Treatment Of Striking Workers Key To Unions' Struggle For Labor Rights
Nineteen workers represented by the NLRB claim that Wal-Mart Stores violated labor law by firing them while on strike.
UK Holiday Retail Sales Higher Than Expected, Record-Setting
Smaller retail shops had a different holiday season than their large-store counterparts did.
Iran Has $100 Billion Abroad, Can Draw $4.2 Billion Under Agreement
A November agreement between Iran and major powers will allow Iran to draw $4.2 billion in the next six months.
US Companies Gave At Least $185 Million To Politically Active Nonprofits In One Year: Center For Public Integrity
A new report disclosed that a cross-section of America's biggest companies have given millions to political nonprofits.
Where Are The 33 Stores J.C. Penney (JCP) Is Closing?
J.C. Penney announced scores of store closings and thousands of layoffs. Here's a list of the areas getting hit.