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$455M award in Native American trust case

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Consumer debt grows at fast rate

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McCain's nuclear plan: Doable, but risky

John McCain's call for a big push into nuclear power in order to become more energy independent can certainly be met, if the country is willing to pay more for power and tolerate the safety risks.

EPA rejects ethanol waiver request

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday it will not curtail a rule requiring that ethanol be added to gasoline, turning back criticism that the additive was artificially raising food prices.

Long-term mortgage rates hold steady

Interest rates for long-term mortgages held steady this week as the troubled housing market continued to weigh on the nation's economy, Freddie Mac reported Thursday.

The new math of lending

Forget oil and gold. Credit might be the commodity that's in the most scarce supply these days.

Foreclosure crisis: The $4 billion fix

City officials and community activists can't wait to get their hands on nearly $4 billion the federal government is about to inject into blighted neighborhoods suffering from record foreclosures.

June pending home sales tick up 5.3%

The number of pending homes for sale rose in June, a rebound from the previous month, according to a report released Thursday.

Jobless claims surge to highest level in 6 years

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European central banks keep rates steady

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Gas prices down 21 days in a row

Retail gasoline prices fell more than a penny overnight, extending a downward trend that has lasted more than 20 days, a survey of gas station credit card swipes showed Thursday.

Wall Street bonuses expected to tumble

Looks like Wall Street bankers can kiss those fat bonuses goodbye this year.

Bad economy tops voters' minds

As election day draws nearer, the economy is becoming the defining issue for more Americans as they size up the candidates, a poll released Wednesday shows.

Oil's slide eases Fed's burden

The sound of air hissing out of the commodities bubble is music to Ben Bernanke's ears.

Dollar on the comeback trail

The Federal Reserve sent a strong signal to the markets on Tuesday that it would not be raising rates anytime soon, and you'd think that would spell disaster for the dollar.

Analysts: Citi can shake $7B settlement

Citigroup's decision to buy back more than $7 billion in auction-rate securities as part of a settlement with state and federal regulators may not be another huge problem for the beleaguered bank.

Dollar jumps after ECB rate decision

The dollar gained against the euro Thursday, holding a 9-week high against the European currency, after the European Central Bank left a key interest rate unchanged.

The new math of lending

Forget oil and gold. Credit might be the commodity that's in the most scarce supply these days.

Conglomerates, we're just not that into you

Nobody ever said that valuing a publicly traded company was supposed to be easy. But it shouldn't be as complex, as say, quantum physics either.

Stocks slump on AIG, oil

Stocks fell Thursday morning as rising oil prices, lackluster retail sales and AIG's big quarterly loss exacerbated worries about the slowing economy.

Treasurys soar on retail report

Treasury prices surged Thursday, as investors focused on renewed concerns about a slowdown in consumer spending, despite another multi-billion dollar bond auction.

Oil up on worries about Turkey, Iran

Oil prices headed higher Thursday, after falling to a three-month low in the previous session, as concerns over supply disruptions centered on Turkey and Iran appeared to outweigh signs of waning demand.

Stocks set for lukewarm start

U.S. stock futures drifted early Thursday after a big loss at AIG raised credit jitters and oil prices rebounded.

Oil holds near $119 a barrel

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Japan shares slide on economic woes

Treasurys slide before auction

Treasury prices fell again Wednesday, as investors geared up for $17 billion of new government debt that will be auctioned off in the afternoon.

Freddie vs. oil on Wall Street

Stocks were mixed late Wednesday morning as Freddie Mac's steeper-than-expected quarterly loss vied with Cisco's improved profit and another down day for oil prices.

Dollar hits 7-month high vs. yen

The dollar hit a seven-month high against the yen Wednesday and gained against the euro after the Federal Reserve eased some concerns about the U.S. economy.

Blackstone beats in a rocky market

Blackstone Group, one of the world's largest private equity firms, reported a quarterly loss due mainly to compensation expenses tied to last year's initial public offering.

Oil prices on hold, awaiting supply data

Oil prices hung around $119 a barrel Wednesday ahead of the government's weekly supply report.

New Dogs For The Junk Yard

A Moody's report said corporate default rates surged in July and could go higher unless the economy improves.Read more

Emergent Takes Its Medicine

The biotech company's stock slides on lowered guidance as production costs eat into profit.Read more

Fortress Falters

Q2 profit sags as incentives aren't there.Read more

Now Oil's Fall Seems Unstoppable

Oil futures lose ground, despite a potentially significant pipeline sabotage.Read more

Dexia Saves Bond Unit, Loses Trust

Rather than distance itself from the troubled bond insurer, the bank lends it more money.Read more

1-800-Flowers Needs Some Love

The floral and gift company is hurt in the fourth-quarter by the downturn in consumer spending.Read more

Made In France, Going Nowhere

The country's trade deficit looks stark as German goods get gobbled up by Russia and others.Read more

Sirius Slinks Towards A Profit

The satellite radio station's results improve in its final pre-merger quarter, although it hasn't reached a profit yet.Read more

Trichet's Words Fail To Soothe Euro

The European Central Bank president tries to strike a balance, but growth is clearly a worry.Read more

Profit Picture Dims For IMAX

Investments in digital technology and a weaker film slate add up to a wider loss for wide-screen company.Read more

U.S. Consumers Dropping The Shopping

July retail sales disappoint investors.Read more

Where Raiffesen Goes, Others Need Not Follow

It won't help to follow this Austrian bank's successful move into Central and Eastern Europe.Read more

ArcelorMittal Reinforces Brazil Operations

Steel producer is upping its investment.Read more

British Bookmaker Misses Its High Rollers

Fewer high-stake gamblers and unfavorable results in major sporting events hit Ladbrokes.Read more

Wal-Mart Whoas Hit Wall Street

Slowing retail sales and a jump in jobless claims sparked a sell-off.Read more

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