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The budget carrier's stock dropped after the news on fears of higher costs.

U.S. concerns about the global economy, a weakened ruble and the interdependent nature of key industries may be why Russia isn't feeling the heat.

Part of the U.S.'s strategic shift towards Asia, the Trans-Pacific Partnership would connect a dozen economies by eliminating trade barriers.

Supplier for branded shoes attempts to quell largest Chinese labor action in years as workers at second plant return to work.

The deal's goal is to bolster best lines and exit weaker ones, as the sector contends with health care spending cuts and generic competition.

As tension between the West and Russia continues to build, academics and politicians are proposing a fresh idea for the problem's mitigation.

Mobile ads will likely be a major focus for investors, especially on the heels of Facebook's recent moves to encourage mobile user growth.

Russia also accused the Ukrainian government of stirring up trouble, and said the U.S. must prevent "hotheads" from provoking a bloody conflict.

McDonald's has posted two years of turbulent U.S. same restaurant sales, due to sluggish economic growth, stiffer competition and internal missteps.

However, there were signs in March that a recent downward trend that has plagued the housing market may be drawing to an end.

Valeant said it has partnered with activist investor Bill Ackman in an unsolicited $47 billion bid to buy Botox maker Allergan.

U.S. VP Biden added that the May 25 presidential election is an opportunity to lay the groundwork for a more unified and prosperous country.

The company will build a network of charging stations in China to support owners of Tesla vehicles.

U.S. gasoline stockpiles are at a three-year low, and prices have risen 4 percent during the past year. Translation: more pain at the pump.

With a relatively flat second quarter, Apple seems to be banking on end-of-the-year product launches to boost revenue.

The Detroit automaker will see profits slammed by charges stemming from global recall, S. American currency troubles and Europe restructuring.

Lockheed, maker of the F-35 fighter jet, satellites and coastal warships, said quarterly earnings rose 23%.

In February, Novartis had acquired CoStim Pharmaceuticals to broaden its cancer immunotherapy research program.

Both plaintiffs and General Motors were busy in the court's previous session.

Experts warn that food prices will continue to climb if concerted action is not taken to address key issues facing international agriculture.

Procter & Gamble is banking on new razors and dental products to bolster its most recent quarterly results.

Earnings are expected to continue to influence market direction.

Allergan generated $6.2 billion in revenues in 2013, supported by its leading product, Botox, whose standalone revenues grew 12 percent.

The incident is reportedly the worst maritime disaster in the country since 1993 and the captain could face life in prison.

Authorities called off an aerial search for the missing plane but ships and an underwater drone are expected to continue.

An agreement between the United States and Japan is crucial to the U.S.-led, 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership.

The company said it plans to impose "a one or two dollar increase, depending on the country, later this quarter for new members only."

A deal could benefit Pfizer as it seeks to build up its cancer franchise, and acquiring AstraZeneca could bring cost savings.

Currently, Fields is chief operating officer; if named he would replace CEO Alan Mulally.