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The UK grew at its fastest rate in three years, but the pace of growth continues to stay below pre-recession levels.

Confidence among German consumers hit multi-year highs as improved economic conditions buoyed income expectations, a survey showed.

Hiring the children of the rich and powerful is illegal under U.S. law, if such hiring is made in exchange for business opportunities.

India’s home ministry said a bomb went off “accidentally,” even as authorities examine possible involvement of the facility’s opponents.

A 12-shot course of Herceptin, which generated sales of $6.4 billion in 2012, costs about $19,200 in India.

There will be lots of precipitation on Thanksgiving 2013, but the storm will mostly bring rain instead of snow.

U.S. carriers are offering deals to let travelers change their plans at the last minute as heavy rains and winds move in.

Hewlett-Packard Company, TiVo Inc. and Analog Devices, Inc. reported quarterly earnings after the closing bell on Tuesday.

With the Sony PlayStation 4 (PS4) and Microsoft Xbox One both out in retail stores across several markets, analysts and consumers are speculating who will win this upcoming next-gen console battle. SDL weighs in with a detailed infographic.

It has been a hard year for the region's currencies -- and the trend is not going to end anytime soon.

Hewlett-Packard Company on Tuesday is expected to post fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of 75 cents on revenue of $27.88 billion.

With global spending in the trillions of dollars, what's it spent on?

Not in the mood to shop on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day? Still haven't figured out what time your favorite stores will be open for Black Friday sales? Here's a list of store hours from Walmart, Target and more on Friday, November 29, 2013.

If you finish your pumpkin pie early and want to hit the sales, here's a list of open stores and their hours on Thanksgiving Day.

More than half of China’s millionaires are considering or have already taken steps to move money overseas.

Having women on a board of directors saves the company and stockholders money. Should laws mandate that women be on all boards?

Black Friday 2013 is fast approaching, with just four days before the biggest shopping day of the year. Here is our 2013 Black Friday survival guide to help you prepare for the retail mayhem.

New York's new mayor wants to raise taxes on empty lots to spur development of affordable housing.

An overpass between the two cities could spur economic growth, and an American tycoon is backing it.

Ford's Escape is getting recalled, again ... and again, and again.

A PetroChina shareholder filed a complaint with a US court over the energy company's suspicion of violating U.S. security regulations.

Is curbing carbon emissions the real way to fight climate change? New research finds that even if you halt emissions the earth will continue to warm.

China's anti-trust probe may be motivated by potential benefit for state-owned telecom companies.

Gold analysts remained negative on the precious metals prospects for the near future.

Tiffany & Co. and Barnes & Noble, Inc. reported quarterly earnings on Tuesday.

BMW is already talking about the next i-brand electric car as Tesla is still years from making a more affordable EV.

Black Friday can be a great time for photography buffs or beginners. Here are some of the best Black Friday camera deals from Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Canon, B&H and more.

Here are the 10 nations whose economic output is most threatened by climate change.

Repsol to receive compensation from Argentina over the country's takeover of the energy company's stake in an Argentine energy company.