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Now in its third week, it's clear that the government's partial shutdown is affecting many more people than just federal employees.

Industrial production in 17-bloc euro area and 28-nation European Union topped expectations.

China's luxury consumers are clamoring for gold, or at least gold-colored, goods of all kinds.

Toyota is being sued for Prius' failing the forward-crash avoidance test, but Toyota is moving forward with collision-avoidance technology.

Improving consumer sentiment worldwide should help Coke recover in sales volume, its most closely watched metric.

Why are blimps a significant part of the latest U.S. Air Force missile technology?

Gulf states have increased crude oil production, hitting record highs, showing their dominance in the global oil market.

The markets are becoming increasingly concerned that Congress will not raise the debt ceiling in time to avert a catastrophic default.

The country’s consumer price index came in a bit higher than a consensus estimate of 2.9 percent.

Porsche wants to expand in a big way, setting its sights on Africa with the goal of selling more than 200,000 vehicles globally by 2020.

BRICS nations made little progress toward setting up a $100 billion currency-reserve pool, as disagreements cropped up over its details.

The Chinese bought 1.59 million autos in September: The Ford Focus was in front last month, but still trails the VW Lavida for the year.

Hollis Jane, one of the dancing bears at Miley Cyrus’ shocking performance at the VMA show, speaks out about what actually happened and how it made her feel “less than human.”

It has been more than three weeks since BlackBerry’s failed BBM for Android and iPhone launch. A company representative says the app’s developers continue to strive for a new launch date, but would not offer a timeline for the instant messaging app's release.

Bryan Cranston, playing Walter White in “Breaking Bad,” wore a pair of tighty whities in the pilot episode of the AMC series that just sold at auction for a whopping $9,900.

Google’s new ad feature will use your face and name to sell products to anyone in its ad network. Here’s how to opt out of it.

The focus will be on U.S., U.K. and euro-zone inflation, as well as China’s Q3 GDP, industrial production and retail sales.

It is estimated that as many as 100,000 cattle have been killed as the result of the unseasonal snowstorm that dropped as much as four feet of snow on western South Dakota.

Here’s a roundup of the best sales for Columbus Day.

There are two different types of mistresses in China, each with a unique set of economic and cultural implications.

Tom Hanks has a new appreciation for one of the most dangerous and important industries in the world.

Mexico has proposed a bill that would open their energy sector up to private investment

Robin Thicke sits down to talk to Oprah Winfrey about Miley Cyrus, twerking, his marriage to Paula Patton and his recent cheating rumors, on Oprah's show.

Learn why the Apple iPhone 5S, which has registered sales at a record-breaking rate, is causing apps to crash more frequently than its sibling.

The infamous technology factory Foxconn has admitted to having university interns work overtime illegally.

An 11-day strike was brought to a close, with 44,000 ounces of platinum lost as a result of the protracted unrest.

The ex-Soviet republic is also struggling with an economic contraction, a trade deficit, dwindling foreign currency reserves and debt.

The latest government estimates say the write-off for rescuing GM will be a sizable sum, and that figure could change.

In addition, Edward D. Jones & Co. LP says now is the time to keep calm and carry on (with your long-term financial strategy).