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Caterpillar is expected to report lower Q2 profit due to a sharp drop in mining equipment demand as global GDP growth slows.

Expectations from earnings reports of companies including Apple and AT&T, and the latest House Price Index number hold futures up.

India, where Vice President Biden is on a visit, could insist that its judiciary have the final say in disputes involving American businesses.

Tepco, for the first time, admitted radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant had reached the ocean.

Apple is expected to release, in September, a host of new products, such as the iPhone 5S, iPad 5 and the budget iPhone.

Daniel Loeb expressed satisfaction with Yahoo’s performance and will now hold a less than 2 percent stake in the company.

The apparent collapse of the front landing gear on Southwest Flight 345, a Boeing 737, left the plane crippled on a runway.

Since Goldman Sachs bought a small aluminum storage and delivery firm in 2010, the price of the metal has almost doubled.

The Department of Interior said it is planning on offering a lease sale for wind energy off the coast of Virginia.

Crowdfunding firms like Kickstarter have made it easier to raise money online, but some are concerned about the lack of regulation and clarity.

Keith Bliss weighs in on McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) earnings, June U.S. new home sales and durable goods orders.

Time Warner's magazine unit now knows who will lead it once it splits off into a new company.

Looking to make your tank of gas go further as prices rise? Here are 5 tank-stretching tips.

Michael Coscia allegedly made profits of almost $280,000 in six weeks by manipulating energy futures markets.

After years of talks, Spanish telecom may soon have a significant grip on Europe’s largest mobile market.

McDonald's Corp. (MCD), UBS (NYSE:UBS) and Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) reported second-quarter earnings this morning.

Philippines President Benigno Aquino calls for legislative momentum on a wide range of issues, including tax and land reform.

That said, Q2 revenue was sluggish, at best, and Wall Street did not respond well.

A Royal Banks Of Scotland report has said that European banks must continue to reduce their balance sheets.

The U.K. economy is bracing for a royal baby "bump" or slight increase in GDP. But can the positive economic impact last?

However, the National Association of Realtors says, despite June's results, home prices continue to advance at double-digit rates.

A report released by the National Bank of Kuwait worked through several price scenarios based on differing oil demand.

Pharmaceutical giant admits that high-level employees in China "appear to have acted outside of our processes and controls."

KKR sees encouraging growth prospects in Southeast Asia’s largest economy and has invested in maker of popular snack foods.

Foreign companies sought a return to U.S. exchanges in the first half of 2013, led by companies from Asia-Pacific region.

The Swiss banking giant didn’t disclose the amount of the settlement but said it would impact its second-quarter earnings results.

Pre-market movers for Monday, July 22.

Biden’s visit will focus on bilateral trade and a civil nuclear power deal, as well as intellectual property rights and regional security.

Apple is likely testing bigger displays for its products, fueling rumors that the iPhone 6 could be a “phablet."