BUSINESS

A months-long recession has ended, with GDP performance boosted by above-consensus U.K. employment data.

Many key figures are skipping the Aug.22-24 annual gathering in the Grand Tetons, Wyo.

Shutdowns at two major oil pipeline terminals in Libya keep growth and stability at bay.

Brazil’s Ministry of Labor has sued Samsung for violating labor rights in one of its factories in the country's Amazonas state.

The two pilots were killed in the crash of an Airbus A300 freighter.

If cement production continues at the same pace, the industry could face a disaster.

After a year-long investigation, the U.S. may bring charges as early as Wed in JPMorgan London Whale matter.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged Pakistan to promote democracy on the occasion of its Independence Day on Wednesday.

The Wednesday sentiment belied flash euro zone GDP data showing it has emerged from a recession.

Should President Daniel Ortega pursue his dream of building the Nicaragua canal? Experts' advice is to sleep on it.

Demand for shark fins is falling, not a moment too soon considering a third of the world's shark species are facing extinction.

Microsoft has launched a new keyboard and mouse, which, the company says, combine looks and comfort.

While Apple fans eagerly await the new iPhone 5S and the low-cost iPhone 5C, the long-awaited devices may have certain limitations.

An 18-member crew was on board the vessel when the accident occurred in a Mumbai port.

Tim Armstrong has apologized after firing Patch creative director Abel Lenz on a conference call.

DrinkSavvy is producing color-changing drinkware that will alert you if your drink has been spiked with a date-rape drug.

Elon Musk unveiled his plan for The Hyperloop on Monday, posting new details about the revolutionary high-speed transportation system on his blog.

Arthur Sulzberger Jr.'s sale of company stock churned the rumor mill following the sale of the Boston Globe and Washington Post.

Experts say that Mexico can benefit from privatizing oil industry.

Bruno Iksil, the controversial trader in the "London Whale" scandal, will not face criminal or civil charges after agreeing to a deal.

Gold companies are expected to cut costs in coming years to cope with high operating costs amid lower gold prices.

A Trudie Gotz shop worker claims Oprah Winfrey lied about an allegedly racist encounter at their Zurich store in which she says she was denied the chance to view an expensive handbag.

Investor Carl Icahn has taken a large position in Apple's stock and looks set to pressure the company for more share buybacks.

The U.S. Treasury now owns about $6.7 billion worth of GM shares, a sum that's less than half of what GM owes it.

Diane Cashin, with 30 years of experience in business, reflects on her own triumphs and on what holds women back in their careers.

Foreign banks in India will be able to set up more domestic operations because of financial regulations expected this week.

Atlanta Fed President Lockhart said Tuesday even with a taper's start, interest rates will remain low for some time.

U.K. oil company Soma has made a deal with the nascent Somali government, but some say it's too soon.

Mexico President Nieto's proposed reform could shake up the core of the nation's oil industry, but it's winning few converts.