Here’s a rundown of some nuggets from Wednesday’s Beige Book, which can be used to get a feel for the direction of the U.S. economy.
Time Warner is taking a cue from Rupert Murdoch and cutting off an atrophying appendage to its lucrative television and movie ventures.
A Wisconsin woman trying to protect her "wholesome" image failed to persuade a federal appeals court to hold Google Inc. liable because searches for her name could lead people to advertisements for drugs to treat sexual dysfunction.
With Chavez no longer running Venezuela, its once-mighty petroleum industry could be restored -- but only slowly.
Recent growth in manufacturing is at risk now as sequestration laws go into effect.
Taco Bell said it would begin to sell its Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos a day early. But many fans are angered over the delay at their local chain while others complained about the new tacos' taste.
The trade deficit in the U.S. widened more than forecast in January as demand for imported crude oil rebounded.
Seven bedrooms, 8.5 bathrooms, 30 miles from central Chi-town, it’s all yours for a mere $2.4 million.
The decline is good news for the U.S. economic expansion.
U.S. companies have been getting more out of fewer employees, but workers aren’t enjoying a corresponding wage hike.
Delhaize Group, Unilever N.V., Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V., and Gold Fields Limited prevailed in the pre-market trading Thursday.
The Fed says the average debit card transaction fee charged by banks is 24 cents. The average cost is a nickel.
Is February economic data softness a result of the Lunar New Year seasonal distortion or fundamental weakness in China's economy?
Dow futures signal that the blue chip index will open above its recent record high.
Semtech Corp, ValueVision Media, Inteliquent, HealthStream and Angie's List, Inc prevailed in the NASDAQ after-market trading Wednesday.
NQ Mobile Inc, PAA Natural Gas Storage, InvenSense, Cameco Corp and Vail Resorts prevailed in NYSE after-market trading Wednesday.
As metropolitan commuters look to save money on public transportation, electronic bike company Bioplanet rolls out its latest innovation.
Developers have dreamt to build games without limits. By substituting game discs for the cloud, the PS4 and alleged Xbox 720 could open the doors for incredible possibilities in gaming.
The #1 hit song "Thrift Shop" by Seattle duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis has had little effect on actual sales at second-hand stores.
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush weighs in on some hot issues, with an eye toward the 2016 presidential race.
"Skyfall" director Sam Mendes revealed he will not return to direct the next James Bond movie, in an interview with Empire.
Saudi-owned RGA is launching a dozen European brands in the U.S. by opening 175 to 200 mall stores in the next 12 months.
Approval opens the way for the Malaysian budget carrier to acquire a license and begin operations before the end of the year.
Payroll provider ADP said businesses added a better-than-expected 198,000 jobs in February, despite the payroll tax hike.
Harvest Natural Resources, Deutsche Bank AG, Telefonica S.A, and Facebook Inc prevailed in the pre-market trading Wednesday.
Economists polled by Reuters expect the economy to have created 160,000 jobs in February -- basically at the same pace as 2012.
The U.S. stock index futures point to a higher open Mar.6, ahead of the publication of ADP's National Employment Report and Fed's Beige Book.
Asian stock markets advanced Wednesday as sentiment was buoyed after the Dow Jones Industrial Average posted a new record high.
The top after-market NYSE gainers were Homeowners Choice, Emulex Corp, Harvest Natural Resources, Verifone Systems and BPZ Resources.
Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal has "retained counsel" against Forbes, saying the magazine's billionaires list undervalued him by almost $1 billion.
