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The top after-market NYSE gainers Friday were Cooper Industries, HFF, Geo Group, Heckmann and Summit Hotel Properties. The top after-market NYSE losers were Burger King Worldwide, GFI Group, MEMC Electronic Materials, Eaton Corp and Precision Drilling Corp.

Lindsay Lohan is allegedly drinking two liters of vodka a day.

China is looking to develop Shanghai into a major gold trading center.

The latest in the ongoing saga of the Best Buy takeover quest: Schulze's partners are reportedly seeking a larger stake.

Chinese consumers reeled back on uncertainties, hitting retailers with heavy exposure to the market.

The football game between Army and Navy has a century-long tradition, and with such a storied rivalry between the two, pranks are common. This year's prank involved Bill the Goat, Navy's mascot, being kidnapped and left in front of the Pentagon.

Missouri Powerball winners Mark and Cindy will spend their money wisely, the couple says

Facebook (Nasdaq: FB) and Zynga (Nasdaq: ZNGA) have revised their close partnership that has granted the struggling game developer a privileged position on the social network.

No, another ECB interest rate cut is not coming in December.

A small group of clerical workers, aided by the Longshoremen, has managed to shut down about 40% of nation's cargo traffic.

Before the Thursday's vote on the status of the Palestinian Territories at the U.N., Israeli Ambassador Ron Prosor asserted that such an upgrade would stall the peace process even further.

The UK abstained from voting in Thursday's vote on the status of Palestine, and U.N. Ambassador Sir Mark Lyall Grant explained why.

India’s Gross domestic product (GDP) growth hit a three-year low of 5.3 percent on a year-on–year basis in the July-September quarter, according to the official data released Friday.

Encouraged by stronger economic indicators and outlook, U.S. multinational companies are speeding up their China expansion plans.

Tellabs Inc, St. Jude Medical, Alcatel Lucent, Zynga, Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Groupon, Nexstar Broadcasting Group and ArcelorMittal are among the companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trading Friday.

Electric and hybrid cars seem to hog the limelight at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto show that opens to the public Friday, as a wide array of options appeared to substitute gasoline-burning cars.

The U.S. stock index futures point to a slightly higher open Friday ahead of the personal income and spending data for October to be released by the Commerce Department.

The top after-market NYSE gainers Thursday were Christopher & Banks, SuperValu, Regal Entertainment, FutureFuel Corp and Accuride Corp. The top after-market NYSE losers were Yum Brands, Youku Tudou, Hertz Global Holdings, Inphi Corp and Celanese Corp.

Japan’s industrial output rose in October compared to that in the previous month, which could give the much required support to the country’s faltering economy.

Asian shares edged up Friday on hopes of an eventually deal to avoid a U.S. fiscal crisis.

Hurricane Sandy, winter storm hit November retail sales. Online sales and layaway buys will register next month.

Britney Spears may be a major celebrity, but she is also an American citizen, which means she owes taxes. Spears reportedly owes more than $37,000 in taxes, although her reps claim that is an error.

Have you ever wondered what a warehouse owned by Amazon.com looks like? Wonder no more.

Fujikawa has narrowed his choices down.

Twinkie lovers may be in for a sweet surprise soon as Hostess Brands finds big demand for the iconic treat.

A $32 knockoff of the Michael Kors dress worn by Michelle Obama on election night completely sold out on British retailer Asda's website.

Hostess is asking the court to give its managers $1.8 million dollars in bonuses on top of their regular salaries.

Yoselyn Ortega, the nanny charged with murdering two children in her care, pleaded not guilty to murder on Wednesday.

As China's infrastructure continues to develop, some homeowners refuse to make way for developers because of inadequate compensation.