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In a quarter characterized by drops in revenue, Latin America is the biggest financial push for indebted PRISA.

It’s unclear when and why the government started requesting access to passwords from major Internet companies -- and whether it's legal.

CEO John Fallon says the salmon-colored broadsheet is still gold to Pearson.

As Chinese smartphone makers develop more sophisticated products, profits at Samsung and Apple will come under pressure.

Richard Lee, 34, has emerged as an unlikely insider for the government's insider trading investigation.

Birds, beavers and amphibians have died as a result of a series of oil leaks from underground wells in Alberta.

The massive settlement could make several other banks facing similar lawsuits feel uneasy.

Officials noted that there was no fire or injuries to crew or passengers.

Biotech in India is growing, aided by strong private ventures and government funds, while concerns over innovation and IP protection remain.

Here are the results of a screen that produced a list of eight notable companies set to report their earnings.

With more inventory than last year, incentive spending is up. July sales growth could see highest jump in 2013.

Investors will weigh mediocre earnings growth vs. signs that Europe's economy may be recovering.

U.S. lawmakers have sought information from Smithfield Foods on the impact of its purchase by Shuanghui on heparin's safety and availability.

The energy-services giant will plead guilty to destroying evidence linked to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster that killed 11 workers.

Work is already underway to replace all signage on the stadium with the updated name.

J.C. Penney is being accused of exaggerating sale prices and placing new, higher priced stickers on old merchandise.

General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Ford (NYSE: F) reported quarterly earnings this week in the wake of Detroit filing for bankruptcy.

Profit and earnings per share results for the coffee shop chain both beat out analyst expectations.

Wells Fargo is terminating eight of its joint ventures in the mortgage business. Add that to nearly 100 last year.

Jonathan Corpina with Meridian Equity Partners Inc. discusses the top three things investors need to watch in a company's earnings report.

Wall Street cheered Tuesday after Apple released a better-than-expected third-quarter earnings report, leading Apple’s shares to surge on Wednesday.

Ford’s Southampton UK assembly plant is closing as the auto maker shifts production to Turkey, where Ford Otosan exports are booming.

A Manhattan grand jury has handed up an indictment of hedge fund SAC Capital.

Russian and Ukrainian hackers stole personal data In seven-year-long hacking binge that cost consumers $300 million.

Consumer Reports gives top marks to a Detroit Three sedan for the first time in 20 years.

Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:SBUX), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Zynga Inc. (NASDAQ:ZNGA) report earnings after the bell.

The 100-year-old maker of James Bond’s preferred mode of transport is looking to German engineering for new V-8 engines.

Pre-market movers on Thursday include Facebook, Baidu.com, Tripadvisor, Logitech, Sequenom, Crocs, USEC, ABB, Western Digital.

The No. 1 U.S. automaker said it's working to slash expenses in its high-cost Australian operations.