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Industry activity in Japan, measured by the Indices of All Industry Activity, entered negative territory in October.

Millions of customers' credit and debit card information has reportedly been stolen in a massive data breach at Target department stores.

Chairman Bernanke defended his eight-year track record at the Fed in his last press conference.

The U.S. Department of Defense has no long-term plan for a replacement aircraft.

The move was a bit of a surprise, but the U.S. stock market reacted favorably.

The fates and futures of the two well-known brands diverge remarkably, to say the least.

The Gripen, manufactured by Sweden's Saab, will join the Brazilian Air Force, in a surprise victory over Boeing and Dassault.

After decades of declines, the recent U.S. manufacturing job rebound has many rejoicing, though female factory workers are likely not.

The world's largest online storefront doesn't operate like a typical business. It doesn't need to make money.

When a Samsung Galaxy S4 owner posted a video on youtube that was intended to serve as evidence that the phone had caught fire while charging, the response from Samsung was less than friendly and from a PR standpoint, senseless.

Ford's 2014 results will reflect a still-struggling European economy.

FedEx's Express Delivery unit, its largest operation, reported that revenue fell in its fiscal second quarter.

The expansion represents another win for Amazon’s increasingly important cloud computing business.

Do you get upset, from time to time, at your cable TV company? You're not the only one.

On CZ Electronics' phone - the firm says competing with foreign firms' to create a cheaper model won’t be easy.

It's Chair Bernanke's last Fed meeting, but stimulus is likely to remain untouched, due to the U.S.'s job shortage.

In Germany, the future holds more promise than the present-day situation, the latest data indicates.

Sustainability can boost a company’s bottom line, new research shows, contradicting popular belief that non-financial goals can harm profits.

While the Cold War ended more than 20 years ago, it did produce some of the most unusual aircraft never to see service.

Amid a fierce union battle, Boeing increased its share dividend and said it would to buy back $10 billion in shares.

There is still a little time left to get those online orders to your home before Christmas.

Average new home prices in major cuties are up 9.9 percent, and even more in Beijing and Shanghai.

The $300 million theme park will feature 25 attractions based on films like “Rio,” “Ice Age,” “Planet of the Apes” and “Alien vs. Predator.”

Navy researchers are working on technology to churn the sea itself into a jet-like fuel.

Despite improvements in the housing market, 6.4 million U.S. homeowners still owed more on their homes than what they're worth, CoreLogic said.

As the sector experiences its biggest boom in years, the job share held by females dropped to 27% -- the lowest rate since 1971.

Nigerian Aliko Dangote plans to invest $16 billion across infrastructure projects in the energy, agricultural and construction sectors in Africa.

Want to take advantage of Free Shipping Day? Here's a list of 72 top retailers offering free delivery or discounts on December 18, with no minimum purchase required – as well as guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve.

Three studies add to the evidence that vitamin pills and mineral supplements do not prevent diseases or make people healthier.