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Investors seem cautiously optimistic that Congress will ink a deal to end the US government shutdown and raise the debt ceiling.

Having lost favor in the U.S., the Taiwanese company is now hoping to relaunch itself in China.

The Idaho-based apparel retailer is looking for "strategic alternatives."

Many see the cost of auto loans rising. Most are unaware the department responsible for auto safety is closed right now.

With the Chinese wealthier than ever, there is now a demand for bodyguards in China.

The verdict is still out on whether self-driving cars will be embraced, but automakers aren’t idling the advanced technology.

Ikea, the world's largest furniture retailer, said sales rose 3.1 percent to 27.9 billion euros, or $38 billion, in its fiscal year.

The Chinese are investing more money in global assets, and London and New York are among popular destinations.

The numbers are in and it's clear that Chinese tourists spent extravagantly at Macau’s casino tables during the Golden Week holiday.

Will proposals for US LNG export projects face the same delays as the proposed Keystone XL pipeline?

Toyota is being sued for Prius' failing the forward-crash avoidance test, but Toyota is moving forward with collision-avoidance technology.

Improving consumer sentiment worldwide should help Coke recover in sales volume, its most closely watched metric.

Why are blimps a significant part of the latest U.S. Air Force missile technology?

Gulf states have increased crude oil production, hitting record highs, showing their dominance in the global oil market.

The markets are becoming increasingly concerned that Congress will not raise the debt ceiling in time to avert a catastrophic default.

Porsche wants to expand in a big way, setting its sights on Africa with the goal of selling more than 200,000 vehicles globally by 2020.

The Chinese bought 1.59 million autos in September: The Ford Focus was in front last month, but still trails the VW Lavida for the year.

It has been more than three weeks since BlackBerry’s failed BBM for Android and iPhone launch. A company representative says the app’s developers continue to strive for a new launch date, but would not offer a timeline for the instant messaging app's release.

Google’s new ad feature will use your face and name to sell products to anyone in its ad network. Here’s how to opt out of it.

Here’s a roundup of the best sales for Columbus Day.

Tom Hanks has a new appreciation for one of the most dangerous and important industries in the world.

The infamous technology factory Foxconn has admitted to having university interns work overtime illegally.

An 11-day strike was brought to a close, with 44,000 ounces of platinum lost as a result of the protracted unrest.

The latest government estimates say the write-off for rescuing GM will be a sizable sum, and that figure could change.

With regional airlines getting into Myanmar's airspace, domestic carriers have to adapt.

Burger King will offer its new lower-calorie, lower-fat French fries, Satisfries, for free this weekend to all customers with no purchase or coupon necessary on Saturday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 13 during regular business hours.

Citigroup to post results on Monday that reflect weakening mortgage business after rate jump.

One of the largest crude spills in the state spewed more than 20,000 barrels of oil onto a remote wheat farm.

Anybody want to buy 600,000 tons of oil pipeline? At a serious discount? Contact TransCanada.