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Starboard Warns Yahoo Alibaba Spinoff May Not Be Tax-Free, Urges Rethink: Report

A change of guard at the IRS earlier this year has raised questions whether existing spinoffs like Yahoo's sale of Alibaba stake will ultimately be treated as tax-free.

Bank Of Japan Keeps Monetary Policy Unchanged Despite Run Of Weak Economic Data

Data released Thursday showed that Japanese exports fell for the first time in over a year in October -- the latest in a series of weak data coming from the world's third-largest economy.

Volkswagen Emissions Scandal: Australian Firm Files $72M Lawsuit; Audi Says US Sales Undiminished

Meanwhile, the head of Audi of America said that the emissions scandal had not diminished sales of its vehicles in the United States.

Obama, Xi Jinping, Other APEC Leaders Call For Urgent Cooperation Against Terrorism

The non-economic statement is a rare one for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation group.

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Wall Street Ends Up Sharply After Fed Minutes

U.S. stocks closed with gains of more than 1 percent on Wednesday after minutes from the Federal Reserve October meeting showed a solid core of officials rallied behind a possible December rate hike.

Syrians Headed To United States With Stolen Greek Passports Detained In Honduras: Report

Police in Honduras said there were no signs of a connection to the terrorist attacks that unfolded in Paris on Friday.

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen, Sept. 17, 2015

US Federal Reserve Rate Hike: 'Conditions Could Well Be Met' To Raise Interest Rates In December

Notes from the Federal Reserve's October meeting show most of the committee thought conditions "could well be met" for a year-end rate hike.

DDoS Attacks Will Continue Smacking Video Games, Email Providers, And It's Not Just Lizard Squad

One video game company is hit with 30-40 DDoS attacks every day from angry gamers who pay a small fee to have the service disrupted.

As Republicans Reject Syrian Refugees, US Jewish Community Responds With Solidarity, Support

“The problem is not with Islam; it is with extremist people, it is with hateful people," Rabbi Gil Steinlauf said.

Absent Air Bags: Major Automakers Chevrolet, Volkswagen Sacrifice Safety In Poor Countries

Cars may be getting safer, but when automakers sell vehicles in poor countries, they skimp on safety features to cut costs.

As Putin Fights ISIS, Eastern Europe Worries About Russia And Ukraine Sanctions

With Europe set to review its sanctions against Russia in January, eastern states worry Putin's involvement in Syria could lessen resolve on Ukraine.

France, Russia Developing Military Operation In Syria To Fight ISIS, Could Include US

Officials in Russia and the U.S. both said Wednesday they were prepared to work with France to fight ISIS in Syria.

Alternatives To FanDuel And DraftKings: Why Haven’t All Daily Fantasy Sports Companies Been Targeted By Schneiderman?

A number of companies that offer daily fantasy sports have not yet been subpoenaed, but the New York attorney general may not have to, legal experts say.