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Saw Palmetto Doesn't Ease Prostate Symptoms: Study

Saw palmetto, a plant extract sold as a natural boost to urinary health, doesn't improve the symptoms of enlarged prostate in middle-aged men, a U.S. study said.

Telecom companies lash out at EU fiber proposal

Telecom operators hit out at a new European Union proposal that aims to spur investment in faster fiber optics networks by reducing profits generated on copper-based networks, saying it was wrongheaded and would actually stunt progress.

Starbucks Serving Up Jobs With Its Lattes

Starbucks Chief Executive Howard Schultz attends a news conference in Tokyo

Starbucks CEO Howard Shultz has teamed up with Operation Finance Network to establish the Create Jobs for USA, a fund for job growth.

Customers use ATM machines inside of a Bank of America branch.

Bank of America Debit Card Fee Inspires Anti-bank Rhetoric

When Bank of America announced last week that it would begin charging a $5 monthly fee to customers using their debit cards at retail locations, it understandably caused a fair amount of complaining from consumers, a fact that was noted across the board by various media sources Friday. But it also inspired a wave of anger against banks in general.

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Could Manufacturing Keep the U.S. from Another Recession?

Factory activity expanded at a faster pace than expected in September as production and hiring increased, suggesting that manufacturing should help keep the economy out of recession.

Gas Prices Drop: Down 21 Cents in a Month and Likely to Fall Further

What's the lowdown on gasoline prices for U.S. motorists? By and large the story remains encouraging -- a 7-cent drop in prices in a week, and a roughly 21-cent plunge from a month ago, in early September.

GM's September U.S. auto sales up 20 percent

General Motors Co and Chrysler Group reported September U.S. auto sales gains of at least 20 percent, a sign that consumers have returned as vehicle inventories have risen after being crimped by the March earthquake in Japan.

Wall Street drops as Greece overshadows ISM data

U.S. stock fell on Monday as new evidence surfaced that Greece would have trouble clawing its way out of a debt crisis, even as data indicated some strength in the U.S. economy.

Panetta Warns Israel Becoming Isolated in Middle East

Panetta also advised Israel it must repair deteriorating relations with Turkey and Egypt.

Tumbling Tiger Set to Drop Out of World's Top 50

Tiger Woods will plummet to depths he has not reached in 15 years as he is projected to drop two spots to 51st in the world rankings to be issued Monday.

Manufacturing sector grows faster in September

Factory activity expanded at a faster pace than expected in September as production and hiring increased, suggesting that manufacturing should help keep the economy out of recession.

Gold Headed for Biggest 1-Day Gain in Nearly a Month

Gold headed for its largest one-day rise in nearly a month on Monday and silver climbed almost 5 percent after Greece warned it will miss deficit targets set to avoid bankruptcy, unleashing a sell-off in equities and commodities.

Chrysler U.S. September auto sales up 27 percent

Chrysler Group LLC's U.S. sales rose 27 percent in September as the No. 3 U.S. automaker had its best performance for that month since 2007.

Wall Street down early on Greece concerns

Stocks fell on Monday as concerns over Greece's teetering finances returned to the forefront, extending losses from the previous week.

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Still Running Strike-Bound Cerro Verde Mine

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc said supervisory staff and volunteers are operating its Cerro Verde mine in Peru and production has not been hurt by a strike.

Alibaba's Ma: very interested in buying Yahoo

Jack Ma, the founder and CEO of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, is keen on buying Yahoo Inc if the opportunity presents itself and has held discussions with other potential buyers about options.

Greece's Unstable Finances Spur Low Opening

Stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Monday as concerns over Greece's teetering finances returned to the forefront and after equities suffered their worst quarter since 2008.

Futures point to lower open on Greece concerns

Stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Monday as concerns over Greece's teetering finances returned to the forefront and after equities suffered their worst quarter since 2008.

Herman Cain Candidacy: No Precedent for a President Without Political Experience

If Herman Cain wins next November, he would be the first president in United States history to take office with no political or military experience whatsoever.

New Fitbit Launched With Additional Features

Fitbit, which is the market leader in wireless activity tracking, has launched its newest tracker - the Fitbit Ultra.

U.S. Postal Service: A Requiem

After posting an $8.5 billion loss last fiscal year, the postal service is on a pace to go $10 billion in the hole in fiscal 2012.

Starbucks starts fund to spur U.S. jobs

Starbucks Corp on Monday said it is helping create a nationwide fund to help individuals and small businesses borrow money at low cost in a bid to spur U.S. job creation.

Stock futures dip on Greece, Yahoo rallies

Stock index futures were modestly lower on Monday as concerns over Greece's teetering finances returned to the forefront and after equities ended their worst quarter since 2008.

Low Temperatures Cause Giant Ozone Hole Above Arctic

Scientists have identified unprecedented levels of depletion of the ozone layer above the Arctic this spring. These levels were comparable to those found in the Antarctic, where a hole has formed every spring since the mid-1980s.

Gold Rising in Asian, European Trading

Gold headed for its third straight daily rise on Monday, having in September posted its largest monthly slide since 2008, after Greece warned it will miss deficit targets set to avoid bankruptcy, unleashing a sell-off in equities and commodities.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

Stock Futures Dip on Concerns About Greece

Stock index futures were modestly lower on Monday, extending equities losses from the previous session as concerns over Greece's teetering finances returned to the forefront.

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