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Weak trading bites into Goldman profits

Goldman Sachs' anemic second-quarter results on Tuesday rattled investors and cast a pall on its reputation as Wall Street's trading powerhouse.

Gingerbread-run Samsung Galaxy S2 Arriving in US on July 24 via Verizon, AT&T or Sprint?

The 4.3-inch Samsung Galaxy S2 has sold about 3 million units worldwide.

Twitter-using Steelers player sues over lost endorsement deal

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall is suing Hanesbrands Inc. for terminating an endorsement deal after the football player posted controversial messages on Twitter following the death of Osama bin Laden, his attorney said on Tuesday.

Obama Hails 'Gang of Six' Debt Plan

President Obama Tuesday indicated his support for a new deficit-reduction plan that is gaining momentum in the U.S. Senate, calling it a very significant step and one that is broadly consistent with the significant reduction he seeks in the nation's budget deficit. If approved by Congress, the deal would avert a U.S. Government default.

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Exclusive: Americans to stay thrifty this back-to-school season

Almost two-thirds of U.S. shoppers plan to spend the same or less this back-to-school season as last year, a survey showed, in an early sign that retailers may not obtain a huge boost from the second-biggest selling season of the year.

Isis hooks up with four credit networks

Isis, a venture of three of the top four U.S. mobile providers, plans to launch mobile payments services with the major payments networks Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.

Rugby World Cup 2011: Details About the Tournament

The Rugby World Cup is expected to be an intense tournament.

Hacking Collective 'Anonymous' Hit By Arrests, Raids

FBI agents arrested at least 14 people and seized computers on Tuesday as part of a broad crackdown against the hacking collective known as Anonymous.

Netflix streaming dilemma: too fast, too cheap

LOS ANGELES - Netflix, the golden child of Wall Street and a beloved brand to tens of thousands of movie lovers, took it on the chin last week.

June housing starts at 6-month high, permits up

Groundbreaking for homes scaled a six-month high in June, partly reflecting growing demand for rental apartments, a government report showed on Tuesday.

Speaker Boehner: No U.S. Default on My Watch

Despite no evidence that a debt deal was imminent, House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, reiterated that he would not allow a default by the U.S. Government on his watch.

Dealtalk: Newspaper spin-off Murdoch's best hope for Sky deal

A spin-off of Rupert Murdoch's British newspapers is looking more likely as a way of defusing public hostility over his role in the UK media and keeping alive his hopes of eventually buying British Sky Broadcasting .

Apple's Earnings: Don't Expect a Google-Like Stock Pop

Google's stock popped last week when the company surprised investors with strong numbers. Apple is expected to post similarly strong numbers, but the market may have already figured that in to Apple's stock price.

Instant view: Housing starts hit 6-month high, permits up

U.S. housing starts rose more than expected in June to touch a six-month high and permits for future construction unexpectedly increased, a government report showed on Tuesday, likely reflecting growing demand for rental apartments.

CDC Findings Show a Rise in Obesity Rates in America

The latest trend data show that the rate of obesity in the U.S. is still high and that 12 states have reported an obesity prevalence of 30 person or higher among adults.

Verizon to dominate Q2 wireless growth

Verizon Wireless is expected to far outstrip its biggest rivals AT&T Inc and Sprint Nextel in subscriber growth for its first full quarter selling the Apple Inc iPhone.

BofA reports $8.8 billion net loss, worst ever

Bank of America Corp reported its biggest-ever quarterly loss -- $8.8 billion -- as low interest rates squeezed lending margins at the largest U.S. bank.

Woman Accused of Groping TSA Agent Gets Support From Online Community

A Facebook profile to Acquit Yukari Mihamae, the 61-year-old charged for allegedly grabbing the breast of a female TSA agent, began over the weekend. It now has some 2,400 supporters and the is number increases daily.

‘Last-Chance’ Debt Deal May Be Only Deal

It's been said that Congress never fails to underachieve and exasperate, and that's been the case with the debt talks, so far. The House GOP is currently wasting time with a balanced-budget bill that has almost no chance of becoming law, and the best Senate Democrats can offer is a minimal deficit reduction package.

U.S. Secretary of State Clinton speaks during a joint news conference with India's FM Krishna in New Delhi

Clinton Seeks Deeper Trade, Security Ties With India

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is pushing for increased security and nuclear agreements with India, as she visits the subcontinent for a three-day visit.

Instant view: Goldman's profit lower than expected

Goldman Sachs Group Inc's profit fell short of lowered market expectations as fixed income trading revenue dropped sharply.

U.S. Officials Met With Gaddafi Envoys

American officials repeated its demand that Gaddafi step down immediately from power and that no negotiations were involved in the talks.

Stocks rise on strength in IBM, housing starts

Stocks rose about 1 percent on Tuesday as a strong quarterly report from IBM and a surge in housing starts sparked investor optimism a day after a selloff.

BofA posts $8.8 billion net loss, worst ever

Bank of America Corp reported an $8.8 billion second-quarter loss, its worst ever, and posted a drop in lending margins as low interest rates weigh on the largest U.S. bank.

FDA plans oversight of some mobile medical apps

A fast-growing number of software applications offers doctors the chance to view X-rays or monitor heart rates from iPads or smartphones, prompting U.S. health officials on Tuesday to propose government oversight for some of the more complex health apps.

Stock futures point to higher open on IBM, housing data

Stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Tuesday after a strong quarterly report from IBM and a surge in housing starts, sparking investor optimism a day after a selloff.

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