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China's producer prices fell 1.4 percent in December from a year earlier, the same as in November.

"Gravity" will compete against "12 Years a Slave" and "American Hustle" in many important movie categories at the Baftas this year.

The first ever "death by black hole" in a dwarf galaxy was observed using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory.

The U.K. Royal Mint sold out of a gold bullion coin in just two days. Why?

What's more, the argument runs counter to common Wall Street wisdom on commodities and fast food profit margins.

Hundreds of people in Japan got sick after eating frozen food tainted with malthion, a farm and garden pesticide.

Last year, Russia's economy barely grew. What's in store for 2014?

Three of four major types of commodities fared poorly, on boosted global supply and fears over U.S. monetary policy.

Life just got harder for the popular virtual currency in China, as an e-commerce giant has blocked all bitcoin transactions.

The accused claimed they suffered from PTSD after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, but investigators found them leading normal lives.

Inflation rates for the euro zone are dropping, and economists warn this mean trouble.

Since Myanmar produces most of the world's jade, that could be very bad news.

Exports up, imports down in encouraging report. Lower oil prices help.

Chinese Internet giants make sure you get a return for your money - even if you only have one yuan.

Marijuana policy is one of the most closely watched issues leading up to this year's U.S. midterm elections.

With the latest federal court ruling against Chicago's gun control tactics, take a peek at Chicago's past maneuvers

The coldest temperatures in 20 years may boost agricultural commodity prices in coming weeks.

China’s banking sector has been mostly off-limits to private capital. That’s soon going to change.

Assets managed by commodity exchange-traded funds saw their biggest decline ever in 2013, according to ETF Securities.

Inflows into coffee exchange-traded products totaled $203 million for the year, a new record.

Investors are pouring into Spanish stocks as the nation's economy appears to be finally turning a corner.

After a string of losses, futures suggest stocks might be looking to make up for lost time.

Inflation in the euro zone and the EU remained well below the ECB's target rate.

The unemployment rate in Germany held steady in November, while the number of employed people increased.

Shares of Apple Inc., Amazon.com, Inc. and Twitter Inc. were downgraded on Monday, leaving stocks mixed after the bell.

The tech giant cited competition from Apple and a special bonus for the disappointing numbers.

Jason Weisberg of Seaport Securities discussed this week's economic calendar and why he's looking forward to the fourth-quarter earnings season.

JetBlue is shutting down New York City operations as it's caught in polar vortex.

The medical bills for Chancellor Angela Merkel's recent skiing accident are covered, but for many skiers a broken leg means a broken budget.