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As prices soared, sale of gold between 2009 and 2010 reaped $10.6 billion in profits for the IMF.

Infosys raised its revenue forecast for the year but Q2 numbers missed expectations hurt by a one-time visa settlement charge.

David Williams, director at Strategic Gold Corporation, discussed why a possible U.S. government default wouldn't be the first.

The trucking industry has fiercely condemned “Truckers Ride for the Constitution,” which is less about civil disobedience than a deep hatred of President Obama.

"Real Housewives" stars Joyce Giraud and Brandi Glanville are already feuding over Glanville's drinking.

Collectively, the top five pink-slippers this year are cutting a staggering number of jobs.

New York Times Best-Selling author Marc Ostrofsy discusses his new book ‘Word of Mouse’ which aims to unveil the tech trends that govern how we live.

The government shutdown may be causing a rise in jobless claims, but employment is slowly improving for now

The first positive signals out of Washington in weeks suggests a hint of a deal to avoid a U.S. default - which is one week away.

Canada can blame the loonie and high fuel and labor costs for its roughly 10 percent price gap with the U.S.

If Egypt's tourism doesn't improve, the country's GDP will drop by 1.5 percent.

New U.S. mortgage applications fell 15 percent in October, after they'd peaked only five months earlier, according to S&P data.

America's biggest bank by assets to reveal losses in this quarter as trading revenues and litigation costs soar.

Activists against fracking say the drilling technique contaminates groundwater, which could mean toxic beer.

China on Thursday signed the second-largest currency swap to date with the European Central Bank.

California is losing its ironclad grip on tech startups as states like Colorado and Wyoming come on strong.

Investors hope for respite from the debt ceiling impasse as lawmakers consider a short-term solution.

Only two foreign banks have plans to launch branches in the FTZ, and most are waiting for more detailed regulations.

The household consumer confidence index for September beat expectations.

With the government shutdown well into a ninth day, and the debt ceiling approaching, was the Janet Yellen nomination from President Obama ill timed?

PrivCo based the prediction on an expected expiration of Twitter’s lock-up period -- the point at which Twitter employees can sell their stock.

Credit Suisse says that while wealth is growing, and mostly in the U.S., many countries have big problems with sharing the wealth.

Janet Yellen will likely be confirmed by a large majority in the Senate, ensuring a seamless transition of Fed leaders.

Janet Yellen joins Angela Merkel and Christine Lagarde atop the world's economy.

Here are three curious quotes from Republican lawmakers regarding the ongoing U.S. debt limit crisis.

FOMC minutes show some Fed policymakers on the fence about reducing the level of stimulus.

Federal Reserve encourages banks to workout payment schedules with cash-strapped government employees.

Five years after the financial crisis, Iceland is still struggling with its huge debts, but for now its capital controls are keeping it afloat.

Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO) and Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) reported quarterly earnings on Wednesday.