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Four major U.S. retailers report earnings next week.

A comparatively uncertain European economic recovery led to less corporate and investment banking business for major European banks.

The ending of a joint venture by two large potash companies may not hurt prices.

Investors are weighing a jobless claims downtrend against the possibility of a Fed stimulus tapering this year.

Lower-than-expected numbers could pave the way for a rate cut and potential measures to jumpstart a slowing economy.

Downloads of the breakout summer hit, based on Stephen King's novel, increased 34 percent over the weekend.

Scientists at the U.K.'s National Physical Laboratory have uncovered a way to determine the specific textile makeup of fabrics using terahertz radiation.

Priceline.com Inc (Nasdaq: PCLN), Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (NYSE:LGF) and NVIDIA Corporation (Nasdaq: NVDA) reported earnings Thursday.

The newly open nation is selling more gems than ever, even though the U.S. will not be a customer.

A new study from researchers in Japan shows how "contagious yawning" spreads from humans to their pet dogs.

Can Raghuram Rajan, who famously predicted the global financial crisis, put the Indian economy back on track?

The Labor Department said the number of initial jobless claims rose by 5,000 to 333,000; however, the 4-week moving average decreased to 335,500.

Investors will analyze economic data and the latest Fed board member comments on its stimulus.

AOL makes biggest acquisition since buying Huffington Post in 2011.

China's exports and imports beat expectations to rise sharply, while its trade surplus narrowed more than forecast, in July.

The firm increased its estimated legal losses in excess of reserves to $6.8 billion at the end of June.

A Texas judge ruled that Bitcoin is a currency in a case involving a Ponzi scheme.

Futures point to weak markets as comments by a U.S. Federal Reserve official hint at a quicker end to easy monetary policy than feared.

A draft law that is intended to help the country's farmers may instead cripple them.

Infosys rejected claims of discrimination after a job applicant in the U.S. filed a lawsuit alleging bias toward South Asians.

Walt Disney Co. predicts it will lose between $160 million and $190 million on the epic theatrical flop that is "The Lone Ranger."

The parents of two small children who were unwittingly featured in the controversial “Neighbors” exhibit were denied a preliminary injunction that would have prevented photographer Arne Svenson from displaying or distributing the photographs.

Brazil announced it will cancel the debt of 12 African countries, but the reasons behind the decision are not entirely clear.

Miss Riverton, Utah, Kendra McKenzie Gill, and three other beauty queens who have faced legal trouble.

The new interactive app includes serious data-driven information for investors alongside general information for those new to the precious metal.

Analysts say American stock exchanges are looking more attractive to Chinese tech firms.

The latest stat is another sign of recovery in an economy that is clawing back from an 8-quarter-long recession.

Flat stock futures on Tuesday morning indicate markets could stay in a tight range ahead of trade data and more corporate earnings.

The rate cut is aimed at helping the country reduce its dependence on mining, as growth slows in key markets like China.