MARKETS / FINANCE

The gold price rally in the late 1970s turned out to be a bubble. Societe Generale thinks this time is not much different.

EU regulators look set to approve an $8.2 billion takeover of NYSE Euronext by Intercontinental Exchange, or ICE.

Beijing bought shares in the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Bank of China, China Construction Bank and Agricultural Bank of China.

In the wake of Edward Snowden's allegations the U.S. was also spying on Chinese citizens, China has demanded an explanation.

Investors also had an ear for a hint of the U.S. Federal Reserve's likely monetary policy stance at its meeting Wednesday.

Brazil's IPO market is set for a record haul with companies tipped to raise $10.6 billion in public offerings despite weak economic growth.

Airbus expects its profit margin to more than double by 2015, its CEO said, ahead of the 2013 Paris Air Show scheduled to begin on Monday.

India's central bank left benchmark rates untouched on Monday as softening inflation is offset by currency and deficit concerns.

The Capitals' captain won the Hart Trophy for the first time since 2009.

The ArcView Group, led by Steve DeAngelo, brought cannabis to Wall Street as entrepreneurs and investors discussed the burgeoning industry.

Based on the number of airplane orders booked by the companies last year, Boeing beat Airbus -- but by just 13 planes.

Indicators such as consumer confidence and initial jobless claims are trending positively overall, even if mixed week to week.

Abyei, a conflicted, oil-rich region, is at the heart of a fresh battle between Sudan and South Sudan.

Two top gold analysts predict that the price of gold could skyrocket by the end of 2013.

Chris Kreis, 19, filmed himself riding a 30-foot, 50,000 pound whale shark off the coast of Fort Meyers, Fla.

The International Monetary Fund blamed the sequestration and deficit reduction for its lowered GDP outlook for the U.S.

Alleged tax havens like the Isle of Man and Jersey have fought back against criticism from developed nations that they allow tax evasion.

Singapore identified 133 traders it says have been manipulating local interbank lending rates.

Groupon Inc, Smith & Wesson Holding, SolarCity, Nokia, and GameStop Corp prevailed in pre-market trading on Friday.

U.S. stock futures point to a flat open on Friday as investors await a host of economic data.

Gold prices are expected to fall further as a sell-off in ETFs backed by the precious metal extended to 17 weeks.

Sebastien De La Cruz faced racists and stirred the support of his growing fans as he returned to the NBA Finals court to perform "The Star Spangled Banner" at Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

Canada's Kinross abandoned its project over disputes with the government. Is China now moving into Ecuador's gold-rich Fruta del Norte?

China's solar panel industry will have to undergo dramatic consolidations soon to reverse the recent downturn.

The most foreign investment in the European Union by far still comes from the U.S., figures for 2012 show.

US retail sales rose more than analysts' projection.

Madrid released housing price figures on Thursday and they’re not pretty.

The global party may be ending. Investors dump stocks on concern the U.S. will stop shoveling cheap money into the markets.

Shareholders of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, who have sued the U.S. government for $41.5 billion in damages, may not have the strongest case.