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The doves remain in solid control of the U.S. central bank, meaning more cheap money for Wall Street.

Earnings rose the most in two years, but economists still say growth is soft and a bit disappointing.

“They expand our view of what is possible, and they inspire us to apply our own talents and imagination," according to the fellowship program.

Investors eager to own a piece of Alibaba will have a chance when it begins trading Thursday. But they won't — technically — own it.

In its previous estimate, the Japanese electronics giant had expected its mobile phones division to revive the company's fortunes.

The People's Bank of China is reportedly pumping in 100 billion yuan each into China's top five banks.

Endo's offer of $28.10 per share represents a premium of 30.6 percent to Auxilium's Tuesday closing price of $21.52 on the Nasdaq.

Despite state "pay-to-play" rules, N.J. pension investment officials consider putting state dollars into a fund with ties to Republican donors.

Argentina called in the United States' top diplomat in the country on Tuesday to express its "deep indignation" over a local newspaper interview in which he made reference the South American country's latest debt default.

The poverty rate for American women is at a two-decade high.

Only two-thirds of Americans have any retirement savings and many aren't saving enough.

The latest U.S. Census Bureau data show that median household incomes and the poverty rate haven't recovered from the recession.

The decision, which will take a year to implement, is the latest in a series of hits the hedge fund industry has absorbed.

High institutional demand ahead of an IPO later this week.

As the Chinese e-commerce firm takes its roadshow to Asia and Europe, investor sentiment surges.

Yahoo’s soaring stock boost probably won’t last after the Alibaba IPO, analysts say.

High school seniors who work part time earn more on average five to 10 years after graduation than their peers who don't work.

A subsidiary of the savvy investor's main company, Berkshire Hathaway, has reached out to 1,000 pot dispensaries in Colorado and Washington.

A Standard & Poor's report says that "when the economy operates below its potential, state tax revenues tend to suffer."

Brent crude oil slumped to a more than two-year low under $97 per barrel.

DEA highlights how global drug proceeds can make their way into the pockets of the Colombian kingpins.

The U.S. Federal Reserve could signal the timing of its first interest-rate increase in more than eight years Wednesday.

Air France says the walkout would cost the company between $12.96 million and $19.44 million a day.

European Union finance ministers were considering at least four options at a meeting in Milan Saturday.

Calls are getting louder for new economic stimulus, by China's central bank or by its government.

HP is exploring the sale of its photo sharing service Snapfish, and held discussions with private equity and industry buyers, someone close to the matter said, Reuters noted in an exclusive report.

Facing criticism and an ethics complaint, N.J. officials cite a pension investment return rate suddenly higher than they previously reported.

The economic future of an independent Scotland will depend on what happens to its currency, which is still unclear.

Investors who get shares of the Chinese firm in its IPO may feel as lucky as its namesake, who discovered treasure in the classic fairy tale.