Report: Google mulling role in possible Yahoo bid

Google is exploring the possibility of helping to finance a possible deal by others to acquire Yahoo. That’s according to a published report by the […]

Americans Sargent, Sims share economics Nobel

Americans Thomas Sargent and Christopher Sims won the Nobel economics prize on Monday for research that sheds light on the cause-and-effect relationship between the economy […]

FTC scrutiny dims allure of toning shoes

Athletic shoe companies often insinuate that their newest products will help you jump higher or run faster.
Then came along toning shoes. With slightly unstable soles, […]

Donations prompt federal inquiry of Missouri’s ex-Gov. Wilson

Federal authorities are investigating former Missouri Gov. Roger Wilson in connection with two campaign donations to the state Democratic Party in 2009, numerous sources close […]

World Bank: China can help by boosting consumption

China can boost global economic growth by pressing ahead with reforms to promote domestic consumption and reduce reliance on exports and investment, World Bank President […]

U.S. failure to raise debt limit could hurt global economy, new IMF head warns

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Republicans press ahead with long-shot U.S. cost cutting plan

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Asian markets stall after Greece gets debt warning

A credit agency warning that Greece could face default if it follows an international plan designed to help the country cope with its massive debts […]

Report: American Airlines to replace US fleet

American Airlines is in talks with aircraft manufacturers Airbus and Boeing Co. to purchase at least 250 aircraft in a deal valued at about $15 […]

EU leaders reduce Greek co-financing to 15 percent

The European Union said Thursday it is prepared to help debt-saddled Greece by reducing Greek co-financing for EU development aid to 15 percent.
European Commission President […]