Oil rises near $99 a barrel before Bernanke speaks
The price of oil rose Wednesday, before the conclusion of a U.S. Federal Reserve meeting.
Chrysler agrees to recall of Jeeps at risk of fire
After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.
Chrysler agrees to recall of Jeeps at risk of fire
Chrysler abruptly agreed to recall 2.7 million older model Jeeps Tuesday, reversing a defiant posture and avoiding a possible public relations nightmare over fuel tanks that can catch fire in a rear-end collision.
Duke Energy names insider to take over for Rogers
Duke Energy Corp., the nation's largest electric utility, named Chief Financial Officer Lynn Good to replace Jim Rogers next month as CEO.
Duke Energy names insider to take over for Rogers
Duke Energy's chief financial officer will take over for retiring CEO Jim Rogers at the end of the month.
Home construction rises 6.8 percent in May
U.S. builders began construction on more single-family homes and apartments in May, encouraged by more buyers and a scarcity of houses for sale.
US consumer prices rise just 0.1 pct. in May
U.S. consumer prices rose slightly last month, as higher energy costs partly offset cheaper food. The small increase is further evidence that consumers are benefiting from mild inflation.
News Summary: Chrysler agrees to recall 2.7M Jeeps
CHRYSLER CAVES: Chrysler reversed course and agreed to recall 2.7 million Jeeps Tuesday. The company insists the vehicles are safe, and initially denied the government's request to recall them. But it says it realizes customers are worried.
Japan's trade deficit climbs to $10.5B in May
Japan's trade deficit rose nearly 10 percent in May to 993.9 billion yen (nearly $10.5 billion), highlighting the challenge Prime Minister Shinzo Abe faces in revitalizing manufacturing as industries increasingly shift production offshore.
Dish won't submit revised bid for Sprint
Satellite TV operator Dish Network Corp. said Tuesday it would not submit a revised bid for Sprint, leaving the path open for the wireless carrier to accept what it already considers a superior offer from Japan's Softbank.
SEC to require mea culpas in some big settlements
The chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission says the agency will start requiring companies and individuals to admit wrongdoing in some big settlements.
Metals decline as traders wait for Federal Reserve
Metal prices fell as traders anticipate that the Federal Reserve may start easing its support for the economy.
Taco Bell jumps on protein craze with menu test
Taco Bell plans to test a "Power Protein" menu that it's hoping will eventually be hit with its core audience - young men.
Court: Ex-Im Bank needs to explain Air India loan
A federal bank that backed a huge airplane loan for Air India will have to explain that the loan didn't hurt U.S. airlines.
Oil falls near $98 a barrel before Bernanke speaks
The price of oil fell Wednesday, before the conclusion of a U.S. Federal Reserve meeting.
Stocks move higher as traders wait on the Fed
The stock market is closing higher as investors anticipate that the Federal Reserve will keep programs to support the U.S. economy in place.
Investors look for answers on economy from Fed
Worry and speculation have consumed investors since Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke to Congress last month about the Federal Reserve's drive to keep long-term interest rates at record lows.
Treasury unveils Lew's improved signature
Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew won't win any prizes in penmanship, but his official signature which will go on the nation's currency is at least a slight improvement over the loopy scrawl he had a few months ago.
FDA investigates Zyprexa Relprevv patient deaths
Federal regulators are investigating the deaths of two patients who received injections of a longer-lasting version of Eli Lilly's antipsychotic Zyprexa.
Obama hints Bernanke likely to leave Fed in January
President Barack Obama has given the clearest signal yet that Chairman Ben Bernanke will likely leave the Federal Reserve when his term ends in January.
'Time to make the doughnuts' ad is over
Don't expect to see Dunkin' Donuts revive its famous "Time to make the doughnuts" ad campaign anytime soon.
Stocks move higher on home building, low inflation
The stock market is moving higher in midday trading after the government reported gains in home construction and low inflation.
United adds spending requirement for elite status
United Airlines is making it a little harder to get a higher frequent-flier status.
Duke Energy names insider to take over for Rogers
Duke Energy Corp., the nation's largest electric utility, named Chief Financial Officer Lynn Good to replace Jim Rogers next month as CEO.
Futures rising as Fed gathers in Washington
U.S. stock futures rose for the second time in as many days as the Federal Reserve opens its two-day policy meeting in Washington.
