With U.S. oil prices at the lowest levels of the year, traders are looking ahead to the U.S. Energy Department's weekly gauge of oil inventories on Wednesday. CNBC's Sharon Epperson reports that analysts are expecting crude supplies to have risen by 2.6 million barrels in the past week.

Stocks rallied today as Fed Chief Ben Bernanke defended the Federal Reserve's stimulus program, with CNBC's Steve Liesman, Rick Santelli, Sue Herera and Scott Wapner.

People who illegally download or stream pirated content will receive a warning from their internet service provider. Repeat offenders will face tough penalties, reports CNBC's Julia Boorstin. Also Rich Tullo, Albert Fried, discusses rising global music sales.

The Wall Street compensation estimates New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli issued on Tuesday are only the latest evidence in an inexorable move toward fewer jobs in the industry and - here's the surprise - higher average pay

Apple's stock is moving sharply ahead of tomorrow's investor meeting. Roger Kay, Endpoint Technologies Associates, weighs in.

Richard Branson disagrees with Marissa Mayer's "no telecommuting policy" at Yahoo, and Facebook's Zuckerberg gives employees $4,000 when they have a child. CNBC's Cindy Perman and Jane Wells, discuss.

Canaccord Genuity cut its price target for Home Depot to $54 from $57. CNBC's Diana Olick; Laura Champine of Canaccord Genuity; and Susan Watcher, Wharton School professor, offer insight.

CNBC's Michelle Caruso-Cabrera reports on the political gridlock in Italy, and how it's impacting the market.

Discussing the latest market moving events, including Italy's election, Bernanke's testimony and sequestration, with Louise Cooper, Cooper City and Dan Greenhaus, BTIG.

The market rallied after Fed's Bernanke gave his testimony before the Senate Banking Committee today. CNBC's Steve Liesman, offers insight.

PIMCO's Tony Crescenzi discusses Bernanke's morning testimony; Bill Fleckenstein goes off on the Fed; and what's on tap for gold, with CNBC's Jackie DeAngelis and the Futures Now Traders.

Some believe there is a "headquarters curse," reports CNBC's Jon Fortt. The thinking is that when a company builds a new headquarters, it's reached a top? Google, Samsung, Apple, and several other companies are planning new buildings, and hoping the "curse" isn't true.

CNBC's Robert Frank and Courtney Reagan discuss recent situations where business became personal: the Bill Ackman-Carl Icahn feud and the battle over Martha Stewart products between JC Penney and Macy's.

More families are currently saving for their retirement than for their children's education, according to a new study by Sallie Mae. CNBC's Sharon Epperson reports on what happens when money is taken out of a 401(k) or an IRA to pay for college.

Should investors buy gold on Bernanke's testimony? Discussing whether gold is setting up for a big move, with CNBC's Jackie DeAngelis and the Futures Now Traders.

Is the Fed doing more harm than good? A noted contrarian on why the Fed is hurting the market. Will the easy money last forever, with CNBC's Jackie DeAngelis and the Futures Now Traders.

The markets brace for the sequester. Ben White, Politico chief economic correspondent, offers insight on just how the cuts will affect the average American.

Fed Chairman Bernanke's testimony sparked a rally in gold, reports CNBC's Sharon Epperson. Gold, silver and copper are all higher on the day.

Bill Fleckenstein, president of Fleckenstein Capital, outlines the severity of the fiscal problems facing the United States, including the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, with CNBC's Jackie DeAngelis and the Futures Now Traders.

There are no American cars in Consumer Reports' annual list ranking the top models and brands. CNBC's Phil LeBeau reports this is the first time since 2007 this has occurred.