Orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods rose more than expected, a sign of resilience despite belt-tightening in D.C. and weakness in overseas markets.
In 2011, the American Society of Civil Engineers rated the nation's overall infrastructure a "D," with bridges receiving a "C." Here's a list of states with the most structurally unsound bridges.
While there are no real estimates of how many "accidental landlords" now inhabit the housing market, Realtors say they are one more cause of today's low inventory.
In a sign of Wall Street’s resurgent influence, bank lobbyists are aiding lawmakers in preparing legislation that softens regulations of the financial industry.
Outgoing Procter and Gamble CEO Bob McDonald told employees he will retire due to the "distraction" of all the attention focused on him from "several angles."
Whether by choice or through financial reality, the percentage of American households without a car has doubled over the past two decades—and is now approaching 1 in 10.
A federal judge expressed a tentative view that the U.S. Justice Department will be able to show evidence that Apple engaged in a conspiracy to increase e-book prices.
The federal government is helping Washington state rebuild a bridge that collapsed after a truck hauling an oversized load of drilling equipment hit an overhead girder.
New York's Attorney General says there is more evidence that Bank of America, Wells Fargo and other banks violated the terms of a settlement designed to end mortgage abuses.
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Supplies are at levels not seen since the frenzy of the last housing boom while the median price for a new home hit a record high, further signs that housing is recovering.
The stock market has long been the mistress in the marriage between the Fed and the economy. That relationship came further into the open at the most recent Fed meeting,
Three more senior executives at the hedge fund have received subpoenas to testify in the government's probe into alleged insider trading, according to a report.
Former Education Secretary Bill Bennett has a new book out called "Is College Worth It?" Bennett discusses financial aid, tuition and what else is discouraging to students.
Discussing what's next for IRS official Lois Lerner, and whether it's time for an IRS special counsel, with Tom Curran, Peckar & Abramson and John Eastman, Chapman University.