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  • Why California Oil Country Lags in US Shale Boom Thursday, 30 May 2013 | 12:52 PM ET
    Oil workers on a hydrofracking site.

    California is an alternative energy giant, but is also home to one of the best-kept secrets of the U.S. fossil fuel renaissance – the Monterey shale.

  • Goldman: This US Treasury Sell-Off Is for Real Friday, 31 May 2013 | 5:19 AM ET
    Traders in the 30-year bond options pit in Chicago.

    Goldman Sachs has warned that a widely predicted bond sell-off is finally happening, while a major U.S. asset manager has warned investors to move out of long-duration bonds to avoid heavy losses.

  • Bacon Backlash Unlikely Over China-Smithfield Deal Thursday, 30 May 2013 | 3:57 PM ET
    A butcher chops pork at a market in Shanghai.

    The proposed $4.7 billion acquisition of Smithfield Foods by China's Shuanghui International is unlikely to change pork-buying habits of American consumers.

  • Walls Around Stock Research Are Crumbling Thursday, 30 May 2013 | 11:17 AM ET

    The Chinese walls on Wall Street separating investment banking business from analysis, may be crumbling.

  • This Tax Loophole Mistake Saves Companies Billions Friday, 31 May 2013 | 5:54 AM ET
    The seal on the US Treasury building in Washington, DC.

    The "check the box" loophole shows how Washington saved money for American corporations and deprived the government of billions in tax revenue.

  • Sequester Drags on GDP; No Help From Job Market Thursday, 30 May 2013 | 8:51 AM ET
    Job seekers wait in line to meet with employers at the 25th Annual CUNY big Apple Job and Internship Fair at the Jacob Javits Convention Center

    A drop in government spending dragged more on the economy than initially thought, while more Americans than unexpected filed new claims for unemployment benefits.

  • Mr. President, You've Got Mail, the Vetted Kind Friday, 31 May 2013 | 9:12 AM ET
    The White House, Washington, D.C.

    The latest ricin-laced letter addressed to President Obama highlights the state-of-the-art Secret Service facility used for screening a million pieces of mail a year.

  • First Natl. Pot Brand Planned by Ex-Microsoft Exec Thursday, 30 May 2013 | 3:25 PM ET

    A former Microsoft executive plans to create the first US marijuana brand, kicking off his Seattle-based business by acquiring medical cannabis dispensaries in three states.

  • Stocks Having a 'Taper Tantrum,' Says Fidelity Pro Thursday, 30 May 2013 | 10:27 AM ET

    The Fed realizes at some point it has to scale back its bond purchases and that's made the stock market "very unpredictable," Jurrien Timmer of Fidelity Investments told CNBC.

  • Seniors Warned, Beware of Selling Pension Thursday, 30 May 2013 | 2:53 PM ET

    The growing number of retirees selling their pensions for cash is raising major concerns and drawing increased scrutiny for what some are calling unfair lending practices.

  • China's Grab of US Hogs Stokes Interest on Capitol Hill Thursday, 30 May 2013 | 9:36 AM ET

    China's largest acquisition to date of a U.S. company, Smithfield Foods, is raising eyebrows among market watchers who question China's interest in taking possession of one of America's largest food producers.

  • Surprise! This Economy Looking Strong Thursday, 30 May 2013 | 10:20 AM ET
    Sales representative Shieldeen Langley, left, assists shoppers looking for a dishwasher at the ABT store in Glenview, Illinois, U.S.

    Even as the economy keeps chugging along, headwinds from federal budget cuts are expected to blow harder later this year.

  • Short Supply Has Home Sales 'Squeaking' Out Gains Thursday, 30 May 2013 | 10:00 AM ET
    Stephanie O'Brien inspects the kitchen in a home for sale during an open house in San Francisco, California.

    The housing market continues to squeak out gains, with signed contracts to buy existing homes up in April, the National Association of Realtors reported.

  • Warren Buffett

    A Berkshire Hathaway unit will pay $5.6 billion for NV Energy, the electric utility serving Las Vegas and its power-hungry casinos, in yet another large energy deal for Warren Buffett in the western United States.

  • Low Prices Help Costco's Quarterly Earnings Rise Thursday, 30 May 2013 | 6:33 AM ET

    Costco Wholesale reported third-quarter profit just above analysts' estimates, as its low prices for food and gasoline appealed to shoppers.

  • Terrorism Fears Cast Veil of Secrecy Over US Plants Thursday, 30 May 2013 | 9:00 AM ET
    Smoke still rises from the rubble of a house next to the fertilizer plant that exploded in April in West, Texas.

    Fears of terrorism have made it harder than ever for homeowners to find out what dangerous chemicals are hidden nearby, like the plant that exploded in West, Texas.

  • Motorola Plots Comeback With US-Made Smartphone Thursday, 30 May 2013 | 6:59 AM ET

    Motorola plans to launch a new, made-in-the-U.S. smartphone, CEO Dennis Woodside said on Wednesday, confirming speculation the cellphone maker intends to make a comeback.

  • Four Questions to Ask Before Hurricane Season Hits Thursday, 30 May 2013 | 9:24 AM ET
    Workers board up windows to protect from hurricane winds.

    With a forecast for an "active" hurricane season, you may want to call to your insurance agent to make sure you're covered.

  • Samsung Unveils Midtier Galaxy S4 Miniphone Thursday, 30 May 2013 | 7:14 AM ET

    Samsung unveils a stripped down version of its flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone, aiming to grab a bigger share in the midtier segment as growth in the high-end market slows.

  • KKR Picks Ex-CIA Head Petraeus for New Institute Thursday, 30 May 2013 | 8:33 AM ET
    David Petraeus

    Former CIA Director David Petraeus will head the newly created KKR Global Institute, which will study the investment implications of global macroeconomic, social and geopolitical issues.

U.S. Video

Tuesday, 18 Jun 2013 | 7:52 PM ET

Texas Gov. Rick Perry will be CNBC's Larry Kudlow's guest on Wednesday night. Also, George Gilder, author of "Knowledge and Power," discusses the gap between knowledge and power, and how to solve the "paralysis of our economy."

Tuesday, 18 Jun 2013 | 7:44 PM ET

Many small businesses are still struggling in this economy. Sen. Bob Casey, Joint Economic Committee (D), and Sen. Susan Collins, Appropriations & Intelligence Committee (R), discuss ways in which small business can be reinvigorated.

Tuesday, 18 Jun 2013 | 7:33 PM ET

All eyes are on the Fed as they kick off their 2-day meeting. Jon Hilsenrath, WSJ, and George Gilder, author of "Knowledge and Power," discuss what's ahead for Fed Chairman Bernanke, and the U.S. economy.

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Tuesday, 18 Jun 2013 | 5:58 PM ET

The Fast Money traders share their final trades of the day.

Tuesday, 18 Jun 2013 | 5:00 PM ET

Ahead of the Fed meeting, the S&P 500 appears headed toward 1,687, StockMonster's Guy Adami says.

Tuesday, 18 Jun 2013 | 6:40 PM ET

You say the name of a stock, and Mad Money's Jim Cramer tells you whether to buy or sell.