Barely a year after supplanting Exxon Mobil as the largest stock in the current marketplace, Apple entered the record books Monday, becoming the most valuable stock to have ever traded.

A volatility product is the best performing Exchange Traded Product this year...but that doesn’t mean you should rush into it. Here's why.

I met Phyllis Diller a couple times over the years. The last time was in 2006, when she had me laughing to the point of tears.

Dear Mr. Zuckerberg, You've probably noticed that the decline in Facebook's share price has been accompanied by a rise in criticism of your role at the company. This morning USA Today said that speculating about your job status has become a "parlour game" in Silicon Valley. It's very possible none of this bothers you. Why should it?

Many Westin Hotels and Resorts will soon see upgraded lobbies and nature inspired seating, with better connectivity options for business travelers.

Its DriveNow program has officially launched in San Francisco where board member Ian Robertson believes those living in the city by the bay will embrace having a luxury car ready to rent.

Energy investors remain bullish on ExxonMobil, even though the outlook for oil prices remain uncertain, two analysts told CNBC.

An airfare increase led by Southwest Airlines on Friday was matched by most airlines, bringing higher fares even as the peak summer travel period winds down.

Employment in the United States is simply not going to recover to pre-2008 levels as the global economy has slowed and outsourcing continues to gather pace to lower-cost labor countries. We expect the long-term US unemployment rate to be closer to 7%.

A couple of photos of Marissa Mayer, Yahoo's new CEO, have surfaced on the Yahoo-owned photo sharing site, Flickr.

I said a couple weeks ago that this was the most hated stock rally in years; looks like everyone else is jumping on the bandwagon.

Companhia de Bebidas das Americas Ambev has pulled back following a steady uptrend since 2009, and the bulls are looking for the gains to continue.

In three months, Facebook has underperformed all other stocks on the three major indexes and lost $50 billion in market cap.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's reported staff meetings to boost morale reminded us of the important role that public markets play in today's complex global economy.

Six items that have consumers buzzing in the world of beer, wine and spirits as we head into the weekend, including "craft beer" being added to the dictionary and questions around the safety of plastic kegs.

It's Shark Week on cable TV and with all the amazing shark facts we've learned, it's made us realize how much sharks and bankers are alike. Here's the top 10 list.

A day after the expiration of Facebook’s initial lock-up period, one analyst said the stock is “very close to being extremely attractive” despite plunging roughly 50 percent since its IPO.

"Road Warrior Tested" reviews the Hilton Sydney, an upscale property in the heart of Sydney's central business district and close to all the major attractions.

“We see this as a positive for housing, as it ensures that Fannie and Freddie will remain in business,” writes Jaret Seiberg of Guggenheim Partners.