May 19, 2012 03:00PM

NewsWatch: U.S. investors hang on Europe after bruising week

After the worst week of the year for U.S. stocks, investors will be looking for signs of whether the U.S. economy can continue to recover in the face of ongoing uncertainty about Greece, Spain and global growth prospects.

May 19, 2012 01:38PM

G-8 leaders: Recovery still facing obstacles

G-8 leaders begin talks at Camp David with the euro zone crisis among key discussion points.

May 19, 2012 01:29PM

3 NATO protesters accused of terror plot: report

Three men are accused of a terror plot ahead of Sunday?s NATO summit in Chicago, according to media reports.

May 19, 2012 12:45PM

Chrysler recalls 87,000 Jeep Wranglers from 2010

Chrysler is recalling Jeep Wranglers worldwide due to a risk of fire.

May 19, 2012 10:07AM

Chinese dissident leaves for U.S.: reports

Chen Guangcheng, the blind Chinese dissident whose escape from 19 months of house arrest has tested the Sino-U.S. relations, has bounded a United Airlines flight for the U.S., according to media reports.

May 19, 2012 11:37AM

Take that GM: Hyundai back in Super Bowl

When GM dropped Facebook ads, Ford was quick to say it wouldn't. Now GM's dropped Super Bowl ads and Hyundai says "no way".

May 18, 2012 11:46AM

Even a short-term job can build your career

Work experience, whether it's in your chosen field or not, can help you grow as you seek what you want.

May 19, 2012 08:00AM

Beer Man: Alaskan Brewing Barley Wine should be state drink

A year is a general rule of thumb to age a barleywine.

May 19, 2012 06:13AM

Diane Kruger drives Mercedes hydrogen car

Star power helps acceptance, and now there's even competition among makers of hydrogen fuel-cell electric cars.

May 17, 2012 06:32PM

Test Drive: Changes help, don't fix, Honda Insight

Honda improves the slow-selling Insight hybrid, but not enough.

May 18, 2012 04:35PM

Wall St Week Ahead: The market is oversold, but major signs say "sell"

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Normally a big decline would set up Wall Street for a technical rebound. But that may not be the case next week, even after the market posted its worst weekly loss for the year and the S&P fell for six straight sessions.

May 18, 2012 06:53PM

Historic Facebook debut falls flat

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The historic initial public offering of Facebook Inc did not go as planned on Friday, as the social networking company's sky-high valuation combined with trading glitches left the stock languishing near its offering price at the market close.

May 19, 2012 02:01PM

Google says it won China's approval for Motorola deal

(Reuters) - Google said on Saturday that Chinese authorities have approved its $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility Holdings, the last regulatory hurdle to a deal that would allow the world's No. 1 Internet search engine to develop its own line of smart phones.

May 18, 2012 09:11PM

Dewey to consider bankruptcy filing: source

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ailing law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf is considering a bankruptcy filing as new debtholders take a more aggressive track, shifting away from earlier attempts at an out-of-court liquidation, a person familiar with the matter said on Friday.

May 19, 2012 02:11PM

Russia Sberbank sees sale certainty after government formed

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Europe's second largest lender Russia's Sberbank will see some certainty over the planned privatization sale after the new Russian government's lineup is announced on May 21, CEO German Gref said on Saturday.

May 19, 2012 05:04PM

I'll Have Another wins Preakness, Triple try next

I'll Have Another waited a little longer to catch Bodemeister in the stretch this time, and now that he's done it twice in a row it's time for a Triple Crown try in the Belmont Stakes in three weeks.

May 19, 2012 06:20PM

Triple Crown dreams often dashed at Belmont

but fallen short in the Belmont Stakes. A look at how those thoroughbreds ran at Belmont:

May 19, 2012 05:25PM

Chelsea beats Bayern Munich in penalty shootout

Didier Drogba tied the match with a header in the 88th minute, and then scored the decisive goal in the shootout as Chelsea beat Bayern Munich to win the Champions League final, 4-3 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw Saturday.

May 19, 2012 06:01PM

Spurs beat Clippers 96-86 to take 3-0 series lead

Nothing was going to rattle the calm, cool and collected Spurs. Not even a 24-point deficit.

May 19, 2012 03:41PM

Lundqvist, Rangers blank Devils, 3-0, lead 2-1

In his latest playoff gem, Henrik Lundqvist had little time to do more than stop every breakaway or 2-on-1 attempt New Jersey shot his way. When he took a moment to breathe, Lundqvist had all the confidence his New York Rangers would bail him out with a goal or two.

May 19, 2012 05:44PM

I'll Have Another Wins Preakness, Triple Try Next

I'll Have Another edges Bodemeister in Preakness, Triple Crown try in Belmont up next

May 19, 2012 06:02PM

Spurs Beat Clippers 96-86 to Take 3-0 Series Lead

Spurs rally from 24-point deficit to beat Clippers 96-86, go up 3-0 in second-round series

May 19, 2012 01:52PM

Lundqvist, Rangers Blank Devils, 3-0, Lead 2-1

Lundqvist, Rangers blank Devils, 3-0, take 2-1 series lead in Eastern Conference Finals

May 19, 2012 05:03PM

Pacers Guard Sorry for "Choke" at LeBron

No choke: Pacers guard Lance Stephenson apologizes for "choking" gesture at LeBron James

May 19, 2012 04:20PM

Votto Hits 3-Run HR, Reds Hold off Yankees 6-5

Joey Votto hits 3-run HR, Jose Arredondo escapes jam for 1st save as Reds hold off Yankees 6-5

May 19, 2012 11:17AM

It wasn't pretty, but Graeme McDowell and Sergio Garcia battled in a gritty quarterfinal match

May 19, 2012 05:03PM

Final-round tee times at 2012 Byron Nelson Championship

May 18, 2012 12:58PM

Clarke's struggles continue as he is eliminated from Volvo World Match Play

May 18, 2012 01:15PM

Gary Van Sickle's Mailbag: Slow play and swing yips

May 18, 2012 07:58PM

Jason Dufner handles wind, and draws crowds, like a local at Byron Nelson

May 19, 2012 06:17PM

I'll Have Another captures Preakness Stakes

I'll Have Another became the first horse since 2008 to win the first two legs of the Triple Crown.

May 19, 2012 05:47PM

Spurs shut down Clippers, stay undefeated in playoffs

The Spurs engineered a 24-0 run in the third quarter, and San Antonio defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 96-86 on Saturday.

May 19, 2012 03:16PM

Lundqvist, Rangers blank Devils 3-0 in Game 3

Goaltender Henrik Lundqvist frustrated the Devils with 36 saves to lead the Rangers to a 3-0 win and a 2-1 series lead.

May 19, 2012 11:18AM

Guillen: Wade would've 'guaranteed' a fight

The Miami Marlins manager weighed in on the heated sideline confrontation between the Miami Heat's guard and his coach Erik Spoelstra.

May 19, 2012 03:20PM

Wood writes storybook ending to career

Kerry Wood never really had the storybook career his rookie season foretold, but he had a picture-perfect ending to it.

May 19, 2012 06:30PM

Joyce, Cobb help Rays even Interleague set

Joyce, Cobb help Rays even Interleague set

May 19, 2012 06:00PM

Plouffe's pinch-hit homer wins it in 11 innings

Plouffe's pinch-hit homer wins it in 11 innings

May 19, 2012 05:44PM

In a pinch, pitchers may grab a bat

In a pinch, pitchers may grab a bat

May 19, 2012 05:44PM

Morel sidelined by nagging back pain

Morel sidelined by nagging back pain

May 19, 2012 05:44PM

Once swelling subsides, Konerko to return

Once swelling subsides, Konerko to return

How to Protect Your Portfolio From Inflation

Many economists fear inflation will come roaring back soon. These strategies can shield your retirement income just in case.

Benefits of Biking to Work Keep Adding Up

The number of Americans who bike as their primary means of transportation to work has increased almost 40 percent in the past decade --and with good reason.

What It Takes to Buy a Home

Homes are affordable and mortgage rates are low. Are your finances ready for the leap?

5 Great Stock Picks and the Exchange-Traded Fund that Owns Them

A new ETF tracks the recommendations of Morningstar’s superb stock analysts -- just the thing for a nervous market.

A Systems-Analyst-Turned-Writer’s Novel Idea Bears Fruit

Ali Hosseini of Hudson, Massachusetts, who came to the U.S. in 1975, quit his job four years ago to write a novel. Much belt-tightening later, is about to be published.

May 17, 2012 11:00AM

Are you managing your cash flow, or is it managing you?

After weathering several years of slow sales and a tough economy, most retailers have run out of ways to cut expenses or reduce inventories. To keep cash flow in the positive, you've got to learn to make the most of the income you have available. Here are questions you can ask yourself to be sure you're effectively managing your cash flow rather than letting it manage you.

May 17, 2012 11:00AM

Bank of America Hiring Small Business Bankers Throughout the US

Small business owners don't typically get a lot of attention from banks, but Bank of America has set out to change that. Recognizing that running a business is a time consuming job, they've hired hundreds of small business bankers whose job is to reach out directly to their small business customers.

May 17, 2012 11:00AM

5 Ways to Advertise Your Website for Free

Looking for ways to promote your website on a budget? How about for free? These five website advertising methods will cost you nothing more than a little time.

May 17, 2012 11:00AM

7 Ways to Get Publicity This Summer

While the marketing and public relations experts are off enjoying their hard-earned vacations, the media are left scrambling for much needed copy. Plan ahead, and give them what they're looking for! Here are seven publicity ideas you can use to tie into summer events in your community.

May 10, 2012 11:00AM

Why Your Business Needs Balance: Men and Women

Is gender uniformity holding your company back? Do you have too many men or too many women controlling decisions and the direction your company moves? If so, the lack of gender diversity could be keeping your company from being all it should. Here's why.

May 16, 2012 07:58AM

The New Celebrity Entrepreneurs

New Fame Game: Leveraging Status to Invest in Hot Deals

May 18, 2012 09:08AM

J.Lo's Stunning Career Reincarnation Puts Her No. 1 On The Celebrity 100

Thanks to 'Idol', a hit single and a slew of endorsement deals, JLo earned $52 million in the last 12 months and ranks as America?s most powerful celebrity.

May 19, 2012 06:28PM

Ed Burns, Wade Boggs And A Fishing Tournament In New York City

Welcome to New York City's largest and loudest fishing tournament.

May 19, 2012 06:00PM

Why Millennials Are Spending More Than They Earn, And Parents Are Footing The Bill

There?s a striking disconnect with today?s Millennials that can be best described through Steve Jobs? infamous reality distortion field: Millennial lifestyles and spending habits do not reflect their financial realities. The majority of the 79 million U.S. Millennials are either unemployed, underpaid, or weighed down with student loans. One in four

May 19, 2012 05:54PM

Identifying Your Big Break - Sometimes A Field Goal Is OK

Ever heard of the band ?Five Cool What?? No? I am not surprised. When opportunity knocked, rather than busting open the door, they first asked, ?What do you want??

May 19, 2012 04:13PM

Could Glass-Steagall Have Stopped JPMorgan Loss?

The banking giant's $2 billion loss has many lawmakers and economists wondering what happened to the 2010 financial overhaul, which was supposed to prevent risky hedging. Many are also looking back further ? to a Depression-era law, repealed in 1999, that separated commercial and investment bank activities.

May 19, 2012 06:00AM

What To Expect In Facebook's Future

Facebook's culture and the nature of its business will inevitably change after it goes public. Its finances will be much more open to scrutiny. NPR's Steve Henn tells host Scott Simon that because founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg owns so much of Facebook's stock, he will continue to have significant autonomy from Wall Street's demands.

May 19, 2012 06:00AM

Average Investors Share Facebook Feelings

Early investors like investment banks and venture capitalists already own shares of Facebook. Some are even starting to sell. Now small investors get their chance to buy with Friday's IPO. NPR's Sonari Glinton checks in with a few of them on the first day of trading.

May 18, 2012 01:06PM

What Facebook May Mean For Your Portfolio, Even If You Didn't Buy It

With an initial market capitalization of more than $100 billion, Facebook could have a distorting effect on some mutual funds, at least in the short term.

May 18, 2012 01:18PM

Pipeline Flip Turns U.S. Oil World 'Upside Down'

An oil boom in the American heartland has created an oil glut in the middle of the country. Now, a pipeline that has been pumping crude oil from Texas to the Midwest will reverse its flow, reducing the bottleneck ? and potentially creating winners and losers at the pump.

May 19, 2012 04:00PM

Obama Backs Tougher Bank Standards In Radio Address

In his most partisan remarks since J.P.

May 19, 2012 11:16AM

Credit Suisse Asks Argentina's Grupo Petersen To Repay Loans

Credit Suisse AG (CS, CSGN.VX) has informed Argentine conglomerate Grupo Petersen that it must pay back loans used to buy a stake in oil company YPF SA (YPF, YPFD.BA) after it missed a $400 million payment.

May 19, 2012 09:19AM

ConocoPhillips, Eastman Chemical To Invest $5.35 Billion In Malaysia - Report

ConocoPhillips (COP) is expected to make an additional $5 billion investment to ramp up its operations in Malaysia, the New Straits Times daily reported Saturday citing Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak.

May 19, 2012 12:48AM

Queensland Government Pulls Support For Coal Port Expansion

The Queensland government has withdrawn its support for a 9 billion Australian dollar (US$8.86 billion) coal port expansion in the northern part of the state, in a sign the country's resources boom is losing steam.

May 18, 2012 11:46PM

KB Financial, Korea Life Insurance Submit Bids For ING's Korean Operations -Report

South Korea's KB Financial Group Inc. (105560.SE) and Korea Life Insurance Co. (088350.SE) submitted separate bids to buy ING Groep N.V.