Feb 05, 2012 12:20PM

Arrests at Occupy D.C., calmer rally in Oakland

Eleven people re arrested by Sunday at the Occupy D.C. site, while a mostly peaceful rally and march in Oakland, Calif., follows a tumultuous week.

Feb 05, 2012 11:23AM

Gingrich looks to Super Tuesday

In the wake of a decisive defeat in Nevada?s Republican caucuses, Newt Gingrich says he plans to continue in the election, at least until the larger number of primaries next month.

Feb 05, 2012 10:27AM

Starbucks bets on brand as it enters India

Starbucks Corp., which this past week signed a deal to open retail stores with India?s Tata Global Beverages Ltd., is banking on its brand?s attraction within a young and increasingly affluent middle class to face domestic competition and command higher prices.

Feb 05, 2012 10:01AM

Chuck Jaffe: 6 rules for being your own best financial adviser

You might care for your money more than anyone else, but you have to give it the utmost level of concern and protection, writes Chuck Jaffe..

Feb 05, 2012 10:00AM

NewsWatch: Patriots-Giants Super Bowl bets could break $90m

The last time the New England Patriots and the New York Giants met for the NFL championship, Las Vegas took a loss; this year should be different.

Feb 05, 2012 12:00PM

Is gay marriage good for business?

Washington state may soon join others in legalizing gay marriage, and economics is part of the equation.

Feb 05, 2012 09:45AM

Top 10 ugly cars includes a Ford Mustang

Designing a car is no easy business. It's a process that takes years and is often split between studios located across the globe ? conceptualizing, ...

Feb 05, 2012 09:23AM

As its growth stalls in a bad economy, NASCAR changes gears

The NASCAR community appears to have dwindled during the economic downturn. Attendance has only held steady or has slipped at most tracks.

Feb 05, 2012 09:18AM

How UPS, FedEx grow by tapping 'adjacent business'

The shipping business is huge, but the sector isn't necessarily experiencing huge growth.

Feb 04, 2012 09:48AM

Why foreclosure investors are double-edged sword for economy

The best way to clear the vast inventory of foreclosed properties weighing down today's housing market is to get more investors involved.

Feb 05, 2012 10:24AM

With sparse data, focus returns to Europe

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Europe will again be at the center of investors' focus this week as the U.S. earnings season passes the halfway mark and there is little on the economic calendar to give the market direction.

Feb 05, 2012 07:16AM

Euro zone insists no Greek rescue without reforms

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Euro zone finance ministers told Greece it could not go ahead with an agreed deal to restructure privately held debt until it guaranteed to implement reforms to secure a second financing package from the euro zone and the IMF.

Feb 05, 2012 08:03AM

Glencore, Xstrata hammering out final deal details

CAPE TOWN/LONDON (Reuters) - Top executives at trader Glencore and miner Xstrata are hammering out the final details of an $80 billion tie-up to seal the industry's largest ever takeover, which could be announced as early as Tuesday.

Feb 05, 2012 12:41PM

Greece on "knife edge" in push to agree bailout

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's prime minister scrambled Sunday to convince lenders and politicians to sign off on a 130 billion euro rescue, after his finance minister said just hours remained to clinch a deal to avoid a messy default.

Feb 05, 2012 08:27AM

ET, the new alien scaring global markets

(Reuters) - The United States is coming to be seen as a global threat, acting unilaterally with aggressive new market rules that critics say will hurt U.S. firms, foreign banks, and international markets in one swoop.

Feb 05, 2012 12:15PM

Underwood wishes Pats luck after being cut (AP)

AP - Tiquan Underwood is wishing the New England Patriots good luck after they cut him on the eve of the Super Bowl.

Feb 05, 2012 12:12PM

No more Naptown: Super Bowl boosts Indy's image (AP)

AP - Indianapolis was once called Naptown and India-No-Place for a reason.

Feb 05, 2012 08:00AM

American Mancuso wins super-G (AP)

AP - Julia Mancuso's wait for her first win of the season is over. Lindsey Vonn will have to wait a little longer to break another record.

Feb 04, 2012 07:28PM

Rodgers, Brees, Jim Harbaugh win AP awards (AP)

AP - The best quarterbacks bring fans out of their seats. Aaron Rodgers and Peyton Manning did exactly that Saturday night when the NFL Most Valuable Player accepted the trophy from the only four-time winner of the award.

Feb 04, 2012 11:19PM

Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers wins MVP award (AP)

AP - Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award in a landslide.

Feb 05, 2012 12:16PM

Underwood Wishes Pats Luck After Being Cut

WR Tiquan Underwood says he's fine, wishes Patriots well after release on eve of Super Bowl

Feb 05, 2012 12:14PM

No More Naptown: Super Bowl Boosts Indy's Image

No more Naptown: Super Bowl boosts Indy's image after long quest to become major sports town

Feb 05, 2012 08:00AM

American Mancuso Wins Super-G

Julia Mancuso of United States wins super-G, Lindsey Vonn doesn't finish

Feb 04, 2012 07:31PM

Rodgers, Brees, Jim Harbaugh Win AP Awards

Rodgers, Brees, Suggs, Jim Harbaugh, Stafford, Newton, Miller win AP awards

Feb 04, 2012 11:21PM

Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers Wins MVP Award

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers wins AP NFL MVP award after 15-1 season

Nov 10, 2011 12:00AM

Tiger in the mix at Australian Open

Tiger Woods shot a 4-under 68 on Thursday night in the Australian Open, leaving him three shots behind first-round leader Jarrod Lyle

Nov 10, 2011 12:00AM

Daly walks off course at Australian Open

John Daly walked off the course at the Australian Open after hitting a number of balls into the water on the 11th hole at The Lakes.

Nov 10, 2011 12:00AM

Molinari, Morrison tied for lead at Singapore Open

Edoardo Molinari of Italy and James Morrison of England were tied for the lead at 9-under 62 after the first round of the $6 million Singapore Open on Thursday.

Nov 10, 2011 12:00AM

Scott has Australian Open albatross on par-5 8th

Adam Scott holed out with his second shot on the par-5 eighth hole Thursday for an albatross during the first round of the Australian Open.

Nov 10, 2011 12:00AM

Lyle opens with 65; Dustin Johnson one behind

Feb 05, 2012 08:30AM

Three-and-out: Giants, Pats set to go

A brief lookahead to the N.Y. Giants-New England matchup for Super Bowl XLVI.

Feb 05, 2012 11:10AM

Goodell: NFL could punt Pro Bowl for good

The Pro Bowl is coming under increased scrutiny amid fan boos and player criticism. Could it all spell the end of the event?

Feb 05, 2012 10:37AM

Super duo: Patriots' Belichick and Brady

The coach's ability to adapt and the quarterback's full commitment have the Patriots' duo on the brink of a fourth NFL title.

Feb 05, 2012 12:34PM

Manchester United fights back to 3-3 draw at Chelsea

After storming into a 3-0 lead by the 50th minute, Chelsea collapsed at home by conceding two penalties that Wayne Rooney converted.

Feb 04, 2012 07:32PM

Aaron Rodgers wins NFL MVP award

Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award in a landslide.

Feb 05, 2012 07:57AM

Aceves, Red Sox avoid hearing with deal

Aceves, Red Sox avoid hearing with deal

Feb 05, 2012 05:46AM

Veteran right-hander Penny to play in Japan

Veteran right-hander Penny to play in Japan

Feb 04, 2012 09:18PM

Borbon bouncing back with Dominican squad

Borbon bouncing back with Dominican squad

Feb 04, 2012 08:52PM

Cora nearing Minors deal with Cardinals

Cora nearing Minors deal with Cardinals

Feb 04, 2012 08:45PM

Papi points way for prospects at Showcase

Papi points way for prospects at Showcase

Help Wanted? Find It with Social Media

Forget sifting through r�sum�s from people you don't know. Use LinkedIn, TalentVine and other sites to engage and cultivate talented workers.

Cost-of-Living Reality Check

Heading out into the real world? Don't walk blindly. We show you how much life's expenses typically cost to help you anticipate your finances and build a budget.

New Rules for Flexible Spending Accounts

The health-care reform law has three new rules that affect how much you can contribute to these accounts and how you can spend the money.

Best Values in Public Colleges 2011

Despite shrinking budgets, these 100 schools deliver a stellar education at an affordable price.

An Economist's Prediction of Widespread "Financial Repression"

Savers and bond investors will suffer in the coming years as governments keep interest rates artificially low, says Carmen Reinhart, co-author of a well-received book called . Stocks will stay volatile but do better than bonds.

Feb 03, 2012 10:00AM

5 Ways to Predict a Trend

Spotting a trend ahead of the competition can give you a big leg up. But how do you know what a trend is before it develops? Here are five ways you can spot trends while they are still on the horizon.

Feb 03, 2012 10:00AM

The Winning Game Plan for Your Home-Based Business

To make your home business successful, you need a game plan. Start your home business on the right foot with a plan that addresses these three issues.

Feb 02, 2012 10:00AM

3 Steps to Crafting Your 2012 Marketing Plan

Does your business have a marketing plan? You can probably survive without it, but if you really want your business to surge ahead, you're going to want to create one. Learn these three basic steps for creating a marketing plan.

Feb 02, 2012 10:00AM

The Most Important Force Behind Change

Whether you're a big corporation or small business, getting employees to embrace change doesn't come easy. Find out what skills a leader needs in order to implement changes with less resistance.

Feb 01, 2012 10:00AM

5 Ways Small Businesses Can Improve Their Ads

Small businesses don't have the luxury of being able to test numerous marketing campaigns since they are usually working with a very tight budget. These five tips can help small businesses improve their advertising techniques without spending a lot of money.