One individual investor explains why he's relieved he didn't buy Facebook on the day of its IPO. Another did buy near the top but is still holding on for the long haul. More
The U.S. Treasury on Friday will employ the first of several "extraordinary measures" to keep the country's borrowing from breaching the debt ceiling. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew may soon issue a letter formally notifying Congress. More
The Internal Revenue Service group under fire for giving extra scrutiny to conservative groups was overworked, understaffed and lacked a layer of experienced middle managers to sound alarms, say former colleagues. More
Brian Shuster is an entrepreneur who made millions in the United States before packing his bags and heading to Canada. He says Vancouver is better for business: more talent, better work ethic and thoughtful government. More
Shares of discount retailer Kohl's were up on strong earnings despite weak sales. The company said it kept expenses down. Meanwhile, Wal-Mart dipped on its outlook. Play
Japan's economy kicked into high gear during the first quarter as policymakers worked to combat falling prices and implement the policy prescriptions of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. More
The tipping point when white, non-Hispanic people will account for less than 50% of America's youth is about five to six years away, according to Census Bureau projections. More
Social media stocks Zynga and Groupon find a buyer and potential agitator in the hedge fund Jana Partners. Tiger Management exits its stake in Apple. More
Forced budget cuts are taking another bite out of the tax collection agency's operations. In addition to longer waits on its helpline, the agency will be closed completely for 5 days between May and August. More
New York City mayoral candidate Christine Quinn tells women she stopped thinking about how she is viewed by others because then 'I'm not spending all of my brain doing.' Play
Wall Street started Wednesday in the red, but stocks resumed their march into record territory by the afternoon, with all 10 sectors moving higher. More
As the Dow and S&P 500 both hit record highs, some investors are wary of the rally while others are finding value in stocks that are lagging behind. Play
Wal-Mart said it will list all factories it works with in Bangladesh and provide information on safety inspections to the public in the wake of tragic factory deaths in the country. More
The Congressional Budget Office projects this year's deficit will be $200 billion less than expected just a few months ago. But the downward trend won't continue since lawmakers haven't tamed long-term drivers of the country's debt. More
Ten companies have signed a legally binding agreement to make changes to safety protocols in Bangladesh factories. Just one is based in the United States. More
Angelina Jolie's decision to undergo a preventative double mastectomy has put the spotlight on Myriad Genetics, the only company in the world that conducts genetic tests for breast cancer. More
Page, who didn't speak in public for several months last year, said his doctors speculate it's virus-based nerve damage from a terrible cold he suffered 14 years ago. More
European anti-trust officials have begun investigating several major oil companies including Shell and Norway's Statoil over suspected attempts to manipulate benchmark prices. More
Despite recession and record unemployment, most Europeans still think governments should be cutting spending to bring down debt, according to a new survey. More
The IRS is under fire for targeting conservative groups in a review of tax exempt groups engaged in political activity. Here's how it all started. More
The yield on the 10-year Treasury is closing in on 2%, while stocks were mixed on worries the Federal Reserve will begin to unwind its bond purchases sooner rather than later. More
Growing weed indoors isn't very green. But with marijuana legalization in Washington State, some hope to move cannabis production outside and under the sun. Play
After getting severely injured from the West, Texas, fertilizer plant explosion, two-year-old Ariana Gassaway has a long road to recovery ahead of her. More
The editor in chief of Bloomberg News said Monday that reporters working for the company's news division should never have been allowed to access otherwise restricted client data. More
China's credit boom has saddled unworthy businesses with large loans, fueled the country's shadow banking system and put local governments on the hook for billions. More
A team of thieves hacked into banks around the globe, while foot soldiers withdrew massive sums from ATMs and bought luxury items with stolen cash. More
U.S. authorities say that cyber thieves used an elaborate scheme involving stolen pre-paid debit card information to steal $45 million from banks. Play
Former Enron workers say the possibility that Jeffrey Skilling could be released early from jail isn't fair to those who lost everything they had. More
Forced federal spending cuts, combined with tighter budgets at the local level, is forcing the U.S. Geological Survey to turn off some 350 stream gauges that monitor water flows starting this week. More
The mortgage interest deduction is claimed by less than a third of all tax filers, and its benefits are distributed unevenly across states -- factors that may become part of the tax reform debate. More
McDonald's said it would "be in touch" with Charles Ramsey, who rescued three women while eating a Big Mac. But court documents raise questions over Ramsey's background. More
Under the proposed settlement with the SEC, Falcone would be barred from serving as an investment adviser for two years but could still manage his companies. More
The sharpest decline in stock ownership is among middle-income Americans. In 2008, about 66% of middle class Americans owned stocks, compared just 50% now. More
The mortgage financing giants, taken over by the federal government in 2008, are profitable again and paying big dividends to Treasury. That will help the country pare its deficit and buy time before Congress has to raise the debt ceiling. More
T. Boone Pickens says that cheap natural gas will become the go-to for transportation fuel and that leaders in Washington will eventually realize the economic benefits. Play
These Americans can't wait until they can apply for health insurance under the new state-based exchanges, scheduled to open for enrollment in October. More
Green Mountain announced that it will keep producing Starbucks-branded single serve pods for the firm's popular Keurig brewing machines. Shares soared on the news. More
Former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling will still serve many years in prison, according to his lawyer, but will be out much earlier than his 2028 release date. More
Bob McDonald, who's led P&G since July 2009, serves on the board of 21 different organizations, and Bill Ackman thinks that may be more than a few too many. More
Americans are shelling out more for everyday staples like groceries and gas, while also splurging a little on dining out and giving to charities, according to a Mint.com survey. More
Higher taxes and more people working brought in far more revenue during the first seven months of this fiscal year than the same period last year. Spending fell modestly, too. More
Warren Buffett's lieutenant Charlie Munger says Europe will muddle through their economic problems and that Japan has gracefully 'taken a messed-up static economy for a long time.' Play
Touted as the 'largest shopping mall in the world,' the New South China Mall sits virtually empty as a result of low demand and over-ambitious building. Play
Park insiders suggest vacationers this summer prepare for long lines, truncated visitors' center hours, locked restrooms and overflowing trash cans, thanks to federal budget cuts. More
Shareholders are pushing JPMorgan's board to strip Jamie Dimon of his role as chairman. An influential shareholder advisory firm also wants three board members out. More
Lawsuits from New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman are the first legal actions from federal or state officials over banks' alleged non-compliance with the mortgage settlement. More
Private equity firms are buying the struggling BMC Software for $6.9 billion after a year-long campaign by activist shareholder Elliot Management. More
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett thinks immigration reform will pass in Congress and that rising income inequality is a drag on economic growth. Play
Warren Buffett says the Fed's policies are driving higher asset prices and that fiscally, 'the downside of that stimulus would be greater than the immediate benefits.' Play
Bangladesh promises to improve labor oversight as retailers weigh cost of doing business in the country after devastating factory collapse kills hundreds of workers. More
Despite Berkshire Hathaway's large investments in big banks, Charlie Munger says the banks need more regulation and less risk on their trading books. Play
The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on a long-debated Internet sales tax law Monday -- paving the way for millions of consumers to start paying sales tax on online purchases. More
Warren Buffett strolls the exhibition hall at Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholders meeting and talks about BNSF railroad and the Tribune Company. Play
Federal funding for Meals on Wheels, which provides meals and human contact for seniors, will be reduced $38.7 million due to automatic budget cuts known as the sequester. More
Companies are relying more and more on skilled freelance laborers in order to cut costs. These laborers, however, generally don't report their cash earnings. Play
Staples says it's the first major U.S. retailer to sell a 3-D printer. The Cube, made by 3D Systems, is available on Staples.com now and will hit brick-and-mortar stores by June. More
Europe takes another step back from austerity, saying it may give France two more years to meet borrowing targets as eurozone's second biggest economy slips back into recession. More
The Senate is expected to vote on legislation that would allow 45 states and the District of Columbia to require online retailers to collect sales taxes on purchases. Here's how it would impact your online shopping bill. More
A federal investigator in the D.C. Public Defender's office is in the midst of taking her 6 days of furlough. She and others in that office face as many as 15 unpaid days this year. More
Mel Watt, President Obama's choice to head the FHFA, will have to deal with a number of contentious questions about the government's role in the housing market should he be confirmed. More
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett discusses what he's learned from female role models and says that women can't put limitations on themselves. Play
Lawmakers promise they will never raise taxes or cut benefits for the middle class. But Congress' budget scorekeeper says they won't be able to keep that promise forever if they are serious about putting the debt on a sustainable path. More
Good news on economic, earnings and Europe front fuel rebound in stocks after mild sell-off. Investors encouraged by drop in jobless claims and ECB's interest rate cut. More
Facebook's sales jumped 38% over the year, but investors are still heavily focused on mobile -- and they're worried about the company's rising expenses. More
The tech giant now offers investors two ways to own a piece of Apple. While the stock has regained some ground, demand for Apple's new bonds was overwhelming. More
Stocks dropped about 0.9% a day after they knocked-out six consecutive monthly gains, and Wall Street is wondering whether the bulls still have more room to run. More
Some things just shouldn't be connected to the Internet. With Shodan, a search engine that finds connected devices, it's easy to locate dangerous things that anyone can access without so much as a username or password. More
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer caught flak for coming back to work two weeks after she gave birth, but now she is extending Yahoo's parental leave policy. More
Slumping prices and record unemployment bolster the case for Europe to ease up on austerity and cut interest rates to inject life into its stagnant economy. More
The S&P 500 closed at a record high, while the Nasdaq finished at its highest level in more than 12 years. Both indexes clocked in their sixth straight monthly gain in April. More
Ford announced Monday it will start selling its cars and trucks in Myanmar, becoming the first major automaker to open a showroom in the former pariah state. More
In a wedding of China's leading Internet darlings, online retailer Alibaba has taken a $586 million stake in the country's most popular micro-blogging service. More
Congress has selectively given a reprieve from budget cuts. But there's no indication that the unemployed, who will see their federally extended jobless benefits reduced, are on the list. More
Some shareholders in the Empire State Building are in court this week seeking to block plans for a trust and subsequent IPO for the landmark building and other Manhattan properties. More
Technology stocks boosted market. Apple was among the top gainers in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, which ended at the highest level since November 2000. HP, IBM and Microsoft were the biggest winners in the Dow. More
Memories of Europe's debt crisis faded Monday as investors sent yields on Italian bonds to their lowest levels in over two years after a new government was appointed. More
Stuck in recession, with inflation rates tumbling and unemployment rising, the eurozone looks set to get its first cut in interest rates in 10 months this week. More
From Japan and the Philippines to the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, these countries' stock markets have rallied more than 20% so far this year. More
Lawmakers' about-face on FAA furloughs will help travelers. But advocates for everyone else directly affected by spending cuts are miffed with the selective undoing of what were supposed to be across-the-board cuts. More
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