5:59 am: Apple pays a lot in taxes to the U.S. government. But many tax experts and lawmakers say Apple's tax bill would be bigger if the company didn't take advantage of so many loopholes in the tax code. More
New York Federal Reserve President William Dudley said the central bank's current plan for unwinding its stimulus program is "stale".
While the average African American feels more financially secure, many still feel neglected by the financial industry, new research shows.
Europe misses out on one trillion euros in tax each year. Little wonder its leaders are stepping up their efforts to tackle fraud and aggressive tax avoidance.
People shelled out an average of $502 annually on their pets in 2011, topping the $456 spent on booze.
Poverty is growing faster in the suburbs than anywhere else in the United States, surging 64% over the past decade.
Property prices continued to rise last month in China, defying policymakers who have sought to cool the housing market while preserving robust economic growth.
Winklevoss Capital is dabbling in backing Bitcoin startups.
About 80% of people surveyed by Bankrate.com said they have not increased their discretionary spending in response to falling gas prices this year.
College graduates got some sage advice from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke at their commencement ceremony Saturday.
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| Home prices | May 28 |
| Consumer confidence | May 28 |
| GDP | May 30 |
| Manufacturing (ISM) | June 3 |
| Jobs | June 7 |
| Inflation (CPI) | June 18 |
| How Apple scores its lower tax bill | ||
| Sony shares boom on spin off speculation | ||
| Stocks: Looking to Bernanke | ||
| Microsoft unveils new Xbox One game console | ||
| Bank of Japan maintains policy, cheers Abenomics |
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