Feb 2: The Justice Department charged Switzerland's oldest bank Thursday with helping American taxpayers hide more than $1.2 billion from the Internal Revenue Service. More
The oil giant says earnings rose 2% in the fourth quarter, despite a drop in oil and gas production. Shares
Unions, trade groups and Democratic lawmakers from industrial Midwest call on Obama administration to take action against rising tide of Chinese auto parts.
Most leaders of the 27-nation EU agree to a fiscal compact and endorse a plan to strengthen a financial firewall against the debt crisis. No new help for Greece.
Carnival projects a hit of up to $395 million from the Costa Concordia tragedy off Italy as well as the rising cost of fuel.
The euro has rebounded recently. But experts say the rally may be short-lived as debt problems haven't gone away.
European markets slump as Greek talks drag on with no agreement in sight. Asian markets sink as well.
Fitch also cuts ratings for Slovenia, Belgium and Cyprus; leaves Ireland unchanged.
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says that U.S. economic recovery is threatened by the European debt crisis and Iran's nuclear threats.
Given the troubles in the eurozone, it's little wonder that the number of executives in Greece and Italy seeking jobs elsewhere in the world is rising.
Investors drive up borrowing costs for the bailed out nation to record highs, but analysts say default fears may be overblown.
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