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Stocks close mixed with a warning from FedExWhile the Dow rose 11 points Wednesday, the Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 1 point and Nasdaq lost 5 points.
Vacation danger: Is cruise ship liable for perils on shore excursions?A federal appeals court restored a lawsuit against Carnival Cruise Lines in the case of a 15-year-old passenger killed in the crossfire of a gang shooting on the island of St. Thomas.
Mandates vs. tax subsidies: Which encourages more saving?Tax subsidies and mandatory savings systems are both policies designed to promote saving and investing, but which is more effective?
Electric cars are becoming everyday vehiclesA new survey shows that 85 percent of plug-in vehicle owners use their electric cars as their primary vehicle.
Mortgage rates fall to 3.66 percentThe latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association show that mortgage rates fell to 3.66 percent over the past week.
Man swallows diamond worth almost $14,000Man swallows diamond in Sri Lanka: Police take suspected diamond thief to hospital for X-ray to prove his guilt or innocence.
ECB's Draghi said to push unlimited bond buyingECB chief Draghi will propose a plan to ease the borrowing costs of 聽troubled euro nations, such as Spain's and Italy's, by buying unlimited amounts of their government bonds, according to a new report. Draghi's plan would have to be approved by the bank's governing council.聽
The week's biggest political news. Nope, not conventions.Friday's unemployment report will be crucial for both presidential candidates. If the rate of unemployment drops, President Obama鈥檚 claim that we鈥檙e on the right track gains credibility. But if these numbers are moving in the wrong direction, Romney鈥檚 claim that聽 the nation needs a new start may gain traction.
Are attacks on the Romney/Ryan budget fair?Leftists have been attacking the Romney/Ryan budget plan from the moment Paul Ryan was chosen as Mitt Romney's running mate. But some of their critiques could easily聽 apply to Democrats.
McDonald's to open vegetarian-only restaurants in IndiaMcDonald's is known for its hamburgers, but the chain will open two all-vegetarian restaurants in India next year. The meatless McDonald's locations will aim to cater to the local tastes of the region's majority Hindu and Muslim population.
FedEx earnings cut; weak global economy to blameFedEx Corp. cut its earnings estimate Tuesday, citing slow global economic growth. The FedEx earnings shortfall came mainly in the company's express division.聽
Extra rooms? Rent them out.Renting out your extra rooms is a good way to聽 cover home maintenance costs and make extra income.
Should you pay for a dog park? 3 pros and 3 cons.Members-only dog parks have some definite advantages over public parks, but there are definite drawbacks as well. Here's how to decide if a membership is right for you (and your pooch).
Manufacturing slows in AugustThe purchasing manager鈥檚 composite index (PMI), an indicator of manufacturing activity, rose to 49.6 since July, 5.52 percent below the level in 2011.
Stock market's double vision: new iPhone, weak economyStock market traders see Dow fall 54 points on weak data from construction and manufacturing. But Nasdaq posts an 8-point gain as Apple raises speculation that it will introduce its iPhone 5 next week.
How conserving water affects your wallet: 5 waysWasting a gallon of water will cost you two-tenths of a cent. That seems small, but it adds up over time, and your water conservation habits are very easy things to change.
Lufthansa flight attendants stage walkout at 3 airportsLufthansa workers strike at聽Frankfurt, Berlin and Munich airports. The聽flight attendants called for the walkout after聽13-months of union talks had failed.
Behind rise in August auto sales: pickupsChrysler, Food see strong demand for pickups buoy August auto sales. Japanese automakers see dramatic jump in auto sales after sharp drop after last year's earthquake. 聽
Popcorn drought hits US movie theatersPopcorn drought in the Midwest has movie theaters and other vendors scrambling to keep their supplies stocked through the fall. The popcorn drought has sent retail prices soaring from $20 per 50-pound bag to $30 and higher.
Construction spending falls in JulyConstruction spending in the residential sector declined 1.58 percent from June, but construction spending rose 17.47 percent above the level seen in July 2011. Still, that's a whopping 60.88 percent below the peak level seen in 2006.