RIM calls PlayBook discontinuation rumours

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion brushed off suggestions Thursday that it would discontinue production of its PlayBook computer tablet as

Turkish ship begins oil exploration off Cyprus

Turkish frigates and warplanes on Tuesday escorted a research ship to begin oil and gas exploration off the divided island of Cyprus, retaliation for a […]

Stocks wobble as new home sales dip to 6-month low

Stocks moved between slight gains and losses Monday after new home sales fell to a six-month low in the U.S. and investors remained concerned about […]

BofA settlement pushes up home default notices

It’s no secret that Bank of America wants to put its mortgage-related woes behind it. But it appears that a key $8.5 billion settlement with […]

Continental promotes Katie Van Hook to business development manager

Clayton-based Continental REO Services Inc. promoted Katie Van Hook to business development manager. Van Hook has four years’ experience working as a closing coordinator for […]

Mongolia wants bigger stake in gold, copper mine

Mongolia’s government is demanding a bigger stake in the massive gold and copper mine it is developing in conjunction with mining companies Rio Tinto and […]

Stocks close mixed as traders await Fed decision

Stocks are erasing their gains after rallying all day on hopes the Federal Reserve would take steps to stimulate the economy.
Many analysts believe the Fed […]

Young investors shouldn’t avoid stock market, its opportunities

You can learn a lot from your parents, but when it comes to investing, you may want to be skeptical about mimicking them.
A recent survey […]

Unemployment rates rose in majority of states

Unemployment rates rose in a majority of states in August for a third straight month, further proof that job growth is weak nationwide.
The Labor Department […]

Illinois governor bound for China on trade missions

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