Paris hosts world leaders in critical Libya talks

Leaders from the Arab world, Africa, the United States and other Western powers are holding urgent talks in Paris Saturday over possible military action against […]

Leading indicators rise 0.8 percent in February

A private research group’s measure of future economic activity rose 0.8 percent in February, as the job market showed improvement and consumers were more optimistic.
It’s […]

Citigroup warrants bring in $312.2 million

The Treasury Department says it has received $312.2 million from the sale of warrants it held in Citigroup Inc. The sale was the government’s latest […]

Australian Consumer Confidence Falls to 7-Month Low on Queensland Flooding - Bloomberg

Australian consumer confidence fell in January to a seven-month low on concern that flood damage in Queensland state will weaken the nation’s economy.
The sentiment […]

Wen Visits Pakistan to Revive Road-Rail Network from China to Persian Gulf - Bloomberg

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao traveled to Pakistan today for a visit that officials say may revive a planned road-rail network linking China to the Persian […]

GOP, Dems nearing deal on taxes, jobless benefits

An outline of a bipartisan economic package is emerging that would temporarily extend the Bush-era tax rates for all taxpayers, while extending jobless benefits for […]

Stocks headed for a weak start

U.S. stocks were poised to open lower to kick off a holiday-shortened week Monday, as news of progress on Ireland’s rescue package underlined concerns […]

Scams and savings: Most popular articles from moneyville

Online scams and cutting down on household bills were among the issues the caught moneyville readers’ interest this week. Here is our roundup of the […]

Lowe’s 3Q net income rises

Lowe’s Cos. says its third-quarter profit rose 19 percent as the home improvement retailer kept a rein on costs while consumers continued to be guarded […]

Steve Wozniak to speak at opening of new S.F. biz school

Steve Wozniak is scheduled to speak at the opening of Hult International Business School's new San Francisco campus.
This is the school's fifth location, and fourth […]