World stock markets rise amid hopes for Fed move

Stocks rose around the world on Tuesday as investors shrugged off signs of deteriorating economic sentiment in Europe and hoped the Federal Reserve would act […]

Obama hits beach after Libya briefing

President Barack Obama enjoyed some beach time Sunday with his family on Martha’s Vineyard, though not before getting briefed on developments in Libya.
Under sunny skies, […]

Consumer prices rose by the most since March

Consumers paid more for gas, food and clothes last month, pushing prices up by the most since the spring.
The Labor Department says the Consumer Price […]

In the Midwest, Obama seeks his own economic help

Seeking some help from rural America, President Barack Obama on Tuesday implored Iowans to share ideas with him about how leaders can give an economic […]

Nordstrom’s 2Q earnings up 20 pct on strong sales

Nordstrom Inc. said its annual anniversary sale and wealthy shoppers’ demand for its shoes, makeup and designer clothing helped its second-quarter net income rise 20 […]

Stifel says it’ll buy its building at 501 North Broadway

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AP Source: Goldman Sachs subpoenaed

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. was subpoenaed by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office over the investment bank’s activities leading up to the financial crisis, a person […]

Joplin firm to unveil new multimedia superstore in area

While entertainment stores like Blockbuster, Borders and F.Y.E. have fallen, Rodney Spriggs thinks he can win by using a different strategy.
The chief executive of Joplin, […]

Fortunes of Britain’s super rich climb

The fortunes of Britain’s wealthiest individuals appear to have turned.
The 1,000 richest people in Britain increased their collective wealth by 18 percent in the past […]