President Barack Obama said he will hold a job summit in December in an effort to combat unemployment.

Wal-Mart added to a growing list of major retailers warning of a weaker-than-expected fourth quarter, which includes the key ...

Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev's annual state of the nation address highlights the need for Russia to modernise as the co...

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The U.N. is warning the world is on the brink of another food crisis ahead of a major international summit in Rome.

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Finance, foreign and trade ministers meet in Singapore ahead of a leaders summit to hammer out post-crisis policies.

Asian shares rally for a fifth session, while a weak U.S. dollar sends gold to another record peak.

A less-than jolly fourth-quarter forecast from department store operator Macy's reignited worries about the holiday shopping ...

The drug industry is undergoing a makeover -- cutting costs, diversifying and merging to get back in shape.