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GM Loses $1.2B in Third Quarter

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:34:21 EST

Bankrupt U.S. Automaker Claims its Starting to Turn Around

Video: America's Piggy Bank

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST

As President Obama continues his trip through Asia, his visit may highlight a different relationship with China, the country that holds more of the U.S. dept than any other. Hari Sreenivasan reports.

Egypt to Apply for 1st Arabic Domain Name

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:00:07 EST

Non-Latin Character Domain Expected to Boost Access to Internet in Arabic World

Video: Madoff Items Up For Grabs

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:54:00 EST

Convicted swindler, Bernard Madoff was unable to attend, as hundreds of his personal belongings were auctioned off. As Hari Sreenivasan reports, all of the bidders all wanted to own a piece of history.

Video: Capitalism on the "Silk Road"

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:44:00 EST

When President Obama arrives in Asia, he will follow part of the "Silk Road", the ancient trade route that ran from China to Baghdad. Terry McCarthy has more on the Silk Road and capitalism.

Feds Shut 3 Banks in Florida, Calif.

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:58:27 EST

FDIC Takeovers Raise Number of Bank Closures This Year to 123

37% of U.S. Saab Dealerships to Close

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:30:03 EST

General Motors to Shut 81 Dealerships as Part of Planned Sale of Ailing Swedish Car Brand

Pilots' Strike to Ground Finnair

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:00:03 EST

Union Rejects Mediator's Contract Proposal; Carrier's International and Domestic Flights Expected to Be Halted Monday

Concessions From Google on Digital Books

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:46:12 EST

Plan to Sell Copyright-Protected "Orphan" Books Still Faces Opposition from Publishers

Video: U.S. Retail Drop Hits China

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:50:00 EST

A severe economic crisis in the U.S. over the last year has led to mass financial stresses for manufacturers and other businesses in China. Celia Hatton reports on this ripple effect from Beijing.

Video: Waste Not, Want Not

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:51:00 EST

The non-profit organization Forgotten Harvest collects thousands of pounds of perfectly edible food discarded by businesses in order to feed those who face hunger. Seth Doane reports from Detroit.

A Light Christmas for China's Factories

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:00:09 EST

As U.S. Consumers Slow Down Their Spending, Chinese Manufacturers Adapt or Shut Down

U.S. Trade Gap Jumps 18.2% in September

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:00:03 EST

Increased Exports Overshadowed As Soaring Oil Imports Pump Up Deficit

British Airways, Iberia Agree to Merger

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:33:11 EST

New Airline, if it Comes to Fruition, Would Be 3rd Largest in the World, Europe's Biggest

Video: Surfing the Web on The Job

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:11:00 EST

As the Internet continues to emerge as a critical facet of everyday life, CBS News' Daniel Sieberg reports that companies are cracking down on employees' personal Web use.

Food Fight: Burger King Franchisees Sue

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:00:07 EST

$1 Double Cheeseburger Promotion Forcing Restaurant Owners to Lose Money, Lawsuit Says

Advocacy Groups Call Lou Dobbs' Exit a Win

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:30:08 EST

Groups Say CNN Host was Incendiary and Even Racist, Particularly Regarding Illegal Immigration

Fed Acts to Stop Surprise Overdraft Fees

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:30:06 EST

Banks Need Customers' Consent before Charging Large Overdraft Fees, According to New Rule

Pay Czar Concerned Top Execs Might Leave

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:30:07 EST

New Rules at Bailed-Out Businesses Could Spark Executive Exodus, Czar Says

Intel Settles with AMD for $1.25B

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:30:06 EST

AMD Dropping Antitrust, Patent Suits as Intel Agrees To Follow Set of "Business Practice Provisions"

Obama tops Forbes' Most Powerful List

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:00:06 EST

Ben Bernanke, Fed Chairman, Fourth on List; Google Founders, Rupert Murdoch, Bill Gates in Top 10

Your Money Matters

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:30:07 EST

"Early Show" Financial Guru Ray Martin Answers Your Questions on Moving 401(k)s, Investing Tax Refunds, and More

Gov't: Jobless Claims Fall to 502K, a Low

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:00:04 EST

Obama Calls "A Hopeful Sign" New Seasonally Adjusted Number Showing Job Market's Slow Healing

Spitzer to Speak at Harvard Ethics Forum

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:00:10 EST

Disgraced Ex-N.Y. Governor to Deliver Address on Government Involvement in Business

Wal-Mart Reports $3.24B 3Q Profit

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:00:10 EST

World's Largest Retailer, However, Says Sales at Stores Open at least a Year down .4 Percent