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Dow, S&P hit records in volatile trading

U.S. stocks edged up in a volatile session on Thursday, with the Dow and S&P 500 hitting fresh records on an indication that the European Central Bank would take more policy action if needed to boost a struggling euro zone economy.

Nov 06, 2014 4:02 PM EST

Markets

Speaker Boehner touts bills to build Keystone, repeal Obamacare

Legislation allowing the construction of the Keystone oil pipeline from Canada to the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, repealing Obamacare and reducing the nation's debt are at the top of Republicans' 2015 agenda, House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner said on Thursday.

Markets

U.S. third-quarter productivity beats forecasts; pay increasing

Productivity at U.S. nonfarm businesses increased more than expected in the third quarter, keeping a lid on wage inflation.

Markets

Acer swings to third-quarter profit; beats estimates

Taiwanese personal computer (PC) maker Acer Inc swung back into profit in the third quarter, beating analyst estimates, thanks to cost-cutting and recovery in the overall PC market.

Palo Alto Networks discovers new malware targeted at Apple devices

Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW.N) has discovered a new family of malware that can infect Apple Inc's (AAPL.O) desktop and mobile operating systems, underscoring the increasing sophistication of attacks on iPhones and Mac computers.

Nov 06, 2014 7:51 AM EST

Special Report: In oil baron's divorce, company lawyer plays star role

During the divorce trial of oil baron Harold Hamm and wife Sue Ann, an unusual relationship took shape in the Oklahoma courtroom as the marriage was being dismantled.

Nov 06, 2014 7:47 AM EST

Tesla third-quarter loss doubles to $75 million, shares jump

Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA.O) shares rose more than 7 percent in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the electric-car maker beat analysts' expectations for third-quarter results.

Nov 06, 2014 7:39 AM EST

GM tells court it not liable for claims over pre-bankruptcy cars

General Motors (GM.N) said in a court filing on Wednesday that it should not have to face lawsuits based on safety issues in cars made before its 2009 bankruptcy, including a faulty ignition switch that led to the recall of 2.6 million cars earlier this year.

Nov 06, 2014 7:33 AM EST

Honda ordered to give Takata air bag papers to U.S. agency

U.S. safety regulators ordered Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co Ltd (7267.T) on Wednesday to provide documents and answer questions under oath about potentially defective air bags installed in millions of recalled U.S. vehicles.

Nov 06, 2014 7:27 AM EST

Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors aim to raise fuel economy by 25 percent by 2020

Hyundai Motor (005380.KS) and its affiliate Kia Motors (000270.KS) said on Thursday they aim to raise the average fuel economy of their vehicles by 25 percent by 2020 to meet emissions regulations in South Korea, the United States and Europe.

Nov 06, 2014 7:23 AM EST

Conquering fear, finding purpose: The secrets of an encore career

“You must do the thing you cannot do,” Eleanor Roosevelt once wrote. It’s the only way to overcome the fears we all face in doing something new, she thought, and take a leap into the unknown.

Nov 05, 2014 10:56 AM EST

U.S. services sector activity growth slows in October: Markit

The pace of growth in the U.S. services sector slowed more than previously estimated in October from a month earlier, hitting its lowest level in six months and pointing to a year-end slowdown in economic growth, a survey showed on Wednesday.

Nov 05, 2014 10:43 AM EST

Sprint's CEO faces mounting challenges to turn company around

When Marcelo Claure took the top job at Sprint Corp (S.N) two months ago, he faced an uphill climb in turning around the No. 3 U.S. cellular provider. On Monday, it became clear quite how steep that road to recovery will be.

Nov 05, 2014 10:25 AM EST

Top investors stay loyal to big name corporate founders

For good stock market bets, some top investors can't be too bothered by details like corporate profits: instead, they pick companies run by their founders.

Nov 05, 2014 9:50 AM EST

Investors eye opportunities as Republicans take U.S. Senate

The Republican takeover of the U.S. Senate on Tuesday could lead to new legislative measures that directly affect the energy sector and other slices of the equities market.

Nov 05, 2014 9:45 AM EST

U.S. private sector creates 230,000 jobs in October: ADP

U.S. private employers added 230,000 jobs in October, the most since June and exceeding economists' expectations as mid-sized businesses added the most workers in more than seven years, a report by a payrolls processor showed on Wednesday.

Nov 05, 2014 9:31 AM EST