Buffett puts shareholders ahead of patriotism in Canadian deal
Warren Buffett may be most famous for the billions of dollars he has made from investing but he is also well known as a cheerleader for the United States. The Oracle of Omaha routinely exhorts investors to put their money in America, "the mother lode of opportunity," as he wrote in his annual letter this year.
Aug 27, 2014 9:28 AM EDT
GM ignition-switch fund receives claims for more than 100 deaths
A program to compensate victims of crashes linked to a faulty ignition switch in General Motors vehicles has received claims for 107 deaths as of Tuesday, according to a spokeswoman for the lawyer overseeing the program.
U.S. home prices fall in June: S&P/Case-Shiller
U.S. single-family home prices fell in June and disappointed expectations, a closely watched survey said on Tuesday.
Drive to be the best - McIlroy or Scott?
Rory McIlroy is the best driver in contemporary golf when he is 'on his game' while Adam Scott is consistently the best, day-in and day-out. Both players are regarded as better off the tee than Tiger Woods was at his peak.
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Germany clears $6.9 billion RWE unit sale to Russian investor
Germany's economy ministry approved the sale of utility RWE's (RWEG.DE) oil and gas unit DEA to a Russian investor despite tensions between Russia and the West over the Ukraine crisis.
Aug 22, 2014 10:46 AM EDT
Valeant, Ackman to submit Allergan special meeting request-CNBC
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc (VRX.TO) and Pershing Square Capital Management will submit a request on Friday to Allergan Inc (AGN.N) for a special shareholders meeting, sources told CNBC television.
Aug 22, 2014 10:33 AM EDT
Sharpton adapts adversarial style to de Blasio's New York
It was not the first time the Reverend Al Sharpton made his way to City Hall in a fiery mood to scold a mayor about New York City police officers killing an unarmed black man.
Aug 22, 2014 10:01 AM EDT
Ford tells U.S. dealers to stop selling some C-Max, Focus models
Ford Motor Co (F.N) has told its U.S. dealers to stop test-driving and selling C-Max and Focus models produced during a week this month because of potential problems with the steering gear assembly, a notice sent to dealers on Wednesday shows.
Aug 21, 2014 2:42 PM EDT
Business growth slows in China and Europe, Russia sanctions still to bite
Business growth in China and across Europe slowed this month, surveys showed on Thursday, providing more evidence that the world economy is stuttering and may need more monetary stimulus to keep it going.
Aug 21, 2014 2:41 PM EDT
Wall St. climbs to record after data; Jackson Hole ahead
U.S. stocks inched higher on Thursday and the S&P reached a record high, lifted by data pointing to steady improvement in the economy, as investors awaited the start of a meeting of top central bankers and economists in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Aug 21, 2014 2:33 PM EDT
U.S. housing, jobs data bolster economic outlook
U.S. home resales rose to a 10-month high in July and the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, signaling strength in the economy early in the third quarter.
Aug 21, 2014 2:31 PM EDT
Dutch spend 461,000 euros to fence off king's Greek holiday home
The Dutch government paid 461,000 euros ($615,000) to erect a fence around King Willem-Alexander's seaside villa in southern Greece, RTL News reported on Wednesday, drawing media criticism and demands for an explanation.
Aug 21, 2014 2:30 PM EDT
Dollar breaks out to 11-month highs, eyes on Fed
The dollar jumped on Wednesday to its highest levels against the euro and a basket of major currencies since last September, returning to gains after a shaky start to August that called into question its broader strength.
Aug 20, 2014 3:36 PM EDT
Is it worth $100 to skip airport security lines?
Benet Wilson is one of the 2.5 million Americans who have paid a yearly fee to skip security lines at airports and thinks it's worth every penny she paid for a five-year membership in the Global Entry program offered by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection department.
Aug 20, 2014 3:28 PM EDT
Dipping into the noisy U.S. housing market
The U.S. housing market roared in July, but investors may want to tiptoe rather than jump into the sector, analysts and fund managers say.
Aug 20, 2014 3:23 PM EDT
Target cuts forecast as it woos back customers with more discounts
Target Corp cut its full-year earnings forecast as it offers more discounts to attract cash-strapped customers and win over shoppers unnerved by a massive holiday-season data breach.
Aug 20, 2014 3:19 PM EDT