Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg. The chairman's description of the end of quantitative easing indicates that Fed officials see the economy finally healing from a burst credit bubble that deflated housing prices by 35 percent over almost six years, left one in 10 ...

China's manufacturing is shrinking at a faster pace this month, adding to stresses in the economy and financial system as a cash crunch drives benchmark money-market rates to records.

The parent of United Airlines said it would add a minimum annual spending level that passengers will have to meet to qualify for elite frequent-flier status.

Four large U.S. banks have failed to comply with key elements of a landmark $25 billion mortgage settlement, an independent monitor said Wednesday.

Dunkin' Donuts is poised to beat McDonald's Corp. (MCD) and Starbucks Corp. (SBUX) in introducing the fast-food industry's first gluten-free pastries nationwide.

Company abruptly fires its founder on the day it was scheduled to hold its annual shareholder's meeting. new. Former Men's Wearhouse chairman George Zimmer is seen in 2008.

LONDON--The U.K. banks regulator toughened rules Thursday on how much equity banks must hold against their assets, as it issued a damning report card showing a GBP27.1 billion capital shortfall across Barclays PLC (BCS), Royal Bank of Scotland ...

Sony needs more time to consider a proposal to spin off a part of its entertainment unit as a way to propel its fledgling revival, the chief executive has told shareholders.

South African inflation slowed for the first time in five months to 5.6 percent in May after gasoline prices fell the most since July.

Switzerland's central bank said that the franc remains �high� and its ceiling on the currency is important to protect the economy in a market environment vulnerable to tensions.