NEW YORK (AP) —The Dow Jones industrial average stormed to its highest level in more than a year today as a falling dollar boosted prices for gold, oil and other commodities. ...more

November 9, 2009

It wasn't 1929, but like that infamous year, 2008 is sure to be remembered by economic historians as one unlike any other. ...more

January 1, 2009

The reorganization of Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs marks a historic end to a period when investment banks drove Wall Street and leaves open what - if anything - will assume the role of taking big risks that have powered the market's booms and busts. ...more

September 23, 2008

Oil production has begun falling at all of the major Western oil companies, and they are finding it harder than ever to find new prospects even though they are awash in profits and eager to expand. ...more

August 31, 2008

As prices for crude oil and other commodities ease, consumers have gotten a small dose of relief at the gas pump. But don't expect less pain at the grocery counter. ...more

August 25, 2008

Repairs to drought-stricken flower beds and sales of freezers designed to hold bought-in-bulk food helped Lowe's Cos. post a better-than-expected second-quarter profit. ...more

August 19, 2008

On the surface, U.S. companies' second-quarter earnings were fairly respectable when you strip away the financial sector - profits for Standard & Poor's 500 members rose about 10 percent from a year earlier after falling sharply the two previous quarters. ...more

August 6, 2008

Only a month ago, sizzling commodities prices seemed destined to soar higher with record-breaking rallies in crude oil and corn. But the boom appears to be taking a breather, cooled by a weakening economy and a milder Mother Nature. ...more

July 24, 2008

Forcing Alternatives Regarding "OPEC Gets A Pass On Antitrust Laws" (Other Views, June 25): ...more

July 1, 2008

Struggling with soaring food costs and cash-strapped customers, restaurants across the country are swapping expensive ingredients for cheaper fare and adding new dishes that won't break their bottom line. ...more

May 9, 2008