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World Markets Fall on Fed Uncertainty, Wall Street Selloff

Concerns about whether the Federal Reserve may scale back its bond-buying program and a sharp drop in U.S. stocks last week unnerved investors worldwide Monday.

Stocks Edge Lower as Investors Reassess Fed Fears

Investors recovered their poise after a shaky start to trading on Wall Street that sent stocks sharply lower.

The 20 Most Valuable Brands In The World

Every year, BrandZ and Millward Brown Optimor calculate and rank brands based on their global value. These are the 20 most valuable brands for 2013. (Think mobile.)

How the Wisdom of Confucius Can Lead You to Financial Success

Asian Americans are the highest-income and best-educated racial group in the U.S.,and author YuKong Zhao believes he knows why: Confucian values.

Yum Brands' China Sales Catch a Case of Bird Flu

The bird flu outbreak in China is taking a big bite out KFC's sales there. They fell 16% last week, and the downtrend for the unit of Yum Brands is continuing this month.

KFC's China Sales Hit Hard by Bird Flu Outbreak

Yum Brands says a new strain of flu is hurting its KFC sales in China, putting added pressure on its efforts to recover from an earlier controversy over its chicken suppliers.

Fitch Downgrades China's Credit Rating on Rising Debt Concerns

Global ratings agency Fitch cut China's long-term local currency credit rating, citing financial risks from rapid credit expansion alongside the rise of shadow banking activity.

China Set to Surpass US as Top Importer of Oil

The oil cartel OPEC says that China could overtake the U.S. as the biggest importer of oil in the world as soon as next year. The reason: a boom in shale oil production.

Obama's Goal to Boost Export Levels is Halfway Home

President Obama's five-year goal, set in January 2010, to boost U.S. export levels set is about halfway to its mark, but can the U.S. sustain the momentum?

16 Big Bubbles That Are Getting Ready to Pop

With stocks markets soaring, many wonder if equities will be the next bubble to burst. But stocks aren't the only assets that look frothy: These are showing danger signs too.

Apple Apologizes in China Following Criticism by State Media

Apple apologized to Chinese consumers after government media attacked its repair policies for two weeks in a campaign that reeked of economic nationalism.

Tiffany's Earnings Beat Estimates, Despite Sluggish U.S. Sales

Tiffany's quarterly net income rose less than 1 percent, but still beat Wall Street predictions as strong demand in Asia for its goods offset weakness in the U.S.

Birth Tourism: An Economic Win for the U.S., Today and Tomorrow

A backlash is brewing against Chinese "birth tourists," but those who complain they're gaming the 14th Amendment should relax: Anchor babies are a win for the U.S. economy.

The Big Companies Paying the Most in Taxes -- and the Least

The federal corporate tax rate is 35% but that's not what most big companies pay, and the disparities can be huge: Some pay billions, while others pay nothing.

China's Economic Woes Weigh On Asia Stock Markets

World stock markets edged off recent highs in uneven trading Tuesday as worries grew about China's recovery and Europe's doldrums

World Stocks Surge; Dow Breaks All-Time High

World stock markets rose Tuesday as investors applauded China's pledge to stick to economic growth targets for its economy, the world's second largest. Outgoing Premier Wen Jiabao said the government would spend what it needs to meet the target of 7.5 percent enshrined in the latest five-year development plan.

5 Foreign Stocks You Can Snap Up at Bargain-Basement Prices

when a country's stock market gets crushed due to wider economic concerns, some promising often stocks get unfairly punished. Here are five foreign companies whose shares are trading now at attractive prices, along with explanations for why they're such bargains.

Bull Today, Bear Tomorrow: 5 Portfolio Strategies for Any Market

Sure, the stock market is looking strong now, but the recent downturn has left investors understandably on edge. If you're nervous about whether your portfolio is set up to weather the next financial storm, here are five pieces of sound advice for you.

Anheuser-Busch InBev Reports Lower 4Q Profits

Anheuser-Busch InBev, the World's largest brewer and maker of Budweiser, Stella Artois and Beck's, says its profits fell 4.9 percent in the fourth quarter, and warned that it expects weak first quarter sales in the U.S., its most profitable market.

S&P 500 Has Biggest Decline of 2013 After Fed Minutes Released

Stocks are closing lower on Wall Street following news that several top Federal Reserve officials are doubtful about continuing the central bank's economic stimulus. The S&P 500 index had its biggest loss of the year.

4 Surprising Nations That Minted 6 New Forbes Billionaires

When the next Forbes billionaires list is released, 32 new names will be on it. And while most hail from the sort of countries you'd expect -- the United States, China, EU nations -- a half dozen made their fortunes in more surprising places.

Stock Futures Rise on Glimpse of U.S. Manufacturing Data

Stock futures headed higher Monday with investors getting a peek into the health of the U.S. manufacturing sector. The Commerce Department is expected to report that companies boosted orders for durable goods as 2012 came to a close.

Stocks Inch Lower; S&P 500 Slips From 5-Year High

Stocks edged lower on Wall Street Friday, pulling the Standard & Poor's 500 index below a five-year high reached the day before. The S&P 500 fell two points to 1,470 as of noon Eastern. It closed at 1,472 Thursday, its highest level since December 2007. The Dow Jones industrial average fell a point to 13,469. The Nasdaq composite index dropped three points to 3,119.

U.S. Trade Gap Hit $48.7 Billion in November

The U.S. trade deficit expanded in November to its widest point in seven months, driven by a surge in imports that outpaced only modest growth in exports. The Commerce Department said Friday that the trade gap widened 15.8 percent to $48.7 billion in November from October.

U.S. Stock Prices Dip Ahead of Earnings Season Kickoff

U.S. stocks fell Tuesday as traders awaited the start of the corporate earnings season. Market-watchers expect the quarter's results could include many surprises because of events like Superstorm Sandy, the presidential election, and the narrowly avoided "fiscal cliff."

Hormel Foods to Buy Skippy Peanut Butter for $700 Million

Hormel Foods is buying the Skippy peanut butter product line from Unilever for approximately $700 million as it looks to strengthen its business overseas and branch out beyond its meat business that includes Spam.

5 Stocks That Will Grow Big in 2013

There are plenty of investors worried about the year ahead. But even as many companies are likely to scale back, others are still expected to grow nicely in 2013. Here are five companies where analysts see revenue and earnings growing by at least 20 percent next year.

Apple Sells 2 Million iPhone 5s in China in First 3 Days

Apple said Monday that it sold more than 2 million iPhone 5s in China in their first three days of availability, setting a record for that market. IPhone 5, which launched in China on Friday, will be available in more than 100 countries by the end of December.

Starbucks Read the Tea Leaves Right on Its Teavana Acquistion

Teavana Holdings' final quarterly report as a standalone public company had strong news on net sales, and so-so news on same-store sales. That puts new owner Starbucks in a sweet spot as it prepares to take the premium tea seller to the next level.