Stocks plunged at the open, with the Dow sinking more than 300 points within the first 10 minutes of trading, as nervous investors ran for the exits.... More

The stock for Goodrich Corp. shot up on Thursday after United Technologies struck a deal to buy the aerospace company for more than $18 billion.... More

The Federal Reserve's plan to push long-term interest rates lower is already working, with the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note hitting a new record low early Thursday.... More

Chrysler Group and the United Auto Workers union agreed to another contract extension Wednesday night after an additional week of talks failed to produce an agreement on a new labor pact.... More

The number of first-time filers for unemployment benefits fell last week, but was still above expectations, as the the job market struggles to pull out of its slump.... More

U.S. stocks were headed for a sharply lower open Thursday, tracking steep decline in global markets, as nervous investors digested the Federal Reserve's latest monetary decision and gloomy outlook.... More

My wife and I spent most of our savings to buy an older house. We're planning to do some renovations, but are wondering whether we should restock our savings accounts before we start. What do you think? -- David, Tyler, Texas... More

After 31 years with Hewlett-Packard, Gordon Nuttall was just one year shy of earning full retirement benefits when he was laid off in October 2008. "It was a bit of a surprise," says Nuttall, who'd worked as a software program manager. "And management wasn't willing to make an exception for me."... More

Is there anyone over the age of 16 holding a valid license who doesn't believe he is an above-average driver? In a study conducted some time ago, 93% of American students thought their driving skills were better than half of those surveyed -- a mathematical impossibility that has not changed.... More

The world's financial markets took a beating Thursday as investors saw signs of economic weakness around the globe.... More