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Indigestion Hits Top U.S. Food Firms

Several top U.S. food makers served up grim financial news and disclosed leadership changes, highlighting the industry’s struggle to adapt to shifting consumer tastes and global economic challenges.

Is it time to get back into energy bonds?

Energy bonds took a hit from fears low oil prices would spur a surge in defaults, but most issuers should stay resilient, Goldman Sachs said.

Former Sony exec Amy Pascal breaks her silence

FBN’s Liz MacDonald outlines the former Sony executive’s comments on leaked emails and the company’s hack attack.

Help! I Never Got a Bill & Now My Credit Is Damaged

When it comes to getting a bill, no news isn't always good news. While most of us would prefer to get fewer bills, not getting one for something you do indeed owe can be costly. It can also be very damaging to your credit.

Ukraine is heading for a total economic collapse

When IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde announced Ukraine’s new, $17.5 billion bailout package Thursday morning, she suggested it would be a “turning point for Ukraine,” which stands to receive $40 billion in relief funding from various sources over the next four years. “This new four-year arrangement would support immediate economic stabilization in Ukraine as well as a set of bold policy reforms aimed at restoring robust growth over the medium term and improving living standards for the Ukrainian people,” Lagarde said from Brussels.

Why Amex Is Losing Its Grip on the Wealthy

Feb. 12 -- Former Loehmann’s CEO Steven Newman and Bloomberg’s Elizabeth Dexheimer discuss the outlook for American Express on “In The Loop.”

Why Shaquille O'Neal still invests in penny stocks

Why does NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal still dabble in penny stocks? Thursday he revealed the answer.

Stock Futures Gain on German Growth, Greek Talks

U.S. stock-index futures rose, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index 3 points away from a record, as German growth data signaled a strengthening in Europe’s recovery and optimism increased about Greek debt talks.

Shopper pullback means soft start for U.S. retail

Americans eased up on purchases at retailers from department stores to clothing outlets in January, making for a disappointing start to the year after the strongest quarter of consumer spending since 2006.