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Stocks close lower as traders digest data, dollar

U.S. stocks traded in a narrow range as investors weighed new home sales, inflation and continued consolidation in currency and energy prices.

Sorry, the Fed won't hold our hands forever

Investors found last week’s Fed statement—and remarks by Janet Yellen—soothing, but the path on policy rates is growing more uncertain, and that’s what policy makers want.

Boeing has patented a Star Wars-style force field

Boeing has won a patent for a protective force field that could stop vehicles from being harmed by explosions, Popular Science reports. It might sound futuristic — and it is. The patent isn't about stopping bullets or lasers or anything like that,...

Taco Bell Takes Jab At McDonald's, Adds New Breakfast Item

Taco Bell is adding a chicken biscuit taco to its breakfast menu but nixing its waffle taco.

Tests Find Colorado Weed More Potent, Less Medicinal

Tests of Colorado's legal marijuana have revealed the product is more potent than ever before but also has contaminants.

7 Generic Beauty Buys Better Than the Expensive Originals

Don't be fooled by designer brand names and fancy packaging. For these beauty buys, give your wallet a break and go generic.

7 Generic Beauty Buys Better Than the Expensive Originals

When it comes to beauty products, no one will ever know whether you're using the high-end brands or the cheap stuff. In fact, lower-priced makeup and moisturizers are often identical or better than similar products that cost three times as much. Yet studies show that people are easily deluded...

7 Generic Beauty Buys Better Than the Expensive Originals

When it comes to beauty products, no one will ever know whether you're using the high-end brands or the cheap stuff. In fact, lower-priced makeup and moisturizers are often identical or better than similar products that cost three times as much.