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State Laws for Undocumented Immigrants Face New Threats

Even if Obama's executive action remains intact, some state laws granting drivers' licenses and in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants are in jeopardy.

Stocks Turn Lower Ahead of Fed Minutes

(Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks fell while the dollar rose as investors assessed economic data before the release of Federal Reserve meeting minutes. European...

Amazon Couture: Jeff Bezos Wants to Sell Fancy Clothes

(Bloomberg Business) -- For the first time, a menswear version of Fashion Week will come to New York this summer. Bulbs will flash as photographers hustle...

Why the US stock market is among world's most dangerous

The U.S. stock market is among the most dangerous in the world, because it’s overvalued on a historic standard.

Meet Hello Barbie: A Wi-Fi Doll That Talks to Children

The latest version of the iconic toy can connect to the Internet, raising privacy concerns.

Here's a great illustration of just how huge Apple is

Apple is enormous. On February 10, Apple became the first company to close a trading session with a market cap over $700 billion. At its current market cap, Apple is more than twice the size of Microsoft. Topping the $700...

10 Ridiculously Overpriced Pet Products

Americans love their pets. In fact, the estimated amount we spent on our pets in 2014 was almost $60 billion. That's a whole lot of dog treats and cat toys. However, while a lot of those purchases were worth the money, some were a little exorbitant to say the least. (See also: 7 Homemade Pet...

First-Time Homebuyers Are Starting to Catch a Break

As a deep freeze grips parts of America in a typically slow season for housing, first-time buyers are flocking to Redfin Corp.’s property tours and classes, signaling their renewed interest in the market.

Hospital Discharges Rise at Lucrative Times

Many long-term-hospital companies discharge a disproportionate share of Medicare patients during the few days when hospitals stand to make the most, an analysis of claims found.

The Light and Dark Sides of Gasoline's New Normal

Cheaper gas may be indeed be here a while, but volatility on the horizon won't keep energy industries from laying off workers.

Stocks open lower ahead of Fed minutes

Stocks opened slightly lower as investors awaited the release of the Fed minutes amid continued uncertainty in the Greece-euro zone negotiations.

U.S. manufacturing output grows modestly, hit by auto decline

U.S. manufacturing output rose modestly in January and not at all in December, potentially worrisome signs for the U.S. economy given the recent strength in the dollar and weaker overseas markets.

US wholesale prices drop 0.8 percent in January

U.S. wholesale prices fell by a record amount in January, led by the biggest drop in gasoline prices in six years.

I may get out of US stocks: Nobel-winner Shiller

Nobel Prize-winning economist Robert Shiller tells CNBC he's thinking about shifting his personal money away from U.S. stocks.

Housing Turning Point Seen in U.S. First-Time Buyers: Mortgages

As a deep freeze grips parts of America in a typically slow season for housing, first-time buyers are flocking to Redfin Corp.’s property tours and classes, signaling their renewed interest in the market.

Cash saved at gas pump is staying in Americans' pockets

In recent months, the stage seemed set for American consumers to do what they've traditionally done best: Spend money — and drive the economy.The lowest gas prices in five years had given people more spending money. Employers added over 1 million jobs from November through January, the best three-month pace in 17 years.

Home construction slips in January

U.S. homebuilders slowed the pace of construction in January, breaking ground on fewer single-family houses ahead of the spring buying season.