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Investors trapped in the stock can use options to get back some of their money. Plus, a compelling VIX trade.

Since 1887, in years ending in 7, the market has swooned around this time of year. Is history repeating?

Pundits, Fed watchers, and economists agree to disagree. For the S&P 500, year-from-now estimates ran from a 25% correction to a gain of 11%.

The ominous heightening of tension between the United States and N. Korea raises the question: Are there measures short of war that could deter N. Korea from developing or using nuclear weapons? One obvious candidate for...

The chaos inside Uber's boardroom just shifted into high gear. A group of Uber shareholders is revolting against Benchmark Capital, the ride-sharing app's biggest investor, which filed a surprise lawsuit on Thursday that...

Walmart is having all sorts of promotions for the back-to-school season, but selling firearms isn't one of them. The world's largest retailer said Friday an internal investigation determined without a …

Pay-TV operator offered to pay off cyberthieves, calling the bounty a reward for pointing out security flaws

How do you pour a beer? Turns out this popular pouring method — that results in little to no foam — is completely wrong. And can actually cause stomach issues! Max Bakker, a Master Cicerone (think a sommelier for bee...

Time Warner Inc.'s premier cable network HBO is willing to concede to the hacker "Mr. Smith's" demands -- sort of.

Traditional retailer Walmart is coming back big time. And it is beating on-line retailer Amazon.

Opioids and pot may have distracted us from the much larger addiction: Alcohol. It's been quietly rising.

If they are successful, the world of manufacturing will never be the same

Real estate mogul and Shark Tank investor Barbara Corcoran has tips on how to responsibly spend your lotto winnings.

A funny thing has happened in high-yield ETFs--those that own shorter-term bonds are yielding more than their longer-term brethren.

In the past four years SAT has referred back at least one-fourth of the appeals for re-examination

If the Trump administration goes after Chinese exports, it could create a fantastic buying opportunity, says Matthews Asia Strategist Andy Rothman.

The U.S. stock market is near record highs--but there are some threats on the horizon that could cause stocks to sink.

We screened for tech names with high payouts and yields.

The complex markets for prescription drugs challenge the force of law.

Two former executives of a contractor linked to a globe-spanning U.S. Navy corruption scandal have been sentenced to federal prison. Neil Peterson received a nearly six-year sentence and Linda Raja …

The Latest on lawsuit filed against Alaska newspaper (all times local): ___ 4:40 p.m. The publisher of Alaska's largest newspaper is responding to a lawsuit filed over alleged unpaid rent …

After underwhelming earning reports by brick-and-mortar retailers like Macy's and J.C. Penney, investors sent shares of traditional department stores tumbling.