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Even after he confessed to orchestrating the biggest Ponzi scheme in history, Bernard Madoff insisted he acted alone and his separate market-making operation was legitimate. Both claims have been exposed as lies.

The former Bank of Israel Chief would take over for Janet Yellen when she leaves the post to become Fed chairwoman.

When it comes to clean air, or even tolerable air, coal-powered plants, particularly utilities, are seen as obstacles that must be overcome. Some types of coal burn less dirty than others and we all know of efforts to sw...

Wall Street's biggest banks have shelled out $86 billion in mortgage settlements so far, and US Attorney General Eric Holder is threatening more fraud cases early next year.

Surging share prices and blockbuster initial public offerings from 3-D printing companies are drawing attention from analysts at the big Wall Street banks.

President Barack Obama is close to nominating former Bank of Israel chief Stanley Fischer to become the vice chairman of the Federal Reserve.

This year new vehicle sales in China will top 20 million units. For every four automobiles sold worldwide, one will have been sold in China.

I view a commitment to reduce spending in 10 years as a bit of gimmickry.

One of the Christmas season's big mobile apps is rolling out today - and a notably weird review of Rovio's "Angry Birds Go" in The Verge is a good example of how confused or misguided criticism of the app industry can be...

Investment-banking revenue in China this year has slumped to its lowest level since 2009, even as overseas takeovers and bond sales by companies there rose to record levels.

Jefferies initiates coverage on five 3D printing companies, calling at-home 3D printing unrealistic but mass manufacturing a promising possibility.

Russia has chosen an official symbol for its national currency as part of an effort to encourage the use of the ruble in international trade and as a potential reserve currency.

U.S. appetite for Chinese stocks has grown immensely, but like in any hot market there have been hiccups.

Autohome, the Chinese auto information website, popped over 75% after its initial public offering Wednesday.

The reeling electronics chain went from outhouse to penthouse in 2013, but those looking to match its trick will have a tougher time.

Sebastian Vettel sets another F1 benchmark as he sells his race helmet for a world record price.

Looking back to 176 days ago, Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (NYSE: VRX) priced a 23,529,412 share secondary stock offering at $85.00 per share. Buyers in that offering made a considerable investment into the comp...

(Kitco News) -Much of the strength in gold futures over the last few days has been chalked up to short covering, leaving market participants wondering how much more is in store.

(Kitco News) - A potential two-year budget deal is not having much impact on gold prices Wednesday morning as a bigger event looms on the horizon, -next week's Federal Open Market Committee monetary policy meeting - ana...

(Kitco News) - Gold prices are modestly lower in early U.S. trading, on a downside correction following decent gains seen Monday and Tuesday.  February gold was last down $4.90 at $1,256.20 an ounce. Spot gold was last...

U.S. stocks are broadly lower today after some downside action in some sectors yesterday. We did have some very nice individual stock action, which has been the theme for December as well as most of this year.