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Dubai selling off the Queen Elizabeth 2?
Dubai is reportedly preparing to sell a host of assets, including one of the world's best known cruise ships, as the emirate's investment arm looks to restructure a mountain of debt.
Complaints of Corolla steering problems arise
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has collected more than 80 complaints about steering problems in 2009 and 2010 Toyota Corollas.
The burger and beverage recession
Want more proof that the U.S. economy is still in a fragile state? Consider this. People are still holding back on buying burgers, soda and beer. So much for fast food, soft drinks and booze being recession-proof.
High-speed rail: Skipping your town
Most of the $8 billion in high-speed rail funds that President Obama awarded last month will not be used for high-speed projects, but rather to improvements designed to make existing lines faster.
Treasurys have sharper decline after 3-year sale
Treasury prices fell Tuesday after the government issued $40 billion of 3-year notes and investors remain skiddish over debt issues in Europe.
Prius recall: What you should do
Toyota has recalled 2010 model year Priuses as well as the closely related Lexus HS250h hybrid luxury car.
Getting a job just got a little easier
With 14.8 million people out of work, competition for new jobs is easing ever so slightly, according to a government report released Tuesday.
Views of the iconic Hollywood sign may get protection
The iconic letters spelling out Hollywood on the hills overlooking Tinseltown will keep their pride of place thanks to the housing bust.
Dollar down versus euro
The dollar slipped against the euro on Tuesday amid anticipation that European officials will help Greece lower its mounting debt.
IPhone credit card swipe war heats up
What if your iPhone took plastic? Imagine if your business could use it as a mobile credit card processor, a swipe-and-go system for ringing up payments wherever you roam.
Toyota faces a Capitol grilling
As Toyota's troubles mount, the automaker is gearing up for a new front in the battle to salvage its once-sterling image and credibility: Capitol Hill.
Stocks rally on Greek bailout hopes
Stocks rallied Tuesday afternoon as growing bets that European officials will rescue Greece from its debt problems reassured investors following a four-week selloff.
Oil rises 3% on weaker dollar
Oil prices extended gains Tuesday as the dollar weakened against the euro after concerns over Europe's debt crisis eased.
Stock rebound in the works
U.S. stocks were set to open higher Tuesday, as investors eyed buying opportunities after the previous session's selloff, although worries about debt problems in Greece remained in focus.
Protect yourself from a double-dip recession
Question: We're in our late 60s, retired and have a comfortable amount of money in retirement accounts, mostly mutual funds. My husband wants to liquidate most of our holdings and put the proceeds in money market funds, laddered CDs, maybe an annuity, as he fears the political situation will lead to another recession. Is he right? --Sharon, Kennewick, Washington
Washington's bonus tax fantasy
The government's plan to tax Wall Street's bonus bounty is shaping up to be nothing more than a pipe dream.
Unemployment taxes slam businesses
Employers are getting hit with a massive tax hike at a time when they can least afford it.
Toyota recalling 437,000 hybrids
Toyota's president apologized profusely Tuesday as he announced the global recall of more than 400,000 of the automaker's 2010 hybrid models, including the popular Prius, for problems in their anti-lock braking systems.
The 401(k) match is back!
Employees who took a hit on their savings last year might finally be in for some welcome news: Companies are stepping up efforts to help them save more for retirement.
Toyota to announce Prius recall
Toyota will announce a global recall of its 2010 Prius hybrid vehicles, a source with knowledge of the plans told CNN.
