The U.S. economy expanded in the second quarter at the fastest rate since the last three months of 2011 as companies stepped up investment and households boosted spending.
American consumer confidence rose to the highest level in more than a year in September, as households views on the outlook for the economy brightened.
Changes within the demographics of the U.S. population will impact all aspects of society ranging from where people choose to live, to what they do for a living or what they buy.
Residents of southern California were rattled by a 4.1 magnitude earthquake Saturday afternoon, the largest of more than 100 aftershocks following Friday's 5.1 rumbler that caused light scattered damage around the Los Angeles area.
A subsidiary of Chubb Corp. and other insurers must defend themselves against a lawsuit for refusing to cover more than $200 million paid out by Bear Stearns over illegal mutual fund trading practices, New York's highest court ruled on Tuesday.
A subsidiary of Chubb Corp. and other insurers must defend themselves against a lawsuit for refusing to cover more than $200 million paid out by Bear Stearns over illegal mutual fund trading practices, New York's highest court ruled on Tuesday.