Recession Bound? Economy Stalls

The U.S. economy grew by just 0.6 percent last quarter; worst growth since 2002.

Airports to Avoid at All Cost

The top places to avoid, unless you like being trapped on the tarmac.

What Recession? BMW Sales Soar

The German automaker says sales rose more than 14 percent in 2007.

Owners Ditch Pets After Home Foreclosures

Animals are the newest mortgage victims as owners leave pets behind.

Striking It Rich as a Small-Time Investor

The secrets to finding a great low-fee, low-cost index fund revealed.

A New Choice for Flying Couch Potatoes

Continental Airlines partners with a rival to offer live television programming.

Wall Street Journal Friends Facebook

WSJ.com lets viewers see what stories their Facebook friends like.

IRS: Don't Follow Wesley Snipes

Actor's trial offer the IRS the perfect script to discourage anti-tax activists.

French Trader Fingers His Bosses

Report: Jerome Kerviel says his bosses were aware of his financial risk taking.

Consumer Confidence Hits Four-Year Low

Poll says positive ratings of the buying climate remain at a 14-year low.

Gilded Age: The Billion-Dollar Private Home

Mukesh Ambani's home will have a helipad, health club and 600 servants.

Next Michelin 3 Star: Cafe Le Delta?

Delta and other airlines bring in new celebrity chefs to improve their meals.

European, Asian Markets Bounce Back

Markets throughout Asia closed higher; stocks in Europe rose in early trading.

Super Savings: Big TV for the Big Game?

Experts debate whether shoppers save by catching the TD on newly purchased HDTV.

Home Sales Fall by Record Amount

Builders are facing a huge backlog of unsold homes.

Search Savvy: Companies Pay Interviewees

Google, Yahoo recruit through startup site that promises to pay per interview.

Exposing the Oprah Letter Scam

Con artists claim "Oprah" and "20/20" endorsed their pyramid scheme.

McDonald's 4Q Profit Climbs

As consumers cut back spending, fast-food giant sees sales grow.

Middle East, Asia Boost Halliburton's Profits

The oil-field services company's net income rose to $690 million.

CEO of Sears to Step Down This Week

Sears Holdings Corp. has been plagued by falling sales, increased competition.

$3 ATM Fees? Banks Hike Price

Struggling financial instutions looking for more ways to raise profits.

Every Sale Not Created Equal

Learn the sales tricks retailier use to get into your wallet.

Fight Over Jeans Leads to Casino Jackpot

After forgetting to buy his girlfriend jeans, a man wins nearly $800K.

Who Wins Election? Site Lets You Bet on It

Hubdub allows users to bet "play" money on outcomes of news stories.

Five Tips to Sell Your Home

How to deal with the challenges of today's buyers' market in real estate.

Ever Steal From a Hotel? Give it Back

D.C.'s Mayflower Hotel asks guests to retun pilfered items, promises amnesty.

Market Ends Down After Early Gains

Investors play it safe after 2-day rally; Microsoft results help tech stocks.

How Will You Spend Your Rebate?

From shoes to savings, some already know how they'll use government refunds.

CFO Allegedly Loved 'Em, Left 'Em w/STDs

Women say former WellPoint CFO spread STDs, pressured one for an abortion.

Will Senate Tinker With Stimulus Bill?

Stimulus bill could be delayed by fight to extend unemployment benefits.

Yahoo in Crisis: Stuck in 90s Internet Era

Columnist Michael Malone looks at how the tech giant missed the boat.

America's Most Lucrative Neighborhoods

The value of homes in these cities and towns has grown like nowhere else.

More Than Gossip, Britney Brings in Bucks

Portfolio magazine estimates Britney Spears brings in $120M to the U.S. economy.

Wake Up! Tips to Fight Boredom at Work

Are you not getting the most out of your job? Fix it today.

Wall Street Woes Won't Stop Microsoft

Despite broader economic worries, Microsoft forecasts a rosy 2008.

Spidey's Studio Scores Deal With Writers

Marvel and Lionsgate studios signed interim deals with striking H'wood writers.

Caterpillar Climbs Higher With World Growth

Construction equipment giant sees "anemic" U.S. growth but solid world sales.

Home Sales See Largest Drop in 25 Years

For the first time since '68, median housing prices also declined for the year.

Economic Slowdown Has Silver Lining

Near-record-low mortgage interest rates prompt more homeowners to refinance.

Dispatch From Davos Economic Forum

Highlights: Musharraf reassures, Bono criticizes and everyone parties.

Car Wars: Toyota Could Oust No. 1 GM

U.S. automaker outsold Japanese rival worldwide by just 3,000 cars.

Tens of Billions Line Coffers of 5 Colleges

Survey highlights growing prosperity but also financial gaps among colleges.

Read the Bible - Get Your Finances in Order

Some use religion to guide their personal finances.

Airwaves Auction Starts Today

FCC's sale of prime airwaves could spark new competition for broadband services.

Waiting For Rebate Check? Could Be Months

Congress is told that the 'immediate' relief might not come until spring.

Recession Watch: Is Your Job Safe?

As the economy falters, learn what you can do to keep your job.

Market Woes: Should You Stick It Out?

The easy advice is the best advice: don't panic. Rash decisions could backfire.

Starbucks Tests $1 Coffee, Free Refills

Starbucks stores in Seattle sell small cups for $1 -- will other markets follow?

POLL: Buying Climate at 14-Year Low as Consumer Confidence Labors

Only 29 percent call this a good time to buy things, the lowest since 1993.

Don't Sell! Advice From the Wall Street Pros

Financial planners advise investors to wait out panics in the markets.