Stocks climb on hopes for Greece debt assistance - AP - 33 minutes ago
The Dow Jones industrial average climbed back above 10,000 on hope that the European Union will help Greece manage its growing debt burden.

State Farm says it warned NHTSA on Toyota in 2007 - AP - 49 minutes ago
The nation's largest auto insurer said Tuesday it alerted federal safety regulators in late 2007 about a rise in reports of unexpected acceleration in Toyota vehicles, the latest warning sign to emerge about the massive recall.

Europe searches for way out of debt crisis - AP - 1 hour, 15 minutes ago
The euro is under siege -- and the next few days will be crucial. Financial markets are betting heavily that Greece's crushing debt could drag down the euro currency and force reluctant EU leaders into an embarrassing bailout.

Another winter blast helps boost heating oil price - AP - 57 minutes ago
Heating oil prices got a boost Tuesday as the second powerful storm in four days threatened to dump more than a foot of snow on the East Coast.

Wholesale inventories cut 0.8 percent in December - AP - 2 hours, 22 minutes ago
Businesses slashed wholesale inventories sharply in December, a much weaker showing than expected and a troubling sign that companies are still too pessimistic about the economy to begin restocking shelves on a sustained basis.

Strong overseas sales put fizz in Coca-Cola's 4Q - AP - Tue 9:52 am ET
Coca-Cola's strong overseas growth more than made up for a weak North American market in the fourth quarter, sending profit up 55 percent for the world's largest beverage maker.

McDonald's sales figure rises 2.6 percent in Jan. - AP - 2 hours, 36 minutes ago
McDonald's Inc., the world's largest fast-food chain, said Tuesday a key sales comparison rose 2.6 percent in January, as strong overseas sales more than offset a decline in the U.S.

Japan Airlines rejects Delta, stays with American - AP - 34 minutes ago
Japan Airlines, wooed for months by Delta Air Lines with promises of cash and global reach, spurned the world's biggest carrier and opted to keep its alliance with American Airlines.

Pulte Homes posts loss for Q4 - AP - 1 hour, 0 minutes ago
Pulte Homes Inc. said Tuesday its loss narrowed in its fourth quarter, and the nation's largest homebuilder expressed cautious optimism for housing demand this year.