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In RealtyTrac's mid-year report, the real estate data company says the U.S. housing market is in for a long, painful recovery.

President Obama is holding some high-profile fundraisers in Manhattan tonight for the Democrats, but Wall Street players aren't expected to attend.

A new report shows government stimulus programs passed last year were key to the economic recovery so far.

Once pegged the product that would save General Motors, the Chevy Volt will cost drivers more than the company originally planned. But buyers have a few options to avoid paying the full price.

Part of the new financial reform law offers big rewards to whistle-blowers who report wrongdoing to the SEC.

U.K. authorities are criticizing scientists for their defensive approach towards data in an investigation on man-made global warming.

Stephen Richter of TheGlobalist.com asks which of these economies will have to adjust its budget the most to get back to a sustainable debt level: Italy, Spain, the U.K. or the U.S.?

A day-long strike against high fuel prices in India is causing nationwide chaos.

Nonprofit low-income homebuilder Habitat for Humanity ranked eighth in Builder Magazine's Top Ten list of builders.

Globalist Quizmaster Stephan Richter asks: Which country is the most dependent on coal? (Hint: It's not China).