ABC News
 Headlines

Poll: Americans Feel the Pain of Job Loss

Three in 10 say they or household member lost job in past year -- a new high, ABC/WaPo poll finds.

U.S. Far Behind On Workers' Rights: Report

U.S. lags other countries on sick leave, parental leave; women may suffer most.

Economy of O: Businesses Hurt by Oprah Move

Publishing, TV and mom-and-pop stationery stores to lose Oprah as money maker.

Does U.S. Need 2nd Stimulus for More Jobs?

Americans still are waiting to see efforts translate into job growth.

Top 10 Worst, Best States for Unemployment

10 U.S. states struggle with unemployment at or above 11 percent.

Obama, the Nobel Prize And The IRS

The president's expected donation of his prize could cause him tax headaches.

Should More People Abandon Their Homes?

Study finds homeowners fight foreclosure even when it doesn't make sense.

Inside the Black Friday Marketing Machine

The strategy behind Black Friday shopping frenzies could be used elsewhere.

World War II, Microsoft vs. Apple and Armenia

A look at what's upending the tech status quo.

Are You a Black Friday Shopper?

Share your story with ABC News.

Unemployed Young Worker or Minority?

Share your story with ABC News.

Mammogram Guidelines Motivated by Money?

Panel insist financials played no factor-- others aren't so sure.

Hollywood's Top 10 Most Overpaid Stars

Why Will Ferrell, Eddie Murphy and Tom Cruise may not be worth big bucks.

Senate Democrats at Odds Over Health Care Bill

Fresh from victory in vote to debate a health care bill, Democrats at odds over the details

Asia Stocks Mixed as Figures on US Economy Awaited

Asian stock markets mixed as investors hunker down ahead of figures on US economy

Economic Survey: Job Losses to Bottom out in 1Q

Forecasters expect job losses to bottom out in 1Q 2010 but unemployment to remain high

Late Payments on Credit Cards Drop in 3rd Quarter

More consumers make credit card payments on time in 3Q; 1st time in 10 yrs 3Q improves over 2Q

Miners' Families Want Answers in China Mine Blast

Miners' families demand answers in China mine explosion that killed at least 104

Gold at Record; Resource Plays Boost Stocks

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Gold powered to another record high on Monday, benefiting from its...

Microsoft, News Corp Weigh Web Pact: Source

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp has had talks with News Corp about a tie up, which would...

Ciena Trumps NSN to Buy Nortel Ops for $769 Million: Sources

NEW YORK/HELSINKI (Reuters) - Ciena Corp <CIEN.O> will buy the optical networking and carrier...

"Black Friday" Deals May Not Signal Retail Comeback

CHICAGO (Reuters) - When the U.S. holiday shopping season kicks off on the day after...

U.S. Business Economists Raise 2010 Growth Outlook

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A group of U.S. business economists boosted their forecast for economic...
 Blogs

PUNCH: Obama: Asia Trip Helps U.S. Economy

Argues that small increase in exports to Asia could create hundreds of thousands of jobs.
 Videos

Roundtable: Populist Revolt on Economy

George Will, Robert Reich, Liz Cheney and Walter Isaacson.

Dollar Good, Market Bad

Bloomberg's Matt Miller on why the market's do poor when the dollar does well.

Black Friday Deals

Find out where to go to get the best deals this holiday shopping season.

Geithner Faces Calls for Resignation

Two Republicans call for the treasury secretary's resignation during hearing.

Gold Fever

How much cash can you get for your gold?

'Significant' Problems Plague Recovery.org

Despite caution from top watchdog, White House says problems are fixable.

Stores Scale Back on Holiday Toys Orders

Those much sought after hot items will be few and far between.

Palin: Economic Fix Is 'Backassward'

The former governor criticizes Obama administration's handling of the economy.

Simplify Your Holidays

Tips to get through the holidays without breaking the bank.

Retail Reports Slow Market

Bloomberg's Sara Eisen with today's business headlines.

How to Become the 'Top Talent'

Author Sylvia Ann Hewlett on how to keep your performance up at the office.

Duty-Free Shopping: Bargain Or Rip-Off?

Is airport shopping really a place to get the best deals?
 Slideshows

Which 'Twilight' Star Took It All Off for PETA?

Christian Serratos would rather go naked than wear fur.