How the Dow Jones industrial average did Thursday

The Dow Jones industrial average and the Standard & Poor's 500 index surged to all-time highs Thursday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank would keep supporting the economy.

Small-cap funds have packed the biggest punch

The biggest returns this year have come from the smallest stocks.

In this Wednesday, July 10, 2013, photo, specialist Christopher Culhane works at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Global stocks rose Thursday July 11, 2013 after Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke promised to continue to stimulate the U.S. economy.

Stocks rise after Bernanke allays stimulus fear

The stock market is rising to record highs after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank would continue to support the U.S. economy.

US, EU regulators reach agreement on derivatives

U.S. and European regulators have struck an agreement that seeks to coordinate rules overseeing the nearly $700 trillion derivatives market while potentially limiting the reach of U.S. authorities.

RealtyTrac: Home repossessions declined in June

Fewer U.S. homes entered the foreclosure process or were repossessed by banks in June, the latest sign that the nation is shaking off its housing bust hangover.

Low-wage food workers stage one-day strike at Smithsonian museums

Jonathan Ross, a restaurant worker at one of the famous Smithsonian Institution museums, went on a one-day strike Thursday because he’s tired of trying to support himself and his 15-year-old daughter on $10,000 per year without benefits. 1373628768

FILE - In a May 12, 1977 file photo, Ford Chairman of the Board Henry Ford II, center, shuffles papers before calling the Ford Motor Company's annual stockholders meeting to order in Detroit. At Ford's left is Philip Caldwell, vice chairman of the board. Cauldwell, the first person to lead Ford Motor Co. who wasn't a member of the founding family, died Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at his home in New Canaan, Conn., at the age of 93.

Former Ford CEO Philip Caldwell dies at age 93

Philip Caldwell, the first person to lead Ford Motor Co. who wasn't a member of the founding family, died Wednesday at his home in New Canaan, Conn., at the age of 93.

Duke announces her departure from Fed board

Elizabeth Duke announced Thursday that she will step down from the Federal Reserve's board in Washington at the end of August.

Chinese police say Glaxo employees bribed doctors

China's police ministry accused executives of pharmaceutical supplier GlaxoSmithKline on Thursday of conducting a large, long-running bribery campaign to persuade doctors to prescribe drugs.

Discount store revenue comparisons for June

Summary of revenue at stores open at least a year in June for discount chains, with percentage increase or decrease over the same month last year.

Retailers report strong gains for June

June sales heated up for stores, in a sign that Americans likely will continue to spend during the important back-to-school shopping season.

News Summary: Home repossessions declined in June

REPOSSESSIONS FALL: Foreclosure listing firm RealtyTrac says that the number of U.S. homes repossessed by lenders fell nearly 9 percent in June from the previous month. Repossessions declined 35 percent from a year earlier.

US Sen. Warren pushing bill to rein in bank risks

Massachusetts' U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren is trying to make good on a key campaign pledge to protect consumers from Wall Street gambles.

Airlines: On-time rankings for May

By airline, the percentage of domestic flights arriving within 14 minutes of schedule in May:

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News Summary: House OKs scaled-down farm bill

THE NEWS: The House passed a scaled-down version of a massive farm bill, putting off a fight over food stamp spending and giving Republican leaders a victory after a decisive defeat on the larger bill last month.

Members of the Federal Reserve board in Washington

Elizabeth Duke announced Thursday that she will step down from the Federal Reserve's board in Washington at the end of August.

Bernanke: US economy still needs Fed's stimulus

Chairman Ben Bernanke said Wednesday that the U.S. economy still needs help from the Federal Reserve's low interest rate policies. Photo Gallery Available

US wholesale stockpiles shrink in May, sales rise

U.S. wholesalers cut back on restocking in May even as sales rose, indicating economic growth could pick up later this year as they rebuild their stockpiles.

Tribune plans to split into 2 companies

Tribune Co. said Wednesday that it wants to split its broadcasting and publishing businesses into two companies.

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