Seven apparel companies under one roof in Miami share resources, swap ideas and work better than they would alone.

A landmark $25 billion settlement with the nation's top mortgage lenders was hailed by government officials Thursday as long-overdue relief for victims of foreclosure abuses. But consumer advocates countered that far too few people will benefit.

China's trade suffered its biggest decline in January since the 2008 crisis - a new sign of weak global demand and a slowing domestic economy.

In what's shaping up to be a strong Valentine's weekend at the nation's theaters, four heartfelt newcomers are hoping to feel the love from smitten audiences.

Just hours after Greece gave in to painful new job and spending cuts, European ministers declared Thursday that Athens didn't go far enough and demanded more within a week in exchange for a euro130 billion ($170 billion) bailout to stave off bankruptcy.

A fight is breaking out between the money-market mutual fund industry and federal regulators. Whatever the outcome, investors will question whether they can continue to rely on money funds as a safe place to keep cash readily accessible.

A Fort Lauderdale company sells armored vehicles to military clients and companies with employees overseas.

With Scarabeo 9, a Spanish company’s leased oil rig, in place for exploratory drilling off the Cuban coast, response plans are being firmed up in case a spill reaches the United States.

The Brazilian government created a special visa program after thousands of Haitians were stranded in remote Amazon towns. It will also issue work visas to Haitians at its embassy in Port-au-Prince.

This week’s roundup includes news on Brazilian banking and upcoming international trade events in Florida

The pace of economic reforms has picked up as Cuba seeks to move more people off government payrolls in an effort to boost its economy.

Cuevana, an Argentine website that streams the latest Hollywood blockbusters and TV series, started off as a dorm-room project that has attracted millions of viewers. Now, it has attracted lawsuits from HBO and Turner, among others.

François Delattre focused on investment and trade during a recent visit to Miami.

Groupon had a lot to prove with its first earnings report as a public company. The nearly 14 percent slide in its stock Thursday suggests investors were not impressed.

FBI background interviews of some people who knew Apple co-founder Steve Jobs reveal a man driven by power and alienating some of the people who worked with him.

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra officials insist it's not "American Idol" meets Mozart.

Oracle Corp. is escalating its rivalry with German business-software maker SAP AG with a $1.9 billion purchase of Taleo Corp., a company that helps businesses hire and manage their employees.

In game six of the 2004 American League Championship Series, Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling beat the New York Yankees despite playing on an injured ankle - one that bled so badly that Schilling's victory became known as the "bloody sock" game. It's the stuff of baseball legend.

Picture it: Save for a few disposable point-and-shoots, Kodak is exiting the camera business.

LinkedIn provided further evidence of online networking's popularity and moneymaking potential with a fourth-quarter performance that got a glowing review on Wall Street.

Cisco, the world's largest maker of computer networking equipment, on Wednesday said that its net income jumped 44 percent in the latest quarter as it continues to put last year's slump behind it.

Passengers who suffered no physical injury from the grounding of the Costa Concordia are being offered a settlement of about $14,500. Lawsuits filed Friday put that figure in the shadows.

Reports of a 30-percent discount for shipwreck survivors on future cruises sparks global outrage as Carnival and Costa try to contain the damage to their brands in wake of Concordia crisis.

On an average day, about 50,000 people around the world board cruise ships to start their vacations. Half of them set to sea on a vessel owned by Carnival Corp, the industry leader based in Doral.

In the hours after her husband’s murder, investigators grilled Narcy Novack on her husband’s temper, their marital ups and downs and his sexual peccadilloes.

Travel experts say it’s difficult to tell how many potential passengers have been scared away from taking cruises.

The case of a Hialeah single mother illustrates key issues — uninsured patients with complicated cases — facing Miami-Dade’s beleaguered public health system.

Jackson Health System is restructuring in response to lower patient volume and budget problems.

UM’s eye institute announced plans for a three-year expansion as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Hospitals made disastrous decisions in the 1990s in hiring doctors. Now, they’re again buying physician practices — saying better management will make the difference this time.

Jackson Health System executives projected for the second straight year that the system might run out of cash this summer unless major steps are taken.

A landmark $25 billion settlement with the nation's top mortgage lenders was hailed by government officials Thursday as long-overdue relief for victims of foreclosure abuses. But consumer advocates countered that far too few people will benefit.

Wholesale businesses increased their stockpiles sharply in December although the gains are expected to slow in coming months, a development that could curb overall economic growth.

Two of the architects behind Ford's remarkable turnaround are retiring, and their departures have intensified the guessing game over who will become the next CEO.

The number of people seeking unemployment aid neared a four-year low last week, a positive sign that strong hiring could continue in the coming months.