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Stocks Shrug Off Global Unrest

The market had another good day Tuesday after news on housing that distracted from tension in Ukraine. The Dow rose by nearly 89 points, the S&P 500 rose 13 points and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 53 points.

Markets Continue to Show Resiliency

Markets shrugged off developments in Crimea, with the Dow rising 181 points Monday - its biggest daily gain in two weeks. The S&P 500 also climbed 1%.

Activists' Next Target: GE?

Some people inside the mega company think so, which is one reason they say CEO Jeffrey Immelt invited famed shareholder activist Nelson Peltz to speak with his senior management team, the FOX Business Network has learned.

Activists' Next Target: GE?

Some people inside the mega company think so, which is one reason they say CEO Jeffrey Immelt invited famed shareholder activist Nelson Peltz to speak with his senior management team, the FOX Business Network has learned.

Activists' Next Target: GE?

Some people inside the mega company think so, which is one reason they say CEO Jeffrey Immelt invited famed shareholder activist Nelson Peltz to speak with his senior management team, the FOX Business Network has learned.

Investing In … Garbage and Popcorn?

Continuing with the ‘invest in what you use’ philosophy, these companies that make popcorn and collect your garbage could be good plays.

Invest in What You Use

In this sideway market, it's good to invest in firms that make things you use.

Goldman Walking Fine Line in Twitter Tout?

Conflicted Interests? Despite a massive regulatory settlement a decade ago, stock analysts are still touting shares of companies that kick back lucrative investment banking fees.

In The Car Taps Nasdaq Exec to Drive Growth

In The Car, the troubled insurance company with ties to former Lehman chief executive Richard Fuld, has reached out to another Wall Street honcho to jump start its failing business prospects, the Fox Business Network has learned.

Tech Bubble Seen In 'Dot-Apps'

Wall Street analysts say they see a tech bubble in tech startups, particularly apps, that are about to IPO, and that investors could get burned once the shares start to trade.

Sweet Briar Saved

Sweet Briar lives, new leadership coming as the school gets a second chance. 

Huddle House’s Recipe for Growth

Huddle House, a restaurant chain found mainly in the Southern United States, features many 24-hour diner-type restaurants, specializing in Southern-style dishes.

Kona Ice’s Sweet Story

Kona Ice president and founder Tony Lamb's "A-ha” moment came after his family had a “bad experience” with an ice cream truck, which prompted him to create his tropical-themed, mobile shaved ice franchise

This 16-Year-Old Built 3 Businesses

In this Salute to American Success, we’re taking a look at 16-year-old entrepreneur Brandon Iverson, who launched his first company at the age of 10.