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President Obama's plan to revive the labor market failed to excite investors after McDonald's fed recovery fears.

President Obama's plan to revive the labor market failed to excite investors after McDonald's fed recovery fears.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke signaled interest rates can remain low as high unemployment puts a fragile economic recovery at risk.

The state of the labor market was on the minds of politicians and investors after a meeting at the White House and another drop in jobless claims.

The Federal Reserve says the economy continued to improve modestly in recent weeks.

The economic rebound gained traction in October and November, according to new data, but economists warn of a still fragile recovery.

The U.S. unemployment rate unexpectedly fell in November, strengthening hopes the economic recovery is well on its way.

Dubai's debt troubles may not directly impact U.S. banks -- but some of the state-controlled conglomerate's high-profile U.S. holdings may be in jeopardy.

U.S. financial markets took a major beating as stocks were haunted by concerns of a possible debt default by a Dubai state-owned conglomerate.

Wall Street headed out for the Thanksgiving holiday with a modest rally thanks to upbeat signs from the consumer.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. bailout fund for American depositors is running a deficit thanks to the record number of bank rescues this year.

Hewlett-Packard topped heightened quarterly sales expectations as it sees signs of a recovery in U.S. demand.

Hewlett-Packard topped heightened quarterly sales expectations as it sees signs of a recovery in U.S. demand.

The Nasdaq finished lower for the first time in three weeks on worries the technology sector may signal a pause in the global recovery.

The tech-heavy Nasdaq led Wall Street lower and oil prices also declined after rising home delinquencies and a bearish call on the tech sector revived recovery concerns.

At a Washington event dedicated to small business, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner urged banks to step up to the plate and lend more money in order to keep the economic revival growing.

Wall Street closes at fresh 13-month high despite cloudy outlooks from key retailers Target and Home Depot.

Stocks rally to a 13-month high as dollar falls and gold reaches a record.

There was a little more optimism about the holiday shopping season after JC Penney's upbeat guidance, but a surprise drop in consumer sentiment kept optimism in check.