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Stocks may try to keep rally alive

Stocks resumed their rally Wednesday after a successful auction of Portuguese government debt eased worries about Europe's financial system.

Many Gulf fishermen reluctant to try their luck

The leaking oil well is capped, the oil is degrading and the coast is clear for fishermen to resume commercial operations, but fishermen on the Gulf coast are eyeing the economic tides and worrying.

U.S. competitiveness slides to 4th place

The U.S. has slipped down the ranks of competitive economies, falling behind Sweden and Singapore due to huge deficits and pessimism about government.

Small firms' job-growth role may be overstated

As President Obama lobbies the Senate to pass an aid package for small businesses, several economists are challenging the notion that such firms  create the most private sector jobs.

New police car, where are you?

There’s a three-way shoot-out blazing on the mean streets of Detroit. This one pits Ford against General Motors, with Chrysler hoping to score with a lucky shot of its own.

Spiral galaxy like our own shines with pink clouds

The wispy arms of a spiral galaxy similar to our own Milky Way can be seen in striking detail in a new image from the European Southern Observatory.

Video: The video games of September

From Spartans to Spiderman this is your month in video games for September. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reports. (MSNBC)

Cosmic Log: See a Martian milestone in 3-D

Science editor Alan Boyle's weblog: NASA's Opportunity rover sends back a 3-D postcard as it passes the halfway point in its 12-mile journey to Endeavour Crater.

Google introduces 'Instant' search

Google introduced "Instant" search Wednesday with results given to users as they type the letters of words — not even the words themselves.

Google calls for pressure on Internet censors

Google's legal chief called for pressure on governments that censor the Internet, such as China and Turkey, arguing that their blocking access to websites not only violates human rights but unfairly restrains U.S. trade.

U.K. fines Goldman $27 million in 'Fab' case

Britain's Financial Services Authority said Thursday it has fined Goldman Sachs International nearly $27 million for not disclosing its investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Buffett, Gates shunned by Chinese tycoons

In the world of business, who in their right mind would turn down the opportunity to dine with Bill Gates and Warren Buffett? Chinese tycoons, apparently.

Stocks poised to extend gains

U.S. stocks were headed for a higher open Thursday, as investors awaited a government report on jobless claims.

Teaching: No longer a recession-proof job

When Jenny Frank decided to become a teacher, she thought she was going into a profession that could weather any recession.

Corporate bankruptcy: Costly and often worthless

Unsecured creditors of Lehman Brothers may have choked last week when Harvey Miller, the lead attorney on the bank's bankruptcy, told Congress that the final bill to unwind its sprawling claims would likely hit $2 billion and take two more years to settle. He also said some of those creditors might only collect twenty cents on the dollar for approved claims.