Posted: 6:57 AM The average price for a gallon of gasoline across the U.S. is up to $3.67 a gallon. That's an increase of 12 cents in the past week and 42 cents in the past month.

Posted: 7:09 AM The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell by 27,000 last week, an indication that hiring could improve.

Updated: 9:50 AM McDonald's says a key sales figure dropped again in January as the world's biggest hamburger chain struggled with ongoing weakness in Japan and supply chain issues in China.

Posted: 7:37 AM Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, indicating companies continue to hire at a modest but steady pace.

Posted: 6:53 AM It was mostly good news in January's Labor Department report, which showed a stronger hiring picture over the last two years than previously thought.

Posted: 7:13 AM The Senate is poised to permit the government to borrow hundreds of billions of dollars more to meet its obligations, putting off one Washington showdown even as others loom in coming weeks.

Posted: 6:49 AM The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to the lowest level in five years, evidence that employers are cutting fewer jobs and may step up hiring.

Posted: 3:08 AM House Republicans are moving to try to defuse a potential debt crisis with legislation to prevent an economy-rattling fiscal crisis for at least three months.

Posted: 1:38 PM Southwest Airlines (LUV) has added a $40 pay-at-the-gate option for travelers with cheaper tickets who want to be among the first to group to board.

Updated: 10:14 AM Colorado sees a small drop in unemployment rate, in line with national numbers.

Posted: 6:46 AM Weekly applications for U.S. unemployment benefits ticked up slightly last week, the latest sign of stability in the job market.

Posted: 6:50 AM The unemployment rate for December remained relatively stable from November to December, inching up very slightly to 7.8 percent.

Posted: 1:26 PM If you think only the wealthy will be seeing extra taxes in 2013, think again. All working Americans are gonna see a tax hike.

Posted: 1:28 PM Legislation to block the "fiscal cliff" is headed to the White House for President Barack Obama's signature. The bill will avoid, for now, the major tax increases and government spending cuts that had been scheduled to take effect with the new year.

Posted: 1:27 PM A Democratic aide says the White House and congressional Republicans have reached an agreement to avert the so-called fiscal cliff.

Posted: 7:56 AM Signs of progress for the "fiscal cliff" negotiations came to a screeching halt on Wednesday when House Speaker John Boehner signaled that he and the White House remain far apart, ultimately warning his fellow lawmakers that they might have to work through the Christmas holidays.

Posted: 7:34 AM The November job report showed the lowest unemployment rate in four years, a surprise to many experts who were expecting Hurricane Sandy to have a substantial impact.

Posted: 1:14 PM House Republicans negotiating with President Barack Obama on avoiding the so-called fiscal cliff are proposing to increase the eligibility age for Medicare and to lower cost-of-living hikes in Social Security benefits.

Posted: 7:33 AM Hostess Brands Inc. plans to ask for a judge's approval Thursday to give its top executives bonuses totaling up to $1.8 million as part of its wind-down plans.

Posted: 6:18 AM Black Friday is a distant memory. Small Business Saturday is long gone. Now, it's Cyber Monday's turn.

Posted: 8:02 AM Thanksgiving shopping took a noticeable bite out of Black Friday's start to the holiday season, as the latest survey found retail sales fell slightly from last year.

Posted: 7:00 AM As a busy Black Friday comes to a close, we want to warn you about some dangers you could face when continuing your shopping online this Cyber Monday.

Posted: 8:05 AM Confidence among U.S. homebuilders rose this month to its highest level in six and a half years, driven by strong demand for newly built homes and growing optimism that the housing recovery will strengthen next year.

Posted: 7:31 AM The tasty cream-filled golden spongecakes are likely to survive, even though their maker will be sold in bankruptcy court.

Posted: 7:01 AM Gas prices continue their steady decline, which is good news for all the travelers preparing to hit the road for Thanksgiving.