Safeway's sales of Genuardi's stores lifts profit in third quarter

US unemployment aid applications plunge to 339K, fewest in 4 ½ years; hopeful sign for hiring

US trade deficit rose to $44.2 billion in August as exports fell to lowest level in 6 months

US stock futures rebound on better-than-expected employment numbers

Report says Japan's Softbank in talks to buy Sprint Nextel for more than $12.81B

Data show US foreclosure filings fell to 5-year low in September; homes on track down 12 pct.

Wendy's pigtails get a tweak for first time since 1983; part of hamburger chain's overhaul

IMF chief urges action on euro zone crisis, says 2 Chinese skipping meeting will 'lose out'

Spain's dilemma on whether to request bailout gets more acute after S&P downgrade

Blair upgrades Williams Sonoma citing growth potential even as shares hit all-time highs