Eurozone back in recession as official figures show 0.1 percent quarterly contraction in Q3

BP says it's in advanced discussions on settling US penalties for Gulf well blowout

World stocks down as hopes fade or deal on US budget, Europe in recession

RealtyTrac: US homes entering foreclosure process, home repossessions down from last year

Superstorm Sandy likely pushed up US unemployment aid applications last week

Amid Vietnam economic gloom, US sales firm promises riches for "potion and lotion" hawkers

Oil prices rise slightly a day after Israel launches strikes against Gaza, kills Hamas leader

World gold demand slips 11 percent in 3Q on falling investment demand, China slowdown

Experts: Calif.'s cap-and-trade system unlikely to spur federal action soon

Obama stands firm on raising taxes on richest Americans, says best way to avert 'fiscal cliff'