Indexes rise on retail gains, home sale surge

US pending home sales rise to highest since 2010

Orders jump for key US long-lasting factory goods

Wireless connections creep into everyday things

First lady's anti-obesity campaign prompts change

Italy turmoil raises questions about ECB backstop

Hostess sale of Wonder bread nears completion

Unions aim to soften impact of cuts on workers

Target's adjusted 4Q profit beats Street view

Senators clash over need to ban assault weapons