Retail sales rise 1.4 percent in October
WASHINGTON — Retail sales rose more than expected in October due largely to a big rebound in auto sales. But broader consumer spending remains under pressure, raising questions about the durability of the recovery.
                                            
            
Devon Energy to sell Gulf of Mexico assets, others
                                            
            
TTM Technologies to buy Meadville assets for $521M
                                            
            
Recession intensifies GenX discontent at work
                                            
            
GlaxoSmithKline, Nabi to develop smoking vaccine
                                            
            
Cisco raises bid for Tandberg to $3.4 billion
                                            
            
Lowe’s 3Q profit falls but co. sees signs for hope
                                            
            
GM reports $1.2B 3Q loss, says it shows progress
                                            
            
Sands looks to restart Macau casino work next year
                                            
            
Japan 3Q GDP surprises with 4.8 percent growth
                                            
            
Bristol-Myers splits off Mead Johnson Nutrition
                                            
            
AP Source: GM to begin repaying aid by year-end
                                            
            
Iran media plans stir talk of elite force at helm
                                            
            
Stock futures point toward higher opening
NEW YORK — Stock futures rose Tuesday as investors return from a long holiday weekend hunting for signs that the economy is continuing to grow.
                                            
            
Tourists return to Zimbabwe as economy recovers
                                            
            
Study raises new questions about Merck pill Zetia
                                            
            
Airbus parent EADS reports Q3 loss on weak dollar
                                            
            
Ahead of the Bell: Business Inventories
WASHINGTON — Business inventories likely showed a small gain in January even though wholesalers cut their stockpiles during the month.
                                            
            
Ahead of the Bell: Retail Sales
WASHINGTON — Retail sales likely posted a modest gain in January after slipping in December.