German prosecutors have begun a criminal investigation into the former CEO after the automaker admitted rigging pollution tests on millions of diesel vehicles.

Asian shares plummeted on Tuesday, with commodity plays among the biggest casualties on the back of persistent worries over the health of China's economy and renewed weakness in commodity prices.

NEW YORK Billionaire investor activist Carl Icahn ramped up criticism of the U.S. Federal Reserve, warning about the unintended consequences of ultra low interest rates on the economy and financial markets.

“Whole Foods' strong cash position, strong operating cash flows, strong brand equity, and long-term unit growth potential could attract the attention of an outsider (e.

SEATTLE - For many Alaskans, Monday was “a huge disappointment, a really big disappointment,” as Gov. Bill Walker put it, reflecting on the tax revenue, jobs and investments that may be lost as Royal Dutch Shell abandons its plan to drill for oil in ...