Facebook Marketplace opens with drugs, guns, and babies
The social media giant is rolling out a new commerce app, but its debut went awry with postings for illicit items
Is the Grinch at last banished from holiday spending?
So long, belt tightening: Americans are expected to spend the most on gifts since the recession
Are trade agreements good for the U.S. economy?
Congressional Budget Office: The pacts have “relatively small effects” on the U.S. economy, while hurting some workers
Why Virgin is shutting down its email -- for a time
Richard Branson’s management company says employees will get a “digital detox” one morning a week
USA Inc.: How government is embracing privatization
Federal and local agencies are hiring for-profit businesses to handle public services -- critics say it’s backfiring
Some Americans are already finished holiday shopping
About 1 million are in that category, and 34 million have already started -- while everyone else is largely annoyed
Plenty of pumpkins this year -- with one exception
After last year's poor harvest, the gourds aren't in short supply now, but don't tell that to some Starbucks customers
What your dog’s vet bill says about America’s health care
The pet health care industry is similar to the human health care system – for better and for worse
Economic forces that can turn protests into riots
Cities where perceived injustices spark violent protests have some things in common, like racial and income inequality
This tech giant is giving Apple a run for its money
In the computer category, Apple is still No. 1 in consumer satisfaction – but its big lead has nearly vanished
For higher profits, add women at the top
Including more women on a corporate board or the executive suite can definitely boost financial performance
Economists weigh in: How Trump and Clinton stack up
From free trade to immigration, each candidate has a game plan, and economists have been deeply examining them
How hard is it to claw back Wells Fargo's exec pay?
Clawbacks reclaim inflated executive pay in case of fraud or undue risk, but the bank’s rules may not make it easy in this case
Spending without telling your partner? That could spell trouble
Money can easily stress a relationship, but most couples agree on core financial rules (while also keeping some secrets)
The $400 million at stake in the Brangelina divorce
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, two of the world’s richest actors, reportedly have a prenup protecting their pre-marriage assets