Stocks climb as falling dollar boosts commodities - AP - Tue 5:51 pm ET
The stock market is picking up where it left off before its scare over debt problems in Dubai. Major stock indicators rose more than 1 percent Tuesday, including the Dow Jones industrial average, which added 126 points and traded above 10,500 for the first time since October of last year.

US November auto sales struggle to gain ground - AP - Tue 5:50 pm ET
U.S. auto sales struggled to gain ground in November and big improvements aren't expected until people stop worrying about losing their jobs.

Economic reports signal modest growth ahead - AP - Tue 5:07 pm ET
The economic recovery seems on track for slow but steady gains after new reports Tuesday showed growth in manufacturing activity, construction spending and contracts to buy homes.

GE returns to roots as it looks to spin off NBC - AP - Tue 6:03 pm ET
For General Electric Co., the NBC entertainment division was always an odd fit. One of the nation's iconic industrial businesses, GE has spent 23 years making sitcoms and blockbuster movies along with jet engines, dishwashers and light bulbs.

Oil hovers near $78 amid US crude supply jump - AP - 39 minutes ago
Oil prices lingered near $78 a barrel Wednesday in Asia after U.S. crude supplies unexpectedly rose, suggesting demand in the world's largest economy remains weak.

Shopping center group trims Nov. sales forecast - AP - Tue 4:25 pm ET
A prominent retail trade group trimmed its November sales growth forecast on Tuesday, citing more shoppers saying they've delayed holiday purchasing compared with a year ago.