Home remodeling picking up

There's a lot of pent-up demand, said David Lupberger, a home improvement expert with ServiceMagic.com of Golden, Colo. People who couldn't sell their homes are now starting to ask for these projects.

Graham threatens to dump climate bill

Aides to Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., and Sen. Joe Lieberman, Ind-Conn., said they plan to introduce their bill Monday regardless of whether Graham remains part of their group, which has been developing a bipartisan approach to a climate bill, The Washington Post reported. Graham's departure could undercut the bill's chance of passage.

Developers vie for stake in skyscraper

The four developers submitted offers this week to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which owns the building, 1 World Trade Center (formerly called Freedom Tower), The New York Times reports.

Companies cutting ties with Iran

The moves come as U.S. President Barack Obama seeks tough United Nations sanctions against Iran because, he and other Western leaders say, the country is seeking to develop the capability to build a nuclear weapon.

Senators to introduce climate bill

Sens. John Kerry, D-Mass., Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Joseph Lieberman, a Connecticut independent who usually caucuses with the Democrats, plan to introduce the bill on Monday, The Washington Post reports.

Developers vie for stake in skyscraper

The four developers submitted offers this week to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which owns the building, 1 World Trade Center (formerly called Freedom Tower), The New York Times reports.

Probe: Goldman noted gains during downturn

Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., chairman of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, said four internal e-mails released Saturday belie Goldman's claim it did not try to profit from the sharp decline in housing.

Probe: Goldman noted gains during downturn

Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., chairman of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, said four internal e-mails released Saturday belie Goldman's claim it did not try to profit from the sharp decline in housing.

Companies cutting ties with Iran

The moves come as U.S. President Barack Obama seeks tough United Nations sanctions against Iran because, he and other Western leaders say, the country is seeking to develop the capability to build a nuclear weapon.

Markets close with gains Friday

It was revealed Thursday that borrowing in Greece in 2009 reached 13.6 percent of its annual gross domestic product, rather than 12.7 percent, as previously thought. Rating service Moody's downgraded Greek bonds one notch, as yield on Greece's 10-year benchmark bonds rose to nearly 9 percent Thursday.

Parties spar over start of reform debate

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said time was up, attempting to sway Republicans to proceed with a floor debate on the issue.

Fiat to break up after 109 years

Today, Fiat enters a new chapter in its history and takes on a new shape. The time is now right to proceed with a spinoff, said Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne in Turin, Italy, while unveiling the firm's five-year plan.