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This Italian lender is booming during the global economic crisis -- and loan repayments have been no problem. Delinquent borrowers may lose more than a house, however.

One in five people are planning to stop or reduce pension contributions to help cope with the economic downturn, a new survey suggests.

How the company reached its surprise decision to put plans for a new wireless network on hold

Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Monday's session are Target, Lowe's, Covidien, GM, and Ford.

General Motors and Ford see their shares rise in the evening, lifted after a report that President George W. Bush is in favor of extending loans to the struggling U.S. auto industry.

Retail sales dived in October, the Commerce department said Friday, as the financial crisis and a slumping economy have forced consumers to cut...

Rebound Vanishes In Late Trade. In another wild session, stocks sold off and rallied -- but this time tumbled again in the final hour, closing...

Wildfires ravage Calif. homes

SLC to Mexico CityLaunch of nonstop route is Nov. 30 AeroMexico, which had planned to restart a nonstop route between Salt Lake City and Mexico City on Sunday, has delayed the launch until the end of the month.

Cricket, the cell phone provider, is expanding its area of basic coverage in Utah and in nearby states. John Willardson, manager for Utah and Idaho, said the company has entered into agreements with rural phone carriers that allow it to offer its customers a basic service area