IMF chief Christine Lagarde praises UK economy

The head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, has endorsed the UK government's economic strategy.

Seven reasons the world's stock markets are falling

European markets are in panic mode with all major indices down sharply. It follows a widespread sell-off on both sides of the Atlantic on Wednesday.Here are seven reasons why investors are so nervous:

Singapore Inc. State Firms Are Most Acquisitive: Southeast Asia

GIC Pte and Temasek Holdings Pte, Singapore’s state-owned investment firms, are set to lead global sovereign investors in acquisitions for a second year after emerging as the most active in 2013.

How to Hedge Against Risks Now

There seems plenty to be happy about these days. The Dow this week closed above 13,000 for the first time in years, and just 9% shy of its all-time record. Europe is working hard to solve its debt crisis. And, the U.S. economy is showing signs of strength.

U.S. Steel Bonds Rebound to Par on Auto Sales: Corporate Finance

U.S. Steel Corp. (X), the nation’s biggest producer of the metal by volume, is making a comeback in debt markets as vehicle sales recover, fueling a surge in its bond prices from a record low.