Buffet says he is impressed with bank's profit generating abilities; stock rallies.

Ford's salaried employees did not sacrifice as much as hourly workers, union says

Bernanke confronting data that shows rising prices, some U.S. economic growth.

Economists expected a drop but Verizon dispute pushes up weekly total.

Launches $100 billion effort as Moody lowers credit rating, citing deficits, government debt.

Two-year notes hit record 42.03% on worries aid package will be delayed.

Slowing U.S. economy may undermine bank earnings, bonuses.

Shortfalls may undermine effort to use trade repositories to improve oversight.