Economy

Ernst & Young survey reports optimism among homebuilders.

The company is patenting an index that would allow diamonds to become tradable assets.

The company is patenting an index that would allow diamonds to become tradable assets.

The media company will divide Starz from its investment portfolio.

The media company will divide Starz from its investment portfolio.

A recession probably won't happen this year, largely because the economy exhibits none of the excesses that typically lead recessions.

A recession probably won't happen this year, largely because the economy exhibits none of the excesses that typically lead recessions.

U.S. debt appears to be the global safe haven, even after S&P downgrade.