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Economy, Jobs Heart of 2014 Obama Budget

Economic growth and job creation are the primary objectives of the budget proposal U.S. President Barack Obama will unveil Wednesday, the White House said.

Survival Tips for Women Business Owners

Almost 30 years after founding ChannelNet, tech entrepreneur Paula Tompkins still often finds she is the only woman in the room.

Job Openings at Highest Level Since 2008: BLS Report

Job openings in February were at their highest level since May 2008, with 3.9 million job openings at U.S. companies.

Small-Business Optimism on the Decline in New Survey

Although small business owners added jobs in March, a new survey shows a general decline in optimism.

Jerry Brown Heads to China to Get 'Billions' in Investment

In 1977, during a visit to Japan when he was governor before, Gov. Jerry Brown suggested a side trip to China and hastily made arrangements before abandoning the idea.

Markets Post a Strong Day

Stock market continues to rally as investors anticipate another strong round of corporate earnings.

Powerball Starts in California, Residents Ready to Cash In

Sales of Powerball lottery tickets begin today in California -- and the first drawing is scheduled for Wednesday.

Taxpayers on Hook for $1.3B in Bad Business Loans

Lax oversight has allowed to make repeated bad loans to small businesses that were ultimately covered by taxpayers.

Iran, World Powers Start Second Day of Nuclear Talks

Iran and the P5+1 group began the second day of talks Saturday on the Islamic Republic's disputed nuclear program, which the West suspects is designed to make atomic weapons.

China's Change on N. Korea May Help U.S.

China is being pressured by the Obama Administration to rein in North Korea or face an increased American military presence in the region, officials say.

In the Elite Company of 2013 WOY Finalists

This year's WOY finalists, each of whom is a CEO of a HispanicBusiness 500 company, have used smarts and determination to rise to the top of their professions.

Hispanic Unemployment Continues to Drop

Hispanics continue to make gains in the jobs market, with a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate that dropped in March to 9.2 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

2013 Woman of the Year: Carmen Castillo

Carmen Castillo, the first female Hispanic CEO of a billion-dollar company, walks away with this year's Woman of the Year award.

Trade Gap Narrows by $1.5 Billion

The U.S. trade deficit dropped modestly in February, sliding to $43 billion from $44.5 billion in January, the Bureau of Economic Analysis said.

Job Growth Lags Despite Unemployment Drop

The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 7.6 percent in March, the lowest level in five years, but job growth was slow, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday.