Fed Chairman reiterates urgency of situation, calls for cooperation and decisiveness.

Skills gained in 'best-run campaign ever' sought after.

Atlanta Fed cites benefits and risks in study.

Retailing giant plans to distribute dividend in late December.

Deepwater Horizon spill in 2010 killed 11 workers, sent millions of barrels of oil into Gulf.

Half of the 40 biggest U.S. companies have announced plans to cut spending this year or next.

LIFO inventory accounting and deductions benefiting fossil fuel companies among those facing the axe.

Annual review says some agencies failed to disclose method changes or lagged in downgrading securities.