Companies are beating earnings estimates at the highest rate in two years.

Slump in construction results in 0.2% decrease in Q1 GDP.

Choices of providers proliferate, but plan sponsors are still stuck with liability. (Richard DeFrehn of Sibson Consulting)

Trustee tells lawmakers he wont award bonuses to executives of bankrupt firm.

Executive will oversee global compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Austerity obsession creates a vicious cycle.

Coalition including Cisco, Microsoft and Apple shut down lobbying campaign.

Justice Department looks at possible criminal charges on alleged Mexican bribes.