European Central Bank provides record $712 bln in three-year cash.

IPhone maker seen returning part of its $98 bln in cash to investors.

Companies that insure their own employees struggle to keep up as health reform rules take shape. (Jay Fahrer of the Self-Insurance Institute of America)

Bond yields hit lowest level since 1986 as Fed maintains near-zero rates.

Fed policy boosts plan liabilities; big employers to contribute $100 bln this year.

Tech rivals arent rushing to follow Apples lead in assessing plants in China.

Move follows S&P downgrade; will last until mid-March.

Downgrade follows Greeces use of debt clauses that force investors to swap.