Companies find it harder, more expensive to borrow in Italy, Spain.

Low interest rates have yet to revive the housing market.

Hewlett-Packard case shows hazards posed by employees use of social media.

Labor Dept. and 11 states to crack down on employee misclassification.

Downgrade occurs amid concerns Europe's fiscal crisis will engulf more countries.

Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines are among the countries expected to thrive over the next decade.

Policy makers may allow faster price increases amid faltering global growth

Monitors assess whether Papandreos can meet rescue loan conditions.