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The Galleon San Jose could hold treasure worth $17 billion.

“Star Wars” gave Carrie Fisher her defining role. Now 59, the writer and actress returns to the franchise in “The Force Awakens,” which opens in two weeks.

American parents today are well aware of the importance of teaching their kids about money -- especially since many won’t learn at school even such basics as how to pay bills, or why interest rates matter.

The San Bernardino, Calif., massacre is bringing even more attention to Islamic State’s frighteningly rapid global growth, and where around the world it has found traction — not just in terms of territory gained, but in support.

Skip the mall and give your children and grandchildren a gift they’ll appreciate for decades to come.

There are many reasons Americans just say no to holiday gifting, including that they don’t celebrate the holidays or have no one to give to, but for many, the holiday tab has gotten to be too much.

Our guide to getting gratuities right this time of year

State’s rules for Airbnb hurt people struggling with high rents

Holiday tipping has turned into a financial obstacle course.

These are the most (and least) popular government institutions.

A strong employment report is lifting most boats.

A strong employment report is lifting most boats.

Here are 12 bottles to buy this Christmas season, and the jobs robots perform better than humans.

Here are 12 bottles to buy this Christmas season, and the jobs robots perform better than humans.

New Jersey Institute of Technology business professor T. Homer Bonitsis says OPEC’s decision on output won’t have any long-term effect on oil, Saudi Arabia’s strategy to defend market share will eventually fail, and prices will soon test $30 a barrel.

Activist investor Carl Icahn on Friday disclosed a 12.12% stake in Pep Boys-Manny Moe & Jack and called for a sale of the auto parts retailer to Auto Plus, a company owned by his Icahn Enterprises LP. Icahn said he will continue to discuss a strategic combination between Pep Boys and Auto Plus but could propose alternative deals. Shares of Pep Boys soared 8.4% in after-hours trading following Icahn's announcement.

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PHILADELPHIA (MarketWatch) - The Fed's pace of subsequent interest rate hikes after the first move will be gradual but should not be "mechanical, the way it was from 2004-2006," said St. Louis Fed President Jim Bullard, on Friday. With a rate hike after the Fed's meeting on Dec. 15-16 a near certainty, economists are wondering about what comes next. In 2004-2006, which was the last tightening cycle, the Fed hiked interest rates by 25 basis points at 17 straight meetings. "I am fairly certain... Читать дальше...

The U.S. stock market’s six-year bull run will extend into 2016, say Deutsche Bank analysts, who predict the S&P 500 will rally by double digits over the year.

The U.S. stock market’s six-year bull run will extend into 2016, say Deutsche Bank analysts, who predict the S&P 500 will rally by double digits over the year.

Groupon Inc. said on Friday that it named Jay Sullivan chief product officer, responsible for customer- and merchant-facing assets, including the mobile app. Sullivan joined Groupon earlier this year from Mozilla, where he served in a number of leadership roles, including interim chief executive officer. It was one of a number of executive changes Groupon announced on Friday, a month after naming a new chief executive. Aaron Cooper was named head of North American services, which includes the local and travel businesses. Читать дальше...

Goldcorp Inc. late Friday said Chief Executive Officer Chuck Jeannes will retire in April following the company's general meeting and David Garofalo, currently chief executive of HudBay Minerals Inc. , has been named his successor. Jeannes has been Goldcorp's CEO since January 2007. The Canadian-based gold miner in October reported its third-quarter loss widened to 23 cents a share from a loss of 5 cents a year earlier. Shares of Goldcorp fell 0.3% in after-hours trading.

Holiday fraud and what to do about rising interest rates were among important topics covered by MarketWatch this week.

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U.S. stocks rallied on Friday with the S&P 500 and Dow industrials posting their biggest one-day gains in nearly three months.