Ford Returns to Profitability After 4 Years

Ford, the only U.S. automaker to avoid bankruptcy court, clawed its way to a $2.7 billion profit in 2009 and expects to stay in the black in 2010. It was the automaker's first annual profit in four years.

Fed: No Change in Rates

The Federal Reserve notes some improvement in the economy, but isn't ready to start raising interest rates. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports.

Economy to Dominate Obama's State of the Union

Restoring the economy and creating jobs will be the main themes of President Barack Obama's first State of the Union address. AP correspondent Julie Pace looks at Obama's attempt to reconnect with the American people.

Consumer Confidence Index Climbs in Jan.

Americans' confidence in the economy improved modestly in January for the third straight month, as they begin to feel slightly better about business conditions and the job picture.

Dec. Home Sales Sink; Prices Plunged in 2009

Sales of previously occupied homes dropped nearly 17 percent in December, the biggest monthly decline in 40 years.

Ed Whitacre Named CEO at General Motors

General Motors Chairman and interim CEO Ed Whitacre is dropping the interim from his title as the automaker's CEO.

Wal-Mart Cuts About 11,200 Sam's Club Staffers

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. says it's cutting about 11,200 jobs at its Sam's Club warehouse division as it outsources some of its marketing to another company in an effort to boost sales.