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Treasury yields inched lower Wednesday particularly in short-term maturities, as a rout in oil prices that weighed on global equities, fueled demand for assets considered as safe, such as U.S. government debt.

U.S. stock drop intensifies with less than a half hour left in session

Brussels cancels New Year's Eve fireworks show over fears of terrorist plot

Gold futures ended lower Wednesday as the curtain begins to fall on 2015 for the precious metal.

Here are the U.S. national parks that saw the greatest change in visitors between 2014 and 2015.

Oil futures ended sharply lower Wednesday, pressured by a rise in U.S. inventories and remarks by Saudi Arabia's oil minister, who said the country had the capacity to boost production to meet any demand increase. West Texas Intermediate crude for February delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell $1.27, or 3.4%, to settle at $36.60 a barrel.

These companies are strongly favored by analysts and most have outperformed the energy sector this year.

These companies are strongly favored by analysts and most have outperformed the energy sector this year.

Gold futures ended lower Wednesday as the curtain begins to fall on 2015. A fresh drop in West Texas Intermediate crude-oil prices , which were down about 3.3%, weighed on the broader commodity complex. February gold lost $8.20, or 0.8%, to settle at $1,059.80 an ounce. That represents the lowest close for gold since Dec. 17, a day after the Federal Reserve lifted interest rates, weighing on commodities that don't bear interest.

Bill Cosby was charged with aggravated indecent assault by prosecutors in Montgomery County, Pa.

Puerto Rico will make most debt payments due Jan. 1

Puerto Rico’s governor says the U.S. commonwealth will make most of about $1 billion in bond payments due on Jan. 1.

Note says Elon Musk’s electric car company has already delivered more than 300 of its new Model X SUVs.

The extreme dryness of Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut pairs well with seafood — especially oysters and caviar.

The extreme dryness of Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut pairs well with seafood — especially oysters and caviar.

Fresno, Calif., Austin, Texas, and Honolulu, Hawaii are the healthiest housing markets in the country, according to mortgage giant Freddie Mac. Florida is home to some of the most improved markets.

Weight Watchers shares up 21% in afternoon trade

If you remember this past summer’s stock-market swoon in China, you might be surprised to see Chinese plays ranking above all others in this end-of-year list.

If you remember this past summer’s stock-market swoon in China, you might be surprised to see Chinese plays ranking above all others in this end-of-year list.

If you remember this past summer’s stock-market swoon in China, you might be surprised to see Chinese plays ranking above all others in this end-of-year list.

Of the vast majority of fire and medical 911 calls in the country, about 80%, are for medical emergencies.

What would-be college students need to know about those high-stakes, secretive admissions decisions.

Best-selling author Marie Kondo advises boomers on downsizing their living quarters — and, for some, that means radically reducing their possessions.

Oil futures extend sharp drop as U.S. crude stockpiles rise

Oil futures extended sharp losses Wednesday after the Energy Information Administration said U.S. crude inventories rose in the week ended Dec. 25. U.S. stockpiles, excluding the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, increased by 2.6 million barrels, the agency said. Analysts surveyed by The Wall Street Journal had forecast a decline of 1 million barrels. West Texas Intermediate oil futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange extended already steep declines, with the February contract down $1.32, or 3.5%... Читать дальше...