Amid one of the gloomiest economies in recent memory, bargain hunters gathered early Friday in an effort to snag special deals from anxious merchants at the start of the critical holiday shopping period.

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The effort to find a deal in brick-and-mortar stores has moved online, where a rising world of coupon-clipping has taken shape.

Consumers should not expect lower food prices anytime soon because the prices on most meat and packaged items are holding firm or even increasing.

The federal government made two big moves to help consumers, but some are ineligible and others will have to wait months before the benefits come.

Insurers should think small to tap into one of their biggest opportunities for growth: serving poor people.

The bookseller reports a big loss and looks at selling off pieces of the business.

Lampert, Gates and others happy to see shares of the big auto retailer finally going in the right direction.

Gold and gold miners have taken flight in recent days as the world begins to focus on an inflationary future.

With a three-day rally behind it, now is the time to play the oversold market with these inverse ETFs.