The US economy generated only 142,000 jobs in August, much less than expected, Labor Department data showed Friday. Despite the lower number and a sharp downward revision of June's figure, the jobless rate fell a tick to 6.1 percent, with the labor force participation rate also still weak. Analysts

The US economy is growing steadily with little sign of change of pace, but businesses are generally more optimistic about the future, according to the Federal Reserve's newest Beige Book report Wednesday.  The survey of regional economies reiterated the "modest to moderate" description of activity

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange September 2, 2014. U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 touching a new record high on optimism a resolution would be reached between Ukraine and Russia and data showing manufacturing activity continues to strengthen. Ukraine

You think the gas near you is getting cheaper? Try filling up in the South Carolina city of Rock Hill.  That's the market with the nation's lowest gas price heading into Labor Day weekend -- an average of $3.09 a gallon, according to industry observer GasBuddy.com.  The good news for drivers is

(Photo: STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN AFP/Getty Images)  Bitcoin, the digital currency started in 2009, is facing a problem acquiring a different currency — the kind measured in wide public acceptance.  This currency deficit is perpetuated by the large conferences popping up in cities around the nation. At