Declaring America’s middle class is “under assault,” President Barack Obama unveiled plans Monday to help hurting families pay their bills, save for retirement and care for their kids and aging parents.

Major stock indexes rose Monday as momentum shifted in favor of the reappointment of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.

Like many homeowners who owe more than their properties are worth, the heavy hitters behind the most expensive real estate deal in U.S. history are giving up the two massive apartment complexes they bought during the nation’s housing boom.

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New York Gov. David Paterson is proposing new, tougher prohibitions on pharmaceutical companies, restricting them from dispensing gifts and misleading production information to doctors while promoting the use of specific drugs.

Bond prices were mixed late Monday after a report showed existing home sales fell more than expected and amid anticipation that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will be reconfirmed for a second term.

Federal safety officials are investigating a DuPont chemical plant Monday after a series of leaks that resulted in the death of one worker and the operation’s temporary shutdown.

Stocks snapped a three-day slide on Monday as signs that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke would win a U.S. Senate vote for a second term helped ease investors’ concerns.

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Sales of previously owned U.S. homes suffered a record drop last month as the boost from a popular tax credit waned, raising doubts the housing market recovery can be sustained without government support.