National Friendship Week runs Aug. 17 to Aug. 23. I'm amazed that we only have one week to celebrate that -- I appreciate my friends every day!

NEW YORK -- America's biggest banks have suffered unprecedented losses from the ongoing credit crisis, and that's made some investors question whether the big financial conglomerates should be broken up in order to survive.

PHOENIX -- With the price of oil still above $100 a barrel, everything from wood chips to chicken fat is being scrutinized as an alternative to traditional fuel. But when it comes to airplanes, finding the right mix poses a special challenge.

NEW YORK -- The lower profits and muted outlooks this week from Cincinnati-based Macy's Inc., as well as retailers such as J.C. Penney Co. and Nordstrom Inc., are heightening concerns among investors that shoppers' focus on necessities and buying at discounters could linger well into next year.