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Panel holds Holder in contempt of Congress

Ramping up an election-year confrontation with the Obama administration, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday voted to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress for failing to turn over documents related to the flawed 'Fast and Furious' gun-trafficking probe. See full story.

Panel holds Holder in contempt of Congress

Ramping up an election-year confrontation with the Obama administration, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday voted to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress for failing to turn over documents related to the flawed 'Fast and Furious' gun-trafficking probe. See full story.

Stocks mostly off after Fed cuts growth outlook

U.S. stocks ended mostly lower Wednesday after the Federal Reserve cut its growth forecasts and Chairman Ben Bernanke said the labor market had lost some steam. See full story.

Oil ends at 8-month low after supply data

Crude-oil prices decline on Wednesday as official supply data show a surprise increase for the week, and as investors show a muted reaction to the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy announcement. See full story.

Gold ends lower after Fed's 'Twist' decision

Gold futures settle lower Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates the same and said it would continue its Operation Twist program through the end of the year.. See full story.

After 15 years in New York City covering Wall Street, David Weidner is leaving. He leaves 15 observations on the industry he's hated to love and loved to hate. See full story.

When it comes to IRAs, timing is everything. Robert Powell looks at five rules that could derail your retirement-savings plans. See full story.