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Facebook, Zynga shares fall to record lows

Shares of Facebook and Zynga fall to record lows, weighing down the tech sector. BMC, Take-Two also fall. Cisco, H-P slide on EMC-Lenovo news. See full story.

U.S. stocks cautious ahead of Fed decision

U.S. stocks mainly higher Wednesday with the Federal Reserve viewed as likely to leave the door open to further stimulus when it releases its policy decision in the afternoon. See full story.

Manufacturers see little improvement in July

The latest snapshot of the U.S. manufacturing industry suggests that growth has cooled off considerably over the past few months, with companies scaling back plans to hire more workers. See full story.

Wednesday's biggest gaining and declining stocks

Shares of these companies are making notable moves in Wednesday trading. See full story.

Two deep-value stocks for couch potatoes

For those couch potatoes who are spending more time than usual in front of the television, as the Olympic Games keep their attention, here are two plays worthy of your attention you're probably helping and you don't even know it. See full story.

A decade after Ben Bernanke said he was sure the Fed could prevent a depression, he's learned a few lessons about his own limitations, writes Rex Nutting. See full story.

Most financial advisers have their clients' best interests at heart, but there are a few bad apples. Here's how to protect yourself, and your retirement funds, from rogue brokers and bad advice. See full story.