The Italian economy edged toward recession after the national statistics office reported Friday that gross domestic product had shrunk 0.3 percent in the second quarter compared with the preceding one.

Small business is risky business these days. Costs are rising, profits are shrinking and the ability of the big guys to keep prices relatively lower is drawing away customers.

Kansas City Mayor Mark Funkhouser is working all angles to boost the city's economy. Some fairly innovative thoughts that were tossed around Monday by community leaders include forgiving a sales tax along 9th, 29th and Vine streets, allowing advantages f

With gas prices hitting record numbers and our economy hurting right now, many businesses are suffering too. But there is one business that seems to be picking up and making some money these days.

As the ripple effects of Wall Street turmoil course through the economy, law firms are pulling back, cutting costs and bracing for further financial shocks.