Federal agents say they are investigating a possible immigrant smuggling ring after they found 14 people held against their will at a suspected drop house in Los Angeles.Federal agents say they are investigating a possible immigrant smuggling ring after they found 14 people held against their will at a suspected drop house in Los Angeles.

Shares of Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) sold off Monday on news that the company has pulled several titles of a major book publisher in a dispute about prices for its Kindle e-book reader.Shares of Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) sold off Monday on news that the company has pulled several titles of a major book publisher in a dispute about prices for its Kindle e-book reader.

By Alexandra Twin, senior writerFebruary 1, 2010: 4:10 PM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Stocks surged Monday, starting off a new month with strong gains, as investors welcomed better-than-expected reports on personal income, manufacturing and Exxon ...By Alexandra Twin, senior writerFebruary 1, 2010: 4:10 PM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Stocks surged Monday, starting off a new month with strong gains, as investors welcomed better-than-expected reports on personal income, manufacturing and Exxon ...

By REUTERS BRUSSELS - Greece's deficit-cutting plan is ambitious but achievable, a top European Union official said Monday, while warning that Athens might have to take additional measures to shore up its finances.By REUTERS BRUSSELS - Greece's deficit-cutting plan is ambitious but achievable, a top European Union official said Monday, while warning that Athens might have to take additional measures to shore up its finances.

Fitch Ratings lowered its outlook on Boston Scientific Corp. (BSX) to stable, decreasing the likelihood of the rating climbing out of junk territory.Fitch Ratings lowered its outlook on Boston Scientific Corp. (BSX) to stable, decreasing the likelihood of the rating climbing out of junk territory.

Authorities tell the Los Angeles Times that they found 14 suspected illegal immigrants inside a Reseda, Calif., home who said they were being held against their will.Authorities tell the Los Angeles Times that they found 14 suspected illegal immigrants inside a Reseda, Calif., home who said they were being held against their will.

Massachusetts-based holding company Affiliated Managers Group Inc. reported a boost in fourth-quarter earnings driven by strong global equity and alternative investment performances at its underlying investment-management subsidiaries.Massachusetts-based holding company Affiliated Managers Group Inc. reported a boost in fourth-quarter earnings driven by strong global equity and alternative investment performances at its underlying investment-management subsidiaries.

Fitch Ratings lowered its rating outlook on Boston Scientific Corp. (BSX) to stable, decreasing the likelihood of the rating climbing out of junk territory.Fitch Ratings lowered its rating outlook on Boston Scientific Corp. (BSX) to stable, decreasing the likelihood of the rating climbing out of junk territory.

By AP LOS ANGELES (AP) - Federal agents say they are investigating a possible immigrant smuggling ring after they found 14 people held against their will at a suspected drop house in Los Angeles.By AP LOS ANGELES (AP) - Federal agents say they are investigating a possible immigrant smuggling ring after they found 14 people held against their will at a suspected drop house in Los Angeles.

Trucks are loaded with sugar cane, which will be used in the production of ethanol, in the southern Brazilian state of Parana. Photograph: Paulo Whitaker/Reuters Royal Dutch Shell, Europe's second biggest energy company, is poised to become the biggest ...Trucks are loaded with sugar cane, which will be used in the production of ethanol, in the southern Brazilian state of Parana. Photograph: Paulo Whitaker/Reuters Royal Dutch Shell, Europe's second biggest energy company, is poised to become the biggest ...

WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)--The US Treasury will borrow less in early 2010 than it previously estimated. The Treasury on Monday said it plans to borrow an estimated $392 billion January through March.WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)--The US Treasury will borrow less in early 2010 than it previously estimated. The Treasury on Monday said it plans to borrow an estimated $392 billion January through March.

Asset manager Affiliated Managers Group reported a fourth-quarter profit on Monday, reversing a loss for the same period a year ago.Asset manager Affiliated Managers Group reported a fourth-quarter profit on Monday, reversing a loss for the same period a year ago.

Sunoco Inc. said Monday that it will sell its Sunoco Chemicals subsidiary to Braskem for $350 million cash and record a pre-tax first-quarter loss on the deal of between $185 million and $195 million.Sunoco Inc. said Monday that it will sell its Sunoco Chemicals subsidiary to Braskem for $350 million cash and record a pre-tax first-quarter loss on the deal of between $185 million and $195 million.

AP Changyou.com Ltd., which develops and operates multiplayer online games in China, posted a 34 percent jump in fourth-quarter profit Monday, boosted by the popularity of its flagship game, "TLBB.AP Changyou.com Ltd., which develops and operates multiplayer online games in China, posted a 34 percent jump in fourth-quarter profit Monday, boosted by the popularity of its flagship game, "TLBB.

The Institute for Supply Management, formerly the Purchasing Management Association, began formally surveying its membership in 1931 to gauge business conditions.The Institute for Supply Management, formerly the Purchasing Management Association, began formally surveying its membership in 1931 to gauge business conditions.

Brazilian company Braskem SA has struck a deal with Sunoco Inc. to acquire the company's US polypropylene business. The polypropylene unit is operated by Philadelphia-based Sunoco Chemicals Inc., and includes three US plants, including one in the ...Brazilian company Braskem SA has struck a deal with Sunoco Inc. to acquire the company's US polypropylene business. The polypropylene unit is operated by Philadelphia-based Sunoco Chemicals Inc., and includes three US plants, including one in the ...

By Alexandra Twin, senior writerFebruary 1, 2010: 3:15 PM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Stocks surged Monday, starting off a new month with gains, as investors welcomed better-than-expected reports on personal income, manufacturing and Exxon Mobil's ...By Alexandra Twin, senior writerFebruary 1, 2010: 3:15 PM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Stocks surged Monday, starting off a new month with gains, as investors welcomed better-than-expected reports on personal income, manufacturing and Exxon Mobil's ...

US stocks traded higher Monday, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 99 points to 10165, the S&P 500 gained 12 points to 1085 and the Nasdaq Composite Index climbed 19 points to 2166.US stocks traded higher Monday, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 99 points to 10165, the S&P 500 gained 12 points to 1085 and the Nasdaq Composite Index climbed 19 points to 2166.

1 Feb 2010, 2228 hrs IST, PTI NEW YORK: The publisher of one of the world's most widely-circulated magazines Reader's Digest has decided to postpone its exit from bankruptcy protection.1 Feb 2010, 2228 hrs IST, PTI NEW YORK: The publisher of one of the world's most widely-circulated magazines Reader's Digest has decided to postpone its exit from bankruptcy protection.

Equity Residential acquired two luxury apartment complexes in Manhattan and will buy a third for a total price of $475 million, the real estate investment trust said Monday.Equity Residential acquired two luxury apartment complexes in Manhattan and will buy a third for a total price of $475 million, the real estate investment trust said Monday.