Business

There are fewer companies trading fewer shares today as compared to recent years. Some suggest that explains, at least in part, why markets have seen such big gains.

The economy is improving, but Americans are still finding it hard to save money.

The snowy and very cold winter has put somewhat of a freeze on economic activity, but the effects shouldn't hurt most businesses in the long run. Once New Jersey and the rest of the nation begin to thaw, it's expected many affected businesses will see some of their losses recovered.

Complete oil independence doesn't seem too far-fetched for the United States, which saw its crude oil imports fall by 9 percent in 2013, according to the Census Bureau.

States across the country, including New York, are finding new and innovative ways to lure corporations, entrepreneurs, investors and developers, something the Garden State isn't doing enough of according to state business leaders.

New Jersey is one of the best states for flipping a home, according to 2013 numbers from housing data site RealtyTrac.

In an effort to keep up, many employees in New Jersey and across the country are "binge working," sleeping less and burning the midnight oil with caffeine-induced energy.

On many occasions this winter, New Jersey's nasty weather has forced some workers to make a tough decision - should they drive to the office or stay safe and warm at home?

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen says that if the economy keeps improving, the Fed will take "further measured steps" to reduce the support it's providing through monthly bond purchases.

It's that time of the year when prices at the pump begin to rise, and drivers may end up seeing the highest gas prices of the year by the end of this month.