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Consumers spent more on gasoline and a wide range of other goods, data showed, raising hopes of a self-sustaining economic recovery.

The Federal Trade Commission has been gently pressuring the Internet advertising industry to reveal more information to consumers about how it collects data and targets ads.

U.S. consumers turned out in strong numbers to hunt for holiday bargains on Black Friday, though many said they were spending selectively and industry executives questioned whether the momentum would last.

US consumer confidence fell sharply in October as fears about job prospects prayed upon Americans, figures show.

The agency is targeting foods bearing logos or language suggesting the product is more healthful than the ingredients justify.

The Food and Drug Administration announced plans Tuesday to clamp down on food labeling that it says may mislead consumers into thinking products are more nutritious than they are.

Agency aims to end confusion that results in consumers paying for free reports.

There's good news for people worried about winter heating bills....

Starbucks Corp. began handing out tens of thousands of free samples of its latest product Tuesday, hoping to persuade consumers to try what many see as a down-market drink -- instant coffee.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Friday a government program intended to spark lending to consumers and businesses is still necessary even with other emergency lending programs winding down as the economy recovers.

Nearly 40 years after breaking up, The Beatles are still breaking records for album sales.Consumers in North America, Japan and the U.K. bought more than 2.25 million copies of the Beatles' re-mastered albums in the first five days after their Sept. 9 release.