Costco August Same-Store Sales Rose 7%

Costco, the warehouse retailer, said comparable-store sales in August rose 7% while net sales gained 9% to $5.9 billion.

Video: Obama on Peace Talks: "We're Under No Illusions"

In a Rose Garden statement to the press, President Obama said that the "status quo" between Israel and the Palestinians is "unsustainable", but that he is "under no illusions" that the progress of peace talks will be difficult.

ROSE CRUDELE

May 9, 1919 - August 29, 2010

Rubber Advances as China Car Sales Send Shanghai Futures to Two-Year High

Rubber advanced as futures in Shanghai climbed to a two-year high after data showed car sales growth in China accelerated, raising speculation demand will increase for the commodity used to make tires.

Bulls help send Central's Sound Machine to Pasadena

The band will perform in the 2011 Tournament of Roses Parade.