Apple posted record earnings for the last quarter, and the only company to make more is in a whole different industry.

Wells Fargo and Citigroup reported earnings today, and both were doing well until October, when Europe's debt crisis started to take its toll.

J.P. Morgan Chase reported its earnings were down 23 percent today. What does this mean for the rest of the big banks?

Alcoa, one of the world's largest aluminum producers, announced its first quarterly loss since 2009 — and it says the European debt crisis is to blame.

One of the world's largest aluminum producers, Alcoa, announced its first quarterly loss since 2009, blaming problems on the European debt crisis.

Alcoa, a major aluminum producer, kicked off earnings season on a dull note. Will other American companies be affected by the ongoing problems in Europe?

With ongoing troubles in Europe and an obvious slow down in many Asian economies, it looks as though America might be the bright spot in the global economy.

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