If average Americans trust celebrities more than they do most politicians or corporations, then this move makes sense: Michael Douglas references Gordon Gekko, the iconic character he made famous in 1987s "Wall Street" and 2010s " Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps," in a public service announcement for the FBI seeking to promote its efforts in thwarting insider trading. The 60-second spot is getting a lot of buzz. Read the whole story...

The Daytona 500 was held during prime time for the first time Monday night. And with no NBA games to compete with, it was a huge opportunity for the sport to show some first-time viewers what they've been missing. Read the whole story...

Japanese automakers dominated Consumer Reports' annual survey of the best cars, with Toyota Motor Corp. taking five of the "Top Picks" and Subaru Motor Co. taking the top score as best-overall automaker. Subaru ousted Honda Motor Co. as the top overall, and Honda fell to fourth place. Japanese automakers held the top five spots, with Nissan Motor Co. in fifth. Read the whole story...

Rising oil prices are forcing consumers to cut back on purchases at gasoline stations and convenience stores, Gulf Oil LP CEO Joseph Petrowski told CNBC. In an interview today with host Joe Kernan, Petrowski said both the number of fuel gallons and merchandise sold at Gulf is down as a result of the record February gas prices. Read the whole story...

Yum Brands Inc. denied reports Monday that its KFC brand authorized a new restaurant in Iran late last week. Read the whole story...

Every time McDonald's trots out its McRib sandwich, fans clamor for the saucy, vaguely pork-y delicacy. But will they be willing to go to Austria for the McRibster? Read the whole story...