New Ford Explorer Lower, More Fuel-Efficient

The Ford Explorer, the hulking family-hauler that helped launch the SUV boom in the early 1990s, is back. And it hopes to define a new ...

Asian Stocks Rise on Growth Data, Europe Flat

European stock markets and the euro were steady Monday as investors weighed the results of the stress tests into 91 EU banks

Japan Exports Jump for 7th Straight Month

Japan says its exports in June rose 27.7 percent from a year earlier. The Finance Ministry said Monday that Japanese exports climbed

Disney Begins Sales for Hawaii Mega-Resort

More than 80 years after Mickey Mouse piloted "Steamboat Willie" and whistled his way into the hearts of children across the world

Ford Posts 5th Straight Quarterly Profit

Ford Motor Co. posted its fifth straight quarterly profit on Friday as its popular cars and trucks continued to draw buyers from rivals

World Stocks Rise on Growing Recovery Confidence

World stock markets mostly rose Friday after another batch of positive economic and corporate news helped ease concerns ahead of the publication

McDonald's Net Income Up 12% on Global Sales Rise

McDonald's says its net income climbed 12 percent in the second quarter as customers around the globe gobbled up its cheap food and new frappes

More Private Sector Jobs Bring Down Jobless Rate

A wave of census layoffs cut the nation's payrolls in June for the first time in six months, while private employers added a modest number ...

Japanese Giants, Taiwan to Develop WiMax for China

Three big Japanese corporations may join Taiwan in developing cutting-edge broadband technologies that will allow them to jointly tap China's

Wipro Reports 31% Profit Surge on Global Demand

Indian software services firm Wipro Ltd. said quarterly profit jumped 31 percent to 13.19 billion rupees ($284 million), beating expectations

Dell Pays $100 Mil. to Settle SEC Suit

Computer maker Dell Inc. is paying $100 million to settle civil charges that it fraudulently used payments from Intel to pump up its profits

Caterpillar Earnings Double on Strong Overseas Sales

Caterpillar's second-quarter earnings shot up 91 percent with the heavy machinery manufacturer reporting robust sales of equipment for industries

Mortgage Rates Hit New Record Low

Mortgage rates fell to a new record low for the fourth time in five weeks. But low rates haven't been enough to lift a struggling ...

AT&T Earnings Up 26% on Wireless Growth

AT&T Inc. said Thursday that its earnings rose 26 percent in the latest quarter and raised its forecast for the year, helped by its iPhone-fueled ...

Existing Home Sales Fall 5.1%, Prices Rise

Sales of previously occupied homes fell in June and are expected to keep sinking, indicating that the housing market's troubles

Jobless Claims Jump by 37,000

Seasonal factors boosted new requests for unemployment benefits last week as the job market remains weak amid a slow economic recovery.

Protesters Picket Apple, Foxconn at HK Meeting

Protesters picketed Foxconn's annual general meeting in Hong Kong on Tuesday, accusing both the Apple Inc. supplier and computer giant of poor corporate

Fed Survey Finds Modest Recovery Across Nation

For the first time since the beginning of the recession, economic growth — modest and fragile, but growth nonetheless — has spread to every corner

Wholesale Inventories, Sales Up in April

Inventories held by wholesalers rose for a fourth straight month in April while sales rose for a 13th consecutive time. Both gains were encouraging signs

Asia Stocks Boosted by Agricultural Bank IPO News

World markets mostly rose Wednesday as investors cheered the news that a state-owned Chinese bank is readying a record-breaking initial public offering.

More Workers Quit Jobs As Economy Improves

One sign of better economic times is when more people start finding jobs. Another is when they feel confident enough to quit them.

Hyundai Resumes India Production Despite Strike

Hyundai Motor has resumed production in India despite an ongoing strike that forced the nation's top car exporter to halt production for two days

Honda Hit by 2nd China Parts Factory Strike

Workers at a second auto parts factory affiliated with Honda Motor Co. walked off the job Wednesday as a strike dragged on at the other ...

China's Agricultural Bank IPO May Be World's Biggest

China's stock regulator has approved Agricultural Bank of China's plans for an initial public offering in Shanghai and Hong Kong worth well over $20 billion

GM Recalls 1.5 Mil. Cars for Potential Fire Hazard

General Motors Co. said Tuesday it was recalling about 1.5 million vehicles worldwide to address a problem with a heated windshield wiper fluid

GM to Keep 900 More Dealers Than Planned

About 900 General Motors dealerships that the company had planned to cut loose appear to be getting a reprieve.

China Trade Surge Dispels Growth Fears

China's imports and exports both surged by nearly 50 percent in May over a year earlier in a positive sign for growth

Asia Stocks Rise, Europe Falls

European stocks fell Tuesday, as investors worried that growth would be hurt by the region's sprawling debt crisis and spending cuts.

4th Strike Since 2008 Halts India Hyundai Production

Striking workers forced Hyundai Motor to stop all production in India on Monday, the latest in a series

Debit Card Fees Pit Retailers Against Banks

Swipe your debit card at the supermarket and you've placed yourself at the heart of a contentious congressional debate.

Apple Answers Android with June 24 iPhone 4 Debut

The next iPhone comes out June 24 and will have a higher-resolution screen, longer battery life and thinner design.

Sharp Improves Giant Wall-Display Technology

Walls, ceiling and floors will turn into wall-to-wall imagery with Sharp's new technology that has minimized the gaps between displays

BOA Settles Claims Against Countrywide for $108 Mil.

Bank of America will pay $108 million to settle federal charges that Countrywide Financial Corp., which it acquired nearly two years ago

Airline Industry Projected to Earn Profits This Year

The International Air Transport Association has upgraded its forecast for the global airline industry this year — forecasting that it will earn $2.5 billion.

World Stocks Tumble on Jobs Data, Hungary Fears

World stock markets tumbled Monday and the euro hit a new four-year low in the wake of poor U.S. jobs figures and amid fresh fears ...

Yahoo Adds Direct Access to Facebook Updates

Yahoo Inc.'s latest facelift will include a Facebook touchup. As part of changes rolling out this week, Yahoo will import personal updates from Facebook's social ...

EU to Approve S.Korea FTA Albeit Carmaker Opposition

The European Parliament is willing to approve a free trade agreement with South Korea by the end of this year despite

India Baron Buys Out SpiceJet Investment

India's Spreading Inflation Worries Central Bank

China Sports Companies Vie to Sponsor Global Stars

The newest sponsor of women's tennis is a half-billion dollar sporting goods maker that virtually no one outside of China has ever heard of.

S. Korea Limits Foreign Exchange Derivative Contracts

South Korea's financial authorities announced on Sunday measures to help stabilize the country's currency and financial system and limit damage

Foreign Investments in China Jump 27% in May

Foreign investment in China rose 27 percent in May from a year earlier to more than $8 billion, an official said Saturday.

Google Gripes About Vietnam Internet Controls

Google Inc. says new Internet regulations in Vietnam raise disturbing concerns that the government may be working to block access

India Wireless Auction Kicks Off Broadband Expansion

India's auction of wireless broadband spectrum has brought in a reported $8 billion in fees which could help plug India's fiscal deficit.

Calif. Farmer Succeeds with Gourmet Sushi Rice

Great sushi depends on rice that is just right — grains that are glossy and yielding after cooking, sticky with a touch of sweetness

India Industrial Production Surges 17.6%

India's industrial output surged a surprise 17.6 percent in April over last year, as strong investment activity returns Asia's third-largest economy

Foxconn to Give China Employees 2nd Pay Raise

Foxconn workers in China will get another pay raise in coming months, on top of an increase that just took effect in response to recent ...

China Inflation Rises Amid Signs Growth Slowing

China's inflation rose in May amid signs its rapid rebound from the global slump is slowing, adding to pressure on

American Families Rebuild Wealth on Slippery Slope

The rebuilding of Americans' wealth is proceeding in steps rather than strides. Households' net worth rose last quarter — the four straight quarterly gain.

GM Clarifies Memo Forbidding Use of "Chevy"

Relax, Chevrolet fanatics. Turns out you can take your "Chevy to the levee" or any other darn place you please.