Air New Zealand Offers Bed Seat in Economy
Air New Zealand said Tuesday it will set a new benchmark for longhaul flights by offering beds in economy class, but they come with a ...
Business
Target Pulls Farmed Salmon from Shelves, Sushi
Target Corp., the nation's second-largest discounter after Wal-Mart Stores Inc., said Tuesday that it pulled all farmed salmon from its stores
GM to Build Its Own Electric Motors
General Motors wants smaller, lighter, more powerful electric motors for its cars and trucks, and the way to get them is to make them
Apple Tablet Could Stimulate Video Game Business
When Apple introduced the iPhone, it shook up the cell phone business but it also changed the way people play video games. About a quarter ...
GM Agrees to Sell Saab to Spyker Cars
General Motors Co. said Tuesday it has reached an agreement to sell its struggling Saab Automobile arm to the small Dutch luxury carmaker
Corning Profits Triple on Surging TV, Monitor Sales
Corning Inc. said Tuesday its profit almost tripled in the fourth quarter on surging sales of glass for flat-screen televisions and computers.
DuPont Profits Soar on Record Asia Demand
Improved sales across its global markets and lower raw material and energy costs led to a fourth-quarter turnaround for DuPont
Delta Q4 Loss Shrinks to $25 Mil.
Delta Air Lines posted a $25 million net loss for the final three months of 2009, much smaller than a year earlier.
UK Economy Grew Just 0.1% in Q4
Britain's worst recession since World War II is officially over — but only just.
Toyota Halts Sales of Some Models for Repairs
The faulty gas pedals that prompted Toyota to suspend U.S. sales of eight of its most popular models — including the Camry
Toyota Expects Sales to Grow to 8.27 Mil.
Toyota said Tuesday it plans to sell 8.27 million vehicles worldwide this year, up 6 percent from 2009, showing the world's No. 1 automaker is ...
Shiseido Starts $1.7 Bil. Offer for Bare Escentuals
Japanese cosmetics maker Shiseido Co. said Monday it has started a tender offer to buy all outstanding shares of Bare Escentuals
Apple Earned Record Profits in Q4
Apple Inc. rocketed to its most profitable quarter ever over the holidays, as huge sales of the iPhone and Macintosh computers led to a nearly ...
Wall Street Shrugs Off Bad December Housing Data
European stock markets extended losses Monday as a Wall Street rally ground to a halt following particularly bad U.S. housing data and ongoing
Google Wants to Stay in China After Search Exit
Even if its stand against censorship leads it to close its search engine in China, Google Inc. still hopes to maintain other key operations
Boeing Expected to Post Solid Q4 Profits
Boeing Co., the world's second-largest commercial aircraft maker after Europe's Airbus, reports its fourth-quarter results on Wednesday.
AOL to Buy Web Video Firm for $36.5 Mil.
AOL Inc. said Monday that it is boosting its ability to create Web videos by paying $36.5 million for StudioNow Inc., a Web site that ...
Chrysler Seeks Clear Identities for Dodge, Chrysler
Chrysler sold more than 118,000 Sebring sedans in 2001. Eight years later, the automaker barely sold 27,000 as its bankruptcy filing
Hyundai Profits Quadruple on Growth in China, India
Hyundai Motor's net profit nearly quadrupled in the fourth quarter on higher sales following a strong performance during 2009
Samsung Emerges As World's Biggest Tech Giant
Samsung Electronics Co. returned to profit in the fourth quarter as demand for flat screen televisions and mobile phones helped push sales to a record ...
Nintendo Chief Discounts Apple iPad Significance
Nintendo's president shrugged off the just unveiled iPad tablet computer from Apple as delivering "no surprises," and displayed as little enthusiasm
Japan's Prices, Wages Continue Falling
Japanese prices and wages continued to fall in December as deflation deepened its grip on the world's second biggest economy. Core consumer prices fell 1.3 ...
Jobless Claims, Durable Orders Hint at Slow Recovery
Evidence that the economic rebound remains sluggish emerged from reports Thursday on new claims for unemployment aid and orders to U.S. factories.
Estee Lauder Profits Surge 62% on Asia Growth
Growth in Asia and a cost-cutting worldwide program helped Estee Lauder's second-quarter profit rise 62 percent
Ford Surprises with $2.7 Bil. Profits for 2009
Ford Motor Co. made $2.7 billion in 2009, its first annual profit in four years.
Smart Phones Boost Nokia Profits 65%
The world's biggest mobile phone maker, Nokia Corp., on Thursday said strong sales of smart phones and lower costs helped profits rise 65 percent
Toyota Extends Recall to Europe, China
Toyota says it is recalling 75,500 vehicles in China for the same gas pedal problem behind the U.S. and European recalls.
Surprise Drop in Jobless Soothes Jumpy Markets
European stock markets and Wall Street futures pared losses Friday after a surprise fall in the U.S. unemployment rate, but investors remained worried
Blatant Imitations of Google, YouTube Start Up in China
Imitation Web sites of both Google and YouTube have emerged in China as the country faces off against the real Google over its local operations.
Japan Retail Sales Down for 16th Month in December
Japanese retail sales declined for the 16th month in December, as consumers in the world's second biggest economy stayed cautious amid falling wages
Apple Unveils $499 iPad Tablet
Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the company's much-anticipated iPad tablet computer Wednesday, calling it a new third category of mobile device
Caterpillar Expects Sales Rebound After Dismal Q4
Caterpillar, the world's biggest mining and construction equipment company, says fourth-quarter profit was dragged down by the sluggish economy
Canon Profits Quintuple on Booming Camera Sales
Canon's fourth quarter net profit soared more than fivefold from a year earlier, as global stimulus measures helped drive demand for new cameras.
Japan Exports Show First Growth in 15 Months
Japan's exports grew for the first time in 15 months in December as robust Asian demand fueled recovery in the world's second-biggest economy.
China Reassures Phone Companies on Google Android
China tried Wednesday to assure mobile phone companies using Google's Android operating system that they won't be hurt by a dispute
Kraft Profits More than Treble on Rising Sales
Kraft Foods Inc. said Tuesday its fourth-quarter profit more than tripled on strength in developing markets and continued benefits
Sands Loss Narrows on Gambling Rebound in Macau, Vegas
Casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp. said Wednesday that its fourth-quarter loss narrowed as its casinos in Macau showed a strong recovery
HP Profits Grow 25% on PC Sales, Cost-Cutting
Hewlett-Packard Co.'s profit swelled 25 percent in the latest quarter because of cost-cutting and a stronger showing from its personal-computer division.
Eurozone Exports Shrank 18% in 2009
Eurozone exports fell 18 percent in 2009 as world trade contracted and the euro soared against the U.S. dollar, according to official EU data published ...
Toyota Considers Recall of Corolla Power Steering
Toyota is considering a recall of its hot-selling Corolla subcompact after complaints about power steering problems — another blow to the world's largest automaker
World Markets Rise on Strong U.S. Earnings
Asian stocks gained Wednesday on renewed investor confidence in the U.S. economy while concerns about Greece's debt crisis eased.
Four Top U.S. Carriers Vie for Central Tokyo Route
The four biggest U.S. airlines applied on Tuesday for coveted slots at Tokyo's downtown airport, aiming to grab a bigger share of traffic
Metronics Introduces Brain-Stimulation Implants
Medtronic Inc. said Tuesday it began marketing two surgically implanted devices that are intended to help relieve symptoms for patients with neurodegenerative diseases.
Foreign Demand for U.S. Securities Falls
The government said Tuesday that foreign demand for U.S. Treasury securities fell by the largest amount on record in December with China reducing
U.S. to Probe Toyota Corolla Power Steering
The Transportation Department plans to open a formal investigation into the 2009-2010 Toyota Corolla over potential problems with the car's power steering
World Markets Cautiously Up on Barclays Earnings
World stock markets mostly rose Tuesday after strong earnings from British bank Barclays PLC and ahead of Wall Street's open following a public holiday in ...
Akio Toyoda Agrees to Answer More Questions
Toyota announced its president will answer more questions on the beleaguered company's massive global recall at a press conference Wednesday
Toyota May Extend Warranties to Keep Customers
Toyota Motor Corp. may offer incentives or increase the length of its warranties as it tries to recover from an embarrassing string of safety-related recalls.
Wireless Carriers Unite for Universal Apps
The world's largest wireless carriers, including the four largest in the U.S., announced Monday that they are combining forces to make it easier for software
Japan's Q4 GDP Grew at 4.6%
Japan's economy beat expectations in the fourth quarter, fueled by robust exports and a pickup in consumer demand at home.
Air New Zealand Offers Bed Seat in Economy
Air New Zealand said Tuesday it will set a new benchmark for longhaul flights by offering beds in economy class, but they come with a ...
Target Pulls Farmed Salmon from Shelves, Sushi
Target Corp., the nation's second-largest discounter after Wal-Mart Stores Inc., said Tuesday that it pulled all farmed salmon from its stores
GM to Build Its Own Electric Motors
General Motors wants smaller, lighter, more powerful electric motors for its cars and trucks, and the way to get them is to make them
Apple Tablet Could Stimulate Video Game Business
When Apple introduced the iPhone, it shook up the cell phone business but it also changed the way people play video games. About a quarter ...
GM Agrees to Sell Saab to Spyker Cars
General Motors Co. said Tuesday it has reached an agreement to sell its struggling Saab Automobile arm to the small Dutch luxury carmaker
Corning Profits Triple on Surging TV, Monitor Sales
Corning Inc. said Tuesday its profit almost tripled in the fourth quarter on surging sales of glass for flat-screen televisions and computers.
DuPont Profits Soar on Record Asia Demand
Improved sales across its global markets and lower raw material and energy costs led to a fourth-quarter turnaround for DuPont
Delta Q4 Loss Shrinks to $25 Mil.
Delta Air Lines posted a $25 million net loss for the final three months of 2009, much smaller than a year earlier.
UK Economy Grew Just 0.1% in Q4
Britain's worst recession since World War II is officially over — but only just.
Toyota Halts Sales of Some Models for Repairs
The faulty gas pedals that prompted Toyota to suspend U.S. sales of eight of its most popular models — including the Camry
Toyota Expects Sales to Grow to 8.27 Mil.
Toyota said Tuesday it plans to sell 8.27 million vehicles worldwide this year, up 6 percent from 2009, showing the world's No. 1 automaker is ...
Shiseido Starts $1.7 Bil. Offer for Bare Escentuals
Japanese cosmetics maker Shiseido Co. said Monday it has started a tender offer to buy all outstanding shares of Bare Escentuals
Apple Earned Record Profits in Q4
Apple Inc. rocketed to its most profitable quarter ever over the holidays, as huge sales of the iPhone and Macintosh computers led to a nearly ...
Wall Street Shrugs Off Bad December Housing Data
European stock markets extended losses Monday as a Wall Street rally ground to a halt following particularly bad U.S. housing data and ongoing
Google Wants to Stay in China After Search Exit
Even if its stand against censorship leads it to close its search engine in China, Google Inc. still hopes to maintain other key operations
Boeing Expected to Post Solid Q4 Profits
Boeing Co., the world's second-largest commercial aircraft maker after Europe's Airbus, reports its fourth-quarter results on Wednesday.
AOL to Buy Web Video Firm for $36.5 Mil.
AOL Inc. said Monday that it is boosting its ability to create Web videos by paying $36.5 million for StudioNow Inc., a Web site that ...
Chrysler Seeks Clear Identities for Dodge, Chrysler
Chrysler sold more than 118,000 Sebring sedans in 2001. Eight years later, the automaker barely sold 27,000 as its bankruptcy filing
Hyundai Profits Quadruple on Growth in China, India
Hyundai Motor's net profit nearly quadrupled in the fourth quarter on higher sales following a strong performance during 2009
Samsung Emerges As World's Biggest Tech Giant
Samsung Electronics Co. returned to profit in the fourth quarter as demand for flat screen televisions and mobile phones helped push sales to a record ...
Nintendo Chief Discounts Apple iPad Significance
Nintendo's president shrugged off the just unveiled iPad tablet computer from Apple as delivering "no surprises," and displayed as little enthusiasm
Japan's Prices, Wages Continue Falling
Japanese prices and wages continued to fall in December as deflation deepened its grip on the world's second biggest economy. Core consumer prices fell 1.3 ...
Jobless Claims, Durable Orders Hint at Slow Recovery
Evidence that the economic rebound remains sluggish emerged from reports Thursday on new claims for unemployment aid and orders to U.S. factories.
Estee Lauder Profits Surge 62% on Asia Growth
Growth in Asia and a cost-cutting worldwide program helped Estee Lauder's second-quarter profit rise 62 percent
Ford Surprises with $2.7 Bil. Profits for 2009
Ford Motor Co. made $2.7 billion in 2009, its first annual profit in four years.
Smart Phones Boost Nokia Profits 65%
The world's biggest mobile phone maker, Nokia Corp., on Thursday said strong sales of smart phones and lower costs helped profits rise 65 percent
Toyota Extends Recall to Europe, China
Toyota says it is recalling 75,500 vehicles in China for the same gas pedal problem behind the U.S. and European recalls.
Surprise Drop in Jobless Soothes Jumpy Markets
European stock markets and Wall Street futures pared losses Friday after a surprise fall in the U.S. unemployment rate, but investors remained worried
Blatant Imitations of Google, YouTube Start Up in China
Imitation Web sites of both Google and YouTube have emerged in China as the country faces off against the real Google over its local operations.
Japan Retail Sales Down for 16th Month in December
Japanese retail sales declined for the 16th month in December, as consumers in the world's second biggest economy stayed cautious amid falling wages
Apple Unveils $499 iPad Tablet
Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the company's much-anticipated iPad tablet computer Wednesday, calling it a new third category of mobile device
Caterpillar Expects Sales Rebound After Dismal Q4
Caterpillar, the world's biggest mining and construction equipment company, says fourth-quarter profit was dragged down by the sluggish economy
Canon Profits Quintuple on Booming Camera Sales
Canon's fourth quarter net profit soared more than fivefold from a year earlier, as global stimulus measures helped drive demand for new cameras.
Japan Exports Show First Growth in 15 Months
Japan's exports grew for the first time in 15 months in December as robust Asian demand fueled recovery in the world's second-biggest economy.
China Reassures Phone Companies on Google Android
China tried Wednesday to assure mobile phone companies using Google's Android operating system that they won't be hurt by a dispute
Kraft Profits More than Treble on Rising Sales
Kraft Foods Inc. said Tuesday its fourth-quarter profit more than tripled on strength in developing markets and continued benefits
Sands Loss Narrows on Gambling Rebound in Macau, Vegas
Casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp. said Wednesday that its fourth-quarter loss narrowed as its casinos in Macau showed a strong recovery
HP Profits Grow 25% on PC Sales, Cost-Cutting
Hewlett-Packard Co.'s profit swelled 25 percent in the latest quarter because of cost-cutting and a stronger showing from its personal-computer division.
Eurozone Exports Shrank 18% in 2009
Eurozone exports fell 18 percent in 2009 as world trade contracted and the euro soared against the U.S. dollar, according to official EU data published ...
Toyota Considers Recall of Corolla Power Steering
Toyota is considering a recall of its hot-selling Corolla subcompact after complaints about power steering problems — another blow to the world's largest automaker
World Markets Rise on Strong U.S. Earnings
Asian stocks gained Wednesday on renewed investor confidence in the U.S. economy while concerns about Greece's debt crisis eased.
Four Top U.S. Carriers Vie for Central Tokyo Route
The four biggest U.S. airlines applied on Tuesday for coveted slots at Tokyo's downtown airport, aiming to grab a bigger share of traffic
Metronics Introduces Brain-Stimulation Implants
Medtronic Inc. said Tuesday it began marketing two surgically implanted devices that are intended to help relieve symptoms for patients with neurodegenerative diseases.
Foreign Demand for U.S. Securities Falls
The government said Tuesday that foreign demand for U.S. Treasury securities fell by the largest amount on record in December with China reducing
U.S. to Probe Toyota Corolla Power Steering
The Transportation Department plans to open a formal investigation into the 2009-2010 Toyota Corolla over potential problems with the car's power steering
World Markets Cautiously Up on Barclays Earnings
World stock markets mostly rose Tuesday after strong earnings from British bank Barclays PLC and ahead of Wall Street's open following a public holiday in ...
Akio Toyoda Agrees to Answer More Questions
Toyota announced its president will answer more questions on the beleaguered company's massive global recall at a press conference Wednesday
Toyota May Extend Warranties to Keep Customers
Toyota Motor Corp. may offer incentives or increase the length of its warranties as it tries to recover from an embarrassing string of safety-related recalls.
Wireless Carriers Unite for Universal Apps
The world's largest wireless carriers, including the four largest in the U.S., announced Monday that they are combining forces to make it easier for software
Japan's Q4 GDP Grew at 4.6%
Japan's economy beat expectations in the fourth quarter, fueled by robust exports and a pickup in consumer demand at home.
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