Foxconn Hikes Prices to Cover Wage Increases
Foxconn Technology Group, which makes iPhones and other gadgets for global technology companies, plans to charge them more to partly
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Flipboard iPad App Makes Magazines from Links
Apple Inc.'s iPad has hatched a new breed of magazines, one filled with a constantly changing mix of articles, photos and videos
US Airways Posts Big Profit, AMR Cuts Loss
US Airways joined Delta and United in posting a big second-quarter profit. American Airlines missed the party.
Tiger Woods Endorsements Fall $22 Mil. in 2010
Tiger Woods' estimated endorsements for 2010 are worth $22 million less than last year, according to Sports Illustrated's annual analysis
Obama Signs Long-Debated Financial Overhaul Bill
Reveling over a new milestone in his presidency, a triumphant Barack Obama on Wednesday signed into law the most sweeping overhaul of lending
Coca-Cola Net Income Surges on Global Thirst
Coca-Cola Co.'s second-quarter net income climbed 16 percent as the world's largest drink maker sold more soft drinks and juices
Morgan Stanley Reports Big Income Jump
Morgan Stanley says its second-quarter net income jumped to $1.58 billion, easily topping forecasts as its Smith Barney brokerage
Panasonic 3-D Camcorder for Consumers to Cost $2,000
The problem of what to watch on a 3-D TV will be yours to solve with Panasonic's camcorder for families to film birthdays, baby's first ...
World Markets Rise on Sweet Apple Earnings
Asian stock markets posted mild gains Wednesday after better-than-expected earnings from technology bellwether Apple nudged Wall Street higher.
BP Raises $7 Bil. with Asset Sale to Apache
BP PLC is moving quickly to secure the money it needs to pay for the spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Just weeks after promising ...
LightSquared to Offer 4G Wireless Network Across US
U.S. consumers and businesses may get more options in wireless service starting next year, with the launch of a new wireless broadband
Asia Stocks Rise, Europe Falls on Goldman Earnings
European stocks and Wall Street futures fell Tuesday after lower than expected earnings from U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs
$21 Bil. in Plane Orders Signals Airline Recovery
Airbus says that Hong Kong Airlines intends to buy $5.7 billion of its widebody A350 and A330 planes.
PepsiCo Revenues Soar on Overseas Growth
Foreign currency fluctuations pushed down PepsiCo Inc.'s second-quarter net income 3 percent, even though revenue soared
Toyota Subpoenaed on Steering Rod Defect
Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it has been subpoenaed by a federal grand jury in New York to submit documents related to problems with rods
AOL Posts $1 Bil. Loss of Writedowns, Lower Sales
Internet company AOL Inc. said Wednesday a $1.4 billion accounting charge pushed the company to a $1 billion-plus net loss in the second quarter.
Retailers Report Mostly Modest Gains in July
Deep discounts on summer leftovers and hot weather drove shoppers into malls in July, but they remained choosy, resulting in only modest gains.
New Jobless Claims Rise to 479,000
Initial requests for jobless benefits rose last week to their highest level since April, a sign that hiring remains weak and some companies
Euro Continues Rising on Greek Progress
The euro gained ground against the dollar on Thursday as European and International Monetary Fund inspectors said Greece has made considerable
Unilever Predicts Tough Times, Reports Q2 Growth
Unilever NV on Thursday reported a 39 percent rise in second quarter net profit, but the maker of Lipton tea, Dove soap and Ben & ...
Rio Tinto Profits Treble on China Iron Ore Demand
Mining giant Rio Tinto said first-half profit more than tripled amid strong iron ore demand from China and higher commodity prices
Toyota Prius Tops Japan Sales for 15th Straight Month
Toyota's Prius topped Japan sales rankings in July for the 15th straight month, getting a perk from incentives for green cars and helping Japanese
Private Sector Hiring, Service Growth Boost Stocks
Stocks climbed Wednesday after key reports on private sector hiring and the services industry provided reassurances that the economy
Time Warner Profits Rise on Ad Rebound, Box Office
A rebound in advertising markets and strong box office results helped lift Time Warner Inc.'s second quarter profit 7 percent, the media conglomerate
Cable, Satellite TV Thrives on Robust Demand
Consumers are feeling more confident about spending on small luxuries such as premium cable services and pay-per-view, propelling the earnings
Asia Mixed, Europe Falls on U.S. Recovery Data
World stocks mostly fell Wednesday after more disappointing economic news reinforced concerns about the U.S. economic recovery ahead
Toyota Posts $2.2 Bil. Profit As Global Sales Recover
Toyota reported a quarterly profit of $2.2 billion, reversing from red ink a year earlier as the world's top automaker benefited from a global sales
Torch Will Help Blackberry Preserve Status Quo
BlackBerrys still fly off the shelves. They still convey the message that their owners mean business — that they're people who are important enough
RIM in Talks with India Over Access to Blackberry Emails
BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. says it has not agreed to heightened surveillance of its corporate clients by the Indian government
Most Carmakers Post Higher U.S. Sales for July
Most automakers posted higher U.S. sales last month, a sign that Americans are still willing to buy big-ticket items even though concerns
Toyota Shifts Focus to Emerging Markets
Toyota has set its sights on getting half of its sales from areas other than Japan, Europe and the United States, a senior company official ...
Coach Profits Jump As China Stores Open
A sharp in increase in sales in North America and Asia helped Coach's fourth-quarter net income rise 34 percent, the luxury handbag
GM China July Sales Rise 22%, Ford Falls
General Motors' China revenues grew 22% in July on the strength of Chevy sales. Rival Ford Motor Co's local sales fell 6.3%.
German Export Growth Signals High-End Recovery
German exports grew by 3.8 percent on the month in June and reached their highest level since late 2008, official data showed Monday
Google to Debut Street View in Germany Despite Attacks
Google will introduce its "Street View" mapping feature for 20 of Germany's largest cities before the end of the year, the company announced
China Exports Surge 38.1%, Imports Up 22.9%
China's exports grew strongly in July but import growth fell as its rapid economic expansion cooled, possibly hurting global demand.
Verizon, Google Outline Broadband Rules for ISPs
Phone and cable TV companies that provide Internet access should be barred from slowing down, blocking or charging to prioritize Internet traffic
Honda Recalls 400,000 Cars for Ignition Switch Glitch
Honda Motor Co. is recalling the popular Accord and Civic passenger cars to address problems with an ignition switch that could allow the key
China Consumer Confidence Rebounds in July
The Chinese spent more in July as inflationary pressures eased on falling food prices, according to the Bankcard Consumer Confidence Index (BCCI)
World Stocks Slip on Fears China's Growth Slowing
World markets fell Tuesday amid signs China's economy is losing steam and ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting that will be watched closely
Chrysler Posts First Operating Profit Since 2007
A year after emerging from bankruptcy protection, Chrysler Group LLC said Monday that growing car and truck sales helped it narrow
Hawaii Sugar Growers Spearhead U.S. Biofuel Push
The federal government has turned to a 130-year-old Hawaii sugar grower for help in powering the Navy and weaning the nation
Asia Stocks Continue Rising, Europe Slips
European stock markets mostly fell Tuesday after big gains in the previous session while the euro spiked to a fresh three-month high
Asian Stocks Mixed on U.S. Jobs, High Yen
Asian stock markets were mixed Monday after a poor U.S. jobs report added to evidence the economic recovery is weakening.
Ousted HP CEO Settles with Sex Harassment Accuser
Ousted Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd has settled allegations of sexual harassment lodged against him by a female contract worker
Germany Warns of Apple iPhone Security Problems
The German government has warned of serious security flaws in Apple's iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. The warning may have been prompted
Transocean, Anadarko Surge on BP Plug Success
With BP at a turning point in the Gulf oil spill, other companies with a role in the crisis are seeing their fortunes improve
Washington Post Profits Surge on Education Growth
The Washington Post Co. is reporting a surge in second-quarter earnings, helped by a big jump in profits at its education division and lower expenses.
U.S. Corn Exports to Boom As China Eats More Meat
China could be about to increase its corn imports, offering American farmers a chance for greater profits but making it likely U.S. meat
Hiring Slows Leaving Jobless Rate Unchanged
Companies showed a lack of confidence about hiring for a third straight month in July, making it likely the economy will grow more slowly
Foxconn Hikes Prices to Cover Wage Increases
Foxconn Technology Group, which makes iPhones and other gadgets for global technology companies, plans to charge them more to partly
Flipboard iPad App Makes Magazines from Links
Apple Inc.'s iPad has hatched a new breed of magazines, one filled with a constantly changing mix of articles, photos and videos
US Airways Posts Big Profit, AMR Cuts Loss
US Airways joined Delta and United in posting a big second-quarter profit. American Airlines missed the party.
Tiger Woods Endorsements Fall $22 Mil. in 2010
Tiger Woods' estimated endorsements for 2010 are worth $22 million less than last year, according to Sports Illustrated's annual analysis
Obama Signs Long-Debated Financial Overhaul Bill
Reveling over a new milestone in his presidency, a triumphant Barack Obama on Wednesday signed into law the most sweeping overhaul of lending
Coca-Cola Net Income Surges on Global Thirst
Coca-Cola Co.'s second-quarter net income climbed 16 percent as the world's largest drink maker sold more soft drinks and juices
Morgan Stanley Reports Big Income Jump
Morgan Stanley says its second-quarter net income jumped to $1.58 billion, easily topping forecasts as its Smith Barney brokerage
Panasonic 3-D Camcorder for Consumers to Cost $2,000
The problem of what to watch on a 3-D TV will be yours to solve with Panasonic's camcorder for families to film birthdays, baby's first ...
World Markets Rise on Sweet Apple Earnings
Asian stock markets posted mild gains Wednesday after better-than-expected earnings from technology bellwether Apple nudged Wall Street higher.
BP Raises $7 Bil. with Asset Sale to Apache
BP PLC is moving quickly to secure the money it needs to pay for the spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Just weeks after promising ...
LightSquared to Offer 4G Wireless Network Across US
U.S. consumers and businesses may get more options in wireless service starting next year, with the launch of a new wireless broadband
Asia Stocks Rise, Europe Falls on Goldman Earnings
European stocks and Wall Street futures fell Tuesday after lower than expected earnings from U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs
$21 Bil. in Plane Orders Signals Airline Recovery
Airbus says that Hong Kong Airlines intends to buy $5.7 billion of its widebody A350 and A330 planes.
PepsiCo Revenues Soar on Overseas Growth
Foreign currency fluctuations pushed down PepsiCo Inc.'s second-quarter net income 3 percent, even though revenue soared
Toyota Subpoenaed on Steering Rod Defect
Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it has been subpoenaed by a federal grand jury in New York to submit documents related to problems with rods
AOL Posts $1 Bil. Loss of Writedowns, Lower Sales
Internet company AOL Inc. said Wednesday a $1.4 billion accounting charge pushed the company to a $1 billion-plus net loss in the second quarter.
Retailers Report Mostly Modest Gains in July
Deep discounts on summer leftovers and hot weather drove shoppers into malls in July, but they remained choosy, resulting in only modest gains.
New Jobless Claims Rise to 479,000
Initial requests for jobless benefits rose last week to their highest level since April, a sign that hiring remains weak and some companies
Euro Continues Rising on Greek Progress
The euro gained ground against the dollar on Thursday as European and International Monetary Fund inspectors said Greece has made considerable
Unilever Predicts Tough Times, Reports Q2 Growth
Unilever NV on Thursday reported a 39 percent rise in second quarter net profit, but the maker of Lipton tea, Dove soap and Ben & ...
Rio Tinto Profits Treble on China Iron Ore Demand
Mining giant Rio Tinto said first-half profit more than tripled amid strong iron ore demand from China and higher commodity prices
Toyota Prius Tops Japan Sales for 15th Straight Month
Toyota's Prius topped Japan sales rankings in July for the 15th straight month, getting a perk from incentives for green cars and helping Japanese
Private Sector Hiring, Service Growth Boost Stocks
Stocks climbed Wednesday after key reports on private sector hiring and the services industry provided reassurances that the economy
Time Warner Profits Rise on Ad Rebound, Box Office
A rebound in advertising markets and strong box office results helped lift Time Warner Inc.'s second quarter profit 7 percent, the media conglomerate
Cable, Satellite TV Thrives on Robust Demand
Consumers are feeling more confident about spending on small luxuries such as premium cable services and pay-per-view, propelling the earnings
Asia Mixed, Europe Falls on U.S. Recovery Data
World stocks mostly fell Wednesday after more disappointing economic news reinforced concerns about the U.S. economic recovery ahead
Toyota Posts $2.2 Bil. Profit As Global Sales Recover
Toyota reported a quarterly profit of $2.2 billion, reversing from red ink a year earlier as the world's top automaker benefited from a global sales
Torch Will Help Blackberry Preserve Status Quo
BlackBerrys still fly off the shelves. They still convey the message that their owners mean business — that they're people who are important enough
RIM in Talks with India Over Access to Blackberry Emails
BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. says it has not agreed to heightened surveillance of its corporate clients by the Indian government
Most Carmakers Post Higher U.S. Sales for July
Most automakers posted higher U.S. sales last month, a sign that Americans are still willing to buy big-ticket items even though concerns
Toyota Shifts Focus to Emerging Markets
Toyota has set its sights on getting half of its sales from areas other than Japan, Europe and the United States, a senior company official ...
Coach Profits Jump As China Stores Open
A sharp in increase in sales in North America and Asia helped Coach's fourth-quarter net income rise 34 percent, the luxury handbag
GM China July Sales Rise 22%, Ford Falls
General Motors' China revenues grew 22% in July on the strength of Chevy sales. Rival Ford Motor Co's local sales fell 6.3%.
German Export Growth Signals High-End Recovery
German exports grew by 3.8 percent on the month in June and reached their highest level since late 2008, official data showed Monday
Google to Debut Street View in Germany Despite Attacks
Google will introduce its "Street View" mapping feature for 20 of Germany's largest cities before the end of the year, the company announced
China Exports Surge 38.1%, Imports Up 22.9%
China's exports grew strongly in July but import growth fell as its rapid economic expansion cooled, possibly hurting global demand.
Verizon, Google Outline Broadband Rules for ISPs
Phone and cable TV companies that provide Internet access should be barred from slowing down, blocking or charging to prioritize Internet traffic
Honda Recalls 400,000 Cars for Ignition Switch Glitch
Honda Motor Co. is recalling the popular Accord and Civic passenger cars to address problems with an ignition switch that could allow the key
China Consumer Confidence Rebounds in July
The Chinese spent more in July as inflationary pressures eased on falling food prices, according to the Bankcard Consumer Confidence Index (BCCI)
World Stocks Slip on Fears China's Growth Slowing
World markets fell Tuesday amid signs China's economy is losing steam and ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting that will be watched closely
Chrysler Posts First Operating Profit Since 2007
A year after emerging from bankruptcy protection, Chrysler Group LLC said Monday that growing car and truck sales helped it narrow
Hawaii Sugar Growers Spearhead U.S. Biofuel Push
The federal government has turned to a 130-year-old Hawaii sugar grower for help in powering the Navy and weaning the nation
Asia Stocks Continue Rising, Europe Slips
European stock markets mostly fell Tuesday after big gains in the previous session while the euro spiked to a fresh three-month high
Asian Stocks Mixed on U.S. Jobs, High Yen
Asian stock markets were mixed Monday after a poor U.S. jobs report added to evidence the economic recovery is weakening.
Ousted HP CEO Settles with Sex Harassment Accuser
Ousted Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd has settled allegations of sexual harassment lodged against him by a female contract worker
Germany Warns of Apple iPhone Security Problems
The German government has warned of serious security flaws in Apple's iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. The warning may have been prompted
Transocean, Anadarko Surge on BP Plug Success
With BP at a turning point in the Gulf oil spill, other companies with a role in the crisis are seeing their fortunes improve
Washington Post Profits Surge on Education Growth
The Washington Post Co. is reporting a surge in second-quarter earnings, helped by a big jump in profits at its education division and lower expenses.
U.S. Corn Exports to Boom As China Eats More Meat
China could be about to increase its corn imports, offering American farmers a chance for greater profits but making it likely U.S. meat
Hiring Slows Leaving Jobless Rate Unchanged
Companies showed a lack of confidence about hiring for a third straight month in July, making it likely the economy will grow more slowly
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