August Jobless Rate Rose in Calif., 26 Other States
More than half of U.S. states saw their unemployment rates rise in August, the largest number in six months, as hiring weakened across the country.
Business
IBM to Pay $1.7 Bil. for Data Miner Netezza
IBM Corp. said Monday it has agreed to pay $1.7 billion for Netezza Corp., a company that helps businesses sort through data on corporate servers.
Strong European Debt Sales Lift Investor Mood
Solid bond auctions in Ireland, Spain and Greece helped to further shore up sentiment in the markets Tuesday while investors waited for the latest
Oil Slips to $74 Ahead of Key Fed Meeting
Oil prices slipped to near $74 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as traders looked to a key U.S. central bank meeting later in the day ...
World's Airlines Treble Profit Forecast
Global airlines have rebounded faster than expected from the recession after losing nearly $26 billion over 2008 and 2009, the industry association
China Fines Toyota Finance Arm for Bribing Dealers
Authorities in eastern China say they have fined Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp.'s finance unit for giving bribes to car dealers
Facebook Passes Google in Time Spent Online
U.S. Web surfers are spending more time socializing on Facebook than searching with Google, according to new data from researchers
Nanowire Skin Lets Robots Sense Pressure Changes
Artificial "skin" developed by teams at UC Berkeley and Stanford will enable robots to adust theirs grips to be delicate enough to hold an egg
China Data Shows Economy Accelerated in August
August economic data shows that China grew at a higher-than-expected rate in fixed asset investment, industrial production, retail sales and new loans
HP Seeks to Buy Security Software Firm for $1.5 Bil.
Computer maker Hewlett-Packard Co. may be close to another major acquisition. The company is nearing a deal to buy security
China Inflation Rises on Soaring Food Prices
China's inflation edged higher in August as the nation's worst flooding in a decade drove an increase in food costs and industrial growth
Hyundai Sonata Poised to Pass Accord in U.S.
Hyundai's popular new Sonata is on track to overtake the Honda Accord in this year's U.S. sales according to recent dealership figures, reported Chosun Ilbo.
India's Juy Industrial Output Shot Past Projections
India's industrial output grew 13.8 percent in July — far more than expected — rebounding from a 13-month low in June and adding to pressure
China Trade Surplus, Imports Both Surge in August
China's trade surplus hit its second-highest level this year in August, likely fueling U.S. demands for Beijing to ease currency controls.
Japan's Q2 Growth Was Much Higher Than Thought
Japan's economy wasn't quite as weak in the second quarter as first thought but faces a murky outlook, the government said Friday
China Aggressive with Investments in Korea
A growing influx Chinese capital into Korea has begun reversing the traditional relationship between the two economies.
U.S. Jobs, Trade Data Lift World Markets
Stock markets in Europe and the U.S. spiked higher Thursday after better than expected U.S. jobs and trade data further eased concerns
Hyundai Debuts Korea's First Electric Car
Hyundai Motor unveiled its first electric car Thursday — the BlueOn — as it moves to catch up with Japanese rivals that have jumped ahead ...
India Car Sales Hit Record in August
Car sales in India surged to a record for a second straight month in August on strong demand before the holiday season, despite rising
ANA Debuts Japan's First Low-Cost Carrier
Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways said Thursday it's setting up Japan's first low-cost carrier, potentially making flights between Osaka and Tokyo
Korea Keeps Rates Low on Global Slowing Worries
South Korea's central bank left its key interest rate near a record low Thursday for a second straight month as the risk of slowing global ...
Nissan's Thai-Made Cars First for Japanese Market
Thai-made Nissan March subcompact cars — the first major model from a Japanese automaker being mass produced abroad for sale in Japan
Google to Roll Out Instantaneous Searches
Google Inc. stepped on its Internet search accelerator Wednesday by adding a feature that displays results as soon as people begin typing their requests.
Microsoft Invades Japan with Controller-Free Gaming
Battling its Japanese gaming rivals on their home turf hasn't been easy for Microsoft Corp.
Dollar Slides to New 15-Year Low Against Yen
The U.S. dollar fell to a new 15-year low against the yen in early Tokyo trade Tuesday as investors tried to avoid risky bets, while ...
Foreign Investment in China Grew Slower in August
Foreign investment in China weakened again in August after rebounding from a slowdown earlier this year, the government reported Wednesday.
Japanese Stocks Soar on Weaker Yen
Japanese stocks jumped Wednesday, outperforming other world markets, after the Bank of Japan intervened in the currency markets
Twitter Adds Pane for Videos, Photos
Twitter is turning its text-messaging website into a multimedia showcase by adding a new pane that will make it easier for its 160 million users
Japan Intervenes to Weaken Yen, First Time Since 2004
Japan's finance minister has confirmed that Japan intervened in the currency market to weaken the yen, which had spiked to 15-year highs
Wall Street Continues Rising on Positive Retail Data
World stock markets were mixed Tuesday despite another gain on Wall Street as the dollar retreated to a new 15-year low against the yen
Obama Set to Win $30 Bil. Small Business Fund Bill
President Barack Obama is poised to win a long-sought victory as Senate Democrats appear likely to win a key vote that would clear the way
Eurozone Industrial Production Flat in July
Industrial production in the 16 countries that use the euro was flat in July from the previous month, official figures showed Tuesday
Yuan Hits New High vs. Dollar Ahead of Hearing
China's currency advanced to a fresh high against the U.S. dollar for the third straight trading day Tuesday, as U.S. lawmakers prepared
Small Business Bill Set for Passage Amid Tepid Interest
A long-delayed bill to help struggling small businesses with easier credit and other incentives to expand and hire new workers is poised to clear
Buffett, Ballmer See Thriving Economy Ahead
Some of the biggest names in business said Monday that they see a bright future for the economy, with famed investor Warren Buffett
Wal-Mart Debuts Branded Wireless Service
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Monday that it is introducing the first cell phone plan that uses the chain's own branding, further demonstrating
Intel Chief Says Content-Shifting Key for Chipmakers
The semiconductor industry hasn't fully cracked the challenge of making chips that help people move content seamlessly between their devices
New Hitachi CEO Pushes Gov't for Lower Yen
The new president of Hitachi Ltd. urged Japan's government to tackle the strong yen, which is squeezing business as he seeks to transform
Stimulus-Funded Batteries Polarize Economic Debate
The first wave of mass-produced advanced batteries funded by the Obama administration's economic recovery program is starting
YouTube Launches Live-Streaming Trial
YouTube is making its long expected foray into live streaming by launching an experimental trial with four new media partners.
Asian Stocks Rise on China Growth Data
Asian stock markets climbed Monday, encouraged by gains on Wall Street and Chinese economic indicators released over the weekend.
United, Continental Merge to Become World's No. 1
United and Continental closed a deal on Friday that will create a new No. 1 airline in the world, ending Delta's two-year hold on the ...
Sanofi-Aventis Launches Hostile Bid for Genzyme
France's Sanofi-Aventis on Monday launched an $18.5 billion hostile takeover offer for Genzyme Corp., stepping up its effort to capture
Toshiba Unveils Glasses-Free 3-D TVs
Toshiba Corp. believes it has a solution for television viewers who like 3-D but hate the glasses.
Verizon Wireless May Refund $90 Mil. in Web Fees
Verizon Wireless could pay out up to $90 million in refunds to cell phone customers who were improperly charged for inadvertent Web access or data
BOA Forced to Delay Foreclosures in 23 States
Bank of America is delaying foreclosures in 23 states as it examines whether it rushed the foreclosure process for thousands of homeowners
Microsoft Sues Motorola on Smart Phone Patents
Microsoft Corp. is suing Motorola Inc. for infringing on its smart-phone patents.
Car Sales Surge Mostly on New Crossovers
New models and Labor Day promotions didn't do much to fire Americans' appetites for new cars in September.
Manufacturing Expands for 14th Straight Month
Manufacturing activity expanded in September for the 14th straight month, although at the slowest pace since November.
Incomes, Spending Both Rose in August
Consumer spending rose by a moderate amount in August while incomes increased by the largest amount in eight months, a gain that was propelled
August Jobless Rate Rose in Calif., 26 Other States
More than half of U.S. states saw their unemployment rates rise in August, the largest number in six months, as hiring weakened across the country.
IBM to Pay $1.7 Bil. for Data Miner Netezza
IBM Corp. said Monday it has agreed to pay $1.7 billion for Netezza Corp., a company that helps businesses sort through data on corporate servers.
Strong European Debt Sales Lift Investor Mood
Solid bond auctions in Ireland, Spain and Greece helped to further shore up sentiment in the markets Tuesday while investors waited for the latest
Oil Slips to $74 Ahead of Key Fed Meeting
Oil prices slipped to near $74 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as traders looked to a key U.S. central bank meeting later in the day ...
World's Airlines Treble Profit Forecast
Global airlines have rebounded faster than expected from the recession after losing nearly $26 billion over 2008 and 2009, the industry association
China Fines Toyota Finance Arm for Bribing Dealers
Authorities in eastern China say they have fined Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp.'s finance unit for giving bribes to car dealers
Facebook Passes Google in Time Spent Online
U.S. Web surfers are spending more time socializing on Facebook than searching with Google, according to new data from researchers
Nanowire Skin Lets Robots Sense Pressure Changes
Artificial "skin" developed by teams at UC Berkeley and Stanford will enable robots to adust theirs grips to be delicate enough to hold an egg
China Data Shows Economy Accelerated in August
August economic data shows that China grew at a higher-than-expected rate in fixed asset investment, industrial production, retail sales and new loans
HP Seeks to Buy Security Software Firm for $1.5 Bil.
Computer maker Hewlett-Packard Co. may be close to another major acquisition. The company is nearing a deal to buy security
China Inflation Rises on Soaring Food Prices
China's inflation edged higher in August as the nation's worst flooding in a decade drove an increase in food costs and industrial growth
Hyundai Sonata Poised to Pass Accord in U.S.
Hyundai's popular new Sonata is on track to overtake the Honda Accord in this year's U.S. sales according to recent dealership figures, reported Chosun Ilbo.
India's Juy Industrial Output Shot Past Projections
India's industrial output grew 13.8 percent in July — far more than expected — rebounding from a 13-month low in June and adding to pressure
China Trade Surplus, Imports Both Surge in August
China's trade surplus hit its second-highest level this year in August, likely fueling U.S. demands for Beijing to ease currency controls.
Japan's Q2 Growth Was Much Higher Than Thought
Japan's economy wasn't quite as weak in the second quarter as first thought but faces a murky outlook, the government said Friday
China Aggressive with Investments in Korea
A growing influx Chinese capital into Korea has begun reversing the traditional relationship between the two economies.
U.S. Jobs, Trade Data Lift World Markets
Stock markets in Europe and the U.S. spiked higher Thursday after better than expected U.S. jobs and trade data further eased concerns
Hyundai Debuts Korea's First Electric Car
Hyundai Motor unveiled its first electric car Thursday — the BlueOn — as it moves to catch up with Japanese rivals that have jumped ahead ...
India Car Sales Hit Record in August
Car sales in India surged to a record for a second straight month in August on strong demand before the holiday season, despite rising
ANA Debuts Japan's First Low-Cost Carrier
Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways said Thursday it's setting up Japan's first low-cost carrier, potentially making flights between Osaka and Tokyo
Korea Keeps Rates Low on Global Slowing Worries
South Korea's central bank left its key interest rate near a record low Thursday for a second straight month as the risk of slowing global ...
Nissan's Thai-Made Cars First for Japanese Market
Thai-made Nissan March subcompact cars — the first major model from a Japanese automaker being mass produced abroad for sale in Japan
Google to Roll Out Instantaneous Searches
Google Inc. stepped on its Internet search accelerator Wednesday by adding a feature that displays results as soon as people begin typing their requests.
Microsoft Invades Japan with Controller-Free Gaming
Battling its Japanese gaming rivals on their home turf hasn't been easy for Microsoft Corp.
Dollar Slides to New 15-Year Low Against Yen
The U.S. dollar fell to a new 15-year low against the yen in early Tokyo trade Tuesday as investors tried to avoid risky bets, while ...
Foreign Investment in China Grew Slower in August
Foreign investment in China weakened again in August after rebounding from a slowdown earlier this year, the government reported Wednesday.
Japanese Stocks Soar on Weaker Yen
Japanese stocks jumped Wednesday, outperforming other world markets, after the Bank of Japan intervened in the currency markets
Twitter Adds Pane for Videos, Photos
Twitter is turning its text-messaging website into a multimedia showcase by adding a new pane that will make it easier for its 160 million users
Japan Intervenes to Weaken Yen, First Time Since 2004
Japan's finance minister has confirmed that Japan intervened in the currency market to weaken the yen, which had spiked to 15-year highs
Wall Street Continues Rising on Positive Retail Data
World stock markets were mixed Tuesday despite another gain on Wall Street as the dollar retreated to a new 15-year low against the yen
Obama Set to Win $30 Bil. Small Business Fund Bill
President Barack Obama is poised to win a long-sought victory as Senate Democrats appear likely to win a key vote that would clear the way
Eurozone Industrial Production Flat in July
Industrial production in the 16 countries that use the euro was flat in July from the previous month, official figures showed Tuesday
Yuan Hits New High vs. Dollar Ahead of Hearing
China's currency advanced to a fresh high against the U.S. dollar for the third straight trading day Tuesday, as U.S. lawmakers prepared
Small Business Bill Set for Passage Amid Tepid Interest
A long-delayed bill to help struggling small businesses with easier credit and other incentives to expand and hire new workers is poised to clear
Buffett, Ballmer See Thriving Economy Ahead
Some of the biggest names in business said Monday that they see a bright future for the economy, with famed investor Warren Buffett
Wal-Mart Debuts Branded Wireless Service
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Monday that it is introducing the first cell phone plan that uses the chain's own branding, further demonstrating
Intel Chief Says Content-Shifting Key for Chipmakers
The semiconductor industry hasn't fully cracked the challenge of making chips that help people move content seamlessly between their devices
New Hitachi CEO Pushes Gov't for Lower Yen
The new president of Hitachi Ltd. urged Japan's government to tackle the strong yen, which is squeezing business as he seeks to transform
Stimulus-Funded Batteries Polarize Economic Debate
The first wave of mass-produced advanced batteries funded by the Obama administration's economic recovery program is starting
YouTube Launches Live-Streaming Trial
YouTube is making its long expected foray into live streaming by launching an experimental trial with four new media partners.
Asian Stocks Rise on China Growth Data
Asian stock markets climbed Monday, encouraged by gains on Wall Street and Chinese economic indicators released over the weekend.
United, Continental Merge to Become World's No. 1
United and Continental closed a deal on Friday that will create a new No. 1 airline in the world, ending Delta's two-year hold on the ...
Sanofi-Aventis Launches Hostile Bid for Genzyme
France's Sanofi-Aventis on Monday launched an $18.5 billion hostile takeover offer for Genzyme Corp., stepping up its effort to capture
Toshiba Unveils Glasses-Free 3-D TVs
Toshiba Corp. believes it has a solution for television viewers who like 3-D but hate the glasses.
Verizon Wireless May Refund $90 Mil. in Web Fees
Verizon Wireless could pay out up to $90 million in refunds to cell phone customers who were improperly charged for inadvertent Web access or data
BOA Forced to Delay Foreclosures in 23 States
Bank of America is delaying foreclosures in 23 states as it examines whether it rushed the foreclosure process for thousands of homeowners
Microsoft Sues Motorola on Smart Phone Patents
Microsoft Corp. is suing Motorola Inc. for infringing on its smart-phone patents.
Car Sales Surge Mostly on New Crossovers
New models and Labor Day promotions didn't do much to fire Americans' appetites for new cars in September.
Manufacturing Expands for 14th Straight Month
Manufacturing activity expanded in September for the 14th straight month, although at the slowest pace since November.
Incomes, Spending Both Rose in August
Consumer spending rose by a moderate amount in August while incomes increased by the largest amount in eight months, a gain that was propelled
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