Japan February Factory Output Broke Rising Trend
Cautious Japanese companies laid off more workers and hit the brakes on production in February, sending factory output down for the first time in a ...
Business
iPad May Be Kindle's First Serious eBook Threat
Amazon.com, which has dominated the young but fast-growing electronic book market for the past few years with the Kindle
Geithner Says Commercial Real Estate Loans Problematical
Mounting losses from commercial real estate loans will continue to be a problem for the U.S. and especially smaller banks, but it can be managed
Consumer Spending Rise Shows Decent Recovery Pace
Consumers spent modestly last month, a sign that the economic recovery is proceeding at a decent — but not spectacular — pace.
Boeing Says 787 Airworthiness Tests Positive
Boeing Co. said the results of a key airworthiness test for its long delayed 787 are "positive," but it will be weeks before the aircraft ...
Sinopec Profits More Than Doubled in 2009
Sinopec, Asia's biggest refiner by volume, said profit more than doubled in 2009 on lower crude oil costs and a revival in demand amid China's ...
Ericsson Signs $1.8 Bil. Deals with China Mobile, Unicom
Swedish wireless equipment maker L.M. Ericsson AB says it has signed deals worth $1.8 billion with Chinese operators China Mobile and China Unicom.
McDonald's Opens Hamburger U in Shanghai
China's newest university has no football field or fancy library. For inspiration, it looks not to Confucius, but to Ronald McDonald. But Shanghai's
China's Geely to Buy Volvo for $1.8 Bil.
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group signed a binding deal Sunday to buy Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo Cars unit for $1.8 billion
Verizon Winds Down Costly FiOS Expansion
If Verizon Communications Inc. hasn't already started wiring your city or town with its FiOS fiber-optic TV and broadband service
French Growth Slows to Crawl in 2010
The pace of France's economic growth slowed at the start of 2010 as a government vehicle scrappage scheme was phased out
EU, IMF Agree on Greek Bailout Plan
Heavily indebted Greece won a major pledge of financial support from the other countries that use the euro and the International Monetary Fund
Toyota to Pause UK, France Production on Weak Demand
Toyota said Friday it is stopping production at its factories in France and Britain for a total of nine days amid weak demand that the ...
China to Launch Stock Futures Trading
China will launch trading of stock futures on April 16, regulators said Friday, in a move that could help boost stock prices and increase the ...
Nano Safety Questioned As New Car Bursts into Flames
When it was launched less than a year ago, the $2,500 Tata Nano was promoted as a safe, ultra-cheap car for poor Indians, an alternative ...
Initial Jobless Claims Fall More Than Expected
New claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week as layoffs ease and hiring slowly recovers.
Russia Borrows for First Time Since 1998 Default
Russia is likely to raise money on capital markets in late April for the first time since it defaulted 12 years ago as it faces ...
Hollywood Scorns Proposed Betting on Box Office
Think you're better than Hollywood at gauging whether an upcoming flick will be a box office bomb or a sleeper hit? You'd get a chance ...
Manufacturing Data Give Big Boost to World Stocks
World stocks rallied strongly Thursday after strong manufacturing data encouraged hopes that the global recovery from recession is gaining traction
Japanese Begin Buying Affordable Plug-In Electrics
Japan's first mass-market electric car went on sale in showrooms Thursday as the futuristic technology becomes more affordable
China Manufacturing Growth Highest Since April 2004
China's manufacturing accelerated in March as the dampening impact of winter weather and a long holiday the previous month eased and both exports
Japan Business Confidence Rose for 4th Straight Qtr.
Confidence at Japanese companies rose for a fourth straight quarter amid growing faith in the global economic recovery, a key central bank report showed Thursday.
Toyota March Sales Surge 40% on Incentives
Toyota sales surged 40 percent in March compared with last year after the automaker offered some of its deepest discounts ever to cope with the ...
Ford, Microsoft to Collaborate on Home Electric Car Grid
Ford Motor Co. and Microsoft Corp. have signed a deal to work together on a computerized link between houses, electric cars and utility companies
Factory Orders Rose for 10th Time in 11 Months
Factory orders rose in February, bolstered by strong demand for industrial machinery and commercial aircraft. It was the 10th increase in 11 months
Oracle Revenues, Profits Top Wall Street Views
Oracle Corp.'s quarterly profit edged past Wall Street's estimates as revenue from new software licenses ratcheted higher for the second quarter in a row.
March Jobs Data Disappoints Investors
European and U.S. stock markets fell Wednesday after weak U.S. jobs data stoked concerns that official government figures later in the week will come in ...
Novell Wins Utah Jury Verdict in Unix Copyright Suit
Novell Inc. never sold ownership rights to Unix computer software code when it allowed another company to take over the servicing of the venerable server
NASA to Probe Toyotas for Electronic Glitches
NASA and the National Academy of Sciences are joining the government's effort to figure out what caused the sudden acceleration
Nissan's Leaf Plug-In Electric to Cost $25,000
Nissan's new electric car will cost just over $25,000 when it goes on sale in the U.S. in December, aiming to bring gasoline-free technology
Apple Shares Hit Recod High on iPhones for Verizon
Apple Inc. shares have hit another all-time high now that it appears the iPhone could find a new sales outlet through Verizon Wireless.
Consumer Confidence Rise Beats Expectations
Americans' confidence in the economy rebounded in March after a February plunge but remains relatively weak amid a tough job market
Geely to Plow $900 Mil. More into Volvo
Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group expects to spend hundreds of millions of dollars beyond the $1.8 billion purchase price for Volvo
Samsung Aims for Double-Digit Growth in 2010
Samsung Electronics predicted a strong 2010 as economic expansion in advanced and large developing economies gains speed and said it is aiming for double-digit sales
German Exports to China Rose 7%
German data show that the country's exports to China rose by 7 percent last year despite an overall decline that saw it lose its status ...
Toyota Shareholders Sue Management Over Drop in Stocks
Toyota shareholders incensed over a sudden drop in the Japanese automaker's stock price are heading to court with lawsuits claiming company
Rio Tinto Execs Plead Guilty to Taking Bribes
An Australian executive and three other employees of mining giant Rio Tinto face charges of stealing secrets and offering bribes in a Shanghai trial
GM's Daewoo Unit Recalls 60,000 SUVs, Sedans
General Motors is recalling nearly 60,000 automobiles in South Korea due to potential problems with steering wheels, fuel hoses and seats
India Aims to Cool Inflation with Surprise Rate Hike
India's central bank has unexpectedly hiked key interest rates a quarter of a percentage point, as the bank tries to cool high inflation
Investors Unfazed by Prospects of U.S. Losing AAA Rating
It's the financial equivalent of a high medal count at the Olympics or a seat on the U.N. Security Council — a triple-A credit rating
Boeing Speeds Up 777, 747 Production to Meet Demand
Boeing Co. will speed up production plans for its 777 and 747 models in anticipation of greater demand from commercial airlines.
Health Care Bill Would Tax Investments, Health Insurers
High-income families would be hit with a tax increase on wages and a new levy on investments under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul bill.
More Foreign Firms Feel Unwelcome in China
A growing number of foreign businesses in China feel shut out under new government policies promoting homegrown technology
Chinalco to Develop Guinea Mine with Rio Tinto
Mining giant Rio Tinto Ltd. and China's Chinalco have signed a deal to develop an iron ore reserve in the West African country of Guinea.
Data Shows Brakes Not Applied at Time of NY Prius Crash
Computer data from a Toyota Prius that crashed in suburban New York City show that at the time of the accident the throttle was open ...
Gas Prices Highest Since Oct 2008
Motorists are paying the highest prices for gas since October 2008. Retail gasoline prices rose on Thursday on an expected increase in demand
FedEx Sees Solid Global Recovery Led by Asia
FedEx says the global economic recovery is broadening, as Asia continues to show strong growth and the U.S. economy gains steam.
105 Owners of Repaired Toyotas Complain of Acceleration
Complaints of sudden acceleration in Toyotas repaired under recalls have nearly doubled in the past two weeks, according to an Associated Press analysis
Hollywood Joins Bollywood to Fight Indian Film Piracy
Hollywood and Bollywood linked arms Thursday to fight piracy, with the announcement of a coalition among the Motion Picture Association of America
Nissan to Make Leaf Electric Cars in Britain
Nissan Motor Co. said Thursday it will make its electric vehicle, the Leaf, in England from early 2013 as the automaker gears up for global ...
Japan February Factory Output Broke Rising Trend
Cautious Japanese companies laid off more workers and hit the brakes on production in February, sending factory output down for the first time in a ...
iPad May Be Kindle's First Serious eBook Threat
Amazon.com, which has dominated the young but fast-growing electronic book market for the past few years with the Kindle
Geithner Says Commercial Real Estate Loans Problematical
Mounting losses from commercial real estate loans will continue to be a problem for the U.S. and especially smaller banks, but it can be managed
Consumer Spending Rise Shows Decent Recovery Pace
Consumers spent modestly last month, a sign that the economic recovery is proceeding at a decent — but not spectacular — pace.
Boeing Says 787 Airworthiness Tests Positive
Boeing Co. said the results of a key airworthiness test for its long delayed 787 are "positive," but it will be weeks before the aircraft ...
Sinopec Profits More Than Doubled in 2009
Sinopec, Asia's biggest refiner by volume, said profit more than doubled in 2009 on lower crude oil costs and a revival in demand amid China's ...
Ericsson Signs $1.8 Bil. Deals with China Mobile, Unicom
Swedish wireless equipment maker L.M. Ericsson AB says it has signed deals worth $1.8 billion with Chinese operators China Mobile and China Unicom.
McDonald's Opens Hamburger U in Shanghai
China's newest university has no football field or fancy library. For inspiration, it looks not to Confucius, but to Ronald McDonald. But Shanghai's
China's Geely to Buy Volvo for $1.8 Bil.
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group signed a binding deal Sunday to buy Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo Cars unit for $1.8 billion
Verizon Winds Down Costly FiOS Expansion
If Verizon Communications Inc. hasn't already started wiring your city or town with its FiOS fiber-optic TV and broadband service
French Growth Slows to Crawl in 2010
The pace of France's economic growth slowed at the start of 2010 as a government vehicle scrappage scheme was phased out
EU, IMF Agree on Greek Bailout Plan
Heavily indebted Greece won a major pledge of financial support from the other countries that use the euro and the International Monetary Fund
Toyota to Pause UK, France Production on Weak Demand
Toyota said Friday it is stopping production at its factories in France and Britain for a total of nine days amid weak demand that the ...
China to Launch Stock Futures Trading
China will launch trading of stock futures on April 16, regulators said Friday, in a move that could help boost stock prices and increase the ...
Nano Safety Questioned As New Car Bursts into Flames
When it was launched less than a year ago, the $2,500 Tata Nano was promoted as a safe, ultra-cheap car for poor Indians, an alternative ...
Initial Jobless Claims Fall More Than Expected
New claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week as layoffs ease and hiring slowly recovers.
Russia Borrows for First Time Since 1998 Default
Russia is likely to raise money on capital markets in late April for the first time since it defaulted 12 years ago as it faces ...
Hollywood Scorns Proposed Betting on Box Office
Think you're better than Hollywood at gauging whether an upcoming flick will be a box office bomb or a sleeper hit? You'd get a chance ...
Manufacturing Data Give Big Boost to World Stocks
World stocks rallied strongly Thursday after strong manufacturing data encouraged hopes that the global recovery from recession is gaining traction
Japanese Begin Buying Affordable Plug-In Electrics
Japan's first mass-market electric car went on sale in showrooms Thursday as the futuristic technology becomes more affordable
China Manufacturing Growth Highest Since April 2004
China's manufacturing accelerated in March as the dampening impact of winter weather and a long holiday the previous month eased and both exports
Japan Business Confidence Rose for 4th Straight Qtr.
Confidence at Japanese companies rose for a fourth straight quarter amid growing faith in the global economic recovery, a key central bank report showed Thursday.
Toyota March Sales Surge 40% on Incentives
Toyota sales surged 40 percent in March compared with last year after the automaker offered some of its deepest discounts ever to cope with the ...
Ford, Microsoft to Collaborate on Home Electric Car Grid
Ford Motor Co. and Microsoft Corp. have signed a deal to work together on a computerized link between houses, electric cars and utility companies
Factory Orders Rose for 10th Time in 11 Months
Factory orders rose in February, bolstered by strong demand for industrial machinery and commercial aircraft. It was the 10th increase in 11 months
Oracle Revenues, Profits Top Wall Street Views
Oracle Corp.'s quarterly profit edged past Wall Street's estimates as revenue from new software licenses ratcheted higher for the second quarter in a row.
March Jobs Data Disappoints Investors
European and U.S. stock markets fell Wednesday after weak U.S. jobs data stoked concerns that official government figures later in the week will come in ...
Novell Wins Utah Jury Verdict in Unix Copyright Suit
Novell Inc. never sold ownership rights to Unix computer software code when it allowed another company to take over the servicing of the venerable server
NASA to Probe Toyotas for Electronic Glitches
NASA and the National Academy of Sciences are joining the government's effort to figure out what caused the sudden acceleration
Nissan's Leaf Plug-In Electric to Cost $25,000
Nissan's new electric car will cost just over $25,000 when it goes on sale in the U.S. in December, aiming to bring gasoline-free technology
Apple Shares Hit Recod High on iPhones for Verizon
Apple Inc. shares have hit another all-time high now that it appears the iPhone could find a new sales outlet through Verizon Wireless.
Consumer Confidence Rise Beats Expectations
Americans' confidence in the economy rebounded in March after a February plunge but remains relatively weak amid a tough job market
Geely to Plow $900 Mil. More into Volvo
Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group expects to spend hundreds of millions of dollars beyond the $1.8 billion purchase price for Volvo
Samsung Aims for Double-Digit Growth in 2010
Samsung Electronics predicted a strong 2010 as economic expansion in advanced and large developing economies gains speed and said it is aiming for double-digit sales
German Exports to China Rose 7%
German data show that the country's exports to China rose by 7 percent last year despite an overall decline that saw it lose its status ...
Toyota Shareholders Sue Management Over Drop in Stocks
Toyota shareholders incensed over a sudden drop in the Japanese automaker's stock price are heading to court with lawsuits claiming company
Rio Tinto Execs Plead Guilty to Taking Bribes
An Australian executive and three other employees of mining giant Rio Tinto face charges of stealing secrets and offering bribes in a Shanghai trial
GM's Daewoo Unit Recalls 60,000 SUVs, Sedans
General Motors is recalling nearly 60,000 automobiles in South Korea due to potential problems with steering wheels, fuel hoses and seats
India Aims to Cool Inflation with Surprise Rate Hike
India's central bank has unexpectedly hiked key interest rates a quarter of a percentage point, as the bank tries to cool high inflation
Investors Unfazed by Prospects of U.S. Losing AAA Rating
It's the financial equivalent of a high medal count at the Olympics or a seat on the U.N. Security Council — a triple-A credit rating
Boeing Speeds Up 777, 747 Production to Meet Demand
Boeing Co. will speed up production plans for its 777 and 747 models in anticipation of greater demand from commercial airlines.
Health Care Bill Would Tax Investments, Health Insurers
High-income families would be hit with a tax increase on wages and a new levy on investments under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul bill.
More Foreign Firms Feel Unwelcome in China
A growing number of foreign businesses in China feel shut out under new government policies promoting homegrown technology
Chinalco to Develop Guinea Mine with Rio Tinto
Mining giant Rio Tinto Ltd. and China's Chinalco have signed a deal to develop an iron ore reserve in the West African country of Guinea.
Data Shows Brakes Not Applied at Time of NY Prius Crash
Computer data from a Toyota Prius that crashed in suburban New York City show that at the time of the accident the throttle was open ...
Gas Prices Highest Since Oct 2008
Motorists are paying the highest prices for gas since October 2008. Retail gasoline prices rose on Thursday on an expected increase in demand
FedEx Sees Solid Global Recovery Led by Asia
FedEx says the global economic recovery is broadening, as Asia continues to show strong growth and the U.S. economy gains steam.
105 Owners of Repaired Toyotas Complain of Acceleration
Complaints of sudden acceleration in Toyotas repaired under recalls have nearly doubled in the past two weeks, according to an Associated Press analysis
Hollywood Joins Bollywood to Fight Indian Film Piracy
Hollywood and Bollywood linked arms Thursday to fight piracy, with the announcement of a coalition among the Motion Picture Association of America
Nissan to Make Leaf Electric Cars in Britain
Nissan Motor Co. said Thursday it will make its electric vehicle, the Leaf, in England from early 2013 as the automaker gears up for global ...
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