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Intel Trims Q3 Forecast on Weakening PC Demand

Chip-maker Intel Corp. is cutting its sales forecast for the quarter, adding fresh evidence that a rickety economy is putting a damper

HP Tops Dell with $1.9 Bil. Offer for 3Par

3Par Inc. said Friday it has accepted computer maker Dell Inc.'s new offer of $1.8 billion which matches a bid for the data storage provider

Tiffany Profits Jump 19% on Global Growth

Tiffany & Co.'s second-quarter net income rose by 19 percent as the luxury jeweler's revenue rose as shoppers bought more of its products

Boeing Announces More Delay in 787 Delivery

Boeing Co. said Friday it now expects to deliver its first new 787 jetliner in the middle of first quarter 2011, the second such delay

Asian Stocks Fall Ahead of Bernanke Speech

Most Asian stock markets fell in early trading Friday as investors nervously awaited a speech later in the day by Federal Reserve Chairman

Q2 GDP Growth Expected to Be Halved by Revision

The government is about to confirm what many people have felt for some time: The economy barely has a pulse.

Japan Consumer Prices Fall for 17th Straight Month

Japan says its consumer prices fell for the 17th straight month in July, as deflation kept a tight grip on the economy.

Exelon Buys Deere Wind Farm As Energy Industry Consolidates

Energy company Exelon Corp. said Tuesday it will pay $900 million for the wind energy assets of manufacturer Deere & Co., potentially signaling

China Auto Sales Jump 55.7% in August

Auto sales in China, the world's biggest car market, rebounded in August as subsidies for energy-efficient vehicles and a stronger currency

Apple Unveils Box for Streaming Movies, TV Shows

Apple Inc. is refining its plans to annex the living room into its entertainment empire.

U.S. Manufacturing Expands for 13th Straight Month

U.S. manufacturing expanded in August for the 13th straight month, lifting hopes that economic growth won't stall.

China Manufacturing, Car Sales Rebound in August

Chinese manufacturing and auto sales rebounded in August, suggesting the world's second-biggest economy may not be slowing as quickly as feared.

More Spent on Kids, Less on Moms in August

Not even skinny jeans for $20 are pulling Americans into stores. Nervous about jobs and an unraveling economy, shoppers spent — at best

U.S. Stock Futures Surge on China Factory Growth

Stock futures are surging after upbeat signs of growth in China and Australia lessened worries about a global economic slowdown.

Asian Stocks Up on Strong China, Australia Data

Asian stock markets rose Wednesday, rebounding from losses as Australia's economic growth accelerated and Chinese manufacturing

New Blackberry App Allows Sports Betting in Nevada

Getting money down on your favorite sports team is getting a little easier in Nevada with the first-ever legal wagering application for smart phones.

Toyota Draws UAW Ire for Reviving Mississippi Plant

Toyota's announcement that it will resume construction of a car factory in Mississippi should have been a much-needed piece of good news

JPMorgan to Shut Down Proprietary Trading

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is shutting down its proprietary trading desks and eliminating around 80 jobs to comply with new restrictions on investment banks

Korean Tablets Debut Ahead of iPad Launch

Korean companies aren't waiting for Apple's iPad launch to debut tablets aimed at people who want the mobility of smart phones but with touch-screens

Carbuyers Likely to See Fewer Deals This August

For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Think Cash for Clunkers

Eurozone Inflation Eases to 1.6%

Inflation in the 16 countries that use the euro fell in August, official figures showed Tuesday, reinforcing market expectations that the European

New U.S. Import Duties Likely on Chinese Aluminum

Analysts say the Obama administration, under congressional pressure to take a tough stance on Chinese trade policies, is expected to declare

Nikkei Leads Asian Stocks Down

Asian markets lost ground Tuesday as a strong yen pummeled Japanese shares and after Wall Street fell amid pessimism about the U.S. economy.

Japan Factory Output Rose 0.3% in July

Japan's factory output unexpectedly rose in July for the first time in two months as companies bolstered production of machinery, chemicals

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

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 ...

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

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

World Stocks Gain on Brightening U.S. Outlook

World stocks rose Tuesday as the outlook for economic recovery brightened after upbeat consumer spending figures in the U.S. The euro also gained

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.

Ford, GM March Sales Surge on Incentives War

An incentives war touched off by Toyota boosted sales at most major automakers last month.

Asia Stocks Gain on U.S. Job Gain

Asian stock markets were mostly higher Monday after an encouraging U.S. jobs report offered the latest sign the global economy is on the mend.

Apple iPad Arrives Amid Anticipation, Scorn

Apple Inc. began selling its much-anticipated iPad on Saturday, drawing eager customers intent on being among the first owners of the tablet-style devices.

China Steel Buyers Seek Clout Against Mining Giants

A state-affiliated industry group vowed Friday to tighten control over iron ore trading as Chinese steelmakers discussed strategy for contentious price talks

Sharp Debuts No-Glasses 3-D for Portable Devices

Sharp's latest 3-D displays deliver bright, clear imagery without the cumbersome glasses usually required for such technology.

Asian Markets Rise on Signs of Solid U.S. Growth

Asian stock markets rose slightly Friday after expanding U.S. manufacturing suggested the world's biggest economy is poised for solid growth

Most New Jobs in 3 Years Added in March

The nation's economy posted its largest job gain in three years in March, while the unemployment rate remained at 9.7 percent for the third straight ...

Daimler Missed Chance to Avoid Bribery Troubles

At a 1999 meeting in Germany, board members at Daimler, one of the world's largest vehicle manufacturers, took a step that could have saved the ...