Consumer Confidence Rises Again in May

Americans' confidence in the economy rose in May for the third straight month in a row, fueled by growing optimism about future job prospects.

Wal-Mart Slashes 3G iPhone Prices in Half

Wal-Mart says it's cutting the price of the most up-to-date iPhone in half. That's another sign Apple is getting ready to unveil a new model.

Asian Stocks Slide on Euro Pessimism

Asian stock markets tumbled Tuesday, extending a sell-off that sent Wall Street lower overnight as the sliding euro hit exporters amid a new wave

U.S. Drivers Still Showing Restraint at Gas Pump

Although gasoline prices are dropping ahead of the Memorial Day weekend and the start of the summer driving season, there's no sign motorists

Wall Street Hit by Late Slide in Financials

Financial companies dragged stocks lower Monday as already anxious investors grew even more uncertain about the U.S. government's financial overhaul

Toyota Halts U.S. Sale of Lexus LS Pending Fix

Toyota Motor Corp. has stopped sales of the Lexus LS sedan for about three weeks while it works to get parts to dealers to fix ...

Spain's Borrowing Costs Rise to Alarming Levels

Wary investors pushed up Spain's borrowing costs on Wednesday as a debt downgrade from last week cast a shadow over the country's efforts to avoid

Euro Down Again on Spain Bank Nationalization

The euro dropped sharply Monday after the weekend's de facto nationalization of a regional bank in Spain reignited fears about the continent's debt

2.7 Mil. Log on for Halo Game Beta Test

Master Chief isn't lacking for friends. More than 2.7 million people logged onto the video game "Halo: Reach," the upcoming prequel to the first-person shooter ...

IBM to Buy AT&T's Sterling for $1.4 Bil.

IBM Corp. said Monday that it is buying AT&T Inc.'s Sterling Commerce unit, which makes software that helps businesses buy and sell to each other

Europe Debt Woes Weigh on Stocks Again

European stock markets fell again Monday ahead of an expected lower opening on Wall Street as the euro was back under pressure.

Asian Stocks Gain Ground After Selloff on Euro Jitters

Asian stocks markets were mostly higher Monday but gains were tepid as investors stayed cautious about Europe's debt problems even after a big jump

Chrysler Adds 1,100 Jobs at Detroit Jeep Plant

Chrysler Group LLC gave a big boost to the battered Michigan economy Friday when it announced plans to add about 1,100 workers

Stocks End Higher After Year's Biggest Slide

Stocks ended sharply higher a day after posting their biggest drops in more than a year.

Jobless Claims Data Shows Much Better Jobs Market

The tally of laid-off workers continuing to claim jobless benefits fell by the largest amount in almost a year, suggesting that more unemployed workers

India Wireless Auction Kicks Off Broadband Expansion

India's auction of wireless broadband spectrum has brought in a reported $8 billion in fees which could help plug India's fiscal deficit.

Calif. Farmer Succeeds with Gourmet Sushi Rice

Great sushi depends on rice that is just right — grains that are glossy and yielding after cooking, sticky with a touch of sweetness

India Industrial Production Surges 17.6%

India's industrial output surged a surprise 17.6 percent in April over last year, as strong investment activity returns Asia's third-largest economy

EU to Approve S.Korea FTA Albeit Carmaker Opposition

The European Parliament is willing to approve a free trade agreement with South Korea by the end of this year despite

China Inflation Rises Amid Signs Growth Slowing

China's inflation rose in May amid signs its rapid rebound from the global slump is slowing, adding to pressure on

American Families Rebuild Wealth on Slippery Slope

The rebuilding of Americans' wealth is proceeding in steps rather than strides. Households' net worth rose last quarter — the four straight quarterly gain.

GM Clarifies Memo Forbidding Use of "Chevy"

Relax, Chevrolet fanatics. Turns out you can take your "Chevy to the levee" or any other darn place you please.

Weaker Europe Demand Raises U.S. Trade Deficit

The U.S. trade deficit rose to the highest level in 16 months as exports fell for the second time in three months, a potentially worrisome ...

Google Gripes About Vietnam Internet Controls

Google Inc. says new Internet regulations in Vietnam raise disturbing concerns that the government may be working to block access

Foreclosure Rate Levels Off As Banks Wait

The foreclosure crisis appears to be leveling off.

AIG Struggles to Repay Government Bailout

A watchdog panel says it's still unclear whether U.S. taxpayers will ever fully recoup the $182 billion they plowed into American International Group Inc.

Bank of Korea Keeps Rate at Record Low

South Korea's central bank left its key interest rate at a record low Thursday as worries persist over the health of the global economy

Strong Growth in Japan Led by Exports to China

Japan's economy, the world's second biggest, expanded at faster pace than originally estimated in the first quarter

China Trade Surge Dispels Growth Fears

China's imports and exports both surged by nearly 50 percent in May over a year earlier in a positive sign for growth

Fed Survey Finds Modest Recovery Across Nation

For the first time since the beginning of the recession, economic growth — modest and fragile, but growth nonetheless — has spread to every corner

Wholesale Inventories, Sales Up in April

Inventories held by wholesalers rose for a fourth straight month in April while sales rose for a 13th consecutive time. Both gains were encouraging signs

Asia Stocks Boosted by Agricultural Bank IPO News

World markets mostly rose Wednesday as investors cheered the news that a state-owned Chinese bank is readying a record-breaking initial public offering.

Asian Stocks Up Despite Wall Street Anxiety

Asian shares rose slightly Tuesday as skittish investors came back to the market despite a drop on Wall Street

Apple, AT&T Get Record Number of iPhone Orders

Apple Inc. said Wednesday that it and its phone company partners took orders for more than 600,000 iPhone 4s in one day, the highest number ...

FedEx Says World Underestimating Recovery

FedEx said people are too pessimistic about a recovery in global trade, after it reported Wednesday that strong exports from Asia

China, U.S. to Boost VW 2010 Profit Forecast

Automaker Volkswagen AG has raised its sales and operating profit forecast for 2010 after its performance in the first five months exceeded expectations with strong ...

Glitches for iPhone 4 Pre-Orders

Buyers reported problems registering their orders and an apparent glitch in AT&T's website was steering some customers into strangers' accounts.

Oil Prices Rally on Rising Recovery Hopes

Oil prices hovered near $77 a barrel Wednesday in Asia as a rally fueled by a stock market surge and a stronger euro pauses.

US Stocks See Broad Gains As Industrials, Tech Climb

Industrial and technology stocks pulled the market sharply higher Tuesday after Boeing Co. said it was boosting

T-Mobile Gives Free HTC Slides Ahead of iPhone G4

Wireless carrier T-Mobile plans to give free phones to customers who sign up for group calling plans at its retail stores on Saturday

Honda China Supplier Strike Ends Amid Talks

A Honda Motor parts supplier in southern China was operating at full capacity on Tuesday as striking workers returned to their jobs

More Workers Quit Jobs As Economy Improves

One sign of better economic times is when more people start finding jobs. Another is when they feel confident enough to quit them.

Honda Strike Over In China With Some Concessions

A Honda Motor parts supplier in southern China was operating at full capacity on Tuesday as striking workers returned

Stocks Rise on Signs of Europe Growth

Stocks extended their rally to a third day Monday following signs that Europe's debt crisis isn't devastating the region's economy.

India Baron Buys Out SpiceJet Investment

India's Spreading Inflation Worries Central Bank

China Sports Companies Vie to Sponsor Global Stars

The newest sponsor of women's tennis is a half-billion dollar sporting goods maker that virtually no one outside of China has ever heard of.

S. Korea Limits Foreign Exchange Derivative Contracts

South Korea's financial authorities announced on Sunday measures to help stabilize the country's currency and financial system and limit damage

Foreign Investments in China Jump 27% in May

Foreign investment in China rose 27 percent in May from a year earlier to more than $8 billion, an official said Saturday.

U.S. Equipment Maker Logs Sizzling China Growth

Mining equipment maker Joy Global Inc. said Thursday its efforts to grab more business in the booming steel and power producing markets in China