Apple's Developer Policy Draws Antitrust Scrutiny
Federal regulators plan to examine whether Apple Inc. is violating antitrust rules by requiring software developers to use Apple programming
Business
ADM Profits Surge on Biofuel Demand
Archer Daniels Midland Co. reported that its third-quarter profit soared to more to $421 million from just $3 million in the same period last year
Oil Slips on Rising Dollar, Inventories
Oil prices slumped to below $85 a barrel Tuesday as the dollar strengthened and traders anticipated another increase in U.S. crude supplies
GM Celebrate's Suburban's 75th Birthday
The Chevrolet Suburban, the roomy choice of hunters, law enforcement agencies and soccer moms, celebrated its 75th anniversary Monday
GM's 6.4% April Sales Growth Less Than Expected
General Motors Co.'s sales rose 6.4 percent in April as the auto industry continued to see signs of recovery, although the pace slowed from incentive-fueled ...
Consumer Spending Growth Financed from Savings
Consumer spending rose in March by the largest amount in five months but the gains were financed out of savings, which fell to the lowest ...
S. Korea GDP Growing at Annualized 7.5% Rate
South Korea's economic growth accelerated sharply in the first quarter of 2010 amid a rebound in manufacturing, exports and spending.
United, Continental Merge into World's Biggest Airline
United and Continental Airlines said Monday they have agreed to form the world's largest airline in a deal worth about $3 billion.
Asian Stocks Drop as China Raises Bank Reserve
Asian stocks fell Monday after China ordered banks to raise their reserves, the latest in a series of moves aimed at curbing inflation
Shanghai Expo Irresistable Draw for Business World
China's commercial capital of Shanghai has always been all about business. Nowhere is that more evident than at its World Expo
China Manufacturing Accelerated in April on Domestic Demand
A survey says China's manufacturing accelerated in April as domestic demand increased.
World Stocks Rise on Greek Bailout Hopes
European stocks traded in a narrow range Friday as investors warily awaited the completion of a Greek support package and looked ahead of U.S. economic ...
Japan Factory Output Rises But More Unemployed
Japan received an uneven assessment of its economic health Friday with indicators showing an increase in joblessness and ominously falling prices.
Toyota Creates Design Quality Division
Toyota, its reputation battered by global recalls, is setting up a new division devoted to feeding customer concerns into the design process
GM Pays Off Gov't Loans 5 Years Early
General Motors Co.'s CEO said Tuesday that the automaker has repaid the $8.1 billion in loans it received from the U.S. and Canadian governments
IMF Projects Better-Than-Expected Growth for World
The International Monetary Fund said Wednesday that the global economy, after enduring a crippling recession, should see better-than-expected growth
Facebook Seeks to Custom-Tailor Web for Users
Facebook is spreading its wings to the broader Web. It's a move that could change the way people experience the online world, though it could ...
Apple Profits Jump 90% on Soaring iPhone Sales
The paparazzi may have moved on to Apple's sexy new iPad, but the iPhone is still Wall Street's darling.
Boeing Promises First 787 Delivery by Year End
Boeing's first-quarter profit topped expectations and the aircraft maker says it still expects to deliver the first of its new 787s by the end of ...
Visa Pays $2 Mil. for Online Payment Processor
Visa Inc. is buying e-commerce payment processor CyberSource Corp. for about $2 billion.
Chrysler Operations Turn Profitable in 2010
Chrysler Group LLC lost a staggering $3.8 billion from the time it left bankruptcy protection June 10 through the end of last year
American Cars Top Asian Imports in U.S. Quality Poll
After a long romance with foreign rivals, America's love affair with the automobile is returning to its roots with a revived affection for U.S.-made cars.
Geely's Volvo Purchase Faces Cultural Obstacles
Chinese tycoon Li Shufu's car company Geely has a knack for giving its vehicles oddball names: Gleagle, King Kong, Englon.
Japan's March Exports Up 43.5%
Japan's exports jumped 43.5 in March from a year earlier as a recovering global economy drove demand for the nation's cars and gadgets.
Yahoo Earnings Triple on Advertising Growth
Yahoo's first-quarter earnings nearly tripled as the Internet company's revenue edged up for the first time in more than a year.
Extended Volcano Eruptions Could Jeopardize Recovery
Even as Europe's dormant airports sputter back to life, prudent travelers and businessmen should ask: What if Iceland's volcano erupts again?
IMF Cuts Estimate of Losses from Financial Crisis
The world's banks could be spared billions in losses thanks to a global economy that is recovering from the financial meltdown more quickly
Bond Film Stopped on Uncertainty Over MGM's Fate
Producers say work on the next James Bond film has been halted indefinitely because of uncertainty about the future of distributor Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.
Stocks Rise in Asia, Europe on U.S. Rebound
Most global markets rebounded modestly Tuesday, following Wall Street higher as financial stocks recovered from a sell-off prompted
Online Firms Fear Impact of Global Copyright Pact
Companies across the technology industry — from Internet access providers to social networking sites to video-sharing services — are bracing
IMAX Signs Expanded 3-D Theater Deal in Japan
Megascreen theater company IMAX Corp. said Tuesday it will expand in Japan — the latest in a series of international deals inked recently amid growing ...
China Carmakers Announce Global Expansion Plans
Chinese automakers announced ambitious plans Friday to expand abroad as global producers unveiled new models at the Beijing auto show
Gasoline Prices Set to Rise As Recession Fades
After a weeklong break, gasoline prices are ready to climb higher again. Surging wholesale gasoline prices should push pump prices to an 18-month high
Wal-Mart to Face Massive Class Action Suit
A sharply divided federal appeals court on Monday exposed Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to billions of dollars in legal damages when it ruled a massive class
Hertz to Buy Dollar Thrifty for $1.2 Bil.
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. said Monday it has agreed to buy rival Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group for about $1.17 billion in cash
U.S. Newspaper Circulations Fall 8.7%
Circulation continues to drop severely at U.S. newspapers, though the rate of decline slowed from the previous six-month reporting period.
Germany Nixes Bailout Until Greece Inks Austerity Measures
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble says parliament won't address Greece's aid request until Athens finishes talks with the European Union
Caterpillar Returns to Profit, Signals Strong Outlook
Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar signaled the economy is improving Monday with healthy outlook for the year and a sharp rebound from last
Treasury to Begin Selling Off Citigroup Shares
The Treasury Department said Monday that its first sales of Citigroup stock will cover up to 1.5 billion shares.
Murdoch Turns Up WSJ Heat on New York Times
It might be the last great American newspaper war. And Rupert Murdoch intends to win it. He has made a career of grabbing readers
World Stocks Fall Again As 3 Killed in Greek Strike
World markets continued to fall Wednesday, particularly in Asia, as investors worried that Europe's debt crisis would spread
Video Games Shoot for Spectacular 3-D Experiences
For movie goers, watching a 3-D film is a relatively easy experience. Audiences didn't need to do anything other than pay a few extra bucks ...
BMW Aims for China Sales 20% Above Prior Record
Germany's BMW AG aims to lift its sales in China, a key market for the luxury automaker and one of its biggest.
Kia Motors Profits Quadruple on Strong Sales
Kia Motors said net profit quadrupled in the first quarter on stronger sales and equity gains from affiliated companies.
Microsoft Profits Jump 35% on PC Rebound
An improvement in corporate spending on computers helped Microsoft increase its net income 35 percent in the most recent quarter
Home Sales Rise, Jobless Claims Fall
The economy is improving, with home sales up, jobless claims down and inflation tame. Yet there are concerns the economic rebound
Hyundai Profits Quintuple on Strong China, India Sales
Hyundai Motor said net profit hit a record high in the first quarter amid a jump in sales and strong performance in China and India.
Hynix Returns to Profit on Doubling of DRAM Sales
Hynix Semiconductor returned to profit in the first quarter after a loss last year as sales more than doubled and prices for its mainstay computer ...
Euro Drops Back After Bailout Bounce
The euro soared after the EU announced a startling $1 trillion financial rescue package earlier this week. But that respite has evaporated
J.C. Penney Profits More Than Double
J.C. Penney Co. reported that its first-quarter net income more than doubled as the department store operator benefited from sales improvements
Apple's Developer Policy Draws Antitrust Scrutiny
Federal regulators plan to examine whether Apple Inc. is violating antitrust rules by requiring software developers to use Apple programming
ADM Profits Surge on Biofuel Demand
Archer Daniels Midland Co. reported that its third-quarter profit soared to more to $421 million from just $3 million in the same period last year
Oil Slips on Rising Dollar, Inventories
Oil prices slumped to below $85 a barrel Tuesday as the dollar strengthened and traders anticipated another increase in U.S. crude supplies
GM Celebrate's Suburban's 75th Birthday
The Chevrolet Suburban, the roomy choice of hunters, law enforcement agencies and soccer moms, celebrated its 75th anniversary Monday
GM's 6.4% April Sales Growth Less Than Expected
General Motors Co.'s sales rose 6.4 percent in April as the auto industry continued to see signs of recovery, although the pace slowed from incentive-fueled ...
Consumer Spending Growth Financed from Savings
Consumer spending rose in March by the largest amount in five months but the gains were financed out of savings, which fell to the lowest ...
S. Korea GDP Growing at Annualized 7.5% Rate
South Korea's economic growth accelerated sharply in the first quarter of 2010 amid a rebound in manufacturing, exports and spending.
United, Continental Merge into World's Biggest Airline
United and Continental Airlines said Monday they have agreed to form the world's largest airline in a deal worth about $3 billion.
Asian Stocks Drop as China Raises Bank Reserve
Asian stocks fell Monday after China ordered banks to raise their reserves, the latest in a series of moves aimed at curbing inflation
Shanghai Expo Irresistable Draw for Business World
China's commercial capital of Shanghai has always been all about business. Nowhere is that more evident than at its World Expo
China Manufacturing Accelerated in April on Domestic Demand
A survey says China's manufacturing accelerated in April as domestic demand increased.
World Stocks Rise on Greek Bailout Hopes
European stocks traded in a narrow range Friday as investors warily awaited the completion of a Greek support package and looked ahead of U.S. economic ...
Japan Factory Output Rises But More Unemployed
Japan received an uneven assessment of its economic health Friday with indicators showing an increase in joblessness and ominously falling prices.
Toyota Creates Design Quality Division
Toyota, its reputation battered by global recalls, is setting up a new division devoted to feeding customer concerns into the design process
GM Pays Off Gov't Loans 5 Years Early
General Motors Co.'s CEO said Tuesday that the automaker has repaid the $8.1 billion in loans it received from the U.S. and Canadian governments
IMF Projects Better-Than-Expected Growth for World
The International Monetary Fund said Wednesday that the global economy, after enduring a crippling recession, should see better-than-expected growth
Facebook Seeks to Custom-Tailor Web for Users
Facebook is spreading its wings to the broader Web. It's a move that could change the way people experience the online world, though it could ...
Apple Profits Jump 90% on Soaring iPhone Sales
The paparazzi may have moved on to Apple's sexy new iPad, but the iPhone is still Wall Street's darling.
Boeing Promises First 787 Delivery by Year End
Boeing's first-quarter profit topped expectations and the aircraft maker says it still expects to deliver the first of its new 787s by the end of ...
Visa Pays $2 Mil. for Online Payment Processor
Visa Inc. is buying e-commerce payment processor CyberSource Corp. for about $2 billion.
Chrysler Operations Turn Profitable in 2010
Chrysler Group LLC lost a staggering $3.8 billion from the time it left bankruptcy protection June 10 through the end of last year
American Cars Top Asian Imports in U.S. Quality Poll
After a long romance with foreign rivals, America's love affair with the automobile is returning to its roots with a revived affection for U.S.-made cars.
Geely's Volvo Purchase Faces Cultural Obstacles
Chinese tycoon Li Shufu's car company Geely has a knack for giving its vehicles oddball names: Gleagle, King Kong, Englon.
Japan's March Exports Up 43.5%
Japan's exports jumped 43.5 in March from a year earlier as a recovering global economy drove demand for the nation's cars and gadgets.
Yahoo Earnings Triple on Advertising Growth
Yahoo's first-quarter earnings nearly tripled as the Internet company's revenue edged up for the first time in more than a year.
Extended Volcano Eruptions Could Jeopardize Recovery
Even as Europe's dormant airports sputter back to life, prudent travelers and businessmen should ask: What if Iceland's volcano erupts again?
IMF Cuts Estimate of Losses from Financial Crisis
The world's banks could be spared billions in losses thanks to a global economy that is recovering from the financial meltdown more quickly
Bond Film Stopped on Uncertainty Over MGM's Fate
Producers say work on the next James Bond film has been halted indefinitely because of uncertainty about the future of distributor Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.
Stocks Rise in Asia, Europe on U.S. Rebound
Most global markets rebounded modestly Tuesday, following Wall Street higher as financial stocks recovered from a sell-off prompted
Online Firms Fear Impact of Global Copyright Pact
Companies across the technology industry — from Internet access providers to social networking sites to video-sharing services — are bracing
IMAX Signs Expanded 3-D Theater Deal in Japan
Megascreen theater company IMAX Corp. said Tuesday it will expand in Japan — the latest in a series of international deals inked recently amid growing ...
China Carmakers Announce Global Expansion Plans
Chinese automakers announced ambitious plans Friday to expand abroad as global producers unveiled new models at the Beijing auto show
Gasoline Prices Set to Rise As Recession Fades
After a weeklong break, gasoline prices are ready to climb higher again. Surging wholesale gasoline prices should push pump prices to an 18-month high
Wal-Mart to Face Massive Class Action Suit
A sharply divided federal appeals court on Monday exposed Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to billions of dollars in legal damages when it ruled a massive class
Hertz to Buy Dollar Thrifty for $1.2 Bil.
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. said Monday it has agreed to buy rival Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group for about $1.17 billion in cash
U.S. Newspaper Circulations Fall 8.7%
Circulation continues to drop severely at U.S. newspapers, though the rate of decline slowed from the previous six-month reporting period.
Germany Nixes Bailout Until Greece Inks Austerity Measures
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble says parliament won't address Greece's aid request until Athens finishes talks with the European Union
Caterpillar Returns to Profit, Signals Strong Outlook
Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar signaled the economy is improving Monday with healthy outlook for the year and a sharp rebound from last
Treasury to Begin Selling Off Citigroup Shares
The Treasury Department said Monday that its first sales of Citigroup stock will cover up to 1.5 billion shares.
Murdoch Turns Up WSJ Heat on New York Times
It might be the last great American newspaper war. And Rupert Murdoch intends to win it. He has made a career of grabbing readers
World Stocks Fall Again As 3 Killed in Greek Strike
World markets continued to fall Wednesday, particularly in Asia, as investors worried that Europe's debt crisis would spread
Video Games Shoot for Spectacular 3-D Experiences
For movie goers, watching a 3-D film is a relatively easy experience. Audiences didn't need to do anything other than pay a few extra bucks ...
BMW Aims for China Sales 20% Above Prior Record
Germany's BMW AG aims to lift its sales in China, a key market for the luxury automaker and one of its biggest.
Kia Motors Profits Quadruple on Strong Sales
Kia Motors said net profit quadrupled in the first quarter on stronger sales and equity gains from affiliated companies.
Microsoft Profits Jump 35% on PC Rebound
An improvement in corporate spending on computers helped Microsoft increase its net income 35 percent in the most recent quarter
Home Sales Rise, Jobless Claims Fall
The economy is improving, with home sales up, jobless claims down and inflation tame. Yet there are concerns the economic rebound
Hyundai Profits Quintuple on Strong China, India Sales
Hyundai Motor said net profit hit a record high in the first quarter amid a jump in sales and strong performance in China and India.
Hynix Returns to Profit on Doubling of DRAM Sales
Hynix Semiconductor returned to profit in the first quarter after a loss last year as sales more than doubled and prices for its mainstay computer ...
Euro Drops Back After Bailout Bounce
The euro soared after the EU announced a startling $1 trillion financial rescue package earlier this week. But that respite has evaporated
J.C. Penney Profits More Than Double
J.C. Penney Co. reported that its first-quarter net income more than doubled as the department store operator benefited from sales improvements
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