Toyota Pulls Lexus GX460 After Alarming Rollover Report
Toyota says it will temporarily stop selling the Lexus GX460 after Consumer Reports said the SUV carried an unusually high risk of a rollover accident
Business
Feb. Trade Deficit Grows with Consumer Spending
The U.S. trade deficit widened more than expected in February as a small gain in exports to the highest level in 16 months was offset ...
Shanghai Tops Taiwanese Foreign Investments
Shanghai topped the list of favorite foreign investment sites for Taiwanese investors, according to a China Times report. Tokyo and Singapore
Infosys Profits Up 8.7%
Infosys Technologies Ltd., India's bellwether information technology outsourcing company, said Tuesday quarterly profit rose 8.7 percent
Honda Jumps Into Green Game with Electric Scooters
The green fad in Japan is expanding from cars to bikes with Honda's zero-emission super-quiet electric EV-neo scooter.
Paramount Bundles Movies with Seagate Hard Drives
Paramount Pictures is exploring a new frontier by participating in an offer to sell Seagate Technology hard drives with a copy of the latest "Star ...
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 ...
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
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 ...
Ford, GM March Sales Surge on Incentives War
An incentives war touched off by Toyota boosted sales at most major automakers last month.
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
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
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 ...
Interest Rates Rise on Stronger Growth Data
Interest rates rose Monday in the bond market on fresh signs the economy is continuing its slow, steady recovery.
Asian Stocks Continue Rally on Strong Growth Signs
Asian stock markets were mostly higher Wednesday amid expectations low global interest rates will continue to fuel strong economic growth.
Renault-Nissan Ties Up with Daimler for Parts, Research
Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co. will unveil a parts-sharing and research alliance with German automaker Daimler AG
Verizon CEO Refuses to Confirm iPhone Tieup
Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg says the company has told Apple that it wants to carry the iPhone. But he declined to say when — or ...
Samsung Sees Spectacular Jump in Q1 Profits
Samsung Electronics Co. on Tuesday forecast a surge in first quarter operating profit to near-record levels, heading into a year for which the biggest flat
Prius Tops Japan Car Sales for 11th Month
Toyota's Prius hybrid was Japan's top-selling car in March for an 11th straight month despite global recall woes, an industry group said Tuesday.
Hitachi Sees Green Refocus As Path to Profitability
Money-losing Hitachi will focus on ecological businesses including hybrid railways and batteries for green cars in its latest effort to return to profitability
Toyota to Be Fined Record $16.4 Mil. for Late Recall
The government accused Toyota of hiding a "dangerous defect" and proposed a record $16.4 million fine on Monday for failing to quickly alert regulators
Service Growth, Home Sales Data to Stimulate Hiring
Employers holding out for more evidence that the economic recovery is finally taking hold got some Monday: The nation's service sector is growing quickly
Shortened URLs Not As Risky As Once Thought
Link-shortening services such as TinyURL seem ideal for criminals because they can disguise the names of malicious sites. Yet on Twitter
Asian Stocks Fall on Inflation, Interest Rate Fears
Asian stock markets fell Friday as investors mulled whether the region's strong economic growth so far this year could trigger inflation
Apple Sells 300,000 iPads on Debut Day
Apple says it sold more than 300,000 iPads on Saturday, the day it debuted across the country.
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 ...
Disgruntled Publishers Strike New e-Book Deal with Amazon
Amazon.com Inc. has reached new agreements with some publishers that had been fed up with the low prices Amazon charges for electronic books
Greek Debt Crisis Spreads to Portugal
Greece was pushed to the brink of a financial abyss and started dragging another eurozone country — Portugal — down with it Tuesday
Kodak Returns to Profit on Inkjet, Samsung Settlement
Eastman Kodak Co. said Thursday it posted a $119 million profit in the first quarter in contrast to a steep loss a year ago, lifted ...
Steelmaker ArcelorMittal Returns to Profit
ArcelorMittal SA, the world's largest steelmaker, said Thursday it swung to a relatively modest profit of $679 million in the first quarter compared to a ...
Visa Profits Jump on Consumer Spending Rebound
Revived consumer spending drove Visa Inc.'s fiscal second-quarter profit up 33 percent and the credit and debit card processor forecast strong revenue
Toyota Pulls Lexus GX460 After Alarming Rollover Report
Toyota says it will temporarily stop selling the Lexus GX460 after Consumer Reports said the SUV carried an unusually high risk of a rollover accident
Feb. Trade Deficit Grows with Consumer Spending
The U.S. trade deficit widened more than expected in February as a small gain in exports to the highest level in 16 months was offset ...
Shanghai Tops Taiwanese Foreign Investments
Shanghai topped the list of favorite foreign investment sites for Taiwanese investors, according to a China Times report. Tokyo and Singapore
Infosys Profits Up 8.7%
Infosys Technologies Ltd., India's bellwether information technology outsourcing company, said Tuesday quarterly profit rose 8.7 percent
Honda Jumps Into Green Game with Electric Scooters
The green fad in Japan is expanding from cars to bikes with Honda's zero-emission super-quiet electric EV-neo scooter.
Paramount Bundles Movies with Seagate Hard Drives
Paramount Pictures is exploring a new frontier by participating in an offer to sell Seagate Technology hard drives with a copy of the latest "Star ...
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 ...
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
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 ...
Ford, GM March Sales Surge on Incentives War
An incentives war touched off by Toyota boosted sales at most major automakers last month.
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
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
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 ...
Interest Rates Rise on Stronger Growth Data
Interest rates rose Monday in the bond market on fresh signs the economy is continuing its slow, steady recovery.
Asian Stocks Continue Rally on Strong Growth Signs
Asian stock markets were mostly higher Wednesday amid expectations low global interest rates will continue to fuel strong economic growth.
Renault-Nissan Ties Up with Daimler for Parts, Research
Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co. will unveil a parts-sharing and research alliance with German automaker Daimler AG
Verizon CEO Refuses to Confirm iPhone Tieup
Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg says the company has told Apple that it wants to carry the iPhone. But he declined to say when — or ...
Samsung Sees Spectacular Jump in Q1 Profits
Samsung Electronics Co. on Tuesday forecast a surge in first quarter operating profit to near-record levels, heading into a year for which the biggest flat
Prius Tops Japan Car Sales for 11th Month
Toyota's Prius hybrid was Japan's top-selling car in March for an 11th straight month despite global recall woes, an industry group said Tuesday.
Hitachi Sees Green Refocus As Path to Profitability
Money-losing Hitachi will focus on ecological businesses including hybrid railways and batteries for green cars in its latest effort to return to profitability
Toyota to Be Fined Record $16.4 Mil. for Late Recall
The government accused Toyota of hiding a "dangerous defect" and proposed a record $16.4 million fine on Monday for failing to quickly alert regulators
Service Growth, Home Sales Data to Stimulate Hiring
Employers holding out for more evidence that the economic recovery is finally taking hold got some Monday: The nation's service sector is growing quickly
Shortened URLs Not As Risky As Once Thought
Link-shortening services such as TinyURL seem ideal for criminals because they can disguise the names of malicious sites. Yet on Twitter
Asian Stocks Fall on Inflation, Interest Rate Fears
Asian stock markets fell Friday as investors mulled whether the region's strong economic growth so far this year could trigger inflation
Apple Sells 300,000 iPads on Debut Day
Apple says it sold more than 300,000 iPads on Saturday, the day it debuted across the country.
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 ...
Disgruntled Publishers Strike New e-Book Deal with Amazon
Amazon.com Inc. has reached new agreements with some publishers that had been fed up with the low prices Amazon charges for electronic books
Greek Debt Crisis Spreads to Portugal
Greece was pushed to the brink of a financial abyss and started dragging another eurozone country — Portugal — down with it Tuesday
Kodak Returns to Profit on Inkjet, Samsung Settlement
Eastman Kodak Co. said Thursday it posted a $119 million profit in the first quarter in contrast to a steep loss a year ago, lifted ...
Steelmaker ArcelorMittal Returns to Profit
ArcelorMittal SA, the world's largest steelmaker, said Thursday it swung to a relatively modest profit of $679 million in the first quarter compared to a ...
Visa Profits Jump on Consumer Spending Rebound
Revived consumer spending drove Visa Inc.'s fiscal second-quarter profit up 33 percent and the credit and debit card processor forecast strong revenue
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