August Leading Indicators Higher Than Forecast
A private forecast of economic activity rose in August for the fifth straight month, the latest sign the recession has ended. The Conference Board said ...
Business
Dell to Buy Perot Systems for $3.9
Dell Inc. plans to buy the technology services company Perot Systems Corp. for about $3.9 billion as it tries to expand beyond the PC business ...
Intel's Hardball Sales Tactics Detailed by EU
The European Union on Monday published e-mail excerpts from computer makers and Intel Corp. to show that Intel pressured chip buyers into choosing Intel over ...
Emmies Show Acknowledges Decline of TV
A year after its least-watched telecast ever, the Emmy Awards plaintively acknowledged TV's changing role in the Internet age, bringing a collective sense of reckoning ...
World Markets Slip Ahead of Fed Meeting
World stock markets were modestly lower Monday as investors look to this week's Federal Reserve meeting for more clues about the strength of the U.S. ...
10 Mil. Jobs Would Reward Climate Action Says Blair
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair says he hopes to break the "deadlock" in global climate talks with evidence that 10 million jobs could be ...
Japan Exports Jump for 7th Straight Month
Japan says its exports in June rose 27.7 percent from a year earlier. The Finance Ministry said Monday that Japanese exports climbed
FedEx Raises Year's Outlook on Strong Asia Growth
In another sign of confidence in the global economy, FedEx Corp. on Monday raised its earnings outlook for the current quarter and full year.
Packed Planes, Baggage Fees Change Air Travel
Good times are finally back for the nation's airlines. For travelers, that means it's getting harder to find bargains.
Gas Prices on Rising Trend Across U.S.
Drivers across the country woke up to higher prices at the gas pump Monday morning, as retail gasoline rose overnight.
June Data Shows New Home Sales Recovering
Sales of new homes jumped last month, but it was the second-weakest month on record. The lackluster economy has made potential buyers
Wall Street Rises on Strong June New Home Sales
Stocks rose moderately Monday after a better-than-expected jump in new home sales and an increase in the profit outlook for shipping giant FedEx Corp.
China Pledges More Support to Expand Private Sector
China's Cabinet promised private investors a bigger role in industries from oil drilling to finance, apparently responding to complaints that state companies
New Ford Explorer Lower, More Fuel-Efficient
The Ford Explorer, the hulking family-hauler that helped launch the SUV boom in the early 1990s, is back. And it hopes to define a new ...
Asian Stocks Rise on Growth Data, Europe Flat
European stock markets and the euro were steady Monday as investors weighed the results of the stress tests into 91 EU banks
Home Prices Expected to Keep Declining
Thought the housing crisis was over? Not quite. Despite four years of falling prices and recent signs that they were finally bottoming
Disney Begins Sales for Hawaii Mega-Resort
More than 80 years after Mickey Mouse piloted "Steamboat Willie" and whistled his way into the hearts of children across the world
Ford Posts 5th Straight Quarterly Profit
Ford Motor Co. posted its fifth straight quarterly profit on Friday as its popular cars and trucks continued to draw buyers from rivals
World Stocks Rise on Growing Recovery Confidence
World stock markets mostly rose Friday after another batch of positive economic and corporate news helped ease concerns ahead of the publication
McDonald's Net Income Up 12% on Global Sales Rise
McDonald's says its net income climbed 12 percent in the second quarter as customers around the globe gobbled up its cheap food and new frappes
India Unveils $35 Tablet Using Memory Card
It looks like an iPad, only it's 1/14th the cost: India has unveiled the prototype of a $35 basic touchscreen tablet aimed at students
Japanese Giants, Taiwan to Develop WiMax for China
Three big Japanese corporations may join Taiwan in developing cutting-edge broadband technologies that will allow them to jointly tap China's
Wipro Reports 31% Profit Surge on Global Demand
Indian software services firm Wipro Ltd. said quarterly profit jumped 31 percent to 13.19 billion rupees ($284 million), beating expectations
Dell Pays $100 Mil. to Settle SEC Suit
Computer maker Dell Inc. is paying $100 million to settle civil charges that it fraudulently used payments from Intel to pump up its profits
Vodafone Unveils Solar Cell Phone for India
Vodafone Essar Ltd. has unveiled a solar-powered mobile handset in India to better serve the nation's energy-starved rural masses.
Boeing Pofits Fall on Defense Spending Cuts
Boeing's second-quarter profit fell 21 percent, and it said layoffs are likely in its defense business because of expected government spending
Durable Goods Orders Fall 1% in June
Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods fell broadly in June as the fragile recovery continued to slow.
Sprint Nextel Reverses Subscriber Losses
Sprint Nextel Corp. said Wednesday that it gained subscribers in its latest quarter, the first such gain in three years, as it continued to improve
Peugeot Citroen Returns to Profit on China Growth
Carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen SA on Wednesday reported a return to profit in the first half of 2010, beating market expectations and boosting
ArcelorMittal Back to Profit with $1.7 Bil. for Q2
ArcelorMittal SA, the world's biggest steelmaker, said Wednesday that a jump in sales and prices helped it generate net income of $1.7 billion
Panasonic 3-D Camcorder for Consumers to Cost $2,000
The problem of what to watch on a 3-D TV will be yours to solve with Panasonic's camcorder for families to film birthdays, baby's first ...
Asia Stocks Up on Strong Corporate Earnings
Asian stock markets rose in early trading Wednesday as sentiment turned upbeat on a batch of strong corporate earnings results.
Yahoo Japan to Use Google Search Technology
Yahoo Japan Corp. will use Google technology to run its search engine and search ad delivery system, after a similar deal in the U.S.
Caterpillar Earnings Double on Strong Overseas Sales
Caterpillar's second-quarter earnings shot up 91 percent with the heavy machinery manufacturer reporting robust sales of equipment for industries
Volt Challenges Leaf in Affordable Electric Car Niche
General Motors Co. says its Chevrolet Volt electric car will cost $41,000 when it goes on sale in November. The price is about $8,000 more ...
U.S. Consumer Confidence Falls Most Since February
Americans' confidence in the economy eroded further in July amid worries about a still-stagnant job market. The report raised concerns
Daimler Back to Profits As Asia Sales Pass U.S.
Daimler AG raised its full-year earnings forecast substantially on Tuesday after a strong recovery in global car sales pushed it to a second-quarter
Stocks to Continue Rising on Global Sentiment
Stocks are set to continue their run higher Tuesday as economic and earnings reports worldwide are boosting optimism
DuPont Profits Treble on Surging Sales, Lower Costs
Chemical maker DuPont Co. said Tuesday its net income nearly tripled in the second quarter as sales surged in most of its businesses, and costs ...
German Consumer Confidence Up Sharply
German consumer confidence is up strongly, boosted by expectations that a quicker economic recovery will keep unemployment in check and by cheer
SAP Revenues, Profits Jump on U.S., Asia Growth
Business software maker SAP AG said Tuesday that growth in the United States and emerging markets helped it to a 15 percent increase
Stock Market Moves Up Despite Weak Housing Data
Stocks rose modestly Monday as investors bought selectively following the market's big slide last week. The Dow Jones
LightSquared to Offer 4G Wireless Network Across US
U.S. consumers and businesses may get more options in wireless service starting next year, with the launch of a new wireless broadband
Asia Stocks Rise, Europe Falls on Goldman Earnings
European stocks and Wall Street futures fell Tuesday after lower than expected earnings from U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs
$21 Bil. in Plane Orders Signals Airline Recovery
Airbus says that Hong Kong Airlines intends to buy $5.7 billion of its widebody A350 and A330 planes.
PepsiCo Revenues Soar on Overseas Growth
Foreign currency fluctuations pushed down PepsiCo Inc.'s second-quarter net income 3 percent, even though revenue soared
Toyota Subpoenaed on Steering Rod Defect
Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it has been subpoenaed by a federal grand jury in New York to submit documents related to problems with rods
Google Pledged to Obey Law to Earn China Renewal
China renewed Google's Internet license after it pledged to obey censorship laws and stop automatically switching mainland users
China Should Boost Interest Rates Says ADB
China should boost interest rates or allow its currency to strengthen to help curb inflation pressures, the Asian Development Bank said Tuesday.
IBM Posts Higher Q2 Profits, Raises 2010 Guidance
IBM Corp. jacked up its 2010 guidance Monday on the technology company's belief that it can wring more profit from its workhorse
August Leading Indicators Higher Than Forecast
A private forecast of economic activity rose in August for the fifth straight month, the latest sign the recession has ended. The Conference Board said ...
Dell to Buy Perot Systems for $3.9
Dell Inc. plans to buy the technology services company Perot Systems Corp. for about $3.9 billion as it tries to expand beyond the PC business ...
Intel's Hardball Sales Tactics Detailed by EU
The European Union on Monday published e-mail excerpts from computer makers and Intel Corp. to show that Intel pressured chip buyers into choosing Intel over ...
Emmies Show Acknowledges Decline of TV
A year after its least-watched telecast ever, the Emmy Awards plaintively acknowledged TV's changing role in the Internet age, bringing a collective sense of reckoning ...
World Markets Slip Ahead of Fed Meeting
World stock markets were modestly lower Monday as investors look to this week's Federal Reserve meeting for more clues about the strength of the U.S. ...
10 Mil. Jobs Would Reward Climate Action Says Blair
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair says he hopes to break the "deadlock" in global climate talks with evidence that 10 million jobs could be ...
Japan Exports Jump for 7th Straight Month
Japan says its exports in June rose 27.7 percent from a year earlier. The Finance Ministry said Monday that Japanese exports climbed
FedEx Raises Year's Outlook on Strong Asia Growth
In another sign of confidence in the global economy, FedEx Corp. on Monday raised its earnings outlook for the current quarter and full year.
Packed Planes, Baggage Fees Change Air Travel
Good times are finally back for the nation's airlines. For travelers, that means it's getting harder to find bargains.
Gas Prices on Rising Trend Across U.S.
Drivers across the country woke up to higher prices at the gas pump Monday morning, as retail gasoline rose overnight.
June Data Shows New Home Sales Recovering
Sales of new homes jumped last month, but it was the second-weakest month on record. The lackluster economy has made potential buyers
Wall Street Rises on Strong June New Home Sales
Stocks rose moderately Monday after a better-than-expected jump in new home sales and an increase in the profit outlook for shipping giant FedEx Corp.
China Pledges More Support to Expand Private Sector
China's Cabinet promised private investors a bigger role in industries from oil drilling to finance, apparently responding to complaints that state companies
New Ford Explorer Lower, More Fuel-Efficient
The Ford Explorer, the hulking family-hauler that helped launch the SUV boom in the early 1990s, is back. And it hopes to define a new ...
Asian Stocks Rise on Growth Data, Europe Flat
European stock markets and the euro were steady Monday as investors weighed the results of the stress tests into 91 EU banks
Home Prices Expected to Keep Declining
Thought the housing crisis was over? Not quite. Despite four years of falling prices and recent signs that they were finally bottoming
Disney Begins Sales for Hawaii Mega-Resort
More than 80 years after Mickey Mouse piloted "Steamboat Willie" and whistled his way into the hearts of children across the world
Ford Posts 5th Straight Quarterly Profit
Ford Motor Co. posted its fifth straight quarterly profit on Friday as its popular cars and trucks continued to draw buyers from rivals
World Stocks Rise on Growing Recovery Confidence
World stock markets mostly rose Friday after another batch of positive economic and corporate news helped ease concerns ahead of the publication
McDonald's Net Income Up 12% on Global Sales Rise
McDonald's says its net income climbed 12 percent in the second quarter as customers around the globe gobbled up its cheap food and new frappes
India Unveils $35 Tablet Using Memory Card
It looks like an iPad, only it's 1/14th the cost: India has unveiled the prototype of a $35 basic touchscreen tablet aimed at students
Japanese Giants, Taiwan to Develop WiMax for China
Three big Japanese corporations may join Taiwan in developing cutting-edge broadband technologies that will allow them to jointly tap China's
Wipro Reports 31% Profit Surge on Global Demand
Indian software services firm Wipro Ltd. said quarterly profit jumped 31 percent to 13.19 billion rupees ($284 million), beating expectations
Dell Pays $100 Mil. to Settle SEC Suit
Computer maker Dell Inc. is paying $100 million to settle civil charges that it fraudulently used payments from Intel to pump up its profits
Vodafone Unveils Solar Cell Phone for India
Vodafone Essar Ltd. has unveiled a solar-powered mobile handset in India to better serve the nation's energy-starved rural masses.
Boeing Pofits Fall on Defense Spending Cuts
Boeing's second-quarter profit fell 21 percent, and it said layoffs are likely in its defense business because of expected government spending
Durable Goods Orders Fall 1% in June
Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods fell broadly in June as the fragile recovery continued to slow.
Sprint Nextel Reverses Subscriber Losses
Sprint Nextel Corp. said Wednesday that it gained subscribers in its latest quarter, the first such gain in three years, as it continued to improve
Peugeot Citroen Returns to Profit on China Growth
Carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen SA on Wednesday reported a return to profit in the first half of 2010, beating market expectations and boosting
ArcelorMittal Back to Profit with $1.7 Bil. for Q2
ArcelorMittal SA, the world's biggest steelmaker, said Wednesday that a jump in sales and prices helped it generate net income of $1.7 billion
Panasonic 3-D Camcorder for Consumers to Cost $2,000
The problem of what to watch on a 3-D TV will be yours to solve with Panasonic's camcorder for families to film birthdays, baby's first ...
Asia Stocks Up on Strong Corporate Earnings
Asian stock markets rose in early trading Wednesday as sentiment turned upbeat on a batch of strong corporate earnings results.
Yahoo Japan to Use Google Search Technology
Yahoo Japan Corp. will use Google technology to run its search engine and search ad delivery system, after a similar deal in the U.S.
Caterpillar Earnings Double on Strong Overseas Sales
Caterpillar's second-quarter earnings shot up 91 percent with the heavy machinery manufacturer reporting robust sales of equipment for industries
Volt Challenges Leaf in Affordable Electric Car Niche
General Motors Co. says its Chevrolet Volt electric car will cost $41,000 when it goes on sale in November. The price is about $8,000 more ...
U.S. Consumer Confidence Falls Most Since February
Americans' confidence in the economy eroded further in July amid worries about a still-stagnant job market. The report raised concerns
Daimler Back to Profits As Asia Sales Pass U.S.
Daimler AG raised its full-year earnings forecast substantially on Tuesday after a strong recovery in global car sales pushed it to a second-quarter
Stocks to Continue Rising on Global Sentiment
Stocks are set to continue their run higher Tuesday as economic and earnings reports worldwide are boosting optimism
DuPont Profits Treble on Surging Sales, Lower Costs
Chemical maker DuPont Co. said Tuesday its net income nearly tripled in the second quarter as sales surged in most of its businesses, and costs ...
German Consumer Confidence Up Sharply
German consumer confidence is up strongly, boosted by expectations that a quicker economic recovery will keep unemployment in check and by cheer
SAP Revenues, Profits Jump on U.S., Asia Growth
Business software maker SAP AG said Tuesday that growth in the United States and emerging markets helped it to a 15 percent increase
Stock Market Moves Up Despite Weak Housing Data
Stocks rose modestly Monday as investors bought selectively following the market's big slide last week. The Dow Jones
LightSquared to Offer 4G Wireless Network Across US
U.S. consumers and businesses may get more options in wireless service starting next year, with the launch of a new wireless broadband
Asia Stocks Rise, Europe Falls on Goldman Earnings
European stocks and Wall Street futures fell Tuesday after lower than expected earnings from U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs
$21 Bil. in Plane Orders Signals Airline Recovery
Airbus says that Hong Kong Airlines intends to buy $5.7 billion of its widebody A350 and A330 planes.
PepsiCo Revenues Soar on Overseas Growth
Foreign currency fluctuations pushed down PepsiCo Inc.'s second-quarter net income 3 percent, even though revenue soared
Toyota Subpoenaed on Steering Rod Defect
Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it has been subpoenaed by a federal grand jury in New York to submit documents related to problems with rods
Google Pledged to Obey Law to Earn China Renewal
China renewed Google's Internet license after it pledged to obey censorship laws and stop automatically switching mainland users
China Should Boost Interest Rates Says ADB
China should boost interest rates or allow its currency to strengthen to help curb inflation pressures, the Asian Development Bank said Tuesday.
IBM Posts Higher Q2 Profits, Raises 2010 Guidance
IBM Corp. jacked up its 2010 guidance Monday on the technology company's belief that it can wring more profit from its workhorse
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