Asian Markets Stumble Over Concerns for U.S. Recovery
Asian stock markets stumbled early Friday, falling after downbeat forecasts from retailers in the U.S. pulled shares down on Wall Street.
Business
Ma Ready to Sign On Trade Deal with China
Negotiators from China and Taiwan worked Thursday to finish a bilateral trade deal that seems destined to change the island's character in a way not ...
G-20 Leaders Face Concerns Over Rising Deficits
World leaders who addressed a severe economic crisis with an unprecedented show of strength last year are finding it harder to maintain their
Toyoda Bows Deeply to Angry Shareholders
Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda bowed deeply and apologized to shareholders Thursday for the troubles caused by massive global recalls of the
Toyota Factory Remains Shut in Guangzhou
Toyota Motor Corp. says production at one of its main factories in China remains shut due to a strike, while Honda Motor Co. says operations ...
Auto Demands Sustain Japanese Export Expansion
Japan's exports expanded for a sixth straight month in May as brisk global demand for cars and high-tech products helped shore up a recovery
More Private Sector Jobs Bring Down Jobless Rate
A wave of census layoffs cut the nation's payrolls in June for the first time in six months, while private employers added a modest number ...
Greater Oil Demands Expected from China and India
World oil demand will grow faster than earlier expected through 2015 due to stronger economic growth, particularly in developing countries like China
Fed Expected to Keep Rates at Record Lows
To sustain the fragile economic rebound, the Federal Reserve is sure to leave interest rates at record lows
Strike Forces Honda to Halt China Production Again
Honda Motor Co., which has been repeatedly forced to suspend production in China due to strikes, again halted operations
German Auto Industry Returns to Boom Times
Germany's car industry, the backbone of Europe's largest economy, is booming again.
China's Young Workers More Assertive with Rights
Younger workers now make up the majority of China's migrant labor force and are quicker to speak up when they feel their rights are being ...
Russian President Seeks Silicon Valley Investment
When Russia's Dmitry Medvedev visits Silicon Valley for the first time this week, he will be both a wide-eyed kid in a candy shop and ...
Tokyo Raises Growth Forcast to 2.6 Percent
Japan's economy, the world's second largest, will expand at a faster pace in the current fiscal year than previously forecast as robust exports to Asia ...
J&J to Buy Device Maker Micrus for $480 Mil.
Johnson & Johnson said Monday it will pay $480 million for medical device maker Micrus Endovascular, adding a range of treatments
Intel Posts Biggest Quarterly Profit in Decade
Intel Corp. has booked its largest quarterly net income in a decade as the chipmaker benefits from a stronger computer market
Federal Deficit Tops $1 Tril. with 3 Months Left
The federal deficit has topped $1 trillion with three months still to go in the budget year, showing the lasting impact of the recession
Trade Deficit Jumps As Import Growth Outpaces Exports
The trade deficit rose in May to an 18-month peak as rising imports offset another solid gain in U.S. exports. The surge in imports was ...
Nissan Leads Japan Car Outsourcing with Thai-Made March
Nissan took the wraps off its new March subcompact Tuesday, which is being manufactured in Thailand for sale in Japan, underlining a trend for Japanese
Europe Stocks Rise on Alcoa Earnings, Asia Slips
Asian stock markets rose Tuesday as sentiment strengthened on better-than-expected earnings results from US aluminum maker Alcoa Inc.
Apple iPhone 4 Defective Says Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports said Monday it will not recommend Apple Inc.'s newest iPhone because of reception problems caused by its antenna design.
Conde Nast's Reddit Asks Readers for Donations
Though it's owned by a large media company, Reddit needs money, and it's turning to its loyal audience for help.
Hugh Hefner Makes Bid to Take Playboy Private
Hugh Hefner wants to buy out the portion of the Playboy empire he doesn't already own in a bet that the iconic brand can still ...
Asian Stocks Jump on Intel Earnings, Singapore Growth
Asian stock markets jumped Wednesday, powered by better-than-expected earnings from chipmaking giant Intel Corp. and Singapore's forecast
Avon to Buy Silver Jeweler Silpada for $650 Mil.
Avon Products Inc., a direct seller of beauty products, agreed to buy Silpada Designs for at least $650 million in an effort to expand its ...
Asia Stocks Rise on Booming China Trade
Asian stock markets rose Monday, lifted by robust Chinese trade figures that eased worries the global recovery is losing momentum.
Bank of Korea Raises Growth Forecast to 5.9%
South Korea's central bank raised its forecast for the country's economic growth this year to 5.9 percent on solid exports
China Rating Agency Offers Alternative Risk Assessments
A Chinese firm that aims to compete with Western rating agencies declared Washington a worse credit risk than Beijing in its first report on government
China Foreign Reserves Hit $2.45 Trillion
China's foreign reserves reached $2.45 trillion dollars by the end of June, a 15.1 percent increase year on year, the central bank said Sunday.
China June Imports Skyrocket 53%
China's customs agency on Saturday said exports were up 35 percent in June from a year ago, while imports rose almost 53 percent.
Dow Finishes Week Up 5.3% for Year's Best Gain
The stock market ended its best week in a year with another gain Friday as investors bet that companies will report strong second-quarter earnings.
Toyota Signals Willingness to Raise China Wages
Toyota's president says the company is open to raising the wages of workers in China, where strikes have disrupted the automaker's operations
Wholesale Prices Fall for 3rd Consecutive Month
Wholesale prices fell for a third consecutive month as another drop in energy costs and the biggest plunge in food costs in eight years banished
China, Japan Cut U.S. Treasury Holdings in May
China reduced its holdings of U.S. Treasury debt in May as total foreign holdings of government debt posted a slight increase.
Jobs Has Imperfect Response for iPhone Glitch
A perfect iPhone? There's no app for that. Apple Inc. will give free protective cases to buyers of its latest iPhone to prevent reception
GE Profits Rise but Revenues Slip 4%
Cost cutting and an improved financial business helped General Electric Co. post its first increase in quarterly profit since 2007 on Friday
Stocks Rise in Europe As Asia Slips on U.S. Concerns
European stock markets rose Friday, helped by a late rally on Wall Street overnight, while the euro headed towards $1.30 for the first time
Agri Bank Shares Creep Up in HK After $22.1 Bil. IPO
Agricultural Bank of China's shares inched up in trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange Friday, despite a tepid reception in Shanghai
Google Q2 Shares Fall on Rising Payroll Costs
Google Inc. is doing its part to stimulate the economy and hurting its stock in the process. With its payroll
Europe Debt Crisis Eases on News from Germany, Spain
Europe got scraps of positive news Thursday in its battle to overcome a government debt crisis, as Germany cut its budget deficit forecast
Apple to Address iPhone 4 Antenna Problem Friday
Apple Inc. said it will hold a press conference on Friday to discuss the latest iPhone model, which has been beset by complaints
Peugeot Citroen Signs $1.2 Bil. to Make Cars in China
France's PSA Peugeot Citroen SA signed a deal Friday to set up a euro935 million ($1.2 billion) joint venture to make small, low-emission cars
New Jobless Claims Fall Sharply Again
New applications for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week as General Motors and other manufacturers skipped their usual summer shutdowns.
JPMorgan Profits Soar to $4.8 Bil. in Q2
JPMorgan Chase & Co. said Thursday its second-quarter net income soared 77 percent to $4.8 billion as a slowdown in losses from failed loans
Novartis Q2 Profits Up 19% to $2.44 Bil.
Drug maker Novartis AG has reported a second-quarter increase in net profit of 19 percent to US$2.44 billion on strong sales.
2010 Foreclosures to Pass 1 Mil. for First Time
More than 1 million American households are likely to lose their homes to foreclosure this year, as lenders work their way through a huge backlog
China Economy Grew 11.1% During First Half of 2010
China's rapid growth is slowing as the impact of its massive stimulus eases and Beijing clamps down on a credit boom.
Asian Stocks Slip on U.S. Slowdown Concerns
Asian stock markets retreated Thursday after disappointing news on the U.S. economy chilled sentiment in Asia.
Turkey Emerges As Global Construction Power
An army of Turkish cranes and bulldozers is at work across the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa, building dams, stadiums and highways
Greece Upbeat As Debt Crisis Eases
Debt-hobbled Greece may see a slightly milder than expected recession this year and aims to issue bonds again on international markets in 2011
Asian Markets Stumble Over Concerns for U.S. Recovery
Asian stock markets stumbled early Friday, falling after downbeat forecasts from retailers in the U.S. pulled shares down on Wall Street.
Ma Ready to Sign On Trade Deal with China
Negotiators from China and Taiwan worked Thursday to finish a bilateral trade deal that seems destined to change the island's character in a way not ...
G-20 Leaders Face Concerns Over Rising Deficits
World leaders who addressed a severe economic crisis with an unprecedented show of strength last year are finding it harder to maintain their
Toyoda Bows Deeply to Angry Shareholders
Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda bowed deeply and apologized to shareholders Thursday for the troubles caused by massive global recalls of the
Toyota Factory Remains Shut in Guangzhou
Toyota Motor Corp. says production at one of its main factories in China remains shut due to a strike, while Honda Motor Co. says operations ...
Auto Demands Sustain Japanese Export Expansion
Japan's exports expanded for a sixth straight month in May as brisk global demand for cars and high-tech products helped shore up a recovery
More Private Sector Jobs Bring Down Jobless Rate
A wave of census layoffs cut the nation's payrolls in June for the first time in six months, while private employers added a modest number ...
Greater Oil Demands Expected from China and India
World oil demand will grow faster than earlier expected through 2015 due to stronger economic growth, particularly in developing countries like China
Fed Expected to Keep Rates at Record Lows
To sustain the fragile economic rebound, the Federal Reserve is sure to leave interest rates at record lows
Strike Forces Honda to Halt China Production Again
Honda Motor Co., which has been repeatedly forced to suspend production in China due to strikes, again halted operations
German Auto Industry Returns to Boom Times
Germany's car industry, the backbone of Europe's largest economy, is booming again.
China's Young Workers More Assertive with Rights
Younger workers now make up the majority of China's migrant labor force and are quicker to speak up when they feel their rights are being ...
Russian President Seeks Silicon Valley Investment
When Russia's Dmitry Medvedev visits Silicon Valley for the first time this week, he will be both a wide-eyed kid in a candy shop and ...
Tokyo Raises Growth Forcast to 2.6 Percent
Japan's economy, the world's second largest, will expand at a faster pace in the current fiscal year than previously forecast as robust exports to Asia ...
J&J to Buy Device Maker Micrus for $480 Mil.
Johnson & Johnson said Monday it will pay $480 million for medical device maker Micrus Endovascular, adding a range of treatments
Intel Posts Biggest Quarterly Profit in Decade
Intel Corp. has booked its largest quarterly net income in a decade as the chipmaker benefits from a stronger computer market
Federal Deficit Tops $1 Tril. with 3 Months Left
The federal deficit has topped $1 trillion with three months still to go in the budget year, showing the lasting impact of the recession
Trade Deficit Jumps As Import Growth Outpaces Exports
The trade deficit rose in May to an 18-month peak as rising imports offset another solid gain in U.S. exports. The surge in imports was ...
Nissan Leads Japan Car Outsourcing with Thai-Made March
Nissan took the wraps off its new March subcompact Tuesday, which is being manufactured in Thailand for sale in Japan, underlining a trend for Japanese
Europe Stocks Rise on Alcoa Earnings, Asia Slips
Asian stock markets rose Tuesday as sentiment strengthened on better-than-expected earnings results from US aluminum maker Alcoa Inc.
Apple iPhone 4 Defective Says Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports said Monday it will not recommend Apple Inc.'s newest iPhone because of reception problems caused by its antenna design.
Conde Nast's Reddit Asks Readers for Donations
Though it's owned by a large media company, Reddit needs money, and it's turning to its loyal audience for help.
Hugh Hefner Makes Bid to Take Playboy Private
Hugh Hefner wants to buy out the portion of the Playboy empire he doesn't already own in a bet that the iconic brand can still ...
Asian Stocks Jump on Intel Earnings, Singapore Growth
Asian stock markets jumped Wednesday, powered by better-than-expected earnings from chipmaking giant Intel Corp. and Singapore's forecast
Avon to Buy Silver Jeweler Silpada for $650 Mil.
Avon Products Inc., a direct seller of beauty products, agreed to buy Silpada Designs for at least $650 million in an effort to expand its ...
Asia Stocks Rise on Booming China Trade
Asian stock markets rose Monday, lifted by robust Chinese trade figures that eased worries the global recovery is losing momentum.
Bank of Korea Raises Growth Forecast to 5.9%
South Korea's central bank raised its forecast for the country's economic growth this year to 5.9 percent on solid exports
China Rating Agency Offers Alternative Risk Assessments
A Chinese firm that aims to compete with Western rating agencies declared Washington a worse credit risk than Beijing in its first report on government
China Foreign Reserves Hit $2.45 Trillion
China's foreign reserves reached $2.45 trillion dollars by the end of June, a 15.1 percent increase year on year, the central bank said Sunday.
China June Imports Skyrocket 53%
China's customs agency on Saturday said exports were up 35 percent in June from a year ago, while imports rose almost 53 percent.
Dow Finishes Week Up 5.3% for Year's Best Gain
The stock market ended its best week in a year with another gain Friday as investors bet that companies will report strong second-quarter earnings.
Toyota Signals Willingness to Raise China Wages
Toyota's president says the company is open to raising the wages of workers in China, where strikes have disrupted the automaker's operations
Wholesale Prices Fall for 3rd Consecutive Month
Wholesale prices fell for a third consecutive month as another drop in energy costs and the biggest plunge in food costs in eight years banished
China, Japan Cut U.S. Treasury Holdings in May
China reduced its holdings of U.S. Treasury debt in May as total foreign holdings of government debt posted a slight increase.
Jobs Has Imperfect Response for iPhone Glitch
A perfect iPhone? There's no app for that. Apple Inc. will give free protective cases to buyers of its latest iPhone to prevent reception
GE Profits Rise but Revenues Slip 4%
Cost cutting and an improved financial business helped General Electric Co. post its first increase in quarterly profit since 2007 on Friday
Stocks Rise in Europe As Asia Slips on U.S. Concerns
European stock markets rose Friday, helped by a late rally on Wall Street overnight, while the euro headed towards $1.30 for the first time
Agri Bank Shares Creep Up in HK After $22.1 Bil. IPO
Agricultural Bank of China's shares inched up in trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange Friday, despite a tepid reception in Shanghai
Google Q2 Shares Fall on Rising Payroll Costs
Google Inc. is doing its part to stimulate the economy and hurting its stock in the process. With its payroll
Europe Debt Crisis Eases on News from Germany, Spain
Europe got scraps of positive news Thursday in its battle to overcome a government debt crisis, as Germany cut its budget deficit forecast
Apple to Address iPhone 4 Antenna Problem Friday
Apple Inc. said it will hold a press conference on Friday to discuss the latest iPhone model, which has been beset by complaints
Peugeot Citroen Signs $1.2 Bil. to Make Cars in China
France's PSA Peugeot Citroen SA signed a deal Friday to set up a euro935 million ($1.2 billion) joint venture to make small, low-emission cars
New Jobless Claims Fall Sharply Again
New applications for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week as General Motors and other manufacturers skipped their usual summer shutdowns.
JPMorgan Profits Soar to $4.8 Bil. in Q2
JPMorgan Chase & Co. said Thursday its second-quarter net income soared 77 percent to $4.8 billion as a slowdown in losses from failed loans
Novartis Q2 Profits Up 19% to $2.44 Bil.
Drug maker Novartis AG has reported a second-quarter increase in net profit of 19 percent to US$2.44 billion on strong sales.
2010 Foreclosures to Pass 1 Mil. for First Time
More than 1 million American households are likely to lose their homes to foreclosure this year, as lenders work their way through a huge backlog
China Economy Grew 11.1% During First Half of 2010
China's rapid growth is slowing as the impact of its massive stimulus eases and Beijing clamps down on a credit boom.
Asian Stocks Slip on U.S. Slowdown Concerns
Asian stock markets retreated Thursday after disappointing news on the U.S. economy chilled sentiment in Asia.
Turkey Emerges As Global Construction Power
An army of Turkish cranes and bulldozers is at work across the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa, building dams, stadiums and highways
Greece Upbeat As Debt Crisis Eases
Debt-hobbled Greece may see a slightly milder than expected recession this year and aims to issue bonds again on international markets in 2011
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