Michael Dell Flashes 7-Inch Android Tablet
Dell is working on a 7-inch tablet that runs Google's Inc.'s Android operating software.
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Japan Intervenes Again to Weaken Yen
Traders said the Bank of Japan intervened in the currency market to weaken the yen Friday for the second time in just over a week.
Jobless Claims Nudge Back Up to 465,000
The tally of newly laid-off workers requesting unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time in five weeks as the job market
Home Sales Rose to 2nd Lowest Level of Decade
Sales of previously occupied homes rose last month, but not enough to keep August from being the second-worst month for sales
Blockbuster Seeks Chapter 11 Protection
Troubled video-rental chain Blockbuster Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and said it plans to keep stores and kiosks
France Hobbled by Strikes Over Retirement Age
French commuters squeezed onto limited trains or fought for rare parking spots Thursday as a second round of strikes against President Nicolas
Euro Slips on Weak Business Sentiment
The euro gave up some of its recent gains against the dollar Thursday as traders booked profits after a survey showed business sentiment
Small Business Bill Set for Passage Amid Tepid Interest
A long-delayed bill to help struggling small businesses with easier credit and other incentives to expand and hire new workers is poised to clear
Philly Becomes Biggest U.S. City with Casino
Six years after the state Legislature legalized gambling, Philadelphia is set to become the largest U.S. city with a casino.
Improving Jobs Data Shrugged Off by Wall Street
A September rally driven by economic reports regularly beating modest expectations appears to be on hold Thursday even after a weekly report
Adobe Profits Soar but Cautious on Outlook
Adobe Systems Inc. posted a 69 percent jump in quarterly net income Tuesday but its shares tumbled after the software company said its revenue
Yuan Hits New High As Dollar Weakens
The yuan hit a new high of 6.6997 against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, the highest level since June 19 when China pledged to make ...
CarMax Posts Higher Profits on Strong Used-Car Sales
Used car dealership chain CarMax says its fiscal second-quarter net income rose 4.8 percent as an uncertain economy continued to boost sales
Asia Stocks Gain in Thin Holiday Trading
Asian stock markets posted modest gains in holiday-thinned trade Wednesday after the Federal Reserve expressed concern about the flailing
Twitter Hacker Causes Mischief with Feeds
A new way to cause mischief quickly spread through short-messaging service Twitter on Tuesday morning before the site could fix the problem
Stocks Tilt Back Up After Fed Speaks
Stocks and bonds rose Tuesday after the Federal Reserve said it was ready to provide more help to the economy if necessary.
MetroPCS Leads 4G Wireless Rollout in U.S.
MetroPCS Communications Inc., a regional cell phone company that mainly caters to low-income customers, on Tuesday became the first U.S. carrier
China Data Shows Economy Accelerated in August
August economic data shows that China grew at a higher-than-expected rate in fixed asset investment, industrial production, retail sales and new loans
Wal-Mart Debuts Branded Wireless Service
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Monday that it is introducing the first cell phone plan that uses the chain's own branding, further demonstrating
Intel Chief Says Content-Shifting Key for Chipmakers
The semiconductor industry hasn't fully cracked the challenge of making chips that help people move content seamlessly between their devices
New Hitachi CEO Pushes Gov't for Lower Yen
The new president of Hitachi Ltd. urged Japan's government to tackle the strong yen, which is squeezing business as he seeks to transform
Stimulus-Funded Batteries Polarize Economic Debate
The first wave of mass-produced advanced batteries funded by the Obama administration's economic recovery program is starting
YouTube Launches Live-Streaming Trial
YouTube is making its long expected foray into live streaming by launching an experimental trial with four new media partners.
Asian Stocks Rise on China Growth Data
Asian stock markets climbed Monday, encouraged by gains on Wall Street and Chinese economic indicators released over the weekend.
China Aggressive with Investments in Korea
A growing influx Chinese capital into Korea has begun reversing the traditional relationship between the two economies.
Nanowire Skin Lets Robots Sense Pressure Changes
Artificial "skin" developed by teams at UC Berkeley and Stanford will enable robots to adust theirs grips to be delicate enough to hold an egg
Buffett, Ballmer See Thriving Economy Ahead
Some of the biggest names in business said Monday that they see a bright future for the economy, with famed investor Warren Buffett
HP Seeks to Buy Security Software Firm for $1.5 Bil.
Computer maker Hewlett-Packard Co. may be close to another major acquisition. The company is nearing a deal to buy security
China Inflation Rises on Soaring Food Prices
China's inflation edged higher in August as the nation's worst flooding in a decade drove an increase in food costs and industrial growth
Hyundai Sonata Poised to Pass Accord in U.S.
Hyundai's popular new Sonata is on track to overtake the Honda Accord in this year's U.S. sales according to recent dealership figures, reported Chosun Ilbo.
India's Juy Industrial Output Shot Past Projections
India's industrial output grew 13.8 percent in July — far more than expected — rebounding from a 13-month low in June and adding to pressure
China Trade Surplus, Imports Both Surge in August
China's trade surplus hit its second-highest level this year in August, likely fueling U.S. demands for Beijing to ease currency controls.
Japan's Q2 Growth Was Much Higher Than Thought
Japan's economy wasn't quite as weak in the second quarter as first thought but faces a murky outlook, the government said Friday
Facebook Passes Google in Time Spent Online
U.S. Web surfers are spending more time socializing on Facebook than searching with Google, according to new data from researchers
U.S. Jobs, Trade Data Lift World Markets
Stock markets in Europe and the U.S. spiked higher Thursday after better than expected U.S. jobs and trade data further eased concerns
Japanese Stocks Soar on Weaker Yen
Japanese stocks jumped Wednesday, outperforming other world markets, after the Bank of Japan intervened in the currency markets
U.S. Trade Deficit Surges on Strong Car, PC Demand
Americans' stronger appetites for imported goods, especially cars and computers, lifted the broadest measure of the U.S. trade deficit in the second
Global Markets Dip Ahead of U.S Jobs Report
World markets mostly fell Thursday ahead of another set of U.S. jobs data and news that British retail sales fell in August for the first ...
Banks Let Foreclosed Stay Amid Saturated Market
Lenders took back more homes in August than in any month since the start of the U.S. mortgage crisis.
Sony Update Plays 3-D Movies on Playstation
Sony's PlayStation 3 game console will work as a Blu-ray disc player for 3-D movies and music videos, not just 3-D games, with a software ...
China Rejects U.S. Union Complaint over Clean Energy Support
China rejected a U.S. union's trade complaint over Beijing's support for clean energy industries and said Wednesday such criticism is hypocritical
Microsoft's Sleek IE 9 to Load Pages Faster
Microsoft Corp. is unveiling the "beta" test version of Internet Explorer 9 on Wednesday, the first of a new generation of Web browser programs
Mastercard Sees 20% Profit Rise on Overseas Use
MasterCard Inc. expects its net income to rise at least 20 percent this year, helped by a small boost from foreign exchange and a modest
Foreign Investment in China Grew Slower in August
Foreign investment in China weakened again in August after rebounding from a slowdown earlier this year, the government reported Wednesday.
German Business Mood Highest in 3 Years
German business confidence unexpectedly rose to its highest level in over three years in September as a stronger economy supported business
Twitter Adds Pane for Videos, Photos
Twitter is turning its text-messaging website into a multimedia showcase by adding a new pane that will make it easier for its 160 million users
Japan Intervenes to Weaken Yen, First Time Since 2004
Japan's finance minister has confirmed that Japan intervened in the currency market to weaken the yen, which had spiked to 15-year highs
Wall Street Continues Rising on Positive Retail Data
World stock markets were mixed Tuesday despite another gain on Wall Street as the dollar retreated to a new 15-year low against the yen
Obama Set to Win $30 Bil. Small Business Fund Bill
President Barack Obama is poised to win a long-sought victory as Senate Democrats appear likely to win a key vote that would clear the way
Eurozone Industrial Production Flat in July
Industrial production in the 16 countries that use the euro was flat in July from the previous month, official figures showed Tuesday
Michael Dell Flashes 7-Inch Android Tablet
Dell is working on a 7-inch tablet that runs Google's Inc.'s Android operating software.
Japan Intervenes Again to Weaken Yen
Traders said the Bank of Japan intervened in the currency market to weaken the yen Friday for the second time in just over a week.
Jobless Claims Nudge Back Up to 465,000
The tally of newly laid-off workers requesting unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time in five weeks as the job market
Home Sales Rose to 2nd Lowest Level of Decade
Sales of previously occupied homes rose last month, but not enough to keep August from being the second-worst month for sales
Blockbuster Seeks Chapter 11 Protection
Troubled video-rental chain Blockbuster Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and said it plans to keep stores and kiosks
France Hobbled by Strikes Over Retirement Age
French commuters squeezed onto limited trains or fought for rare parking spots Thursday as a second round of strikes against President Nicolas
Euro Slips on Weak Business Sentiment
The euro gave up some of its recent gains against the dollar Thursday as traders booked profits after a survey showed business sentiment
Small Business Bill Set for Passage Amid Tepid Interest
A long-delayed bill to help struggling small businesses with easier credit and other incentives to expand and hire new workers is poised to clear
Philly Becomes Biggest U.S. City with Casino
Six years after the state Legislature legalized gambling, Philadelphia is set to become the largest U.S. city with a casino.
Improving Jobs Data Shrugged Off by Wall Street
A September rally driven by economic reports regularly beating modest expectations appears to be on hold Thursday even after a weekly report
Adobe Profits Soar but Cautious on Outlook
Adobe Systems Inc. posted a 69 percent jump in quarterly net income Tuesday but its shares tumbled after the software company said its revenue
Yuan Hits New High As Dollar Weakens
The yuan hit a new high of 6.6997 against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, the highest level since June 19 when China pledged to make ...
CarMax Posts Higher Profits on Strong Used-Car Sales
Used car dealership chain CarMax says its fiscal second-quarter net income rose 4.8 percent as an uncertain economy continued to boost sales
Asia Stocks Gain in Thin Holiday Trading
Asian stock markets posted modest gains in holiday-thinned trade Wednesday after the Federal Reserve expressed concern about the flailing
Twitter Hacker Causes Mischief with Feeds
A new way to cause mischief quickly spread through short-messaging service Twitter on Tuesday morning before the site could fix the problem
Stocks Tilt Back Up After Fed Speaks
Stocks and bonds rose Tuesday after the Federal Reserve said it was ready to provide more help to the economy if necessary.
MetroPCS Leads 4G Wireless Rollout in U.S.
MetroPCS Communications Inc., a regional cell phone company that mainly caters to low-income customers, on Tuesday became the first U.S. carrier
China Data Shows Economy Accelerated in August
August economic data shows that China grew at a higher-than-expected rate in fixed asset investment, industrial production, retail sales and new loans
Wal-Mart Debuts Branded Wireless Service
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Monday that it is introducing the first cell phone plan that uses the chain's own branding, further demonstrating
Intel Chief Says Content-Shifting Key for Chipmakers
The semiconductor industry hasn't fully cracked the challenge of making chips that help people move content seamlessly between their devices
New Hitachi CEO Pushes Gov't for Lower Yen
The new president of Hitachi Ltd. urged Japan's government to tackle the strong yen, which is squeezing business as he seeks to transform
Stimulus-Funded Batteries Polarize Economic Debate
The first wave of mass-produced advanced batteries funded by the Obama administration's economic recovery program is starting
YouTube Launches Live-Streaming Trial
YouTube is making its long expected foray into live streaming by launching an experimental trial with four new media partners.
Asian Stocks Rise on China Growth Data
Asian stock markets climbed Monday, encouraged by gains on Wall Street and Chinese economic indicators released over the weekend.
China Aggressive with Investments in Korea
A growing influx Chinese capital into Korea has begun reversing the traditional relationship between the two economies.
Nanowire Skin Lets Robots Sense Pressure Changes
Artificial "skin" developed by teams at UC Berkeley and Stanford will enable robots to adust theirs grips to be delicate enough to hold an egg
Buffett, Ballmer See Thriving Economy Ahead
Some of the biggest names in business said Monday that they see a bright future for the economy, with famed investor Warren Buffett
HP Seeks to Buy Security Software Firm for $1.5 Bil.
Computer maker Hewlett-Packard Co. may be close to another major acquisition. The company is nearing a deal to buy security
China Inflation Rises on Soaring Food Prices
China's inflation edged higher in August as the nation's worst flooding in a decade drove an increase in food costs and industrial growth
Hyundai Sonata Poised to Pass Accord in U.S.
Hyundai's popular new Sonata is on track to overtake the Honda Accord in this year's U.S. sales according to recent dealership figures, reported Chosun Ilbo.
India's Juy Industrial Output Shot Past Projections
India's industrial output grew 13.8 percent in July — far more than expected — rebounding from a 13-month low in June and adding to pressure
China Trade Surplus, Imports Both Surge in August
China's trade surplus hit its second-highest level this year in August, likely fueling U.S. demands for Beijing to ease currency controls.
Japan's Q2 Growth Was Much Higher Than Thought
Japan's economy wasn't quite as weak in the second quarter as first thought but faces a murky outlook, the government said Friday
Facebook Passes Google in Time Spent Online
U.S. Web surfers are spending more time socializing on Facebook than searching with Google, according to new data from researchers
U.S. Jobs, Trade Data Lift World Markets
Stock markets in Europe and the U.S. spiked higher Thursday after better than expected U.S. jobs and trade data further eased concerns
Japanese Stocks Soar on Weaker Yen
Japanese stocks jumped Wednesday, outperforming other world markets, after the Bank of Japan intervened in the currency markets
U.S. Trade Deficit Surges on Strong Car, PC Demand
Americans' stronger appetites for imported goods, especially cars and computers, lifted the broadest measure of the U.S. trade deficit in the second
Global Markets Dip Ahead of U.S Jobs Report
World markets mostly fell Thursday ahead of another set of U.S. jobs data and news that British retail sales fell in August for the first ...
Banks Let Foreclosed Stay Amid Saturated Market
Lenders took back more homes in August than in any month since the start of the U.S. mortgage crisis.
Sony Update Plays 3-D Movies on Playstation
Sony's PlayStation 3 game console will work as a Blu-ray disc player for 3-D movies and music videos, not just 3-D games, with a software ...
China Rejects U.S. Union Complaint over Clean Energy Support
China rejected a U.S. union's trade complaint over Beijing's support for clean energy industries and said Wednesday such criticism is hypocritical
Microsoft's Sleek IE 9 to Load Pages Faster
Microsoft Corp. is unveiling the "beta" test version of Internet Explorer 9 on Wednesday, the first of a new generation of Web browser programs
Mastercard Sees 20% Profit Rise on Overseas Use
MasterCard Inc. expects its net income to rise at least 20 percent this year, helped by a small boost from foreign exchange and a modest
Foreign Investment in China Grew Slower in August
Foreign investment in China weakened again in August after rebounding from a slowdown earlier this year, the government reported Wednesday.
German Business Mood Highest in 3 Years
German business confidence unexpectedly rose to its highest level in over three years in September as a stronger economy supported business
Twitter Adds Pane for Videos, Photos
Twitter is turning its text-messaging website into a multimedia showcase by adding a new pane that will make it easier for its 160 million users
Japan Intervenes to Weaken Yen, First Time Since 2004
Japan's finance minister has confirmed that Japan intervened in the currency market to weaken the yen, which had spiked to 15-year highs
Wall Street Continues Rising on Positive Retail Data
World stock markets were mixed Tuesday despite another gain on Wall Street as the dollar retreated to a new 15-year low against the yen
Obama Set to Win $30 Bil. Small Business Fund Bill
President Barack Obama is poised to win a long-sought victory as Senate Democrats appear likely to win a key vote that would clear the way
Eurozone Industrial Production Flat in July
Industrial production in the 16 countries that use the euro was flat in July from the previous month, official figures showed Tuesday
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