2.7 Mil. Log on for Halo Game Beta Test
Master Chief isn't lacking for friends. More than 2.7 million people logged onto the video game "Halo: Reach," the upcoming prequel to the first-person shooter ...
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IBM to Buy AT&T's Sterling for $1.4 Bil.
IBM Corp. said Monday that it is buying AT&T Inc.'s Sterling Commerce unit, which makes software that helps businesses buy and sell to each other
Europe Debt Woes Weigh on Stocks Again
European stock markets fell again Monday ahead of an expected lower opening on Wall Street as the euro was back under pressure.
World Stocks Fall on Euro Debt, U.S. Jobless
World stock markets and the euro fell Friday on worries that Europe's fiscal austerity measures and stubbornly high unemployment in the U.S. will slow
Trichet Says Europe Economy At Its Worst Since WWI
The euro750 billion ($1 trillion) shock-and-awe rescue package to prevent the Greek debt crisis from spreading only bought eurozone countries
Japan Machinery Orders Rose 5.4% in March
Japan's machinery orders, a closely watched indicator of future business investment, rose in March for the first time in three months
Locke Pushes U.S. Green Tech on Reluctant China
U.S. leaders want China's clean energy boom to drive technology exports and are sending a sales mission to Beijing this week.
FDIC Shuts Down 4 Banks to Bring Year's Total to 72
Regulators on Friday shut down Midwest Bank and Trust Company in Elmwood Park, Ill., as well as three smaller banks in Georgia, Michigan and Missouri
Jobs Called Chen to Get iPhone Prototype Back
Brian Hogan's world closed in fast almost as soon as he sold the next-generation iPhone he found in a Silicon Valley bar to a popular ...
Euro at 4-Year Lows on Debt Fears
The euro sank to just above a 4-year low against the dollar Friday as economic data suggested a stronger recovery in the U.S. while the ...
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
Mizuho Swings to $2.6 Bil. Profit As Japan Recovers
Mizuho Financial Group, Japan's No. 2 bank, posted a 239.4 billion yen ($2.6 billion) profit for the year through March, returning to the black
Europe Stocks Rebound As Euro Hits New 4-Year Low
European stock markets rebounded Monday after big falls at the end of last week but the euro continued to languish near four-year lows against the ...
Lawyers Vie to Lead Mass Suits Against Toyota
Dozen of lawyers spoke glowingly about their courtroom credentials Thursday as they tried to persuade a federal judge to give them a lead position
Google Says China Situation Stable for Now
Google CEO Eric Schmidt has assured shareholders that the Internet search company's China operations are stable after a falling out
Adobe Fires Back at Apple with Love Ad Campaign
Adobe is firing back at Apple with love. Adobe Systems Inc. is countering Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs' recent jab at Adobe's Flash technology for ...
Ford CEO Expects Solid Profits for 2010
Ford's chief executive said the second-largest U.S. automaker should be "solidly" profitable in 2010 as it recovers from a sharp downturn in the car industry.
Stocks End Down on Sluggish Job-Growth Data
A late-day slide left stocks lower Thursday following a disappointing forecast from department store chain Kohl's and a drop in financial shares.
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
Walgreens Postpones Sales of Genetic Tests
The largest U.S. drugstore chain, Walgreen Co., said Wednesday it will hold off selling what was poised to be the first over-the-counter genetic test
Sony Reports First Yearly Loss on Revenue Drop
Sony Corp. stayed in the red last business year but shrank losses through cost cuts and better sales of consumer electronics.
Vodafone Yearly Profits Double on Asia Growth
Vodafone Group PLC, the world's largest mobile telephone company, saw its full year profit more than double as strong growth in Asia
Stocks Slide on German Naked Short Selling Curbs
World markets slid Wednesday while the euro hovered near four-year lows against the dollar after Germany announced new curbs on traders
Toyota to Recall Up to 11,500 Lexuses
Toyota said Wednesday it will recall 4,500 Lexus vehicles in Japan to fix a computerized steering problem, with another 7,000 vehicles
HP Net Income Surges on PC Sales Jump
Hewlett-Packard Co.'s latest numbers show how deeply dependent the company is on personal computers even as it aggressively expands
EU Regulators Ban Some Kinds of Naked Short Selling
Germany's market regulator announced a ban Tuesday on so-called naked short-selling of eurozone government debt and shares of major financial
Yahoo to Buy Freelance News Outlet Associated Content
Yahoo Inc. is buying freelance news site Associated Content in a deal that will add a more folksy touch to one of the world's biggest ...
Construction Permits Fall, Wholesale Prices Slip
Construction of homes surged in April to the highest level in 18 months, fueled by buyers capitalizing on an expiring tax credit.
Google Buys Global IP to Boost Video Offerings
Google Inc. is buying Global IP Solutions Holding AB for $68.2 million in cash in a move to expand its Internet video and audio offerings
China Expects Higher Inflation in May, June
China's inflation should rise slightly in May and June but the overall increase in consumer prices for the first half should be just 2.5 percent
IBM Beats Views, Raises Outlook
IBM's net income rose 12 percent and the technology company raised its 2010 profit forecast slightly as it wrings more out of its services and ...
Home Depot Profits Surge, Outlook Improves
Home Depot's fiscal first-quarter net income surged 41 percent as consumers snatched up seasonal items and the number of customer transactions
Oil Rises to $71 After 2-Week Selloff
Oil prices rose slightly to near $71 a barrel Tuesday in Asia after fears a European debt crisis could halt a global economic recovery sparked ...
Uncle Sam to Lose $1.6 Bil. on Chrysler Bailout
The Treasury Department said Monday it will lose $1.6 billion on a loan made to Chrysler in early 2009.
Stocks Recover from 184-Point Dow Slide
Stocks had another wild day, but there was no big event, no surprise announcement behind the swings.
Oil Prices Fell 20% in 2 Weeks
Oil prices fell again Monday and have now fallen about 20 percent in just two weeks as investors worry about the ripple effects of a ...
GM Reports First Profits in 3 Years
General Motors Co. rode expense cuts from its bankruptcy and strong sales of redesigned models to its first quarterly net income in nearly three years.
Japan's Astellas to Buy U.S. Drugmaker OSI for $4 Bil.
Astellas Pharma Inc., Japan's No. 2 drug maker, said Monday it will buy U.S. cancer drug company OSI Pharmaceuticals Inc. for $4 billion in cash
2.7 Mil. Log on for Halo Game Beta Test
Master Chief isn't lacking for friends. More than 2.7 million people logged onto the video game "Halo: Reach," the upcoming prequel to the first-person shooter ...
IBM to Buy AT&T's Sterling for $1.4 Bil.
IBM Corp. said Monday that it is buying AT&T Inc.'s Sterling Commerce unit, which makes software that helps businesses buy and sell to each other
Europe Debt Woes Weigh on Stocks Again
European stock markets fell again Monday ahead of an expected lower opening on Wall Street as the euro was back under pressure.
World Stocks Fall on Euro Debt, U.S. Jobless
World stock markets and the euro fell Friday on worries that Europe's fiscal austerity measures and stubbornly high unemployment in the U.S. will slow
Trichet Says Europe Economy At Its Worst Since WWI
The euro750 billion ($1 trillion) shock-and-awe rescue package to prevent the Greek debt crisis from spreading only bought eurozone countries
Japan Machinery Orders Rose 5.4% in March
Japan's machinery orders, a closely watched indicator of future business investment, rose in March for the first time in three months
Locke Pushes U.S. Green Tech on Reluctant China
U.S. leaders want China's clean energy boom to drive technology exports and are sending a sales mission to Beijing this week.
FDIC Shuts Down 4 Banks to Bring Year's Total to 72
Regulators on Friday shut down Midwest Bank and Trust Company in Elmwood Park, Ill., as well as three smaller banks in Georgia, Michigan and Missouri
Jobs Called Chen to Get iPhone Prototype Back
Brian Hogan's world closed in fast almost as soon as he sold the next-generation iPhone he found in a Silicon Valley bar to a popular ...
Euro at 4-Year Lows on Debt Fears
The euro sank to just above a 4-year low against the dollar Friday as economic data suggested a stronger recovery in the U.S. while the ...
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
Mizuho Swings to $2.6 Bil. Profit As Japan Recovers
Mizuho Financial Group, Japan's No. 2 bank, posted a 239.4 billion yen ($2.6 billion) profit for the year through March, returning to the black
Europe Stocks Rebound As Euro Hits New 4-Year Low
European stock markets rebounded Monday after big falls at the end of last week but the euro continued to languish near four-year lows against the ...
Lawyers Vie to Lead Mass Suits Against Toyota
Dozen of lawyers spoke glowingly about their courtroom credentials Thursday as they tried to persuade a federal judge to give them a lead position
Google Says China Situation Stable for Now
Google CEO Eric Schmidt has assured shareholders that the Internet search company's China operations are stable after a falling out
Adobe Fires Back at Apple with Love Ad Campaign
Adobe is firing back at Apple with love. Adobe Systems Inc. is countering Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs' recent jab at Adobe's Flash technology for ...
Ford CEO Expects Solid Profits for 2010
Ford's chief executive said the second-largest U.S. automaker should be "solidly" profitable in 2010 as it recovers from a sharp downturn in the car industry.
Stocks End Down on Sluggish Job-Growth Data
A late-day slide left stocks lower Thursday following a disappointing forecast from department store chain Kohl's and a drop in financial shares.
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
Walgreens Postpones Sales of Genetic Tests
The largest U.S. drugstore chain, Walgreen Co., said Wednesday it will hold off selling what was poised to be the first over-the-counter genetic test
Sony Reports First Yearly Loss on Revenue Drop
Sony Corp. stayed in the red last business year but shrank losses through cost cuts and better sales of consumer electronics.
Vodafone Yearly Profits Double on Asia Growth
Vodafone Group PLC, the world's largest mobile telephone company, saw its full year profit more than double as strong growth in Asia
Stocks Slide on German Naked Short Selling Curbs
World markets slid Wednesday while the euro hovered near four-year lows against the dollar after Germany announced new curbs on traders
Toyota to Recall Up to 11,500 Lexuses
Toyota said Wednesday it will recall 4,500 Lexus vehicles in Japan to fix a computerized steering problem, with another 7,000 vehicles
HP Net Income Surges on PC Sales Jump
Hewlett-Packard Co.'s latest numbers show how deeply dependent the company is on personal computers even as it aggressively expands
EU Regulators Ban Some Kinds of Naked Short Selling
Germany's market regulator announced a ban Tuesday on so-called naked short-selling of eurozone government debt and shares of major financial
Yahoo to Buy Freelance News Outlet Associated Content
Yahoo Inc. is buying freelance news site Associated Content in a deal that will add a more folksy touch to one of the world's biggest ...
Construction Permits Fall, Wholesale Prices Slip
Construction of homes surged in April to the highest level in 18 months, fueled by buyers capitalizing on an expiring tax credit.
Google Buys Global IP to Boost Video Offerings
Google Inc. is buying Global IP Solutions Holding AB for $68.2 million in cash in a move to expand its Internet video and audio offerings
China Expects Higher Inflation in May, June
China's inflation should rise slightly in May and June but the overall increase in consumer prices for the first half should be just 2.5 percent
IBM Beats Views, Raises Outlook
IBM's net income rose 12 percent and the technology company raised its 2010 profit forecast slightly as it wrings more out of its services and ...
Home Depot Profits Surge, Outlook Improves
Home Depot's fiscal first-quarter net income surged 41 percent as consumers snatched up seasonal items and the number of customer transactions
Oil Rises to $71 After 2-Week Selloff
Oil prices rose slightly to near $71 a barrel Tuesday in Asia after fears a European debt crisis could halt a global economic recovery sparked ...
Uncle Sam to Lose $1.6 Bil. on Chrysler Bailout
The Treasury Department said Monday it will lose $1.6 billion on a loan made to Chrysler in early 2009.
Stocks Recover from 184-Point Dow Slide
Stocks had another wild day, but there was no big event, no surprise announcement behind the swings.
Oil Prices Fell 20% in 2 Weeks
Oil prices fell again Monday and have now fallen about 20 percent in just two weeks as investors worry about the ripple effects of a ...
GM Reports First Profits in 3 Years
General Motors Co. rode expense cuts from its bankruptcy and strong sales of redesigned models to its first quarterly net income in nearly three years.
Japan's Astellas to Buy U.S. Drugmaker OSI for $4 Bil.
Astellas Pharma Inc., Japan's No. 2 drug maker, said Monday it will buy U.S. cancer drug company OSI Pharmaceuticals Inc. for $4 billion in cash
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