Jobless Rate Unlikely to Be Cut Much in 2010
The economy's 5.7 percent growth last quarter — the fastest pace since 2003 — was a step toward shrinking the nation's 10 percent unemployment rate.
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Selling on Good News Means Dips for Stocks
It's the spoiled brat market. Dozens of companies this past month posted blow-out earnings but instead of being thankful, investors stomped their feet and sold.
Japan Inc Pays High Price of Smugness
Toyota is the latest Japanese corporate icon making headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Toyota Gas Pedal Fix Gets U.S. Government Blessing
Toyota Motor Corp. plans to start sending parts to dealers in the coming days to fix a sticky gas pedal problem that has tarnished its ...
Surprising GDP Growth Cheers Markets
The economy's faster-than-expected growth at the end of last year, powered by companies replenishing stockpiles, is likely to weaken as consumers
Samsung Emerges As World's Biggest Tech Giant
Samsung Electronics Co. returned to profit in the fourth quarter as demand for flat screen televisions and mobile phones helped push sales to a record ...
Nintendo Chief Discounts Apple iPad Significance
Nintendo's president shrugged off the just unveiled iPad tablet computer from Apple as delivering "no surprises," and displayed as little enthusiasm
iPhone Has Disappointing China Debut
Apple Inc.'s local partner has sold 5,000 iPhones since the smart phone's formal weekend debut in China, a lackluster start after analysts warned the company ...
Jobless Claims, Durable Orders Hint at Slow Recovery
Evidence that the economic rebound remains sluggish emerged from reports Thursday on new claims for unemployment aid and orders to U.S. factories.
Estee Lauder Profits Surge 62% on Asia Growth
Growth in Asia and a cost-cutting worldwide program helped Estee Lauder's second-quarter profit rise 62 percent
Ford Surprises with $2.7 Bil. Profits for 2009
Ford Motor Co. made $2.7 billion in 2009, its first annual profit in four years.
Smart Phones Boost Nokia Profits 65%
The world's biggest mobile phone maker, Nokia Corp., on Thursday said strong sales of smart phones and lower costs helped profits rise 65 percent
Toyota Extends Recall to Europe, China
Toyota says it is recalling 75,500 vehicles in China for the same gas pedal problem behind the U.S. and European recalls.
Hyundai Profits Quadruple on Growth in China, India
Hyundai Motor's net profit nearly quadrupled in the fourth quarter on higher sales following a strong performance during 2009
Blatant Imitations of Google, YouTube Start Up in China
Imitation Web sites of both Google and YouTube have emerged in China as the country faces off against the real Google over its local operations.
Japan Retail Sales Down for 16th Month in December
Japanese retail sales declined for the 16th month in December, as consumers in the world's second biggest economy stayed cautious amid falling wages
Jobless Rate Unlikely to Be Cut Much in 2010
The economy's 5.7 percent growth last quarter — the fastest pace since 2003 — was a step toward shrinking the nation's 10 percent unemployment rate.
Selling on Good News Means Dips for Stocks
It's the spoiled brat market. Dozens of companies this past month posted blow-out earnings but instead of being thankful, investors stomped their feet and sold.
Japan Inc Pays High Price of Smugness
Toyota is the latest Japanese corporate icon making headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Toyota Gas Pedal Fix Gets U.S. Government Blessing
Toyota Motor Corp. plans to start sending parts to dealers in the coming days to fix a sticky gas pedal problem that has tarnished its ...
Surprising GDP Growth Cheers Markets
The economy's faster-than-expected growth at the end of last year, powered by companies replenishing stockpiles, is likely to weaken as consumers
Samsung Emerges As World's Biggest Tech Giant
Samsung Electronics Co. returned to profit in the fourth quarter as demand for flat screen televisions and mobile phones helped push sales to a record ...
Nintendo Chief Discounts Apple iPad Significance
Nintendo's president shrugged off the just unveiled iPad tablet computer from Apple as delivering "no surprises," and displayed as little enthusiasm
iPhone Has Disappointing China Debut
Apple Inc.'s local partner has sold 5,000 iPhones since the smart phone's formal weekend debut in China, a lackluster start after analysts warned the company ...
Jobless Claims, Durable Orders Hint at Slow Recovery
Evidence that the economic rebound remains sluggish emerged from reports Thursday on new claims for unemployment aid and orders to U.S. factories.
Estee Lauder Profits Surge 62% on Asia Growth
Growth in Asia and a cost-cutting worldwide program helped Estee Lauder's second-quarter profit rise 62 percent
Ford Surprises with $2.7 Bil. Profits for 2009
Ford Motor Co. made $2.7 billion in 2009, its first annual profit in four years.
Smart Phones Boost Nokia Profits 65%
The world's biggest mobile phone maker, Nokia Corp., on Thursday said strong sales of smart phones and lower costs helped profits rise 65 percent
Toyota Extends Recall to Europe, China
Toyota says it is recalling 75,500 vehicles in China for the same gas pedal problem behind the U.S. and European recalls.
Hyundai Profits Quadruple on Growth in China, India
Hyundai Motor's net profit nearly quadrupled in the fourth quarter on higher sales following a strong performance during 2009
Blatant Imitations of Google, YouTube Start Up in China
Imitation Web sites of both Google and YouTube have emerged in China as the country faces off against the real Google over its local operations.
Japan Retail Sales Down for 16th Month in December
Japanese retail sales declined for the 16th month in December, as consumers in the world's second biggest economy stayed cautious amid falling wages
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