Euro Slide Pushes Dow to Sub-10K Close

A drop in the euro set off a late-day slide in stocks Wednesday and sent the Dow Jones industrial average to its first close below ...

J&J Probed for "Phantom Recall" of Pain Relievers

Congressional investigators said Wednesday that Johnson & Johnson hired a private company that bought up defective packets of pain relievers in 2008

Stocks Surge on Word China to Hold European Debt

Stocks had another turnaround Thursday and rocketed higher after China reassured investors it doesn't plan to sell the European debt it holds.

Tiffany Profits Double on Soaring Asia Sales

Jewelry and gift seller Tiffany & Co.'s net income more than doubled in the first quarter as its revenue rose in the U.S. and soared ...

Costco Profits Jump 46% on Sales, Memberships

Costco Wholesale Corp.'s profit climbed 46 percent in the fiscal third quarter as sales and membership revenue both rose.

Honda China Plant Stopped by Worker Strike

Honda's four auto assembly plants in China have ground to a halt after workers at a parts maker went on strike demanding better wages.

Asia, Europe Stocks Rise on Asian, U.S. Data

World stocks rose Thursday as investors put Europe's debt problems behind them — for now — and instead concentrated on strong Asian economic growth

China's Stock Market Defies Robust Real Growth

Shanghai has Wall Street-size ambitions for its financial markets, and this month, it got a charging bronze bull to match those aspirations.

Asian Stocks Fall on Europe Debt Fears

Asian stock markets fell in early trading Thursday after the Dow Jones industrial average closed below the 10,000 line for the first time in nearly

Yahoo Paints Brighening Picture Through 2013

Yahoo Inc. raised its financial target Wednesday, reflecting expectations that the Internet company will attract more online advertisers as it reaps savings

Feds Profit from $6.2 Bil. Sale of Citigroup Stock

The Treasury Department said Wednesday it raised $6.2 billion from the sale of 1.5 billion shares of Citigroup stock it received as part of the ...

Staples Income Rises on Sales Growth

Staples Inc.'s first-quarter net income climbed 30 percent as both its North American and international sales improved.

Facebook Faces Growing Privacy Protests

Facebook is simplifying its privacy controls amid growing unrest from many of its users.

Durables, New Home Sales Buffer Against Europe

Sales of new homes posted another large gain in April as buyers rushed to sign contracts before government tax credits expired.

Durable Goods Orders Rise 2.9% in April

Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods surged in April, propelled by a rebound in demand for commercial aircraft.

Recovery Gains Steam in Developed Economies

Ghosn Charged Up about Leaf Electric's U.S. Debut

Nissan Motor Co. CEO Carlos Ghosn said Tuesday he's not bothered by skepticism about the company's upcoming Leaf electric car because thousands

Dow's Intraday Plunge Signals Turbulence Ahead

The Dow Jones industrials plunged below 10,000 to their lowest level of the year Tuesday before a late-day rebound that erased most of the losses

Home Prices Fell from February to March

Home prices fell in March from the previous month, a sign of a weakening housing market despite historically low mortgage rates and now-expired

Consumer Confidence Rises Again in May

Americans' confidence in the economy rose in May for the third straight month in a row, fueled by growing optimism about future job prospects.

Wal-Mart Slashes 3G iPhone Prices in Half

Wal-Mart says it's cutting the price of the most up-to-date iPhone in half. That's another sign Apple is getting ready to unveil a new model.

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

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

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 ...

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

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.

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.

Asian Stocks Rally on Positive Europe News

Asian stock markets rallied in early trading Thursday on easing worries over Europe's debt crisis after Spain

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 ...

Sears Income Falls on Bigger Appliance Discounts

Sears Holdings Corp.'s first-quarter net income fell 38 percent on thinner profit margins at its Sears chain, squeezed by discounts on appliances.

Toyota Expert Calls for Akio Toyoda to Step Down

An influential writer with ties to Toyota's past presidents is calling for a change of leadership at the recall-battered automaker in a letter to editors

Singapore GDP Soars 15.5% in Q1

Singapore revised up its first quarter economic growth to a blistering 16 percent as manufacturing, finance and tourism roared back

Japan's Economy Grows for 4th Straight Quarter

Japan's economic growth accelerated in the first quarter, as robust export growth spurred companies and consumers to boost spending.

Target Profits Up 29% on Card Boost, Clothing Sales

Target Corp. reported a 29 percent increase in first-quarter net income, fueled by an improvement in its credit-card business and higher sales

Oil Falls to $68 on Europe Fears

Oil prices fell to near $68 a barrel Wednesday, extending losses to an eight-month low as mixed U.S. crude supply figures failed to stem a ...

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