Toyota to Fix Stability Software on 34,000 Lexus GX460s
Toyota will offer the same fix for stability control programming it has announced for the Lexus GX 460 in North America to vehicles in other ...
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SEC's Goldman Probe Could Widen to Other Banks
Goldman Sachs stepped up its defense against civil fraud charges Monday, telling clients it did not withhold information in a complex transaction
GM to Repay Bailout Loan Before June
General Motors Co. will fully repay the $6.7 billion loan portion of its U.S. government aid earlier than its previously promised payback date of June
IBM Sees Tech Spending Rebound, Profits Rise
IBM Corp. said Monday its first-quarter profit jumped 13 percent, and the company offered evidence that corporate technology spending is rebounding
Airlines Seek EU Compensation for $1 Bil. in Volcano Losses
As airline losses from the volcanic ash cloud spiraled over $1 billion on Monday, the industry demanded EU compensation and criticized European
Citigroup Reports $4.4 Bil. Earnings on Trading
Citigroup Inc. provided more evidence Monday that the nation's big banks may have turned a corner. The bank reported a surprise first-quarter profit
Microsoft's China OEM Accused of Using Child Labor
Two factories that make Microsoft Corp. products in southern China violated overtime regulations and failed to properly register the use of workers
Bond Film Stopped on Uncertainty Over MGM's Fate
Producers say work on the next James Bond film has been halted indefinitely because of uncertainty about the future of distributor Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.
China Banks to Refuse Loans for 3rd Homes
Commercial banks can refuse to issue loans to buyers of their third home in areas suffering from excessive real estate price inflation
11 China Cities Average $20,000 Real Per Capita GDP
The per capita GDP of the 11 richest Chinese cities has risen to $20,000 on a purchasing-power parity (PPP) basis
Toyota Recalls 600,000 Sienna Minivans
As congressional investigators dig further into potential electronic problems in runaway Toyotas, the automaker is facing other safety concerns
Stocks Slide As Feds File Fraud Suit Against Goldman
Financial shares led the stock market sharply lower Friday after federal regulators filed civil fraud charges against Goldman Sachs
Q1 Venture Capital Investments Jump 38%
Venture capitalists invested more money in U.S. startups during the first three months of 2010 compared with a year earlier
Asian Stocks Fall on Inflation, Interest Rate Fears
Asian stock markets fell Friday as investors mulled whether the region's strong economic growth so far this year could trigger inflation
Volkswagen China Sales Skyrocket 61%
Volkswagen AG's worldwide deliveries were up by nearly a quarter in the first three months of this year as the car market rebounded
Jobless Claims, Weak Industrial Output Cool Markets
Stocks traded in a tight range Thursday after mixed economic reports gave investors an excuse to take a break from buying after five straight days ...
China Trims U.S. Treasuries for 4th Straight Month
China trimmed its holdings of U.S. Treasury debt 1.3 percent in February, the fourth consecutive decline. Those reductions are raising concerns
Apple Profits Jump 90% on Soaring iPhone Sales
The paparazzi may have moved on to Apple's sexy new iPad, but the iPhone is still Wall Street's darling.
Video Games Shoot for Spectacular 3-D Experiences
For movie goers, watching a 3-D film is a relatively easy experience. Audiences didn't need to do anything other than pay a few extra bucks ...
BMW Aims for China Sales 20% Above Prior Record
Germany's BMW AG aims to lift its sales in China, a key market for the luxury automaker and one of its biggest.
Kia Motors Profits Quadruple on Strong Sales
Kia Motors said net profit quadrupled in the first quarter on stronger sales and equity gains from affiliated companies.
Microsoft Profits Jump 35% on PC Rebound
An improvement in corporate spending on computers helped Microsoft increase its net income 35 percent in the most recent quarter
Home Sales Rise, Jobless Claims Fall
The economy is improving, with home sales up, jobless claims down and inflation tame. Yet there are concerns the economic rebound
Hyundai Profits Quintuple on Strong China, India Sales
Hyundai Motor said net profit hit a record high in the first quarter amid a jump in sales and strong performance in China and India.
Hynix Returns to Profit on Doubling of DRAM Sales
Hynix Semiconductor returned to profit in the first quarter after a loss last year as sales more than doubled and prices for its mainstay computer ...
Japan's March Exports Up 43.5%
Japan's exports jumped 43.5 in March from a year earlier as a recovering global economy drove demand for the nation's cars and gadgets.
IMF Projects Better-Than-Expected Growth for World
The International Monetary Fund said Wednesday that the global economy, after enduring a crippling recession, should see better-than-expected growth
Facebook Seeks to Custom-Tailor Web for Users
Facebook is spreading its wings to the broader Web. It's a move that could change the way people experience the online world, though it could ...
Germany to Grow 1.5% in 2010
The German economy will continue its slow recovery with growth rates at 1.5 percent this year and 1.4 percent in 2011 while the job market
Boeing Promises First 787 Delivery by Year End
Boeing's first-quarter profit topped expectations and the aircraft maker says it still expects to deliver the first of its new 787s by the end of ...
Visa Pays $2 Mil. for Online Payment Processor
Visa Inc. is buying e-commerce payment processor CyberSource Corp. for about $2 billion.
Chrysler Operations Turn Profitable in 2010
Chrysler Group LLC lost a staggering $3.8 billion from the time it left bankruptcy protection June 10 through the end of last year
American Cars Top Asian Imports in U.S. Quality Poll
After a long romance with foreign rivals, America's love affair with the automobile is returning to its roots with a revived affection for U.S.-made cars.
Geely's Volvo Purchase Faces Cultural Obstacles
Chinese tycoon Li Shufu's car company Geely has a knack for giving its vehicles oddball names: Gleagle, King Kong, Englon.
GM Pays Off Gov't Loans 5 Years Early
General Motors Co.'s CEO said Tuesday that the automaker has repaid the $8.1 billion in loans it received from the U.S. and Canadian governments
Yahoo Earnings Triple on Advertising Growth
Yahoo's first-quarter earnings nearly tripled as the Internet company's revenue edged up for the first time in more than a year.
Extended Volcano Eruptions Could Jeopardize Recovery
Even as Europe's dormant airports sputter back to life, prudent travelers and businessmen should ask: What if Iceland's volcano erupts again?
IMF Cuts Estimate of Losses from Financial Crisis
The world's banks could be spared billions in losses thanks to a global economy that is recovering from the financial meltdown more quickly
Retailers Report 4th Consecutive Month of Growth
Warmer weather and an earlier Easter enticed shoppers into stores for spring merchandise in March, helping retailers post strong sales gains for the month.
GM China Sales Surge Past Sales in U.S.
General Motors Co. said Monday demand in China is so strong that the company's annual sales may top 2 million vehicles this year — four ...
China Suffers First Trade Deficit in Six Years
China reported a $7.24 billion trade deficit in March, its first in almost six years, though the trend is likely to be short-lived.
Dow Crosses 11,000 on Growth Signs
The stock market closed at a new 18-month high Friday, with the Dow Jones industrial average briefly touching 11,000 before retreating slightly.
Bank of Korea Keeps Key Rate at Low 2%
South Korea's central bank left its key interest rate at a record low Friday as its new governor begins weighing when to end an 18-month-old ...
Asian Stocks Rise Ahead of GDP Numbers
Asian stock markets were mostly higher Friday ahead of the region's first peek next week at first quarter economic growth numbers.
China Car Sales Jumped 63% in March
China's passenger car sales jumped 63 percent in March from a year earlier as manufacturers scrambled to meet strong demand driven
Apple iPhone to Finally Join Rivals in Multitasting
Apple Inc.'s iPhone and iPad devices will soon be able to run more than one program at a time, an ability that phones from Apple's ...
Initial Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly
The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits rose last week, a sign that jobs remain scarce
Intel Software Can Read Thoughts
Mind reading may no longer be the domain of psychics and fortune tellers — now some computers can do it, too.
World Stocks Fall on Greek Debt Fears
World markets slid Thursday amid mounting worries about a potential Greek debt default as the country's borrowing costs continue to go through the roof.
Hawaiian Tops in Service Among 18 Busiest Carriers
Hawaiian Airlines again tops a list of 18 of the nation's busiest carriers for best service. Closely trailing is low-cost carrier AirTran.
Toyota to Fix Stability Software on 34,000 Lexus GX460s
Toyota will offer the same fix for stability control programming it has announced for the Lexus GX 460 in North America to vehicles in other ...
SEC's Goldman Probe Could Widen to Other Banks
Goldman Sachs stepped up its defense against civil fraud charges Monday, telling clients it did not withhold information in a complex transaction
GM to Repay Bailout Loan Before June
General Motors Co. will fully repay the $6.7 billion loan portion of its U.S. government aid earlier than its previously promised payback date of June
IBM Sees Tech Spending Rebound, Profits Rise
IBM Corp. said Monday its first-quarter profit jumped 13 percent, and the company offered evidence that corporate technology spending is rebounding
Airlines Seek EU Compensation for $1 Bil. in Volcano Losses
As airline losses from the volcanic ash cloud spiraled over $1 billion on Monday, the industry demanded EU compensation and criticized European
Citigroup Reports $4.4 Bil. Earnings on Trading
Citigroup Inc. provided more evidence Monday that the nation's big banks may have turned a corner. The bank reported a surprise first-quarter profit
Microsoft's China OEM Accused of Using Child Labor
Two factories that make Microsoft Corp. products in southern China violated overtime regulations and failed to properly register the use of workers
Bond Film Stopped on Uncertainty Over MGM's Fate
Producers say work on the next James Bond film has been halted indefinitely because of uncertainty about the future of distributor Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.
China Banks to Refuse Loans for 3rd Homes
Commercial banks can refuse to issue loans to buyers of their third home in areas suffering from excessive real estate price inflation
11 China Cities Average $20,000 Real Per Capita GDP
The per capita GDP of the 11 richest Chinese cities has risen to $20,000 on a purchasing-power parity (PPP) basis
Toyota Recalls 600,000 Sienna Minivans
As congressional investigators dig further into potential electronic problems in runaway Toyotas, the automaker is facing other safety concerns
Stocks Slide As Feds File Fraud Suit Against Goldman
Financial shares led the stock market sharply lower Friday after federal regulators filed civil fraud charges against Goldman Sachs
Q1 Venture Capital Investments Jump 38%
Venture capitalists invested more money in U.S. startups during the first three months of 2010 compared with a year earlier
Asian Stocks Fall on Inflation, Interest Rate Fears
Asian stock markets fell Friday as investors mulled whether the region's strong economic growth so far this year could trigger inflation
Volkswagen China Sales Skyrocket 61%
Volkswagen AG's worldwide deliveries were up by nearly a quarter in the first three months of this year as the car market rebounded
Jobless Claims, Weak Industrial Output Cool Markets
Stocks traded in a tight range Thursday after mixed economic reports gave investors an excuse to take a break from buying after five straight days ...
China Trims U.S. Treasuries for 4th Straight Month
China trimmed its holdings of U.S. Treasury debt 1.3 percent in February, the fourth consecutive decline. Those reductions are raising concerns
Apple Profits Jump 90% on Soaring iPhone Sales
The paparazzi may have moved on to Apple's sexy new iPad, but the iPhone is still Wall Street's darling.
Video Games Shoot for Spectacular 3-D Experiences
For movie goers, watching a 3-D film is a relatively easy experience. Audiences didn't need to do anything other than pay a few extra bucks ...
BMW Aims for China Sales 20% Above Prior Record
Germany's BMW AG aims to lift its sales in China, a key market for the luxury automaker and one of its biggest.
Kia Motors Profits Quadruple on Strong Sales
Kia Motors said net profit quadrupled in the first quarter on stronger sales and equity gains from affiliated companies.
Microsoft Profits Jump 35% on PC Rebound
An improvement in corporate spending on computers helped Microsoft increase its net income 35 percent in the most recent quarter
Home Sales Rise, Jobless Claims Fall
The economy is improving, with home sales up, jobless claims down and inflation tame. Yet there are concerns the economic rebound
Hyundai Profits Quintuple on Strong China, India Sales
Hyundai Motor said net profit hit a record high in the first quarter amid a jump in sales and strong performance in China and India.
Hynix Returns to Profit on Doubling of DRAM Sales
Hynix Semiconductor returned to profit in the first quarter after a loss last year as sales more than doubled and prices for its mainstay computer ...
Japan's March Exports Up 43.5%
Japan's exports jumped 43.5 in March from a year earlier as a recovering global economy drove demand for the nation's cars and gadgets.
IMF Projects Better-Than-Expected Growth for World
The International Monetary Fund said Wednesday that the global economy, after enduring a crippling recession, should see better-than-expected growth
Facebook Seeks to Custom-Tailor Web for Users
Facebook is spreading its wings to the broader Web. It's a move that could change the way people experience the online world, though it could ...
Germany to Grow 1.5% in 2010
The German economy will continue its slow recovery with growth rates at 1.5 percent this year and 1.4 percent in 2011 while the job market
Boeing Promises First 787 Delivery by Year End
Boeing's first-quarter profit topped expectations and the aircraft maker says it still expects to deliver the first of its new 787s by the end of ...
Visa Pays $2 Mil. for Online Payment Processor
Visa Inc. is buying e-commerce payment processor CyberSource Corp. for about $2 billion.
Chrysler Operations Turn Profitable in 2010
Chrysler Group LLC lost a staggering $3.8 billion from the time it left bankruptcy protection June 10 through the end of last year
American Cars Top Asian Imports in U.S. Quality Poll
After a long romance with foreign rivals, America's love affair with the automobile is returning to its roots with a revived affection for U.S.-made cars.
Geely's Volvo Purchase Faces Cultural Obstacles
Chinese tycoon Li Shufu's car company Geely has a knack for giving its vehicles oddball names: Gleagle, King Kong, Englon.
GM Pays Off Gov't Loans 5 Years Early
General Motors Co.'s CEO said Tuesday that the automaker has repaid the $8.1 billion in loans it received from the U.S. and Canadian governments
Yahoo Earnings Triple on Advertising Growth
Yahoo's first-quarter earnings nearly tripled as the Internet company's revenue edged up for the first time in more than a year.
Extended Volcano Eruptions Could Jeopardize Recovery
Even as Europe's dormant airports sputter back to life, prudent travelers and businessmen should ask: What if Iceland's volcano erupts again?
IMF Cuts Estimate of Losses from Financial Crisis
The world's banks could be spared billions in losses thanks to a global economy that is recovering from the financial meltdown more quickly
Retailers Report 4th Consecutive Month of Growth
Warmer weather and an earlier Easter enticed shoppers into stores for spring merchandise in March, helping retailers post strong sales gains for the month.
GM China Sales Surge Past Sales in U.S.
General Motors Co. said Monday demand in China is so strong that the company's annual sales may top 2 million vehicles this year — four ...
China Suffers First Trade Deficit in Six Years
China reported a $7.24 billion trade deficit in March, its first in almost six years, though the trend is likely to be short-lived.
Dow Crosses 11,000 on Growth Signs
The stock market closed at a new 18-month high Friday, with the Dow Jones industrial average briefly touching 11,000 before retreating slightly.
Bank of Korea Keeps Key Rate at Low 2%
South Korea's central bank left its key interest rate at a record low Friday as its new governor begins weighing when to end an 18-month-old ...
Asian Stocks Rise Ahead of GDP Numbers
Asian stock markets were mostly higher Friday ahead of the region's first peek next week at first quarter economic growth numbers.
China Car Sales Jumped 63% in March
China's passenger car sales jumped 63 percent in March from a year earlier as manufacturers scrambled to meet strong demand driven
Apple iPhone to Finally Join Rivals in Multitasting
Apple Inc.'s iPhone and iPad devices will soon be able to run more than one program at a time, an ability that phones from Apple's ...
Initial Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly
The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits rose last week, a sign that jobs remain scarce
Intel Software Can Read Thoughts
Mind reading may no longer be the domain of psychics and fortune tellers — now some computers can do it, too.
World Stocks Fall on Greek Debt Fears
World markets slid Thursday amid mounting worries about a potential Greek debt default as the country's borrowing costs continue to go through the roof.
Hawaiian Tops in Service Among 18 Busiest Carriers
Hawaiian Airlines again tops a list of 18 of the nation's busiest carriers for best service. Closely trailing is low-cost carrier AirTran.
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