Ford Reports $1 Bil. Q3 Profits
Ford Motor Co. earned $1 billion in the third quarter, fueled by U.S. market share gains, cost cuts and the government's Cash for Clunkers rebates.
Business
Equipment Spending Growth Boosts Eonomy
Businesses are finally willing to spend more money on equipment, a healthy sign for the economic recovery.
China's Manufacturing Grows for 8th Straight Month
China's manufacturing sector expanded for the eighth straight month in October, pointing to further signs that the recovering economy is on firmer ground
China Consumer Growth Offsets Export Decline
The slump in China's exports eased last month as industrial output and retail sales rose sharply, the government said Wednesday, showing that recovery in the ...
China's Small-Cap Market Opens for Trading
A new Chinese stock exchange meant to nurture small and high-tech enterprises, modeled on the U.S.-based Nasdaq market
Samsung Profits Triple on Booming Sales
Samsung Electronics Co. said third-quarter net profit tripled to a record amid higher prices for computer memory chips and increased sales of consumer products
iPhone Reaches China Without WiFi Access
Apple's iPhone is making its long-awaited formal debut in the world's most populous mobile phone market, without a key feature and at higher prices
Japan Jobless Rate Falls for 2nd Straight Month
Japan's unemployment rate fell for the second straight month as companies gained more confidence in the stimulus-fueled global recovery but prices continued to tumble
Strong GDP Growth, Weak Dollar Drive Up Commodities
Commodities prices rebounded Thursday, buoyed by a falling dollar and a stronger-than-expected reading on the economy.
Consumers Return to Pricier Name Brands
Signs of an improving economy might be in your kitchen or bathroom cupboards. Consumers are showing a willingness to pay a little more
China to Invest $1.5 Bil. in Texas Wind Farm
China took a big leap into the U.S. renewable energy market Thursday, putting up $1.5 billion for a 36,000-acre wind farm in Texas with the ...
IPO Boom Looks to Continue into 2010
The flurry of initial public offerings this week is confirmation that this fall's rebound in the market wasn't a fluke and sets the stage for ...
China Warning to Banks Pushes Down Stocks
World stock markets fell Tuesday following big gains on Monday, with China's main index posting its biggest drop in three months
Citi Upgrades Global Growth Forecasts
Citigroup Inc. upgraded its 2010 economic growth forecasts for several countries on Monday, and said it expects a sustained but uneven global recovery next year.
Home Sales Growth Restarts Stock Rally
Investors halted stocks' three-day losing streak Monday, buying across the market on a range of factors including the weaker dollar and better-than-expected
Praxair to Sell Key Gases to China Solar Panel Maker
Praxair Inc.'s Chinese unit has signed a multiyear agreement to sell gases that MAGI Solar Energy Technology Co. will use to make solar cells and ...
Gold Hits Record High As World Markets Rally
World markets rose sharply Monday amid further hopeful signs about the economic recovery. Commodity stocks led the charge, particularly in London
California Squeezes into Europe's Olive Oil Monopoly
An oil boom is under way in California's agricultural heartland, as evolving tastes and a trend toward healthy fare have transformed a profession
Employers to Add Jobs Starting Q1
Economists expect the joblessness that has weighed down the nation's economic recovery will start to slowly abate in 2010, but they predict consumers will continue
Electronic Editions Save Some Papers from Sharp Declines
While U.S. newspapers are losing subscribers at a staggering rate, a few dailies stand out because their circulation is rising. But they aren't necessarily selling ...
Japan Airlines to Get $1.1 Bil. Emergency Loan
Japan Airlines said Tuesday it obtained government approval to receive up to $1.1 billion in emergency loans aimed at preventing the money-losing company
Sony Hopes Online Service Will Build Brand Loyalty
Sony's new online service connecting the whole range of its gadgets to downloadable content like movies and games
Nissan Makes Bid for Electric-Car Leadership
The head of the Nissan-Renault alliance said Thursday that customers' adoption of electric vehicles will be a slow and gradual process, with traditional gasoline-powered cars
Old Navy Recovery Boosts Gap Profits
Shoppers spent more money at low-price Old Navy stores in the third quarter, helping
Dollar Rises, Stocks Fall on Weak Economic Data
Signs of a subdued economic recovery sent investors out of stocks Thursday and in search of safer assets like the dollar.
GM Analysts Predict Strong November Sales
U.S. auto sales could top an annual rate of 10.8 million in November, General Motors Co.'s top sales analyst said Thursday.
U.S., Japan Expected to Recover Faster than EU
The world's rich and developed economies will grow faster next year, but recovery will remain modest, with the U.S. and Japan outpacing Europe
Sony Chief Outlines Turnaround Plan
Sony said it aims to be profitable in gaming and flat-panel TVs by the fiscal year ending March 2011, pushing 3-D technology as a way ...
Singapore Economy Grows for 2nd Straight Qtr
Singapore said its economy would expand as little as 3 percent in 2010, well below the high growth rates of past years
Online Ad Revenues Show Quarterly Rebound
Online advertising revenue in the U.S. fell 5.4 percent in the third quarter from a year ago, as the sputtering economy kept its tight grip ...
Sina Sells Shares to Chao's V.I. Holding Company
Sina Corp., an operator of Chinese language Web sites, said Friday it has completed the sale of 5.6 million shares for $180 million to a ...
iPhone Rings Up Impressive Orders Ahead of Korea Launch
The iPhone's arrival in South Korea is generating considerable buzz among consumers and industry watchers amid expectations it will shake up
Asian Stocks Fall on Dubai Fears, Low Dollar
Asian stock markets tumbled Friday, with Hong Kong and South Korea down nearly 5 percent, as fears mounted over the fallout from Dubai's massive debt
Japanese Carmakers Boost Production, Sales
Honda Motor Co. set record production in Asia and China in October for the second straight month, leading a gradual and spotty recovery at Japanese ...
Japan's Recovery Threatened by Deflation, High Yen
Japan got word Friday that prices fell again in October, just as a surging yen threatens to worsen the deflation that is undermining the country's ...
Sony Pins Turnaround Hopes on 3D, OLEDs
A third to a half of the Sony Corp. TV sets sold annually will be packed with 3-D features by the year ending March 2013, ...
China Stimulus Could Fuel Trade Conflicts Says EU Report
China's stimulus spending has fueled massive overexpansion in industrial capacity that could drive a surge in low-priced exports amid weak global demand
Toyota Slashes Executive Bonuses 20%
Toyota is slashing bonus pay for managers as the Japanese automaker tackles a massive recall in the U.S. and deep losses for the second straight ...
Home Construction Slowdown Cools Stock Market
Investors are turning cautious as an unexpected drop in home construction and disappointing forecasts from technology companies raise concerns
Drop in Jobless Claims Prompts Small Rally
Stocks climbed Wednesday following a drop in weekly unemployment claims to the lowest level of the year and a rise in new home sales.
Tiffany Raises Outlook After Q3 Outperforms
Curbed discretionary spending pushed Tiffany & Co.'s U.S. sales lower in the third quarter, contributing to a 1 percent profit decline.
Toyota to Replace Gas Pedals on 3.8 Mil. Cars
Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will replace accelerator pedals on 3.8 million recalled vehicles in the United States
Beijing Automotive Looks at Saab After Deal Collapsed
The Chinese automaker that had joined with Koenigsegg Automotive AB in bidding to buy Saab said Wednesday it regrets the Swedish luxury sports
Tire Prices Rise on Tariffs, Rising Demand
Tire prices are inflating. Tariffs on imports, lower supplies and higher demand from drivers buying winter tires are combining to jack up costs.
Saab Future Clouded After Sale Falls Through
A Swedish specialty automaker has backed out of a deal to buy Saab from General Motors Co., casting serious doubt on the future of the ...
Consumer, GDP Data Dampen Stocks
Stocks retreated from 13-month highs after a lackluster reading on consumer confidence and a report showing slower economic growth sapped
China Automotive Systems Sees Profits Surge
China Automotive Systems Inc., which makes power steering components, said Thursday that third-quarter profit rose sharply on a boost in sales of components
Google Cedes Partial Control over Online Library
Internet search leader Google will ease its control over millions of copyright-protected books earmarked for its digital library if a court approves a revised lawsuit ...
Rich Buying Again but Middle Class Still Hurting
American shoppers are splitting again: The affluent are finally starting to buy, picking up designer clothes at places like Nordstrom, while those on the lower ...
Eurozone Emerged from Recession in Q3
The 16-country eurozone has officially joined the United States and Japan out of recession, after figures Friday showed its economy grew by 0.4 percen
Ford Reports $1 Bil. Q3 Profits
Ford Motor Co. earned $1 billion in the third quarter, fueled by U.S. market share gains, cost cuts and the government's Cash for Clunkers rebates.
Equipment Spending Growth Boosts Eonomy
Businesses are finally willing to spend more money on equipment, a healthy sign for the economic recovery.
China's Manufacturing Grows for 8th Straight Month
China's manufacturing sector expanded for the eighth straight month in October, pointing to further signs that the recovering economy is on firmer ground
China Consumer Growth Offsets Export Decline
The slump in China's exports eased last month as industrial output and retail sales rose sharply, the government said Wednesday, showing that recovery in the ...
China's Small-Cap Market Opens for Trading
A new Chinese stock exchange meant to nurture small and high-tech enterprises, modeled on the U.S.-based Nasdaq market
Samsung Profits Triple on Booming Sales
Samsung Electronics Co. said third-quarter net profit tripled to a record amid higher prices for computer memory chips and increased sales of consumer products
iPhone Reaches China Without WiFi Access
Apple's iPhone is making its long-awaited formal debut in the world's most populous mobile phone market, without a key feature and at higher prices
Japan Jobless Rate Falls for 2nd Straight Month
Japan's unemployment rate fell for the second straight month as companies gained more confidence in the stimulus-fueled global recovery but prices continued to tumble
Strong GDP Growth, Weak Dollar Drive Up Commodities
Commodities prices rebounded Thursday, buoyed by a falling dollar and a stronger-than-expected reading on the economy.
Consumers Return to Pricier Name Brands
Signs of an improving economy might be in your kitchen or bathroom cupboards. Consumers are showing a willingness to pay a little more
China to Invest $1.5 Bil. in Texas Wind Farm
China took a big leap into the U.S. renewable energy market Thursday, putting up $1.5 billion for a 36,000-acre wind farm in Texas with the ...
IPO Boom Looks to Continue into 2010
The flurry of initial public offerings this week is confirmation that this fall's rebound in the market wasn't a fluke and sets the stage for ...
China Warning to Banks Pushes Down Stocks
World stock markets fell Tuesday following big gains on Monday, with China's main index posting its biggest drop in three months
Citi Upgrades Global Growth Forecasts
Citigroup Inc. upgraded its 2010 economic growth forecasts for several countries on Monday, and said it expects a sustained but uneven global recovery next year.
Home Sales Growth Restarts Stock Rally
Investors halted stocks' three-day losing streak Monday, buying across the market on a range of factors including the weaker dollar and better-than-expected
Praxair to Sell Key Gases to China Solar Panel Maker
Praxair Inc.'s Chinese unit has signed a multiyear agreement to sell gases that MAGI Solar Energy Technology Co. will use to make solar cells and ...
Gold Hits Record High As World Markets Rally
World markets rose sharply Monday amid further hopeful signs about the economic recovery. Commodity stocks led the charge, particularly in London
California Squeezes into Europe's Olive Oil Monopoly
An oil boom is under way in California's agricultural heartland, as evolving tastes and a trend toward healthy fare have transformed a profession
Employers to Add Jobs Starting Q1
Economists expect the joblessness that has weighed down the nation's economic recovery will start to slowly abate in 2010, but they predict consumers will continue
Electronic Editions Save Some Papers from Sharp Declines
While U.S. newspapers are losing subscribers at a staggering rate, a few dailies stand out because their circulation is rising. But they aren't necessarily selling ...
Japan Airlines to Get $1.1 Bil. Emergency Loan
Japan Airlines said Tuesday it obtained government approval to receive up to $1.1 billion in emergency loans aimed at preventing the money-losing company
Sony Hopes Online Service Will Build Brand Loyalty
Sony's new online service connecting the whole range of its gadgets to downloadable content like movies and games
Nissan Makes Bid for Electric-Car Leadership
The head of the Nissan-Renault alliance said Thursday that customers' adoption of electric vehicles will be a slow and gradual process, with traditional gasoline-powered cars
Old Navy Recovery Boosts Gap Profits
Shoppers spent more money at low-price Old Navy stores in the third quarter, helping
Dollar Rises, Stocks Fall on Weak Economic Data
Signs of a subdued economic recovery sent investors out of stocks Thursday and in search of safer assets like the dollar.
GM Analysts Predict Strong November Sales
U.S. auto sales could top an annual rate of 10.8 million in November, General Motors Co.'s top sales analyst said Thursday.
U.S., Japan Expected to Recover Faster than EU
The world's rich and developed economies will grow faster next year, but recovery will remain modest, with the U.S. and Japan outpacing Europe
Sony Chief Outlines Turnaround Plan
Sony said it aims to be profitable in gaming and flat-panel TVs by the fiscal year ending March 2011, pushing 3-D technology as a way ...
Singapore Economy Grows for 2nd Straight Qtr
Singapore said its economy would expand as little as 3 percent in 2010, well below the high growth rates of past years
Online Ad Revenues Show Quarterly Rebound
Online advertising revenue in the U.S. fell 5.4 percent in the third quarter from a year ago, as the sputtering economy kept its tight grip ...
Sina Sells Shares to Chao's V.I. Holding Company
Sina Corp., an operator of Chinese language Web sites, said Friday it has completed the sale of 5.6 million shares for $180 million to a ...
iPhone Rings Up Impressive Orders Ahead of Korea Launch
The iPhone's arrival in South Korea is generating considerable buzz among consumers and industry watchers amid expectations it will shake up
Asian Stocks Fall on Dubai Fears, Low Dollar
Asian stock markets tumbled Friday, with Hong Kong and South Korea down nearly 5 percent, as fears mounted over the fallout from Dubai's massive debt
Japanese Carmakers Boost Production, Sales
Honda Motor Co. set record production in Asia and China in October for the second straight month, leading a gradual and spotty recovery at Japanese ...
Japan's Recovery Threatened by Deflation, High Yen
Japan got word Friday that prices fell again in October, just as a surging yen threatens to worsen the deflation that is undermining the country's ...
Sony Pins Turnaround Hopes on 3D, OLEDs
A third to a half of the Sony Corp. TV sets sold annually will be packed with 3-D features by the year ending March 2013, ...
China Stimulus Could Fuel Trade Conflicts Says EU Report
China's stimulus spending has fueled massive overexpansion in industrial capacity that could drive a surge in low-priced exports amid weak global demand
Toyota Slashes Executive Bonuses 20%
Toyota is slashing bonus pay for managers as the Japanese automaker tackles a massive recall in the U.S. and deep losses for the second straight ...
Home Construction Slowdown Cools Stock Market
Investors are turning cautious as an unexpected drop in home construction and disappointing forecasts from technology companies raise concerns
Drop in Jobless Claims Prompts Small Rally
Stocks climbed Wednesday following a drop in weekly unemployment claims to the lowest level of the year and a rise in new home sales.
Tiffany Raises Outlook After Q3 Outperforms
Curbed discretionary spending pushed Tiffany & Co.'s U.S. sales lower in the third quarter, contributing to a 1 percent profit decline.
Toyota to Replace Gas Pedals on 3.8 Mil. Cars
Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will replace accelerator pedals on 3.8 million recalled vehicles in the United States
Beijing Automotive Looks at Saab After Deal Collapsed
The Chinese automaker that had joined with Koenigsegg Automotive AB in bidding to buy Saab said Wednesday it regrets the Swedish luxury sports
Tire Prices Rise on Tariffs, Rising Demand
Tire prices are inflating. Tariffs on imports, lower supplies and higher demand from drivers buying winter tires are combining to jack up costs.
Saab Future Clouded After Sale Falls Through
A Swedish specialty automaker has backed out of a deal to buy Saab from General Motors Co., casting serious doubt on the future of the ...
Consumer, GDP Data Dampen Stocks
Stocks retreated from 13-month highs after a lackluster reading on consumer confidence and a report showing slower economic growth sapped
China Automotive Systems Sees Profits Surge
China Automotive Systems Inc., which makes power steering components, said Thursday that third-quarter profit rose sharply on a boost in sales of components
Google Cedes Partial Control over Online Library
Internet search leader Google will ease its control over millions of copyright-protected books earmarked for its digital library if a court approves a revised lawsuit ...
Rich Buying Again but Middle Class Still Hurting
American shoppers are splitting again: The affluent are finally starting to buy, picking up designer clothes at places like Nordstrom, while those on the lower ...
Eurozone Emerged from Recession in Q3
The 16-country eurozone has officially joined the United States and Japan out of recession, after figures Friday showed its economy grew by 0.4 percen
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