Toyota Prius Tops Japan Sales for 15th Straight Month
Toyota's Prius topped Japan sales rankings in July for the 15th straight month, getting a perk from incentives for green cars and helping Japanese
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World Stocks Fall on Anxiety Over Growth Prospects
World markets dropped Wednesday despite a late rally on Wall Street as investors gave a lukewarm reception to the Federal Reserve's latest batch
Jobless Claims at Highest Level Since February
The economy is looking bleaker as new applications for jobless benefits rose last week to the highest level in almost six months.
Xinhua, China Mobile Launch Search Joint Venture
The state-run Xinhua News Agency said Thursday it will launch a search venture, giving Google a new, well-financed rival following
Europe Cuts Dream Projects to Reduce Budget Deficits
A rebuilt Prussian palace in Berlin. High-speed rail from Lisbon to Kiev. A new visitor center for Britain's Stonehenge. They're just some of the big-ticket
S. Korea Leaves Interest Rate at 2.25%
South Korea's central bank left its key interest rate unchanged Thursday as the outlook for the global economy dims — a month after raising
Macy's Q2 Profits Surge on Growing Market Share
Macy's Inc.'s net income surged in the second quarter as the department store chain saw a payoff from its focus on exclusive moderate-price
China Industrial Growth Slips to 13.4%
China's industrial growth slowed further in July as Beijing clamped down on a credit boom, fueling expectations it will ease monetary policy
ING Q2 Earnings Jump on Healthy Lending Growth
ING Groep NV, the Dutch bank and insurance company, Wednesday reported a sharp rise in second quarter earnings, mostly because it avoided some
Nestle Profits Rise 7.5% on Robust Sales Growth
Swiss food and drinks company Nestle SA reported Wednesday a 7.5 percent rise in half-year net profit to 5.45 billion Swiss francs ($5 billion)
Private Sector Hiring, Service Growth Boost Stocks
Stocks climbed Wednesday after key reports on private sector hiring and the services industry provided reassurances that the economy
Chipmaker Shares Suffer from Fears of PC Slowdown
Shares of chipmakers Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc. and Nvidia Corp. dropped Tuesday as analysts said demand for computers looks
Netflix to Pay $1 Bil. to Stream Paramount, MGM Films
Netflix Inc. will pay nearly $1 billion during the next five years for the online streaming rights to movies from Paramount, Lionsgate and MGM
Google to Debut Street View in Germany Despite Attacks
Google will introduce its "Street View" mapping feature for 20 of Germany's largest cities before the end of the year, the company announced
China Exports Surge 38.1%, Imports Up 22.9%
China's exports grew strongly in July but import growth fell as its rapid economic expansion cooled, possibly hurting global demand.
Verizon, Google Outline Broadband Rules for ISPs
Phone and cable TV companies that provide Internet access should be barred from slowing down, blocking or charging to prioritize Internet traffic
Honda Recalls 400,000 Cars for Ignition Switch Glitch
Honda Motor Co. is recalling the popular Accord and Civic passenger cars to address problems with an ignition switch that could allow the key
China Consumer Confidence Rebounds in July
The Chinese spent more in July as inflationary pressures eased on falling food prices, according to the Bankcard Consumer Confidence Index (BCCI)
Samsung Posts 83% Profit Jump on Chip, LCD Sales
Samsung Electronics Co.'s net profit surged 83 percent in the second quarter to a record high amid increased sales and strength
Twitter-Crazed Japan Claims 20 Billionth Tweet
Twitter's 20 billionth message didn't make much sense, but it spoke volumes about the rapid global growth
China Passed Japan to No. 2 Spot Says Currency Chief
China has overtaken Japan to become the world's second-largest economy, said China's currency chief Yi Gang in an interview
Chrysler to Add 900 Jobs for Midsize Car Plant
Chrysler Group LLC said Friday that it will add nearly 900 jobs at a factory in suburban Detroit. Its decision is a show of optimism
Recovery Slowed in Q2
The recovery lost momentum in the second quarter as growth slowed to a 2.4 percent pace, its most sluggish showing
Revised Data Show Recession Was Underestimated
The recession was deeper than the government previously thought. The Commerce Department, in revisions issued Friday
Disney Sells Miramax to Hollywood Newcomers
The Walt Disney Co. said Friday that it agreed to sell its Miramax Films to an investor group for about $660 million, ending a 17-year ...
Honda Profits Mushroom 32-Fold to New Record
Honda's quarterly profit ballooned to a record $3.2 billion while Mazda reduced its losses, rounding out a tale of recovery among Japanese automakers.
Kia Posts 61% Profit Surge on Strong Sales Growth
Kia Motors announced Friday that net profit rose 61 percent in the second quarter amid an increase in sales.
China Manufacturing Growth Continues Gradual Slowing
Expansion of Chinese manufacturing activity slowed for the third month in July, as production, new orders and purchasing prices all declined
Google Sounded False Alarm About China Blockage
Google Inc. triggered a false alarm Thursday by posting a notice that its search engine and several other services had been cut off from mainland ...
VW Profits Surge to $1.6 Bil. on China Demand
Sales at Volkswagen AG motored ahead in the second quarter, thanks in part to strong demand from China and helping to push earnings sharply
Toyota Recalls 412,000 Cars for Steering Parts Cracks
Toyota is recalling 412,000 passenger cars, mostly the Avalon model, in the U.S. for steering problems in which three accidents have been reported
China Okays Geely's Volvo Purchase Without Conditions
Geely Holding Group has received final Chinese government approval to acquire Volvo Cars from Ford Motor Co., the Commerce
Nissan Returns to Profit on Global Rebound
Nissan Motor Co. veered back into the black in its latest quarter as global car sales rebounded while its smaller rival Mitsubishi Motors Corp.
Sony Returns to Profit on Playstation 3, PC Sales
Sony bounced back to profit last quarter and raised its full-year earnings forecast, fueled by stronger demand for its PlayStation 3 gaming consoles
Panasonic Returns to Profit, Buys Out Sanyo
Panasonic is planning to take 100 percent ownership of its subsidiaries Sanyo Electric and Panasonic Electric Works
Siemens Reports 4% Revenue Growth
A strong increase in orders in a recovering economy helped push earnings at Siemens AG 9 percent higher
Coach Profits Jump As China Stores Open
A sharp in increase in sales in North America and Asia helped Coach's fourth-quarter net income rise 34 percent, the luxury handbag
Time Warner Profits Rise on Ad Rebound, Box Office
A rebound in advertising markets and strong box office results helped lift Time Warner Inc.'s second quarter profit 7 percent, the media conglomerate
AOL Posts $1 Bil. Loss of Writedowns, Lower Sales
Internet company AOL Inc. said Wednesday a $1.4 billion accounting charge pushed the company to a $1 billion-plus net loss in the second quarter.
Asia Mixed, Europe Falls on U.S. Recovery Data
World stocks mostly fell Wednesday after more disappointing economic news reinforced concerns about the U.S. economic recovery ahead
Toyota Posts $2.2 Bil. Profit As Global Sales Recover
Toyota reported a quarterly profit of $2.2 billion, reversing from red ink a year earlier as the world's top automaker benefited from a global sales
Torch Will Help Blackberry Preserve Status Quo
BlackBerrys still fly off the shelves. They still convey the message that their owners mean business — that they're people who are important enough
RIM in Talks with India Over Access to Blackberry Emails
BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. says it has not agreed to heightened surveillance of its corporate clients by the Indian government
Most Carmakers Post Higher U.S. Sales for July
Most automakers posted higher U.S. sales last month, a sign that Americans are still willing to buy big-ticket items even though concerns
Toyota Shifts Focus to Emerging Markets
Toyota has set its sights on getting half of its sales from areas other than Japan, Europe and the United States, a senior company official ...
Europe Stocks Anticipate Wall Street Rebound
European stock markets rose Monday as investors looked past a downgrade of Ireland's public debt and instead bet on a rebound on Wall Street
GM China July Sales Rise 22%, Ford Falls
General Motors' China revenues grew 22% in July on the strength of Chevy sales. Rival Ford Motor Co's local sales fell 6.3%.
Asia Stocks Continue Rising, Europe Slips
European stock markets mostly fell Tuesday after big gains in the previous session while the euro spiked to a fresh three-month high
BMW Pofits Surge to $1.1 Bil. as China Sales Double
Second-quarter earnings at luxury car maker BMW AG surged to euro834 million ($1.1 billion) as better selling prices and robust demand in China
Kenny Huang Bids for Control of Liverpool
Chinese businessman Kenny Huang has offered to buy Liverpool's $374 million debt from a British bank in an attempt to end Tom Hicks' and George ...
Toyota Prius Tops Japan Sales for 15th Straight Month
Toyota's Prius topped Japan sales rankings in July for the 15th straight month, getting a perk from incentives for green cars and helping Japanese
World Stocks Fall on Anxiety Over Growth Prospects
World markets dropped Wednesday despite a late rally on Wall Street as investors gave a lukewarm reception to the Federal Reserve's latest batch
Jobless Claims at Highest Level Since February
The economy is looking bleaker as new applications for jobless benefits rose last week to the highest level in almost six months.
Xinhua, China Mobile Launch Search Joint Venture
The state-run Xinhua News Agency said Thursday it will launch a search venture, giving Google a new, well-financed rival following
Europe Cuts Dream Projects to Reduce Budget Deficits
A rebuilt Prussian palace in Berlin. High-speed rail from Lisbon to Kiev. A new visitor center for Britain's Stonehenge. They're just some of the big-ticket
S. Korea Leaves Interest Rate at 2.25%
South Korea's central bank left its key interest rate unchanged Thursday as the outlook for the global economy dims — a month after raising
Macy's Q2 Profits Surge on Growing Market Share
Macy's Inc.'s net income surged in the second quarter as the department store chain saw a payoff from its focus on exclusive moderate-price
China Industrial Growth Slips to 13.4%
China's industrial growth slowed further in July as Beijing clamped down on a credit boom, fueling expectations it will ease monetary policy
ING Q2 Earnings Jump on Healthy Lending Growth
ING Groep NV, the Dutch bank and insurance company, Wednesday reported a sharp rise in second quarter earnings, mostly because it avoided some
Nestle Profits Rise 7.5% on Robust Sales Growth
Swiss food and drinks company Nestle SA reported Wednesday a 7.5 percent rise in half-year net profit to 5.45 billion Swiss francs ($5 billion)
Private Sector Hiring, Service Growth Boost Stocks
Stocks climbed Wednesday after key reports on private sector hiring and the services industry provided reassurances that the economy
Chipmaker Shares Suffer from Fears of PC Slowdown
Shares of chipmakers Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc. and Nvidia Corp. dropped Tuesday as analysts said demand for computers looks
Netflix to Pay $1 Bil. to Stream Paramount, MGM Films
Netflix Inc. will pay nearly $1 billion during the next five years for the online streaming rights to movies from Paramount, Lionsgate and MGM
Google to Debut Street View in Germany Despite Attacks
Google will introduce its "Street View" mapping feature for 20 of Germany's largest cities before the end of the year, the company announced
China Exports Surge 38.1%, Imports Up 22.9%
China's exports grew strongly in July but import growth fell as its rapid economic expansion cooled, possibly hurting global demand.
Verizon, Google Outline Broadband Rules for ISPs
Phone and cable TV companies that provide Internet access should be barred from slowing down, blocking or charging to prioritize Internet traffic
Honda Recalls 400,000 Cars for Ignition Switch Glitch
Honda Motor Co. is recalling the popular Accord and Civic passenger cars to address problems with an ignition switch that could allow the key
China Consumer Confidence Rebounds in July
The Chinese spent more in July as inflationary pressures eased on falling food prices, according to the Bankcard Consumer Confidence Index (BCCI)
Samsung Posts 83% Profit Jump on Chip, LCD Sales
Samsung Electronics Co.'s net profit surged 83 percent in the second quarter to a record high amid increased sales and strength
Twitter-Crazed Japan Claims 20 Billionth Tweet
Twitter's 20 billionth message didn't make much sense, but it spoke volumes about the rapid global growth
China Passed Japan to No. 2 Spot Says Currency Chief
China has overtaken Japan to become the world's second-largest economy, said China's currency chief Yi Gang in an interview
Chrysler to Add 900 Jobs for Midsize Car Plant
Chrysler Group LLC said Friday that it will add nearly 900 jobs at a factory in suburban Detroit. Its decision is a show of optimism
Recovery Slowed in Q2
The recovery lost momentum in the second quarter as growth slowed to a 2.4 percent pace, its most sluggish showing
Revised Data Show Recession Was Underestimated
The recession was deeper than the government previously thought. The Commerce Department, in revisions issued Friday
Disney Sells Miramax to Hollywood Newcomers
The Walt Disney Co. said Friday that it agreed to sell its Miramax Films to an investor group for about $660 million, ending a 17-year ...
Honda Profits Mushroom 32-Fold to New Record
Honda's quarterly profit ballooned to a record $3.2 billion while Mazda reduced its losses, rounding out a tale of recovery among Japanese automakers.
Kia Posts 61% Profit Surge on Strong Sales Growth
Kia Motors announced Friday that net profit rose 61 percent in the second quarter amid an increase in sales.
China Manufacturing Growth Continues Gradual Slowing
Expansion of Chinese manufacturing activity slowed for the third month in July, as production, new orders and purchasing prices all declined
Google Sounded False Alarm About China Blockage
Google Inc. triggered a false alarm Thursday by posting a notice that its search engine and several other services had been cut off from mainland ...
VW Profits Surge to $1.6 Bil. on China Demand
Sales at Volkswagen AG motored ahead in the second quarter, thanks in part to strong demand from China and helping to push earnings sharply
Toyota Recalls 412,000 Cars for Steering Parts Cracks
Toyota is recalling 412,000 passenger cars, mostly the Avalon model, in the U.S. for steering problems in which three accidents have been reported
China Okays Geely's Volvo Purchase Without Conditions
Geely Holding Group has received final Chinese government approval to acquire Volvo Cars from Ford Motor Co., the Commerce
Nissan Returns to Profit on Global Rebound
Nissan Motor Co. veered back into the black in its latest quarter as global car sales rebounded while its smaller rival Mitsubishi Motors Corp.
Sony Returns to Profit on Playstation 3, PC Sales
Sony bounced back to profit last quarter and raised its full-year earnings forecast, fueled by stronger demand for its PlayStation 3 gaming consoles
Panasonic Returns to Profit, Buys Out Sanyo
Panasonic is planning to take 100 percent ownership of its subsidiaries Sanyo Electric and Panasonic Electric Works
Siemens Reports 4% Revenue Growth
A strong increase in orders in a recovering economy helped push earnings at Siemens AG 9 percent higher
Coach Profits Jump As China Stores Open
A sharp in increase in sales in North America and Asia helped Coach's fourth-quarter net income rise 34 percent, the luxury handbag
Time Warner Profits Rise on Ad Rebound, Box Office
A rebound in advertising markets and strong box office results helped lift Time Warner Inc.'s second quarter profit 7 percent, the media conglomerate
AOL Posts $1 Bil. Loss of Writedowns, Lower Sales
Internet company AOL Inc. said Wednesday a $1.4 billion accounting charge pushed the company to a $1 billion-plus net loss in the second quarter.
Asia Mixed, Europe Falls on U.S. Recovery Data
World stocks mostly fell Wednesday after more disappointing economic news reinforced concerns about the U.S. economic recovery ahead
Toyota Posts $2.2 Bil. Profit As Global Sales Recover
Toyota reported a quarterly profit of $2.2 billion, reversing from red ink a year earlier as the world's top automaker benefited from a global sales
Torch Will Help Blackberry Preserve Status Quo
BlackBerrys still fly off the shelves. They still convey the message that their owners mean business — that they're people who are important enough
RIM in Talks with India Over Access to Blackberry Emails
BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. says it has not agreed to heightened surveillance of its corporate clients by the Indian government
Most Carmakers Post Higher U.S. Sales for July
Most automakers posted higher U.S. sales last month, a sign that Americans are still willing to buy big-ticket items even though concerns
Toyota Shifts Focus to Emerging Markets
Toyota has set its sights on getting half of its sales from areas other than Japan, Europe and the United States, a senior company official ...
Europe Stocks Anticipate Wall Street Rebound
European stock markets rose Monday as investors looked past a downgrade of Ireland's public debt and instead bet on a rebound on Wall Street
GM China July Sales Rise 22%, Ford Falls
General Motors' China revenues grew 22% in July on the strength of Chevy sales. Rival Ford Motor Co's local sales fell 6.3%.
Asia Stocks Continue Rising, Europe Slips
European stock markets mostly fell Tuesday after big gains in the previous session while the euro spiked to a fresh three-month high
BMW Pofits Surge to $1.1 Bil. as China Sales Double
Second-quarter earnings at luxury car maker BMW AG surged to euro834 million ($1.1 billion) as better selling prices and robust demand in China
Kenny Huang Bids for Control of Liverpool
Chinese businessman Kenny Huang has offered to buy Liverpool's $374 million debt from a British bank in an attempt to end Tom Hicks' and George ...
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