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Japan Auto Production Surge in Feb. Led by Toyota
Japanese automakers said their global production surged in February, as Toyota boosted output 83 percent from a year earlier despite an ongoing recall
Hollywood Scorns Proposed Betting on Box Office
Think you're better than Hollywood at gauging whether an upcoming flick will be a box office bomb or a sleeper hit? You'd get a chance ...
Manufacturing Data Give Big Boost to World Stocks
World stocks rallied strongly Thursday after strong manufacturing data encouraged hopes that the global recovery from recession is gaining traction
Japanese Begin Buying Affordable Plug-In Electrics
Japan's first mass-market electric car went on sale in showrooms Thursday as the futuristic technology becomes more affordable
China Manufacturing Growth Highest Since April 2004
China's manufacturing accelerated in March as the dampening impact of winter weather and a long holiday the previous month eased and both exports
Japan Business Confidence Rose for 4th Straight Qtr.
Confidence at Japanese companies rose for a fourth straight quarter amid growing faith in the global economic recovery, a key central bank report showed Thursday.
Toyota March Sales Surge 40% on Incentives
Toyota sales surged 40 percent in March compared with last year after the automaker offered some of its deepest discounts ever to cope with the ...
Ford, Microsoft to Collaborate on Home Electric Car Grid
Ford Motor Co. and Microsoft Corp. have signed a deal to work together on a computerized link between houses, electric cars and utility companies
More Foreign Firms Feel Unwelcome in China
A growing number of foreign businesses in China feel shut out under new government policies promoting homegrown technology
Japan Exports Jumped 45% in February
Japan says exports in February jumped 45.3 percent from a year earlier, fueled by robust global demand for cars and electronics.
U.S. Blocking Free Trade Talks Says Dutch Minister
The Dutch economic affairs minister has accused the U.S. government of being the most important hindrance to global trade talks
Broadband Plan Puts U.S. in Global Slow Lane Say Experts
The sweeping national broadband plan that federal regulators delivered to Congress last week doesn't go far enough to satisfy some experts who warn
Nintendo to Launch 3-D Handheld Console
Looking for its next big hit, Nintendo said Tuesday it would begin selling a 3-D version of its popular handheld console within a year.
China's Geely to Close Volvo Purchase by Month's End
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group expects to wrap up talks on buying Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo car unit by the end of this month
Google Stays in China, Redirects Searches to Hong Kong
Google Inc. stopped censoring the Internet for China by shifting its search engine off the mainland Monday but said it will maintain other operations
Tiffany Q4 Profits Quadruple on Global Sales Growth
Rising sales worldwide for jeweler Tiffany & Co., particularly during the holidays, boosted its fourth-quarter profit.
China Media Accuse Google of Breaking Promises
China reacted quickly Tuesday to Google Inc.'s decision to stop censoring the Internet for China by shifting its search engine off the mainland
Asian Stocks Up on Data from U.S., Asia
Asian stocks were up modestly Wednesday as encouraging economic reports and gains in U.S. markets buoyed investor confidence.
German Exports to China Rose 7%
German data show that the country's exports to China rose by 7 percent last year despite an overall decline that saw it lose its status ...
Toyota Shareholders Sue Management Over Drop in Stocks
Toyota shareholders incensed over a sudden drop in the Japanese automaker's stock price are heading to court with lawsuits claiming company
Rio Tinto Execs Plead Guilty to Taking Bribes
An Australian executive and three other employees of mining giant Rio Tinto face charges of stealing secrets and offering bribes in a Shanghai trial
GM's Daewoo Unit Recalls 60,000 SUVs, Sedans
General Motors is recalling nearly 60,000 automobiles in South Korea due to potential problems with steering wheels, fuel hoses and seats
India Aims to Cool Inflation with Surprise Rate Hike
India's central bank has unexpectedly hiked key interest rates a quarter of a percentage point, as the bank tries to cool high inflation
Investors Unfazed by Prospects of U.S. Losing AAA Rating
It's the financial equivalent of a high medal count at the Olympics or a seat on the U.N. Security Council — a triple-A credit rating
Boeing Speeds Up 777, 747 Production to Meet Demand
Boeing Co. will speed up production plans for its 777 and 747 models in anticipation of greater demand from commercial airlines.
Health Care Bill Would Tax Investments, Health Insurers
High-income families would be hit with a tax increase on wages and a new levy on investments under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul bill.
Oracle Revenues, Profits Top Wall Street Views
Oracle Corp.'s quarterly profit edged past Wall Street's estimates as revenue from new software licenses ratcheted higher for the second quarter in a row.
China's Geely to Buy Volvo for $1.8 Bil.
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group signed a binding deal Sunday to buy Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo Cars unit for $1.8 billion
Verizon Winds Down Costly FiOS Expansion
If Verizon Communications Inc. hasn't already started wiring your city or town with its FiOS fiber-optic TV and broadband service
French Growth Slows to Crawl in 2010
The pace of France's economic growth slowed at the start of 2010 as a government vehicle scrappage scheme was phased out
EU, IMF Agree on Greek Bailout Plan
Heavily indebted Greece won a major pledge of financial support from the other countries that use the euro and the International Monetary Fund
Toyota to Pause UK, France Production on Weak Demand
Toyota said Friday it is stopping production at its factories in France and Britain for a total of nine days amid weak demand that the ...
China to Launch Stock Futures Trading
China will launch trading of stock futures on April 16, regulators said Friday, in a move that could help boost stock prices and increase the ...
Nano Safety Questioned As New Car Bursts into Flames
When it was launched less than a year ago, the $2,500 Tata Nano was promoted as a safe, ultra-cheap car for poor Indians, an alternative ...
Initial Jobless Claims Fall More Than Expected
New claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week as layoffs ease and hiring slowly recovers.
Apple Sells 300,000 iPads on Debut Day
Apple says it sold more than 300,000 iPads on Saturday, the day it debuted across the country.
Improving Laptop, TV Sales Boost Best Buy
Better sales of notebook computers and flat-panel TVs helped Best Buy's fourth-quarter earnings rise 37 percent, the electronics retailer said Thursday.
China to Buy Brazil's Itaminas Iron Ore Mine
A state-run Chinese mining company said Thursday it has agreed to buy the Itaminas iron ore mine in Brazil from its owner, Bernardo de Mello.
Go Daddy Joins Exodus from China Business
Two U.S. companies that sell Internet addresses to Web sites said Wednesday they had stopped registering new domain names in China
Fiat to Cut 5,000 Jobs
Fiat will cut 5,000 jobs in Italy, slash the number of car models and increase production as part of its new strategic plan
Google Ties with China Partners Being Severed
A popular Chinese Web portal said Wednesday it is taking over operation of two services developed and formerly operated with Google just days after the ...
Sweden's Electrolux Bids for Daewood Electronics
Swedish appliance maker Electrolux AB says it has made a bid for Daewoo Electronics Corp. of South Korea.
Big Aussie Energy Deal Signed As Rio Tinto Trial Ends
Australia and China signed a multibillion dollar energy deal Wednesday, pushing ahead with business as the trial of four employees of mining giant Rio Tinto
More Americans Feel Effects of Recovery
A flurry of reports out Wednesday suggested that many Americans are feeling better about the economic rebound.
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
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
Disgruntled Publishers Strike New e-Book Deal with Amazon
Amazon.com Inc. has reached new agreements with some publishers that had been fed up with the low prices Amazon charges for electronic books
Japan Auto Production Surge in Feb. Led by Toyota
Japanese automakers said their global production surged in February, as Toyota boosted output 83 percent from a year earlier despite an ongoing recall
Hollywood Scorns Proposed Betting on Box Office
Think you're better than Hollywood at gauging whether an upcoming flick will be a box office bomb or a sleeper hit? You'd get a chance ...
Manufacturing Data Give Big Boost to World Stocks
World stocks rallied strongly Thursday after strong manufacturing data encouraged hopes that the global recovery from recession is gaining traction
Japanese Begin Buying Affordable Plug-In Electrics
Japan's first mass-market electric car went on sale in showrooms Thursday as the futuristic technology becomes more affordable
China Manufacturing Growth Highest Since April 2004
China's manufacturing accelerated in March as the dampening impact of winter weather and a long holiday the previous month eased and both exports
Japan Business Confidence Rose for 4th Straight Qtr.
Confidence at Japanese companies rose for a fourth straight quarter amid growing faith in the global economic recovery, a key central bank report showed Thursday.
Toyota March Sales Surge 40% on Incentives
Toyota sales surged 40 percent in March compared with last year after the automaker offered some of its deepest discounts ever to cope with the ...
Ford, Microsoft to Collaborate on Home Electric Car Grid
Ford Motor Co. and Microsoft Corp. have signed a deal to work together on a computerized link between houses, electric cars and utility companies
More Foreign Firms Feel Unwelcome in China
A growing number of foreign businesses in China feel shut out under new government policies promoting homegrown technology
Japan Exports Jumped 45% in February
Japan says exports in February jumped 45.3 percent from a year earlier, fueled by robust global demand for cars and electronics.
U.S. Blocking Free Trade Talks Says Dutch Minister
The Dutch economic affairs minister has accused the U.S. government of being the most important hindrance to global trade talks
Broadband Plan Puts U.S. in Global Slow Lane Say Experts
The sweeping national broadband plan that federal regulators delivered to Congress last week doesn't go far enough to satisfy some experts who warn
Nintendo to Launch 3-D Handheld Console
Looking for its next big hit, Nintendo said Tuesday it would begin selling a 3-D version of its popular handheld console within a year.
China's Geely to Close Volvo Purchase by Month's End
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group expects to wrap up talks on buying Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo car unit by the end of this month
Google Stays in China, Redirects Searches to Hong Kong
Google Inc. stopped censoring the Internet for China by shifting its search engine off the mainland Monday but said it will maintain other operations
Tiffany Q4 Profits Quadruple on Global Sales Growth
Rising sales worldwide for jeweler Tiffany & Co., particularly during the holidays, boosted its fourth-quarter profit.
China Media Accuse Google of Breaking Promises
China reacted quickly Tuesday to Google Inc.'s decision to stop censoring the Internet for China by shifting its search engine off the mainland
Asian Stocks Up on Data from U.S., Asia
Asian stocks were up modestly Wednesday as encouraging economic reports and gains in U.S. markets buoyed investor confidence.
German Exports to China Rose 7%
German data show that the country's exports to China rose by 7 percent last year despite an overall decline that saw it lose its status ...
Toyota Shareholders Sue Management Over Drop in Stocks
Toyota shareholders incensed over a sudden drop in the Japanese automaker's stock price are heading to court with lawsuits claiming company
Rio Tinto Execs Plead Guilty to Taking Bribes
An Australian executive and three other employees of mining giant Rio Tinto face charges of stealing secrets and offering bribes in a Shanghai trial
GM's Daewoo Unit Recalls 60,000 SUVs, Sedans
General Motors is recalling nearly 60,000 automobiles in South Korea due to potential problems with steering wheels, fuel hoses and seats
India Aims to Cool Inflation with Surprise Rate Hike
India's central bank has unexpectedly hiked key interest rates a quarter of a percentage point, as the bank tries to cool high inflation
Investors Unfazed by Prospects of U.S. Losing AAA Rating
It's the financial equivalent of a high medal count at the Olympics or a seat on the U.N. Security Council — a triple-A credit rating
Boeing Speeds Up 777, 747 Production to Meet Demand
Boeing Co. will speed up production plans for its 777 and 747 models in anticipation of greater demand from commercial airlines.
Health Care Bill Would Tax Investments, Health Insurers
High-income families would be hit with a tax increase on wages and a new levy on investments under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul bill.
Oracle Revenues, Profits Top Wall Street Views
Oracle Corp.'s quarterly profit edged past Wall Street's estimates as revenue from new software licenses ratcheted higher for the second quarter in a row.
China's Geely to Buy Volvo for $1.8 Bil.
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group signed a binding deal Sunday to buy Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo Cars unit for $1.8 billion
Verizon Winds Down Costly FiOS Expansion
If Verizon Communications Inc. hasn't already started wiring your city or town with its FiOS fiber-optic TV and broadband service
French Growth Slows to Crawl in 2010
The pace of France's economic growth slowed at the start of 2010 as a government vehicle scrappage scheme was phased out
EU, IMF Agree on Greek Bailout Plan
Heavily indebted Greece won a major pledge of financial support from the other countries that use the euro and the International Monetary Fund
Toyota to Pause UK, France Production on Weak Demand
Toyota said Friday it is stopping production at its factories in France and Britain for a total of nine days amid weak demand that the ...
China to Launch Stock Futures Trading
China will launch trading of stock futures on April 16, regulators said Friday, in a move that could help boost stock prices and increase the ...
Nano Safety Questioned As New Car Bursts into Flames
When it was launched less than a year ago, the $2,500 Tata Nano was promoted as a safe, ultra-cheap car for poor Indians, an alternative ...
Initial Jobless Claims Fall More Than Expected
New claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week as layoffs ease and hiring slowly recovers.
Apple Sells 300,000 iPads on Debut Day
Apple says it sold more than 300,000 iPads on Saturday, the day it debuted across the country.
Improving Laptop, TV Sales Boost Best Buy
Better sales of notebook computers and flat-panel TVs helped Best Buy's fourth-quarter earnings rise 37 percent, the electronics retailer said Thursday.
China to Buy Brazil's Itaminas Iron Ore Mine
A state-run Chinese mining company said Thursday it has agreed to buy the Itaminas iron ore mine in Brazil from its owner, Bernardo de Mello.
Go Daddy Joins Exodus from China Business
Two U.S. companies that sell Internet addresses to Web sites said Wednesday they had stopped registering new domain names in China
Fiat to Cut 5,000 Jobs
Fiat will cut 5,000 jobs in Italy, slash the number of car models and increase production as part of its new strategic plan
Google Ties with China Partners Being Severed
A popular Chinese Web portal said Wednesday it is taking over operation of two services developed and formerly operated with Google just days after the ...
Sweden's Electrolux Bids for Daewood Electronics
Swedish appliance maker Electrolux AB says it has made a bid for Daewoo Electronics Corp. of South Korea.
Big Aussie Energy Deal Signed As Rio Tinto Trial Ends
Australia and China signed a multibillion dollar energy deal Wednesday, pushing ahead with business as the trial of four employees of mining giant Rio Tinto
More Americans Feel Effects of Recovery
A flurry of reports out Wednesday suggested that many Americans are feeling better about the economic rebound.
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
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
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