Stocks Back in Black for 2010 Ahead of Jobs Data
Optimism about the government's February jobs report sent the Dow Jones industrials back into the black for 2010.
Business
February Retail Strongest Since Before Recession
Shoppers returned to the nation's malls last month, buying a surprising amount of spring clothing and other items and helping stores post the strongest retail ...
Stocks Falter on Pending Home Sales Data
Stocks clung to a tight range Thursday after an unexpected drop in pending home sales raised new concern about the economy.
Informercial King Auditions for Great American Gadget
There wasn't a bottle of Oxiclean or a ShamWow anywhere. But there was Dawn Stephens' nifty new, all-in-one toilet-bowl-cleaning brush.
Sanyo Aims to Keep Top Battery Spot into Age of Plug-Ins
Sanyo is aiming to maintain its position as the world's No. 1 in rechargeable batteries in the years ahead, taking advantage of the size
Stocks Fall on Jitters Over Pace of Recovery
Stocks tumbled Thursday as downbeat news about the nation's job market and debt loads in Europe revived fears that a global economic recovery
Toyota Faces More Hurdles to Business As Usual
Even as Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda wrapped up a grueling appearance before Congress, the head of the world's largest automaker wasn't leaving
Durables Orders Rise on Surging Aircraft Sales
Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods shot up in January by the largest amount in six months, but the strength came from a ...
Kohl's Profits Up on Strong Sales, Tight Inventory
Kohl's Corp. grew its profit in the fourth quarter as it kept its inventory levels lean and took advantage of shoppers' trend toward buying value-priced ...
Gilette, PGA Move on Without Tiger Woods
The CEO of the Procter & Gamble Co. says he doesn't know whether golfer Tiger Woods will ever appear in another Gillette commercial
GM Effort to Sell Hummer to Chinese Firm Collapses
Hummer, the off-road vehicle that once symbolized America's love for hulking SUVs, has hit a dead end after its sale to a Chinese heavy equipment
Bloom Stays Secretive on Day Promised for Fuel Cell Debut
Bloom Energy, a richly funded Silicon Valley startup, had promised to debut its fuel-cells today. But the company revealed little and is keeping critical parts
Saks Loss Shrinks in Q4
Luxury retailer Saks Inc. reported Wednesday that its loss narrowed in the fourth quarter compared with last year, as results were helped by reduced
Toyota Crisis Spotlights Importance of Auto Electronics
Investigations into whatever is lurking behind Toyota's crisis of quality have put a spotlight on all that can go wrong with auto electronics
Fishermen Rally Against Federal Catch Limits
Thousands of fishermen from around the country are gathering Wednesday in front of the Capitol to demand changes to a federal fisheries law
China Firm Seeks Private Equity to Close Hummer Buy
The planned purchase of General Motors Co.'s Hummer brand by a Chinese heavy equipment maker appears stalled by regulators
Hyundai Recalls Sonata to Replace Door Latches
Hyundai Motor on Wednesday announced a recall of about 47,000 of its new Sonata sedans to replace front door latches following a handful
Asian Stocks Slide on U.S. Consumer Confidence Drop
Asian stock markets slid Wednesday after a plunge in American consumer confidence magnified worries about the U.S. recovery.
Silicon Valley Firm to Unveil Breakthrough Fuel Cell
A secretive Silicon Valley startup working on a new way to produce cleaner energy is taking the wraps off its product: a huge box of ...
Intel Suffered Hacker Attack Same Time As Google's
Intel Corp. has revealed that it was targeted by a "sophisticated" hacker attack this year at about the same time as a spying probe that ...
Toyota Says Recalls May Not Fix Acceleration Problem
Toyota's top U.S. official says the company's massive recalls may "not totally" solve the company's problems with unintended acceleration
Wall Street Bonuses Up 17% in Bailout Year
Wall Street bonuses were up 17 percent to over $20 billion in 2009, the year taxpayers bailed out the financial sector after its meltdown
Akio Toyoda to Apologizes to China's Consumers
Toyota says its president Akio Toyoda will speak to reporters in Beijing on Monday about the company's recent quality problems.
Gasoline Prices to Make Seasonal Upward Move
It may not make much sense, given that the economy remains weak, but the cost of filling up your car is about to go higher.
January Chip Sales Up 47.2%
Worldwide semiconductor sales came in at $22.5 billion in January — 47.2 percent above year-earlier levels — the Semiconductor Industry Association reported Monday.
Personal Incomes Flat, Spending Grows in January
Personal spending jumped by a larger amount than expected in January but Americans' incomes barely budged as millions of Social Security recipients
Buffet Says Health Care Costs Hurt U.S. Economy
Billionaire Warren Buffett says health care costs are a major drain on U.S. businesses and act like an "economic tape worm."
Dish Network Gains Subscribers, Profits Beat Views
Dish Network's aggressive advertising blitz grabbed more subscribers for the third straight quarter, the company reported Monday, though that cut into profits
Asian Stocks Rise Again on China Manufacturing Growth
Asian stock markets advanced Monday, with Hong Kong's index up nearly 2 percent, after China said manufacturing continued to grow
Geneva Auto Show Marks Transition to Rocky Recovery
For most of the world's automakers, the Geneva Auto Show will be back-to-business with new model rollouts to put the gotta-have-it gleam
Toyota Plant Seen As Salvation for Mississippi Town
Terry McShan isn't thinking about car sales analyses or excess capacity when he drives by the idle Toyota plant in northeast Mississippi. He's thinking about ...
World Stocks Up on U.S. Jobs Data, Recovery Hopes
World stock markets gained Monday as a better-than-expected report about the U.S. job market lifted confidence in the economic recovery.
Kia Opens First N. American Plant in Georgia
Gov. Sonny Perdue joined Korean and American dignitaries in celebrating the opening of Kia's first North American manufacturing facility
IMF Chief Proposes Creating Alternative to Dollar
Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the head of the International Monetary Fund, suggested Friday the organization might one day be called on to provide countries
Fannie Mae Seeks $1.53 Bil. Bailout After Big Q4 Loss
Fannie Mae is asking for a federal cash infusion of $15.3 billion after posting another big loss in the fourth quarter of last year.
Cell Phone Cameras Used for Mobile Police Surveillance
Police patrolling the Port of Los Angeles have a new tool to help improve surveillance at one of the nation's busiest ports.
Japan, Britain Data Shore Up World Markets
World markets rose Friday after solid Japanese and British economic data helped shore up investor optimism, a day after concerns about Greece's debt
China's Top State-Owned Studio Eyes Shanghai IPO
China's leading state-owned film studio is gearing up to offer shares on Shanghai's stock market by the end of the year, a senior executive
Japan Industrial Output, Retail Sales Grow
Japan's industrial output rose for the 11th straight month in January amid rising demand in China and elsewhere in Asia while retail sales
World Stocks Dip on Finance Reform Bill Anxiety
World stock markets fell Monday as investors fretted about the status of banking reform in the U.S. and awaited confirmation of a rescue package
iPads May Help Boost Magazine Circulations
Magazine publishers may have a new way to boost flagging circulation: the iPad.
Fed Keeps Interest at Record Lows on High Jobless Rate
The Federal Reserve on Tuesday repeated its pledge to hold interest rates at record lows to foster the economic recovery
Toyota Engineers Head to New York Prius Crash
Toyota engineers on Wednesday will examine a Prius in suburban New York that crashed into a stone wall after its driver claims the hybrid
Google's Likely Pullout Would Change China Tech Landscape
China without Google — a prospect that looks increasingly likely — could mean no more maps on mobile phones. A free music service that has ...
Toyota to See Solid Profits Despite High Costs of Recalls
A massive global recall, mounting legal bills and a battered reputation add up to a very expensive problem for Toyota.
Twitter Still Blocked but Working on Mandarin Signup
Twitter is working on a way to allow Chinese users to sign up to the social networking site in their own language, a co-founder of ...
Toyota Dismisses March 8 Prius Acceleration Story
Toyota Motor Corp. dismissed the story of a man who claimed his Prius sped out of control on the California freeway, saying Monday that its ...
Continental to Start Charging for Food
Continental Airlines is ending free hamburgers, barbecue and sandwich rolls for many of its passengers in favor of a food-for-sale program that mirrors
Microsoft's Bing Gains Search Share from Google, Yahoo
Microsoft Corp.'s Bing search engine gained market share in the U.S. in February, according to research groups.
Facebook Opens Operations Office in India
Social networking site Facebook is opening an operations office in India, its first in Asia, to help manage rapid growth in the number of users.
Stocks Back in Black for 2010 Ahead of Jobs Data
Optimism about the government's February jobs report sent the Dow Jones industrials back into the black for 2010.
February Retail Strongest Since Before Recession
Shoppers returned to the nation's malls last month, buying a surprising amount of spring clothing and other items and helping stores post the strongest retail ...
Stocks Falter on Pending Home Sales Data
Stocks clung to a tight range Thursday after an unexpected drop in pending home sales raised new concern about the economy.
Informercial King Auditions for Great American Gadget
There wasn't a bottle of Oxiclean or a ShamWow anywhere. But there was Dawn Stephens' nifty new, all-in-one toilet-bowl-cleaning brush.
Sanyo Aims to Keep Top Battery Spot into Age of Plug-Ins
Sanyo is aiming to maintain its position as the world's No. 1 in rechargeable batteries in the years ahead, taking advantage of the size
Stocks Fall on Jitters Over Pace of Recovery
Stocks tumbled Thursday as downbeat news about the nation's job market and debt loads in Europe revived fears that a global economic recovery
Toyota Faces More Hurdles to Business As Usual
Even as Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda wrapped up a grueling appearance before Congress, the head of the world's largest automaker wasn't leaving
Durables Orders Rise on Surging Aircraft Sales
Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods shot up in January by the largest amount in six months, but the strength came from a ...
Kohl's Profits Up on Strong Sales, Tight Inventory
Kohl's Corp. grew its profit in the fourth quarter as it kept its inventory levels lean and took advantage of shoppers' trend toward buying value-priced ...
Gilette, PGA Move on Without Tiger Woods
The CEO of the Procter & Gamble Co. says he doesn't know whether golfer Tiger Woods will ever appear in another Gillette commercial
GM Effort to Sell Hummer to Chinese Firm Collapses
Hummer, the off-road vehicle that once symbolized America's love for hulking SUVs, has hit a dead end after its sale to a Chinese heavy equipment
Bloom Stays Secretive on Day Promised for Fuel Cell Debut
Bloom Energy, a richly funded Silicon Valley startup, had promised to debut its fuel-cells today. But the company revealed little and is keeping critical parts
Saks Loss Shrinks in Q4
Luxury retailer Saks Inc. reported Wednesday that its loss narrowed in the fourth quarter compared with last year, as results were helped by reduced
Toyota Crisis Spotlights Importance of Auto Electronics
Investigations into whatever is lurking behind Toyota's crisis of quality have put a spotlight on all that can go wrong with auto electronics
Fishermen Rally Against Federal Catch Limits
Thousands of fishermen from around the country are gathering Wednesday in front of the Capitol to demand changes to a federal fisheries law
China Firm Seeks Private Equity to Close Hummer Buy
The planned purchase of General Motors Co.'s Hummer brand by a Chinese heavy equipment maker appears stalled by regulators
Hyundai Recalls Sonata to Replace Door Latches
Hyundai Motor on Wednesday announced a recall of about 47,000 of its new Sonata sedans to replace front door latches following a handful
Asian Stocks Slide on U.S. Consumer Confidence Drop
Asian stock markets slid Wednesday after a plunge in American consumer confidence magnified worries about the U.S. recovery.
Silicon Valley Firm to Unveil Breakthrough Fuel Cell
A secretive Silicon Valley startup working on a new way to produce cleaner energy is taking the wraps off its product: a huge box of ...
Intel Suffered Hacker Attack Same Time As Google's
Intel Corp. has revealed that it was targeted by a "sophisticated" hacker attack this year at about the same time as a spying probe that ...
Toyota Says Recalls May Not Fix Acceleration Problem
Toyota's top U.S. official says the company's massive recalls may "not totally" solve the company's problems with unintended acceleration
Wall Street Bonuses Up 17% in Bailout Year
Wall Street bonuses were up 17 percent to over $20 billion in 2009, the year taxpayers bailed out the financial sector after its meltdown
Akio Toyoda to Apologizes to China's Consumers
Toyota says its president Akio Toyoda will speak to reporters in Beijing on Monday about the company's recent quality problems.
Gasoline Prices to Make Seasonal Upward Move
It may not make much sense, given that the economy remains weak, but the cost of filling up your car is about to go higher.
January Chip Sales Up 47.2%
Worldwide semiconductor sales came in at $22.5 billion in January — 47.2 percent above year-earlier levels — the Semiconductor Industry Association reported Monday.
Personal Incomes Flat, Spending Grows in January
Personal spending jumped by a larger amount than expected in January but Americans' incomes barely budged as millions of Social Security recipients
Buffet Says Health Care Costs Hurt U.S. Economy
Billionaire Warren Buffett says health care costs are a major drain on U.S. businesses and act like an "economic tape worm."
Dish Network Gains Subscribers, Profits Beat Views
Dish Network's aggressive advertising blitz grabbed more subscribers for the third straight quarter, the company reported Monday, though that cut into profits
Asian Stocks Rise Again on China Manufacturing Growth
Asian stock markets advanced Monday, with Hong Kong's index up nearly 2 percent, after China said manufacturing continued to grow
Geneva Auto Show Marks Transition to Rocky Recovery
For most of the world's automakers, the Geneva Auto Show will be back-to-business with new model rollouts to put the gotta-have-it gleam
Toyota Plant Seen As Salvation for Mississippi Town
Terry McShan isn't thinking about car sales analyses or excess capacity when he drives by the idle Toyota plant in northeast Mississippi. He's thinking about ...
World Stocks Up on U.S. Jobs Data, Recovery Hopes
World stock markets gained Monday as a better-than-expected report about the U.S. job market lifted confidence in the economic recovery.
Kia Opens First N. American Plant in Georgia
Gov. Sonny Perdue joined Korean and American dignitaries in celebrating the opening of Kia's first North American manufacturing facility
IMF Chief Proposes Creating Alternative to Dollar
Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the head of the International Monetary Fund, suggested Friday the organization might one day be called on to provide countries
Fannie Mae Seeks $1.53 Bil. Bailout After Big Q4 Loss
Fannie Mae is asking for a federal cash infusion of $15.3 billion after posting another big loss in the fourth quarter of last year.
Cell Phone Cameras Used for Mobile Police Surveillance
Police patrolling the Port of Los Angeles have a new tool to help improve surveillance at one of the nation's busiest ports.
Japan, Britain Data Shore Up World Markets
World markets rose Friday after solid Japanese and British economic data helped shore up investor optimism, a day after concerns about Greece's debt
China's Top State-Owned Studio Eyes Shanghai IPO
China's leading state-owned film studio is gearing up to offer shares on Shanghai's stock market by the end of the year, a senior executive
Japan Industrial Output, Retail Sales Grow
Japan's industrial output rose for the 11th straight month in January amid rising demand in China and elsewhere in Asia while retail sales
World Stocks Dip on Finance Reform Bill Anxiety
World stock markets fell Monday as investors fretted about the status of banking reform in the U.S. and awaited confirmation of a rescue package
iPads May Help Boost Magazine Circulations
Magazine publishers may have a new way to boost flagging circulation: the iPad.
Fed Keeps Interest at Record Lows on High Jobless Rate
The Federal Reserve on Tuesday repeated its pledge to hold interest rates at record lows to foster the economic recovery
Toyota Engineers Head to New York Prius Crash
Toyota engineers on Wednesday will examine a Prius in suburban New York that crashed into a stone wall after its driver claims the hybrid
Google's Likely Pullout Would Change China Tech Landscape
China without Google — a prospect that looks increasingly likely — could mean no more maps on mobile phones. A free music service that has ...
Toyota to See Solid Profits Despite High Costs of Recalls
A massive global recall, mounting legal bills and a battered reputation add up to a very expensive problem for Toyota.
Twitter Still Blocked but Working on Mandarin Signup
Twitter is working on a way to allow Chinese users to sign up to the social networking site in their own language, a co-founder of ...
Toyota Dismisses March 8 Prius Acceleration Story
Toyota Motor Corp. dismissed the story of a man who claimed his Prius sped out of control on the California freeway, saying Monday that its ...
Continental to Start Charging for Food
Continental Airlines is ending free hamburgers, barbecue and sandwich rolls for many of its passengers in favor of a food-for-sale program that mirrors
Microsoft's Bing Gains Search Share from Google, Yahoo
Microsoft Corp.'s Bing search engine gained market share in the U.S. in February, according to research groups.
Facebook Opens Operations Office in India
Social networking site Facebook is opening an operations office in India, its first in Asia, to help manage rapid growth in the number of users.
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