German Imports Outsurged Strong Exports in May
German exports rose by a healthy 9.2 percent on the month in May as an improving global economy stoked demand, while imports surged
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Japan Machinery Orders Fell 9.1% in May
Japan's machinery orders, a closely watched indicator of future business investment, dropped more than expected in May, signaling that a recovery
YouTube Tries to Emulate Boob Tube
YouTube is trying to become as brainless and painless to watch as the boob tube. In the process, the Web's leading video site hopes to ...
Massive ABC IPO Reflects China Cash Squeeze
Agricultural Bank of China's $22 billion initial public offering is making headlines as potentially the world's biggest. It also underlining the cash squeeze
Asian Stocks Down Despite Wall Street Gains
Asian markets retreated Wednesday, with investors losing their appetite for stocks after a disappointing U.S. services sector report pointed to an anemic
Job Losses Has Peaked in Rich Nations Says OECD
Unemployment in rich countries may have peaked — but there are still 17 million more people out of work than at the start of the ...
Japan Business Confidence at 2-Year High
Major Japanese manufacturers — riding high from a booming Asia — haven't felt this good in two years.
Peugeot Citroen Has Record Half Year on China Demand
Strong demand for new cars in China helped French auto maker PSA Peugeot Citroen SA report Wednesday a record number of unit sales
First-Class Stamps to Cost $0.46 in 2011
Buy those Forever stamps now. The cost of mailing a letter is going up again. Fighting to survive a deepening financial crisis, the Postal Service
China Agricultural Bank IPO Sets World Record $19.2 Bil.
The Agricultural Bank of China's initial public offering has raised more than $19 billion in what could turn out to be the largest IPO ever.
Dow Ends 7-Day Slide with Modest Gain
The Dow Jones industrial average broke a seven-day slide Tuesday after traders sifted through the market for beaten-down stocks.
Service Sector Data Shows Slightly Slower Growth
The service sector grew more slowly in June, an industry trade group said Tuesday, offering the latest sign that the economic recovery
Gas Prices Continue Slide After July 4th Weekend
Drivers are finding lower gas pump prices now that the July 4th weekend is over and prices are likely to keep sliding.
Economic Stress Continues Easing in Most U.S. Counties
Two-thirds of U.S. counties became economically healthier in May, thanks to more manufacturing jobs in the Midwest and fewer home foreclosures
World Markets Rise on Bargain Hunting
World markets rose Tuesday as investors scooped up stocks that had been pummeled last week and anticipated a rally on Wall Street
Toyota Begins Global Lexus Recall for Engine Defect
Toyota started a global recall over engine defects in its Lexus and Crown models, moving to repair more than 95,000 vehicles in Japan and South ...
Toyoda Bows Deeply to Angry Shareholders
Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda bowed deeply and apologized to shareholders Thursday for the troubles caused by massive global recalls of the
Hu Warns of Threat from Currency Fluctuations
China's president says wildly fluctuating currency exchange rates can threaten world financial markets.
Banking Reform Could Push Some Trading to Asia
Will the U.S. financial overhaul push big firms to transfer business to Europe? Some say no: Europe is also working on efforts to tighten up ...
iPhone 4 Users Report Reception Problems
First there's the anticipation. Then, the long lines, followed by the triumphant walk out of the Apple store, new gadget in hand.
China's Currency Rises to New High Ahead of G-20
China's currency surged Friday to its highest level yet, with the central bank setting the daily official level at 6.7896 yuan to the dollar, acting ...
Solar Company, China's First World Cup Sponsor
China did not qualify for the World Cup, but the country is still making an appearance in South Africa. An ambitious Chinese solar company, the ...
Japan Consumer Prices Fall for 15th Month in May
Japanese consumer prices fell for the 15th straight month in May as deflation kept its grip on the world's second biggest economy.
Asian Markets Stumble Over Concerns for U.S. Recovery
Asian stock markets stumbled early Friday, falling after downbeat forecasts from retailers in the U.S. pulled shares down on Wall Street.
Ma Ready to Sign On Trade Deal with China
Negotiators from China and Taiwan worked Thursday to finish a bilateral trade deal that seems destined to change the island's character in a way not ...
G-20 Leaders Face Concerns Over Rising Deficits
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Neighborhood Gas Stations Suffer from BP Boycott
Tension is mounting between BP and the neighborhood retailers that sell its gasoline.
Toyota Factory Remains Shut in Guangzhou
Toyota Motor Corp. says production at one of its main factories in China remains shut due to a strike, while Honda Motor Co. says operations ...
Auto Demands Sustain Japanese Export Expansion
Japan's exports expanded for a sixth straight month in May as brisk global demand for cars and high-tech products helped shore up a recovery
US Presses China to Open its Markets
The top U.S. trade official says China's decision to let its currency appreciate against the dollar was a good start, but China must do more ...
Greater Oil Demands Expected from China and India
World oil demand will grow faster than earlier expected through 2015 due to stronger economic growth, particularly in developing countries like China
Fed Expected to Keep Rates at Record Lows
To sustain the fragile economic rebound, the Federal Reserve is sure to leave interest rates at record lows
Strike Forces Honda to Halt China Production Again
Honda Motor Co., which has been repeatedly forced to suspend production in China due to strikes, again halted operations
German Auto Industry Returns to Boom Times
Germany's car industry, the backbone of Europe's largest economy, is booming again.
China's Young Workers More Assertive with Rights
Younger workers now make up the majority of China's migrant labor force and are quicker to speak up when they feel their rights are being ...
Russian President Seeks Silicon Valley Investment
When Russia's Dmitry Medvedev visits Silicon Valley for the first time this week, he will be both a wide-eyed kid in a candy shop and ...
Tesla IPO Raises $226 Mil., Shares Surge
Shares of Tesla Motors Inc. gained more than 40 percent in their public trading debut on Tuesday after the electric car manufacturer raised more money
Toyota Reports Faulty Engines in 270,000 Cars
Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday about 270,000 vehicles sold worldwide, including luxury Lexus sedans, have faulty engines
Microsoft Kills Off Kin Line of Phones Mid-Rollout
For Microsoft, there will be no next of Kin. The company said Wednesday it will halt the planned rollout of Kin One and Kin Two
Scientists Conduct Toyota Acceleration Study
The government said Wednesday it had not uncovered any electronic problems in runaway Toyotas as a scientific panel started work on an extensive study
Ford Pays $4 Bil. More to Reduce Debt Load
Ford Motor Co. says it's making another $4 billion payment on its huge debt.
Britain May Slip Back into Recession on Weak Exports
Britain could be pushed back into recession by the government's austerity moves and slow recovery in key export markets
Asia Falls on Fears of Slowing in China, U.S.
European markets edged higher in volatile trading Wednesday a day after logging steep losses, while major Asian indexes closed down on worries
China Honey Producers Run Afoul of Tough U.S. Laws
Businessman Yan Yongxiang was trying to get around stiff U.S. levies on imports of cheap Chinese honey. So he sent 15 shipping containers of cut-rate ...
Consumer Confidence Falls Most Since Feb.
So much for optimism. A dramatic drop in consumer confidence sent stocks plunging Tuesday and left a key index at its lowest level of the ...
Stocks Skid on Renewed Global Slowdown Fears
No matter where they look, investors are seeing economic trouble. Stocks and interest rates plunged Tuesday after signs of slowing economies
China Consumer Confidence Slips but Still Strong
China's consumer confidence slipped 3 points in the second quarter, the first decline this year.
Distillers Dare Drinkers to Try Flesh-Flavored Vodkas
Prepare your palate for carnivorous cocktails. The Alaska Distillery in Wasilla just recently launched its Smoked Salmon Flavored
Foxconn to Build Megaplant in China Despite Deaths
Foxconn Technology, a supplier to Apple Inc., looks ready to build a huge new factory in north-central China despite the company's own misgivings
Google Agrees to Stop Sending China Search to HK
Google Inc. said Tuesday it will stop automatically rerouting users of its China search site to its Hong Kong site after Beijing threatened the company
German Imports Outsurged Strong Exports in May
German exports rose by a healthy 9.2 percent on the month in May as an improving global economy stoked demand, while imports surged
Japan Machinery Orders Fell 9.1% in May
Japan's machinery orders, a closely watched indicator of future business investment, dropped more than expected in May, signaling that a recovery
YouTube Tries to Emulate Boob Tube
YouTube is trying to become as brainless and painless to watch as the boob tube. In the process, the Web's leading video site hopes to ...
Massive ABC IPO Reflects China Cash Squeeze
Agricultural Bank of China's $22 billion initial public offering is making headlines as potentially the world's biggest. It also underlining the cash squeeze
Asian Stocks Down Despite Wall Street Gains
Asian markets retreated Wednesday, with investors losing their appetite for stocks after a disappointing U.S. services sector report pointed to an anemic
Job Losses Has Peaked in Rich Nations Says OECD
Unemployment in rich countries may have peaked — but there are still 17 million more people out of work than at the start of the ...
Japan Business Confidence at 2-Year High
Major Japanese manufacturers — riding high from a booming Asia — haven't felt this good in two years.
Peugeot Citroen Has Record Half Year on China Demand
Strong demand for new cars in China helped French auto maker PSA Peugeot Citroen SA report Wednesday a record number of unit sales
First-Class Stamps to Cost $0.46 in 2011
Buy those Forever stamps now. The cost of mailing a letter is going up again. Fighting to survive a deepening financial crisis, the Postal Service
China Agricultural Bank IPO Sets World Record $19.2 Bil.
The Agricultural Bank of China's initial public offering has raised more than $19 billion in what could turn out to be the largest IPO ever.
Dow Ends 7-Day Slide with Modest Gain
The Dow Jones industrial average broke a seven-day slide Tuesday after traders sifted through the market for beaten-down stocks.
Service Sector Data Shows Slightly Slower Growth
The service sector grew more slowly in June, an industry trade group said Tuesday, offering the latest sign that the economic recovery
Gas Prices Continue Slide After July 4th Weekend
Drivers are finding lower gas pump prices now that the July 4th weekend is over and prices are likely to keep sliding.
Economic Stress Continues Easing in Most U.S. Counties
Two-thirds of U.S. counties became economically healthier in May, thanks to more manufacturing jobs in the Midwest and fewer home foreclosures
World Markets Rise on Bargain Hunting
World markets rose Tuesday as investors scooped up stocks that had been pummeled last week and anticipated a rally on Wall Street
Toyota Begins Global Lexus Recall for Engine Defect
Toyota started a global recall over engine defects in its Lexus and Crown models, moving to repair more than 95,000 vehicles in Japan and South ...
Toyoda Bows Deeply to Angry Shareholders
Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda bowed deeply and apologized to shareholders Thursday for the troubles caused by massive global recalls of the
Hu Warns of Threat from Currency Fluctuations
China's president says wildly fluctuating currency exchange rates can threaten world financial markets.
Banking Reform Could Push Some Trading to Asia
Will the U.S. financial overhaul push big firms to transfer business to Europe? Some say no: Europe is also working on efforts to tighten up ...
iPhone 4 Users Report Reception Problems
First there's the anticipation. Then, the long lines, followed by the triumphant walk out of the Apple store, new gadget in hand.
China's Currency Rises to New High Ahead of G-20
China's currency surged Friday to its highest level yet, with the central bank setting the daily official level at 6.7896 yuan to the dollar, acting ...
Solar Company, China's First World Cup Sponsor
China did not qualify for the World Cup, but the country is still making an appearance in South Africa. An ambitious Chinese solar company, the ...
Japan Consumer Prices Fall for 15th Month in May
Japanese consumer prices fell for the 15th straight month in May as deflation kept its grip on the world's second biggest economy.
Asian Markets Stumble Over Concerns for U.S. Recovery
Asian stock markets stumbled early Friday, falling after downbeat forecasts from retailers in the U.S. pulled shares down on Wall Street.
Ma Ready to Sign On Trade Deal with China
Negotiators from China and Taiwan worked Thursday to finish a bilateral trade deal that seems destined to change the island's character in a way not ...
G-20 Leaders Face Concerns Over Rising Deficits
World leaders who addressed a severe economic crisis with an unprecedented show of strength last year are finding it harder to maintain their
Neighborhood Gas Stations Suffer from BP Boycott
Tension is mounting between BP and the neighborhood retailers that sell its gasoline.
Toyota Factory Remains Shut in Guangzhou
Toyota Motor Corp. says production at one of its main factories in China remains shut due to a strike, while Honda Motor Co. says operations ...
Auto Demands Sustain Japanese Export Expansion
Japan's exports expanded for a sixth straight month in May as brisk global demand for cars and high-tech products helped shore up a recovery
US Presses China to Open its Markets
The top U.S. trade official says China's decision to let its currency appreciate against the dollar was a good start, but China must do more ...
Greater Oil Demands Expected from China and India
World oil demand will grow faster than earlier expected through 2015 due to stronger economic growth, particularly in developing countries like China
Fed Expected to Keep Rates at Record Lows
To sustain the fragile economic rebound, the Federal Reserve is sure to leave interest rates at record lows
Strike Forces Honda to Halt China Production Again
Honda Motor Co., which has been repeatedly forced to suspend production in China due to strikes, again halted operations
German Auto Industry Returns to Boom Times
Germany's car industry, the backbone of Europe's largest economy, is booming again.
China's Young Workers More Assertive with Rights
Younger workers now make up the majority of China's migrant labor force and are quicker to speak up when they feel their rights are being ...
Russian President Seeks Silicon Valley Investment
When Russia's Dmitry Medvedev visits Silicon Valley for the first time this week, he will be both a wide-eyed kid in a candy shop and ...
Tesla IPO Raises $226 Mil., Shares Surge
Shares of Tesla Motors Inc. gained more than 40 percent in their public trading debut on Tuesday after the electric car manufacturer raised more money
Toyota Reports Faulty Engines in 270,000 Cars
Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday about 270,000 vehicles sold worldwide, including luxury Lexus sedans, have faulty engines
Microsoft Kills Off Kin Line of Phones Mid-Rollout
For Microsoft, there will be no next of Kin. The company said Wednesday it will halt the planned rollout of Kin One and Kin Two
Scientists Conduct Toyota Acceleration Study
The government said Wednesday it had not uncovered any electronic problems in runaway Toyotas as a scientific panel started work on an extensive study
Ford Pays $4 Bil. More to Reduce Debt Load
Ford Motor Co. says it's making another $4 billion payment on its huge debt.
Britain May Slip Back into Recession on Weak Exports
Britain could be pushed back into recession by the government's austerity moves and slow recovery in key export markets
Asia Falls on Fears of Slowing in China, U.S.
European markets edged higher in volatile trading Wednesday a day after logging steep losses, while major Asian indexes closed down on worries
China Honey Producers Run Afoul of Tough U.S. Laws
Businessman Yan Yongxiang was trying to get around stiff U.S. levies on imports of cheap Chinese honey. So he sent 15 shipping containers of cut-rate ...
Consumer Confidence Falls Most Since Feb.
So much for optimism. A dramatic drop in consumer confidence sent stocks plunging Tuesday and left a key index at its lowest level of the ...
Stocks Skid on Renewed Global Slowdown Fears
No matter where they look, investors are seeing economic trouble. Stocks and interest rates plunged Tuesday after signs of slowing economies
China Consumer Confidence Slips but Still Strong
China's consumer confidence slipped 3 points in the second quarter, the first decline this year.
Distillers Dare Drinkers to Try Flesh-Flavored Vodkas
Prepare your palate for carnivorous cocktails. The Alaska Distillery in Wasilla just recently launched its Smoked Salmon Flavored
Foxconn to Build Megaplant in China Despite Deaths
Foxconn Technology, a supplier to Apple Inc., looks ready to build a huge new factory in north-central China despite the company's own misgivings
Google Agrees to Stop Sending China Search to HK
Google Inc. said Tuesday it will stop automatically rerouting users of its China search site to its Hong Kong site after Beijing threatened the company
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