Giant Bluefin Tuna Fetches $177,000 at Tsukiji Market
A giant bluefin tuna fetched 16.3 million yen ($177,000) in an auction Tuesday at the world's largest wholesale fish market in Japan.
Business
Japan Auto Sales Fell to Lowest Level in 38 Years
Auto sales in Japan declined to their lowest in 38 years, slumping 9 percent to 2.9 million vehicles for 2009, an industry group said Tuesday.
China Pulls Out of $40 Bil. Australia Gas Deal
Energy giant PetroChina Co. Ltd. has pulled out of a $40 billion deal to buy natural gas from a project off Australia, leaving Woodside Petroleum ...
Apple to Unveil Tablet in January
Speculation intensified Monday that Apple Inc. will soon unveil a tablet-style gadget for consuming music, movies, books and other media.
Google Set to Unveil Own Branded Cell Phone
Google Inc.'s vision for how a mobile phone should be made and sold will likely raise the stakes in the Internet search leader's bid to ...
Obama Pushes Wireless to Rival Cable, Phone Service
The Obama administration is calling on federal regulators to make more radio spectrum available for wireless Internet services so they can compete
Manufacturing Data Shows Accelerating Growth
An unexpectedly strong report on manufacturing activity Monday bolstered confidence that the nation's factories will help sustain an economic recovery.
Global Chip Sales Saw First Rebound Since Downturn
Global chip sales posted a year-over-year gain in November, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association, another positive milestone
China Manufacturing Grew at Fastest Rate Since 2004
China's manufacturing expanded in December for a ninth straight month as government stimulus spending boosted domestic demand
Powermat Expands Wireless Charging for Cell Phones
Powermat USA helped consumers cut some power cords last year by selling mats that juiced up gadgets placed on top of them.
Networks Fudge No-Pay Interview Policy
Policies forbidding payment for news interviews increasingly seem like the network television equivalent of the 55 mph speed limit
Tokyo SE Upgrades to High-Speed Trading System
The Tokyo Stock Exchange will launch a new high-speed trading system Monday, scrapping an antiquated, glitch-prone platform
California Faces More Painful Budget Cuts in 2010
During last summer's fiscal crisis, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger borrowed the title of a film classic to describe California's budget
Wisconsin Ginseng Growers Take Root in China
Wisconsin farmer Butch Weege has never met Sun Dan, a 34-year-old makeup artist who lives in Beijing
China Manufacturing Rose at Fastest Rate in 20 Months
An index of China's manufacturing rose in December, expanding at its fastest rate in 20 months
Delta, Northwest Win Approval to Act As Single Carrier
Delta Air lines Inc. has received government permission to operate its namesake service and its Northwest Airlines subsidiary as a single carrier
International Firms Projected to See Big Growth in 2010
Companies with international operations are set to take advantage of a global economic recovery in 2010, continuing the rally that began in 2009.
Asian Markets Close 2009 on High Note
Asian stock markets added to a year of big gains in the final day of trading for 2009.
Kodak Sells Organic LED Unit to LG
Eastman Kodak Co. said Wednesday it had completed the previously announced sale of its organic LED, or light-emitting diode display, business
LG to Introduce 3-D TV in May
LG Electronics says it will introduce its first 3-D-capable flat panel TVs for the U.S. market in May.
Ford Adds Tweets to Sync, LCD Panels to Most Cars
Ford Motor Co. is adding Twitter messages and Internet radio to its in-car entertainment and communication service, known as Sync
American Raises JAL Tieup Offer to $1.4 Bil.
American Airlines has dug deeper to save its relationship with Japan Airlines, raising the amount it is willing to invest in the ailing airline to ...
Boeing Orders Fell 90% in 2009
Boeing Co. said its customers ordered just 142 commercial airplanes last year as the recession forced airlines to shrink.
Department Stores Report Better December Sales
Department stores reported higher sales in stores open at least a year this December than last, and many raised their fourth-quarter forecasts.
China Rate Hike, U.S. Jobs Data Dampen Stocks
Chinese stocks led world markets lower Thursday after the country's central bank unexpectedly increased the interest rate on one of its treasury bills
New CEO Expects 2010 Profits for Leaner GM
General Motors Co.'s chairman expects the automaker will be profitable this year and says hundreds of the 1,350 GM dealers
Proposed Delta-JAL Tieup Prompts Monopoly Fears
A group representing business travelers is opposing the proposed tie up between Delta Air Lines and money-losing Japan Airlines as bad for competition.
Samsung Profits Soared to $3.44 Bil. in Q4
Samsung Electronics Co. predicted Thursday an operating profit of up to $3.44 billion for the fourth quarter of 2009 as the world's top TV seller ...
Ford's China Sales Up 44% in 2009
Ford Motor Co. said Thursday sales in China by the company and its local partners soared 44 percent in 2009, highlighting the country's key role
Ford Shakes Up U.S. Car Market with Transit Connect
The new Ford Transit Connect has a strange name, a compact European delivery van appearance and a ceiling that's so tall, someone sitting in the ...
Hundreds of Dealerships Could Be Restored by GM
Hundreds of the 1,350 General Motors Co. dealers who lost their franchises last year could see them restored in a congressionally mandated arbitration
Apple Ally AT&T to Add Android Phone to Lineup
AT&T Inc. is adding cell phones running Google's Android operating system to its lineup, bringing what could be the iPhone's greatest rival
Cell Phones to Receive Free Local TV Broadcasts
The prospect of watching live, local TV shows on mobile phones and other portable devices is getting closer. Manufacturers this week are showing off
Tower Opening Marks Abu Dhabi's Rise, Dubai's Decline
There's no greater symbol of the shifting fortunes in the Gulf than the surprise renaming of the world's tallest building in Dubai
Avatar Explodes to $4.8 Mil. Record Opening Day in China
Already a global hit, James Cameron's "Avatar" raced to a $4.8 million first day in populous China, with a publicist predicting the sci-fi blockbuster
Amazon Unveils Global Version of Kindle
Amazon.com Inc. will start selling an international version of its larger-screen e-reader, Kindle DX, in an effort to snag more sales
Billionaire Rajaratnam to Face New SEC Charges
Federal prosecutors said Tuesday they will file new charges against billionaire hedge fund operator Raj Rajaratnam alleging he made at least $36 million
Google Unveils Nexus One "Super-Mobile" Phone
Google Inc. began selling its own mobile phone Tuesday, a much-anticipated move aimed at protecting its online advertising empire
Big Carmakers End Awful 2009 with Strong Momentum
Big automakers are glad to see the end of 2009, the worst year for U.S. sales in nearly 30 years.
Ford to Complete Volvo Sale to Geely in Q1
Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it is close to selling its loss-making Volvo unit to China's Geely and expects a final deal in the first ...
Treasury Removes Cap for Fannie, Freddie Aid
The government has handed its ATM card to beleaguered mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Durable Goods, Jobs Data Drive Up Stocks
Stocks rose Thursday after positive reports on unemployment and durable goods orders showed the economy is continuing to recover.
Oil Prices Pass $77 on Surprise Inventory Drop
Oil prices hit a three-week high above $77 a barrel Thursday before surrendering most of its gains as a larger than expected drop in U.S. ...
New GM CFO to Get $750,000 Plus Stocks
The new chief financial officer at General Motors Co. will receive a salary of $750,000 next year, but he'll get up to another $5.45 million
Citigroup Sheds Pay Caps After $20 Bil. TARP Payback
Citigroup Inc. on Wednesday repaid $20 billion in bailout money and received a government ruling that it's no longer covered by the pay restrictions
Blackberry Slammed by 2nd Outage in Week
When Corey Marshall's Blackberry mysteriously stopped sending and receiving messages, he realized all too clearly just how much he depends on the device:
China Firm Gets Control of Hawaii Solar Panel Supplier
A Chinese company is now the majority owner of a Hawaii-based supplier of silicon for solar panels.
New Home Sales Plunged 11% in November
Sales of new homes plunged unexpectedly last month to the lowest level since April, a sign the housing market recovery will be rocky
Samsung to Pay Kodak for Patent Infringement
Eastman Kodak says electronics maker Samsung Electronics has agreed to pay the photography company an undisclosed sum to settle a patent dispute
Senate Raises Debt Ceiling to $12.4 Tril.
The Senate voted Thursday to raise the ceiling on the government debt to $12.4 trillion, a massive increase over the current limit
Giant Bluefin Tuna Fetches $177,000 at Tsukiji Market
A giant bluefin tuna fetched 16.3 million yen ($177,000) in an auction Tuesday at the world's largest wholesale fish market in Japan.
Japan Auto Sales Fell to Lowest Level in 38 Years
Auto sales in Japan declined to their lowest in 38 years, slumping 9 percent to 2.9 million vehicles for 2009, an industry group said Tuesday.
China Pulls Out of $40 Bil. Australia Gas Deal
Energy giant PetroChina Co. Ltd. has pulled out of a $40 billion deal to buy natural gas from a project off Australia, leaving Woodside Petroleum ...
Apple to Unveil Tablet in January
Speculation intensified Monday that Apple Inc. will soon unveil a tablet-style gadget for consuming music, movies, books and other media.
Google Set to Unveil Own Branded Cell Phone
Google Inc.'s vision for how a mobile phone should be made and sold will likely raise the stakes in the Internet search leader's bid to ...
Obama Pushes Wireless to Rival Cable, Phone Service
The Obama administration is calling on federal regulators to make more radio spectrum available for wireless Internet services so they can compete
Manufacturing Data Shows Accelerating Growth
An unexpectedly strong report on manufacturing activity Monday bolstered confidence that the nation's factories will help sustain an economic recovery.
Global Chip Sales Saw First Rebound Since Downturn
Global chip sales posted a year-over-year gain in November, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association, another positive milestone
China Manufacturing Grew at Fastest Rate Since 2004
China's manufacturing expanded in December for a ninth straight month as government stimulus spending boosted domestic demand
Powermat Expands Wireless Charging for Cell Phones
Powermat USA helped consumers cut some power cords last year by selling mats that juiced up gadgets placed on top of them.
Networks Fudge No-Pay Interview Policy
Policies forbidding payment for news interviews increasingly seem like the network television equivalent of the 55 mph speed limit
Tokyo SE Upgrades to High-Speed Trading System
The Tokyo Stock Exchange will launch a new high-speed trading system Monday, scrapping an antiquated, glitch-prone platform
California Faces More Painful Budget Cuts in 2010
During last summer's fiscal crisis, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger borrowed the title of a film classic to describe California's budget
Wisconsin Ginseng Growers Take Root in China
Wisconsin farmer Butch Weege has never met Sun Dan, a 34-year-old makeup artist who lives in Beijing
China Manufacturing Rose at Fastest Rate in 20 Months
An index of China's manufacturing rose in December, expanding at its fastest rate in 20 months
Delta, Northwest Win Approval to Act As Single Carrier
Delta Air lines Inc. has received government permission to operate its namesake service and its Northwest Airlines subsidiary as a single carrier
International Firms Projected to See Big Growth in 2010
Companies with international operations are set to take advantage of a global economic recovery in 2010, continuing the rally that began in 2009.
Asian Markets Close 2009 on High Note
Asian stock markets added to a year of big gains in the final day of trading for 2009.
Kodak Sells Organic LED Unit to LG
Eastman Kodak Co. said Wednesday it had completed the previously announced sale of its organic LED, or light-emitting diode display, business
LG to Introduce 3-D TV in May
LG Electronics says it will introduce its first 3-D-capable flat panel TVs for the U.S. market in May.
Ford Adds Tweets to Sync, LCD Panels to Most Cars
Ford Motor Co. is adding Twitter messages and Internet radio to its in-car entertainment and communication service, known as Sync
American Raises JAL Tieup Offer to $1.4 Bil.
American Airlines has dug deeper to save its relationship with Japan Airlines, raising the amount it is willing to invest in the ailing airline to ...
Boeing Orders Fell 90% in 2009
Boeing Co. said its customers ordered just 142 commercial airplanes last year as the recession forced airlines to shrink.
Department Stores Report Better December Sales
Department stores reported higher sales in stores open at least a year this December than last, and many raised their fourth-quarter forecasts.
China Rate Hike, U.S. Jobs Data Dampen Stocks
Chinese stocks led world markets lower Thursday after the country's central bank unexpectedly increased the interest rate on one of its treasury bills
New CEO Expects 2010 Profits for Leaner GM
General Motors Co.'s chairman expects the automaker will be profitable this year and says hundreds of the 1,350 GM dealers
Proposed Delta-JAL Tieup Prompts Monopoly Fears
A group representing business travelers is opposing the proposed tie up between Delta Air Lines and money-losing Japan Airlines as bad for competition.
Samsung Profits Soared to $3.44 Bil. in Q4
Samsung Electronics Co. predicted Thursday an operating profit of up to $3.44 billion for the fourth quarter of 2009 as the world's top TV seller ...
Ford's China Sales Up 44% in 2009
Ford Motor Co. said Thursday sales in China by the company and its local partners soared 44 percent in 2009, highlighting the country's key role
Ford Shakes Up U.S. Car Market with Transit Connect
The new Ford Transit Connect has a strange name, a compact European delivery van appearance and a ceiling that's so tall, someone sitting in the ...
Hundreds of Dealerships Could Be Restored by GM
Hundreds of the 1,350 General Motors Co. dealers who lost their franchises last year could see them restored in a congressionally mandated arbitration
Apple Ally AT&T to Add Android Phone to Lineup
AT&T Inc. is adding cell phones running Google's Android operating system to its lineup, bringing what could be the iPhone's greatest rival
Cell Phones to Receive Free Local TV Broadcasts
The prospect of watching live, local TV shows on mobile phones and other portable devices is getting closer. Manufacturers this week are showing off
Tower Opening Marks Abu Dhabi's Rise, Dubai's Decline
There's no greater symbol of the shifting fortunes in the Gulf than the surprise renaming of the world's tallest building in Dubai
Avatar Explodes to $4.8 Mil. Record Opening Day in China
Already a global hit, James Cameron's "Avatar" raced to a $4.8 million first day in populous China, with a publicist predicting the sci-fi blockbuster
Amazon Unveils Global Version of Kindle
Amazon.com Inc. will start selling an international version of its larger-screen e-reader, Kindle DX, in an effort to snag more sales
Billionaire Rajaratnam to Face New SEC Charges
Federal prosecutors said Tuesday they will file new charges against billionaire hedge fund operator Raj Rajaratnam alleging he made at least $36 million
Google Unveils Nexus One "Super-Mobile" Phone
Google Inc. began selling its own mobile phone Tuesday, a much-anticipated move aimed at protecting its online advertising empire
Big Carmakers End Awful 2009 with Strong Momentum
Big automakers are glad to see the end of 2009, the worst year for U.S. sales in nearly 30 years.
Ford to Complete Volvo Sale to Geely in Q1
Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it is close to selling its loss-making Volvo unit to China's Geely and expects a final deal in the first ...
Treasury Removes Cap for Fannie, Freddie Aid
The government has handed its ATM card to beleaguered mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Durable Goods, Jobs Data Drive Up Stocks
Stocks rose Thursday after positive reports on unemployment and durable goods orders showed the economy is continuing to recover.
Oil Prices Pass $77 on Surprise Inventory Drop
Oil prices hit a three-week high above $77 a barrel Thursday before surrendering most of its gains as a larger than expected drop in U.S. ...
New GM CFO to Get $750,000 Plus Stocks
The new chief financial officer at General Motors Co. will receive a salary of $750,000 next year, but he'll get up to another $5.45 million
Citigroup Sheds Pay Caps After $20 Bil. TARP Payback
Citigroup Inc. on Wednesday repaid $20 billion in bailout money and received a government ruling that it's no longer covered by the pay restrictions
Blackberry Slammed by 2nd Outage in Week
When Corey Marshall's Blackberry mysteriously stopped sending and receiving messages, he realized all too clearly just how much he depends on the device:
China Firm Gets Control of Hawaii Solar Panel Supplier
A Chinese company is now the majority owner of a Hawaii-based supplier of silicon for solar panels.
New Home Sales Plunged 11% in November
Sales of new homes plunged unexpectedly last month to the lowest level since April, a sign the housing market recovery will be rocky
Samsung to Pay Kodak for Patent Infringement
Eastman Kodak says electronics maker Samsung Electronics has agreed to pay the photography company an undisclosed sum to settle a patent dispute
Senate Raises Debt Ceiling to $12.4 Tril.
The Senate voted Thursday to raise the ceiling on the government debt to $12.4 trillion, a massive increase over the current limit
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