BorgWarner to Supply Engine, Drivetrain for Hyundai Tucson
Auto powertrain manufacturer BorgWarner Inc. said Wednesday that it will supply the engine and drivetrain for the Hyundai 2010 Tucson and ix35 models.
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Dodge City Casino Bets on Wild West Romance
Hundreds of people turned up Tuesday for the opening of a casino in Dodge City, launching a new franchise for Kansas and reviving memories of ...
American Offers Exclusivity to Keep JAL from Delta
American Airlines has proposed making JAL its exclusive Asian partner to keep it from Delta's clutches.
AltAir Sells Jet Fuel Derived from Camelina Plant Seeds
A renewable jet fuel company says it has agreements from 14 airlines to buy fuel derived from the oil of camelina plant seeds.
Boeing 787 Completes Long-Delayed Test Flight
Boeing's new 787 jetliner finally got airborne Tuesday, the long-delayed inaugural flight of the world's first commercial plane constructed with half its components
China Surpasses U.S. As World Center of IPOs
China has outstripped the U.S. in the amount of money raised from stock listings, underscoring the region's stronger economy
Treasury Backs Out of Plan to Sell Citi Stake
In a striking reversal of its attempts to unwind the government's financial stakes in big banks, the Treasury Department has backed out of plans to ...
Airlines Projected to Lose $5.6 Bil. in 2010
The global airline industry will face another harrowing year in 2010, with losses expected to reach $5.6 billion despite some recovery in passenger
Samsung Shakeup Elevates Founder's Grandson
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has named digital media chief Choi Gee-sung as CEO in a reorganization designed to shake up the South Korean technology
Accenture First to Cut Tiger Sponsorship
For six years, global consulting firm Accenture PLC featured Tiger Woods in ads designed to highlight the company's claimed attributes of integrity and high performance.
PGA to Take Big Hit on TV Contracts in Tiger's Absence
The television networks already know what life without Tiger Woods looks like, and they were going to take that knowledge into their upcoming
Citigroup Repays $20 Bil. TARP Loan
Citigroup Inc. said Monday it is repaying $20 billion in bailout money it received from the Treasury Department, in an effort to reduce government influence
Abu Dhabi's $10 Bil. Dubai Bailout Boosts Markets
Stock futures are indicating a higher opening on Wall Street Monday after Abu Dhabi provided a surprise $10 billion bailout
Caterpillar Forms Joint Venture with China Yuchai
Caterpillar Inc., the world's largest maker of construction and mining equipment, said Monday that it signed a joint venture deal with a Chinese company
Beijing Auto to Buy SAAB Drivetrain Technology
Beijing Autos has agreed to buy technology from GM's Saab Automobile, a breakthrough for the Chinese automaker that could clear the way for General
Google Testing New Mobile Device on Employees
Google Inc.'s employees are testing a new mobile device that runs on the company's Android operating system, as the search giant continues its push into
Hyundai Launches China Truck Venture
Hyundai Motor Co. said Sunday it has agreed to launch a $400 million truck manufacturing venture in China with a local partner as it seeks ...
Amkor Raises Q4 Outlook on Surprising Chip Demand
Amkor Technology Inc. raised its fourth-quarter revenue outlook Monday, citing higher-than-anticipated demand from customers.
Ray Young Replaced As GM CFO by Microsoft CFO
General Motors Co. has hired the chief financial officer of Microsoft Corp. to take over the troubled automaker's books, tapping a cost-cutter who is now ...
Gasoline Prices Flatten Below $2.60
The world's biggest oil producers seem content with the price of oil and consumers may be just as satisfied, at least for now, with the ...
China's 8% GDP Target for 2010 Seen As Conservative
China's government is targeting 8 percent growth next year as the global economy recovers, the country's industry minister said Monday.
Sands Delays Singapore Casino Opening to April
Las Vegas Sands Chairman Sheldon Adelson said the opening of the company's $5.5 billion Singapore casino and resort has been delayed again
Japan Encouraged by Smaller Export Decline
Japan's exports posted their smallest fall in 14 months in November as robust Asian demand bolstered hopes a recovery in trade will avoid another recession
Wall Street Awaits Visit from Santa Claus Rally
Skeptical kids can doubt whether Santa Claus exists. But for stock-market statisticians, there's not much debate: The year-end lift known as the Santa Claus rally ...
Natural Gas May Power Global Warming Fight
An unlikely source of energy has emerged to meet international demands that the United States do more to fight global warming:
Made-for-Web Shows Start Seeing Off-Line Profits
Web sites that buy original video clips often pay so little that "The Bannen Way," a flashy crime thriller debuting online, looked destined to be ...
Monsanto Used Patents to Tighten Grip Over GM Crops
onfidential contracts detailing Monsanto Co.'s business practices reveal how the world's biggest seed developer is squeezing competitors, controlling smaller seed companies
Whole Foods Founder Wants to Go Back to Healthy Roots
The chocolate fountain is a symbol for Whole Foods CEO John Mackey of how business has changed.
GM to Shut Down Saab After Spyker Talks Fail
General Motors Co. said Friday it will shut down Saab after talks to sell the brand to a Dutch carmaker collapsed, marking the third time ...
Wyoming Plant to Turn Coal into Gasoline
Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal is supporting a Texas company's proposal to build a major plant for turning coal into gasoline.
Hyatt to Operate 5 New Hotels in India
Hyatt Hotels Corp. and DB Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., which is part of DB Group, said Friday that Hyatt will operate five new hotel properties in ...
Asian Stocks Drop on Slow Recovery Signs
Asian stock markets retreated Friday as worries — from weak job figures in the U.S. to the prospect of more stringent capital requirements for banks
RIM Sees Profits Surge on Record Blackberry Sales
BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. surprised Wall Street on Thursday as it reported a 59 percent increase in third-quarter income
Calif Space Tourism Firm Inks S. Korea Launch Deal
A California company developing a rocket plane for space tourism announced Thursday that it has an agreement with a nonprofit group
Leading Indicators Point to Gradual Recovery
A report on unemployment claims and a forecast of U.S. economic activity pointed Thursday to an economy mending slowly
City Center Opens in Las Vegas with Big Bash
Visitors by the thousand streamed into the newest casino-resort on the Las Vegas strip early Thursday, an influx that casino officials hope will help yank ...
Kuwait Takes $1.1 Bil. Profit from Sale of Citi Stake
Kuwait's sovereign wealth fund said Sunday it booked a profit of $1.1 billion by selling the stake it took in Citigroup Inc. less than two ...
Nvidia, AMD Relieved Intel Scraps Graphics Chip
Shares of Nvidia Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. jumped Monday after rival Intel Corp. scrapped plans to make a new graphics
GM to Invest $700 Mil. in 8 Chevy Volt Plants
General Motors Co. said Monday it will spend $700 million at eight Michigan facilities to get its new rechargeable electric car road-ready
Chinese Companies Expected to Have Strong IPOs
Three profitable Chinese companies are expected to have powerful market debuts this week as they impress investors with balance sheets and earnings
Tata Group Launches Water Purifier for the Masses
At about two feet tall, it may turn out to be the world's most compact revolution: The Tata Swach, launched Monday, is a water purifier ...
Virgin Galactic Unveils SpaceShipTwo for Space Tourists
After five years of secret construction, the cloak is coming off a privately funded spacecraft designed
Nikkei Hits 6-Week High on Lower Yen
Asian markets were mixed Monday, with a weaker yen lifting Japanese stocks to a six-week high, while a drop in the U.S. unemployment rate failed ...
Jobless Professionals Vie for Holiday Sales Work
Mara Proctor used to design limestone hearths and columns for luxury homes near Kansas City, drawing on her college education and six years of training.
Colleges Explore Geothermal Power Systems
More college campuses are exploring geothermal power as a way to reduce energy costs that can add up to millions of dollars each year.
China Wind Power Companies Expand Overseas
China's Goldwind Science & Technology Ltd. is one of the world's biggest makers of wind turbines — a cornerstone of the booming clean power business
Google to Offer Tweets, Blogs with Search Results
Fresh information from blogs, news sites, Twitter and other popular hangouts will appear in Google's search results more quickly as the company aims to give ...
Tuna Farmers Raise Real Chicken of the Sea
Thousands of tuna, their silver bellies bloated with fat, swim frantically around in netted areas of a small bay, stuffing themselves until they grow twice
Chevron to End East Coast Retail Operations
Chevron will pull its name from about 1,100 service stations in eastern states, the oil giant said Friday.
Surprise Drop in Jobless Rate Spurs Optimism
A surprising drop in the unemployment rate and far fewer job losses last month cheered investors Friday and raised hopes for a sustained economic recovery.
BorgWarner to Supply Engine, Drivetrain for Hyundai Tucson
Auto powertrain manufacturer BorgWarner Inc. said Wednesday that it will supply the engine and drivetrain for the Hyundai 2010 Tucson and ix35 models.
Dodge City Casino Bets on Wild West Romance
Hundreds of people turned up Tuesday for the opening of a casino in Dodge City, launching a new franchise for Kansas and reviving memories of ...
American Offers Exclusivity to Keep JAL from Delta
American Airlines has proposed making JAL its exclusive Asian partner to keep it from Delta's clutches.
AltAir Sells Jet Fuel Derived from Camelina Plant Seeds
A renewable jet fuel company says it has agreements from 14 airlines to buy fuel derived from the oil of camelina plant seeds.
Boeing 787 Completes Long-Delayed Test Flight
Boeing's new 787 jetliner finally got airborne Tuesday, the long-delayed inaugural flight of the world's first commercial plane constructed with half its components
China Surpasses U.S. As World Center of IPOs
China has outstripped the U.S. in the amount of money raised from stock listings, underscoring the region's stronger economy
Treasury Backs Out of Plan to Sell Citi Stake
In a striking reversal of its attempts to unwind the government's financial stakes in big banks, the Treasury Department has backed out of plans to ...
Airlines Projected to Lose $5.6 Bil. in 2010
The global airline industry will face another harrowing year in 2010, with losses expected to reach $5.6 billion despite some recovery in passenger
Samsung Shakeup Elevates Founder's Grandson
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has named digital media chief Choi Gee-sung as CEO in a reorganization designed to shake up the South Korean technology
Accenture First to Cut Tiger Sponsorship
For six years, global consulting firm Accenture PLC featured Tiger Woods in ads designed to highlight the company's claimed attributes of integrity and high performance.
PGA to Take Big Hit on TV Contracts in Tiger's Absence
The television networks already know what life without Tiger Woods looks like, and they were going to take that knowledge into their upcoming
Citigroup Repays $20 Bil. TARP Loan
Citigroup Inc. said Monday it is repaying $20 billion in bailout money it received from the Treasury Department, in an effort to reduce government influence
Abu Dhabi's $10 Bil. Dubai Bailout Boosts Markets
Stock futures are indicating a higher opening on Wall Street Monday after Abu Dhabi provided a surprise $10 billion bailout
Caterpillar Forms Joint Venture with China Yuchai
Caterpillar Inc., the world's largest maker of construction and mining equipment, said Monday that it signed a joint venture deal with a Chinese company
Beijing Auto to Buy SAAB Drivetrain Technology
Beijing Autos has agreed to buy technology from GM's Saab Automobile, a breakthrough for the Chinese automaker that could clear the way for General
Google Testing New Mobile Device on Employees
Google Inc.'s employees are testing a new mobile device that runs on the company's Android operating system, as the search giant continues its push into
Hyundai Launches China Truck Venture
Hyundai Motor Co. said Sunday it has agreed to launch a $400 million truck manufacturing venture in China with a local partner as it seeks ...
Amkor Raises Q4 Outlook on Surprising Chip Demand
Amkor Technology Inc. raised its fourth-quarter revenue outlook Monday, citing higher-than-anticipated demand from customers.
Ray Young Replaced As GM CFO by Microsoft CFO
General Motors Co. has hired the chief financial officer of Microsoft Corp. to take over the troubled automaker's books, tapping a cost-cutter who is now ...
Gasoline Prices Flatten Below $2.60
The world's biggest oil producers seem content with the price of oil and consumers may be just as satisfied, at least for now, with the ...
China's 8% GDP Target for 2010 Seen As Conservative
China's government is targeting 8 percent growth next year as the global economy recovers, the country's industry minister said Monday.
Sands Delays Singapore Casino Opening to April
Las Vegas Sands Chairman Sheldon Adelson said the opening of the company's $5.5 billion Singapore casino and resort has been delayed again
Japan Encouraged by Smaller Export Decline
Japan's exports posted their smallest fall in 14 months in November as robust Asian demand bolstered hopes a recovery in trade will avoid another recession
Wall Street Awaits Visit from Santa Claus Rally
Skeptical kids can doubt whether Santa Claus exists. But for stock-market statisticians, there's not much debate: The year-end lift known as the Santa Claus rally ...
Natural Gas May Power Global Warming Fight
An unlikely source of energy has emerged to meet international demands that the United States do more to fight global warming:
Made-for-Web Shows Start Seeing Off-Line Profits
Web sites that buy original video clips often pay so little that "The Bannen Way," a flashy crime thriller debuting online, looked destined to be ...
Monsanto Used Patents to Tighten Grip Over GM Crops
onfidential contracts detailing Monsanto Co.'s business practices reveal how the world's biggest seed developer is squeezing competitors, controlling smaller seed companies
Whole Foods Founder Wants to Go Back to Healthy Roots
The chocolate fountain is a symbol for Whole Foods CEO John Mackey of how business has changed.
GM to Shut Down Saab After Spyker Talks Fail
General Motors Co. said Friday it will shut down Saab after talks to sell the brand to a Dutch carmaker collapsed, marking the third time ...
Wyoming Plant to Turn Coal into Gasoline
Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal is supporting a Texas company's proposal to build a major plant for turning coal into gasoline.
Hyatt to Operate 5 New Hotels in India
Hyatt Hotels Corp. and DB Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., which is part of DB Group, said Friday that Hyatt will operate five new hotel properties in ...
Asian Stocks Drop on Slow Recovery Signs
Asian stock markets retreated Friday as worries — from weak job figures in the U.S. to the prospect of more stringent capital requirements for banks
RIM Sees Profits Surge on Record Blackberry Sales
BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. surprised Wall Street on Thursday as it reported a 59 percent increase in third-quarter income
Calif Space Tourism Firm Inks S. Korea Launch Deal
A California company developing a rocket plane for space tourism announced Thursday that it has an agreement with a nonprofit group
Leading Indicators Point to Gradual Recovery
A report on unemployment claims and a forecast of U.S. economic activity pointed Thursday to an economy mending slowly
City Center Opens in Las Vegas with Big Bash
Visitors by the thousand streamed into the newest casino-resort on the Las Vegas strip early Thursday, an influx that casino officials hope will help yank ...
Kuwait Takes $1.1 Bil. Profit from Sale of Citi Stake
Kuwait's sovereign wealth fund said Sunday it booked a profit of $1.1 billion by selling the stake it took in Citigroup Inc. less than two ...
Nvidia, AMD Relieved Intel Scraps Graphics Chip
Shares of Nvidia Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. jumped Monday after rival Intel Corp. scrapped plans to make a new graphics
GM to Invest $700 Mil. in 8 Chevy Volt Plants
General Motors Co. said Monday it will spend $700 million at eight Michigan facilities to get its new rechargeable electric car road-ready
Chinese Companies Expected to Have Strong IPOs
Three profitable Chinese companies are expected to have powerful market debuts this week as they impress investors with balance sheets and earnings
Tata Group Launches Water Purifier for the Masses
At about two feet tall, it may turn out to be the world's most compact revolution: The Tata Swach, launched Monday, is a water purifier ...
Virgin Galactic Unveils SpaceShipTwo for Space Tourists
After five years of secret construction, the cloak is coming off a privately funded spacecraft designed
Nikkei Hits 6-Week High on Lower Yen
Asian markets were mixed Monday, with a weaker yen lifting Japanese stocks to a six-week high, while a drop in the U.S. unemployment rate failed ...
Jobless Professionals Vie for Holiday Sales Work
Mara Proctor used to design limestone hearths and columns for luxury homes near Kansas City, drawing on her college education and six years of training.
Colleges Explore Geothermal Power Systems
More college campuses are exploring geothermal power as a way to reduce energy costs that can add up to millions of dollars each year.
China Wind Power Companies Expand Overseas
China's Goldwind Science & Technology Ltd. is one of the world's biggest makers of wind turbines — a cornerstone of the booming clean power business
Google to Offer Tweets, Blogs with Search Results
Fresh information from blogs, news sites, Twitter and other popular hangouts will appear in Google's search results more quickly as the company aims to give ...
Tuna Farmers Raise Real Chicken of the Sea
Thousands of tuna, their silver bellies bloated with fat, swim frantically around in netted areas of a small bay, stuffing themselves until they grow twice
Chevron to End East Coast Retail Operations
Chevron will pull its name from about 1,100 service stations in eastern states, the oil giant said Friday.
Surprise Drop in Jobless Rate Spurs Optimism
A surprising drop in the unemployment rate and far fewer job losses last month cheered investors Friday and raised hopes for a sustained economic recovery.
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