Visa Pays $2 Mil. for Online Payment Processor
Visa Inc. is buying e-commerce payment processor CyberSource Corp. for about $2 billion.
Business
Chrysler Operations Turn Profitable in 2010
Chrysler Group LLC lost a staggering $3.8 billion from the time it left bankruptcy protection June 10 through the end of last year
American Cars Top Asian Imports in U.S. Quality Poll
After a long romance with foreign rivals, America's love affair with the automobile is returning to its roots with a revived affection for U.S.-made cars.
Geely's Volvo Purchase Faces Cultural Obstacles
Chinese tycoon Li Shufu's car company Geely has a knack for giving its vehicles oddball names: Gleagle, King Kong, Englon.
GM Pays Off Gov't Loans 5 Years Early
General Motors Co.'s CEO said Tuesday that the automaker has repaid the $8.1 billion in loans it received from the U.S. and Canadian governments
Yahoo Earnings Triple on Advertising Growth
Yahoo's first-quarter earnings nearly tripled as the Internet company's revenue edged up for the first time in more than a year.
Extended Volcano Eruptions Could Jeopardize Recovery
Even as Europe's dormant airports sputter back to life, prudent travelers and businessmen should ask: What if Iceland's volcano erupts again?
IMF Cuts Estimate of Losses from Financial Crisis
The world's banks could be spared billions in losses thanks to a global economy that is recovering from the financial meltdown more quickly
Boeing Promises First 787 Delivery by Year End
Boeing's first-quarter profit topped expectations and the aircraft maker says it still expects to deliver the first of its new 787s by the end of ...
Stocks Rise in Asia, Europe on U.S. Rebound
Most global markets rebounded modestly Tuesday, following Wall Street higher as financial stocks recovered from a sell-off prompted
Online Firms Fear Impact of Global Copyright Pact
Companies across the technology industry — from Internet access providers to social networking sites to video-sharing services — are bracing
IMAX Signs Expanded 3-D Theater Deal in Japan
Megascreen theater company IMAX Corp. said Tuesday it will expand in Japan — the latest in a series of international deals inked recently amid growing ...
Toyota to Fix Stability Software on 34,000 Lexus GX460s
Toyota will offer the same fix for stability control programming it has announced for the Lexus GX 460 in North America to vehicles in other ...
SEC's Goldman Probe Could Widen to Other Banks
Goldman Sachs stepped up its defense against civil fraud charges Monday, telling clients it did not withhold information in a complex transaction
GM to Repay Bailout Loan Before June
General Motors Co. will fully repay the $6.7 billion loan portion of its U.S. government aid earlier than its previously promised payback date of June
IBM Sees Tech Spending Rebound, Profits Rise
IBM Corp. said Monday its first-quarter profit jumped 13 percent, and the company offered evidence that corporate technology spending is rebounding
Microsoft Profits Jump 35% on PC Rebound
An improvement in corporate spending on computers helped Microsoft increase its net income 35 percent in the most recent quarter
Germany Nixes Bailout Until Greece Inks Austerity Measures
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble says parliament won't address Greece's aid request until Athens finishes talks with the European Union
Caterpillar Returns to Profit, Signals Strong Outlook
Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar signaled the economy is improving Monday with healthy outlook for the year and a sharp rebound from last
Treasury to Begin Selling Off Citigroup Shares
The Treasury Department said Monday that its first sales of Citigroup stock will cover up to 1.5 billion shares.
Murdoch Turns Up WSJ Heat on New York Times
It might be the last great American newspaper war. And Rupert Murdoch intends to win it. He has made a career of grabbing readers
China Carmakers Announce Global Expansion Plans
Chinese automakers announced ambitious plans Friday to expand abroad as global producers unveiled new models at the Beijing auto show
Video Games Shoot for Spectacular 3-D Experiences
For movie goers, watching a 3-D film is a relatively easy experience. Audiences didn't need to do anything other than pay a few extra bucks ...
BMW Aims for China Sales 20% Above Prior Record
Germany's BMW AG aims to lift its sales in China, a key market for the luxury automaker and one of its biggest.
Kia Motors Profits Quadruple on Strong Sales
Kia Motors said net profit quadrupled in the first quarter on stronger sales and equity gains from affiliated companies.
ADM Profits Surge on Biofuel Demand
Archer Daniels Midland Co. reported that its third-quarter profit soared to more to $421 million from just $3 million in the same period last year
Home Sales Rise, Jobless Claims Fall
The economy is improving, with home sales up, jobless claims down and inflation tame. Yet there are concerns the economic rebound
Hyundai Profits Quintuple on Strong China, India Sales
Hyundai Motor said net profit hit a record high in the first quarter amid a jump in sales and strong performance in China and India.
Hynix Returns to Profit on Doubling of DRAM Sales
Hynix Semiconductor returned to profit in the first quarter after a loss last year as sales more than doubled and prices for its mainstay computer ...
Japan's March Exports Up 43.5%
Japan's exports jumped 43.5 in March from a year earlier as a recovering global economy drove demand for the nation's cars and gadgets.
IMF Projects Better-Than-Expected Growth for World
The International Monetary Fund said Wednesday that the global economy, after enduring a crippling recession, should see better-than-expected growth
Facebook Seeks to Custom-Tailor Web for Users
Facebook is spreading its wings to the broader Web. It's a move that could change the way people experience the online world, though it could ...
Apple Profits Jump 90% on Soaring iPhone Sales
The paparazzi may have moved on to Apple's sexy new iPad, but the iPhone is still Wall Street's darling.
Cisco Profits Jump 63% on Revenue Rebound
Cisco said Wednesday that its net income for the latest quarter rose 63 percent from last year, as the economic recovery gave customers the confidence
Google Says China Situation Stable for Now
Google CEO Eric Schmidt has assured shareholders that the Internet search company's China operations are stable after a falling out
Adobe Fires Back at Apple with Love Ad Campaign
Adobe is firing back at Apple with love. Adobe Systems Inc. is countering Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs' recent jab at Adobe's Flash technology for ...
Ford CEO Expects Solid Profits for 2010
Ford's chief executive said the second-largest U.S. automaker should be "solidly" profitable in 2010 as it recovers from a sharp downturn in the car industry.
Stocks End Down on Sluggish Job-Growth Data
A late-day slide left stocks lower Thursday following a disappointing forecast from department store chain Kohl's and a drop in financial shares.
Euro Drops Back After Bailout Bounce
The euro soared after the EU announced a startling $1 trillion financial rescue package earlier this week. But that respite has evaporated
Walgreens Postpones Sales of Genetic Tests
The largest U.S. drugstore chain, Walgreen Co., said Wednesday it will hold off selling what was poised to be the first over-the-counter genetic test
Sony Reports First Yearly Loss on Revenue Drop
Sony Corp. stayed in the red last business year but shrank losses through cost cuts and better sales of consumer electronics.
Asian Stocks Rally on Positive Europe News
Asian stock markets rallied in early trading Thursday on easing worries over Europe's debt crisis after Spain
Lawyers Vie to Lead Mass Suits Against Toyota
Dozen of lawyers spoke glowingly about their courtroom credentials Thursday as they tried to persuade a federal judge to give them a lead position
SAP Buys Sybase to Bolster Fight Against Oracle
German business software maker SAP AG has agreed to buy Sybase Inc. in a $5.8 billion deal that ratchets up SAP's rivalry with database leader ...
Another Possible iPhone Prototype Turns Up in Vietnam
Another possible next-generation iPhone prototype has surfaced, this time in Vietnam.
Samsung Life Shares Jump After Record IPO
Samsung Life Insurance shares jumped 10 percent in their first day of trading in South Korea after a $4.3 billion initial public offering that set ...
Macy's Returns to Profits on Localized Merchandising
Macy's Inc. returned to profitability in the first quarter as the department store operator saw sales pick up on efforts to tailor its merchandise
$40 Bil. Trade Deficit Evidences U.S. Rebound
The U.S. trade deficit rose to a 15-month high as rising oil prices pushed crude oil imports to the highest level since the fall of ...
Nissan Slashes Q1 Loss to $125 Mil.
Nissan's losses for the January-March quarter shrank dramatically as Japan's No. 3 automaker benefited from a global auto recovery
Microsoft Offers Free Office Apps Online
Microsoft Corp. is rolling out a new edition of its Office programs to businesses Wednesday, and for the first time it's adding versions of Word
Visa Pays $2 Mil. for Online Payment Processor
Visa Inc. is buying e-commerce payment processor CyberSource Corp. for about $2 billion.
Chrysler Operations Turn Profitable in 2010
Chrysler Group LLC lost a staggering $3.8 billion from the time it left bankruptcy protection June 10 through the end of last year
American Cars Top Asian Imports in U.S. Quality Poll
After a long romance with foreign rivals, America's love affair with the automobile is returning to its roots with a revived affection for U.S.-made cars.
Geely's Volvo Purchase Faces Cultural Obstacles
Chinese tycoon Li Shufu's car company Geely has a knack for giving its vehicles oddball names: Gleagle, King Kong, Englon.
GM Pays Off Gov't Loans 5 Years Early
General Motors Co.'s CEO said Tuesday that the automaker has repaid the $8.1 billion in loans it received from the U.S. and Canadian governments
Yahoo Earnings Triple on Advertising Growth
Yahoo's first-quarter earnings nearly tripled as the Internet company's revenue edged up for the first time in more than a year.
Extended Volcano Eruptions Could Jeopardize Recovery
Even as Europe's dormant airports sputter back to life, prudent travelers and businessmen should ask: What if Iceland's volcano erupts again?
IMF Cuts Estimate of Losses from Financial Crisis
The world's banks could be spared billions in losses thanks to a global economy that is recovering from the financial meltdown more quickly
Boeing Promises First 787 Delivery by Year End
Boeing's first-quarter profit topped expectations and the aircraft maker says it still expects to deliver the first of its new 787s by the end of ...
Stocks Rise in Asia, Europe on U.S. Rebound
Most global markets rebounded modestly Tuesday, following Wall Street higher as financial stocks recovered from a sell-off prompted
Online Firms Fear Impact of Global Copyright Pact
Companies across the technology industry — from Internet access providers to social networking sites to video-sharing services — are bracing
IMAX Signs Expanded 3-D Theater Deal in Japan
Megascreen theater company IMAX Corp. said Tuesday it will expand in Japan — the latest in a series of international deals inked recently amid growing ...
Toyota to Fix Stability Software on 34,000 Lexus GX460s
Toyota will offer the same fix for stability control programming it has announced for the Lexus GX 460 in North America to vehicles in other ...
SEC's Goldman Probe Could Widen to Other Banks
Goldman Sachs stepped up its defense against civil fraud charges Monday, telling clients it did not withhold information in a complex transaction
GM to Repay Bailout Loan Before June
General Motors Co. will fully repay the $6.7 billion loan portion of its U.S. government aid earlier than its previously promised payback date of June
IBM Sees Tech Spending Rebound, Profits Rise
IBM Corp. said Monday its first-quarter profit jumped 13 percent, and the company offered evidence that corporate technology spending is rebounding
Microsoft Profits Jump 35% on PC Rebound
An improvement in corporate spending on computers helped Microsoft increase its net income 35 percent in the most recent quarter
Germany Nixes Bailout Until Greece Inks Austerity Measures
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble says parliament won't address Greece's aid request until Athens finishes talks with the European Union
Caterpillar Returns to Profit, Signals Strong Outlook
Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar signaled the economy is improving Monday with healthy outlook for the year and a sharp rebound from last
Treasury to Begin Selling Off Citigroup Shares
The Treasury Department said Monday that its first sales of Citigroup stock will cover up to 1.5 billion shares.
Murdoch Turns Up WSJ Heat on New York Times
It might be the last great American newspaper war. And Rupert Murdoch intends to win it. He has made a career of grabbing readers
China Carmakers Announce Global Expansion Plans
Chinese automakers announced ambitious plans Friday to expand abroad as global producers unveiled new models at the Beijing auto show
Video Games Shoot for Spectacular 3-D Experiences
For movie goers, watching a 3-D film is a relatively easy experience. Audiences didn't need to do anything other than pay a few extra bucks ...
BMW Aims for China Sales 20% Above Prior Record
Germany's BMW AG aims to lift its sales in China, a key market for the luxury automaker and one of its biggest.
Kia Motors Profits Quadruple on Strong Sales
Kia Motors said net profit quadrupled in the first quarter on stronger sales and equity gains from affiliated companies.
ADM Profits Surge on Biofuel Demand
Archer Daniels Midland Co. reported that its third-quarter profit soared to more to $421 million from just $3 million in the same period last year
Home Sales Rise, Jobless Claims Fall
The economy is improving, with home sales up, jobless claims down and inflation tame. Yet there are concerns the economic rebound
Hyundai Profits Quintuple on Strong China, India Sales
Hyundai Motor said net profit hit a record high in the first quarter amid a jump in sales and strong performance in China and India.
Hynix Returns to Profit on Doubling of DRAM Sales
Hynix Semiconductor returned to profit in the first quarter after a loss last year as sales more than doubled and prices for its mainstay computer ...
Japan's March Exports Up 43.5%
Japan's exports jumped 43.5 in March from a year earlier as a recovering global economy drove demand for the nation's cars and gadgets.
IMF Projects Better-Than-Expected Growth for World
The International Monetary Fund said Wednesday that the global economy, after enduring a crippling recession, should see better-than-expected growth
Facebook Seeks to Custom-Tailor Web for Users
Facebook is spreading its wings to the broader Web. It's a move that could change the way people experience the online world, though it could ...
Apple Profits Jump 90% on Soaring iPhone Sales
The paparazzi may have moved on to Apple's sexy new iPad, but the iPhone is still Wall Street's darling.
Cisco Profits Jump 63% on Revenue Rebound
Cisco said Wednesday that its net income for the latest quarter rose 63 percent from last year, as the economic recovery gave customers the confidence
Google Says China Situation Stable for Now
Google CEO Eric Schmidt has assured shareholders that the Internet search company's China operations are stable after a falling out
Adobe Fires Back at Apple with Love Ad Campaign
Adobe is firing back at Apple with love. Adobe Systems Inc. is countering Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs' recent jab at Adobe's Flash technology for ...
Ford CEO Expects Solid Profits for 2010
Ford's chief executive said the second-largest U.S. automaker should be "solidly" profitable in 2010 as it recovers from a sharp downturn in the car industry.
Stocks End Down on Sluggish Job-Growth Data
A late-day slide left stocks lower Thursday following a disappointing forecast from department store chain Kohl's and a drop in financial shares.
Euro Drops Back After Bailout Bounce
The euro soared after the EU announced a startling $1 trillion financial rescue package earlier this week. But that respite has evaporated
Walgreens Postpones Sales of Genetic Tests
The largest U.S. drugstore chain, Walgreen Co., said Wednesday it will hold off selling what was poised to be the first over-the-counter genetic test
Sony Reports First Yearly Loss on Revenue Drop
Sony Corp. stayed in the red last business year but shrank losses through cost cuts and better sales of consumer electronics.
Asian Stocks Rally on Positive Europe News
Asian stock markets rallied in early trading Thursday on easing worries over Europe's debt crisis after Spain
Lawyers Vie to Lead Mass Suits Against Toyota
Dozen of lawyers spoke glowingly about their courtroom credentials Thursday as they tried to persuade a federal judge to give them a lead position
SAP Buys Sybase to Bolster Fight Against Oracle
German business software maker SAP AG has agreed to buy Sybase Inc. in a $5.8 billion deal that ratchets up SAP's rivalry with database leader ...
Another Possible iPhone Prototype Turns Up in Vietnam
Another possible next-generation iPhone prototype has surfaced, this time in Vietnam.
Samsung Life Shares Jump After Record IPO
Samsung Life Insurance shares jumped 10 percent in their first day of trading in South Korea after a $4.3 billion initial public offering that set ...
Macy's Returns to Profits on Localized Merchandising
Macy's Inc. returned to profitability in the first quarter as the department store operator saw sales pick up on efforts to tailor its merchandise
$40 Bil. Trade Deficit Evidences U.S. Rebound
The U.S. trade deficit rose to a 15-month high as rising oil prices pushed crude oil imports to the highest level since the fall of ...
Nissan Slashes Q1 Loss to $125 Mil.
Nissan's losses for the January-March quarter shrank dramatically as Japan's No. 3 automaker benefited from a global auto recovery
Microsoft Offers Free Office Apps Online
Microsoft Corp. is rolling out a new edition of its Office programs to businesses Wednesday, and for the first time it's adding versions of Word
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