Hitachi, Johnson Controls Ink Lithium-Ion Battery Pact
Japanese electronics company Hitachi is tying up with a U.S. battery-maker in developing and making batteries for green vehicles, both sides
Business
Nikkei Gains on Tech Optimism
Asian stock markets were mixed in early trading Monday, with Japanese tech shares gaining after Google's upbeat earnings sparked a Nasdaq rally
Luxury Sales Back to Pre-Crisis Levels
The luxury sector is rebounding better-than-expected this year thanks in large part to wealthy Americans replenishing their wardrobes after a year
Sept. Retails Sales Rose for Third Straight Month
Americans spent more money on cars, furniture and at hardware stores to boost retail sales to a third monthly increase in September.
GE Profits Fell 18% on Lower Equipment Sales
General Electric Co. says its third-quarter income fell 18 percent because of lower equipment sales and a loss from a Japanese division that it's selling.
Infosys Reports 18% Higher Profits
Infosys Technologies Ltd., India's bellwether information technology outsourcing company, beat expectations Friday with an 18 percent rise
Delta Posts Q3 Profits on Booming Asia Routes
Delta Air Lines Inc. said Wednesday it posted a profit in the third quarter and expects to repeat that in the last three months of ...
Toyota Recalls 1.53 Mil. Cars for Brakes, Fuel Pumps
Toyota is recalling 1.53 million Lexus, Avalon and other models, mostly in the U.S. and Japan, for brake fluid and fuel pump problems, the latest
Sony's Google TV Allows Seamless Switching
Sony plans to introduce its Web-surfing Google TV in nations other than the U.S. but they may have to wait more than a year, especially ...
GM China Exports Locally Developed Chevy New Sail
General Motors Co. said Thursday its Shanghai GM joint venture has begun exports of its Chevrolet New Sail, a small family sedan
China Growth Eases Further on Cooling Moves
China's rapid expansion slowed in the latest quarter as Beijing cooled a credit boom and tried to steer growth to a more sustainable level, possibly
Court Orders Google to ID Harassive Poster
A business consultant who wants to know who's been anonymously disparaging and fixating on her online has gotten a court to force Google
Microsoft Wants Back in Smart Phone Game with Phone 7
When it comes to smart phones, Microsoft is itching to get back in the game. Microsoft was sick of watching consumers flock to Apple's
Fed Survey Shows Uneven Regional Growth
The U.S. economy grew unevenly in early fall, with more than half the regions of the country expanding modestly while others are struggling to grow.
Japan Regulators Asked to Review Yahoo-Google Deal
A Japanese online shopping company said Wednesday it has asked the country's anti-monopoly watchdog to review a tie-up between Yahoo Japan
Boeing Profits Beat Views on More Jet Sales
Boeing posted an $837 million third-quarter profit on Wednesday and raised its profit guidance for the full year as it sold more commercial airplanes.
Japan Cuts Production As Consumer Prices Fall
Japan's factories made fewer goods in September as makers of cars and electronic devices cut production while consumer prices fell for the 19th
Chrysler to Name 200 Fiat Dealerships
Chrysler Group LLC is starting to name Fiat dealers for the U.S. The automaker said Wednesday that it wants Fiat dealers in 119 U.S. markets
China Up, Korea, Europe Stocks Recover
European stock markets steadied Wednesday as the surprise of China's first interest rate increase in three years slowly wore off. The dollar
Starbucks Expands Internet Strategy with Yahoo
Starbucks is adding a venti-sized dollop of free books, news and entertainment to its Internet offerings starting Wednesday.
Publishers Suffer from Print's Decline
The country's largest newspaper publishers still haven't been able to reverse a slump in advertising sales more than three years after it began.
J&J OTV Sales Fell 40% on Recalls
U.S. sales of Johnson & Johnson's nonprescription medicines plunged 40 percent in the third quarter as an embarrassing string of product recalls hurt sales
Intel to Spend $8 Bil. on U.S. Plants for Faster Chips
Intel Corp. on Tuesday revealed the scope of its latest infusion to keep its factories cutting-edge and push the chip industry's pace: an investment
Goldman Earnings Blow Past Forecasts
Goldman Sachs Group Inc.'s earnings easily beat analysts' forecasts again, but the bank saw a big slowdown in trading, its most profitable business.
Single-Family Home Growth Offset by Drop in Apts.
Home construction rose slightly last month on the strength of single-family homes, but the market was still too weak to propel growth
Coca-Cola Profits Up on Global Sales Growth
Coca-Cola Co.'s third-quarter net income rose 8.4 percent as it sold more of its soft drinks and juices around the world and U.S. sales extended
China Criticizes Fed's Bond Repurchase Plan
The U.S. Federal Reserve's move to pump hundreds of billions of dollars into the financial system will bring greater volatility to markets worldwide
Boeing 787 Test Flight Makes Emergency Landing
A Boeing 787 jetliner on a test flight over Texas made an emergency landing Tuesday after smoke was detected in the main cabin, the latest ...
Vietnam Left Out of Foreign Capital Inflows
Vietnam isn't experiencing the growing influx of foreign investment capital of its southeast Asian neighbors, apparently due to the perceived risk
Overseas Filipinos to Remit $21.3 Bil. in 2010
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) will remit $21.3 bil. this year, making the Philippines the world's fourth biggest recipient of remittances, according to the World
Tata Motors Profits Surge on Jaguar, Land Rover Sales
Tata Motors' consolidated profits surged on robust global demand for Jaguar and Land Rover as the once-troubled luxury brands enjoyed their
Chevron to Buy Atlas Energy for $4.3 Bil.
Chevron will buy natural producer Atlas Energy Inc. in a cash-and-stock deal worth $3.2 billion, the companies said Tuesday.
Economic Stress at Lowest Level in 16 Months
The nation's economic stress fell in September to a 16-month low, thanks to more hiring in New England, fewer foreclosures in the mid-Atlantic
Amazon to Pay Publishers 70% on Kindle Sales
Amazon.com Inc. said Monday it will start paying publishers more when they sell magazines and newspapers on its Kindle electronic reader.
Windows Smart Phones Released by AT&T, T-Mobile
Smart phones running Microsoft's new software are now available for AT&T Inc. and T-Mobile USA customers.
Hard Times Strip Away Old Shopping Stigmas
The Goodwill store in this middle-class New York suburb is buzzing on a recent weekend afternoon. A steady flow of shoppers comb through racks filled
German Exports Surged 22.5% in September
Germany's Federal Statistics Office says exports rose 22.5 percent in September compared the same month a year ago as the country continues
Nikkei, KOSPI Up As China Tightens Bank Lending
World markets mostly fell Wednesday after China's central bank announced it will raise the amount of cash that banks have to hold in reserve
Diesel Shortage Disrupts China Economy
Aggravated Chinese truck drivers parked for hours to buy rationed diesel Monday as shortages blamed on a government conservation campaign
New Grand Cherokee Boosts Chrysler Sales
Chrysler cut its losses in half between the second and third quarters as a new version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee notched strong sales. The ...
China Already World's Top Market for BMW 7 Series
China is already the top market for BMW's luxurious 7-series sedans, the company revealed. It also forecast that China will become its top all-around market
Korean Battery Picked for Chrysler Electric Car
SB LiMotive announced Sunday that it will supply the lithium-ion batteries that will power Chrysler's Fiat 500 EV electric car scheduled for 2012 debut.
Economy Recovers but New Spending Habits Linger
Layaway, once the province of the poor, has gone mainstream. At the Mall of America in Minnesota, shoppers dart in for just one or two ...
Pending Home Sales Drop in September
The number of people who signed contracts to buy homes fell in September after two months of gains, a possible fallout from foreclosure moratoriums
Private Employers Added 159,000 Workers in Oct.
The economy generated a net gain in jobs for the first time in five months in October, as businesses stepped up their painfully slow pace ...
Toyota Profits Quadruple to $1.2 Bil.
Toyota's second quarter profit more than quadrupled on a sales recovery despite lingering worries about the quality of its cars after massive recalls.
Bridgestone Returns to Profit on Tire Demand
Bridgestone Corp. said Friday its earnings are continuing to recover this year as demand for its tires improves, especially at home in Japan.
Toyoda, Musk Cement Ties Over Pimped-Out Tesla
The usually grim-faced Toyota President Akio Toyoda was all smiles Friday, trumpeting a newfound friendship with U.S. luxury electric carmaker Tesla.
Data Storage Maker EMC Buys Isilon for $2.25 Bil.
The data storage company EMC says it has agreed to buy Isilon for $2.25 billion in cash. It is offering $33.85 per share
Caterpillar to Buy Surface Mining Equipper for $7.6 Bil.
Caterpillar Inc., the world's largest construction and mining equipment maker, said Monday it has agreed to buy Bucyrus International Inc. for $7.6 billion
Hitachi, Johnson Controls Ink Lithium-Ion Battery Pact
Japanese electronics company Hitachi is tying up with a U.S. battery-maker in developing and making batteries for green vehicles, both sides
Nikkei Gains on Tech Optimism
Asian stock markets were mixed in early trading Monday, with Japanese tech shares gaining after Google's upbeat earnings sparked a Nasdaq rally
Luxury Sales Back to Pre-Crisis Levels
The luxury sector is rebounding better-than-expected this year thanks in large part to wealthy Americans replenishing their wardrobes after a year
Sept. Retails Sales Rose for Third Straight Month
Americans spent more money on cars, furniture and at hardware stores to boost retail sales to a third monthly increase in September.
GE Profits Fell 18% on Lower Equipment Sales
General Electric Co. says its third-quarter income fell 18 percent because of lower equipment sales and a loss from a Japanese division that it's selling.
Infosys Reports 18% Higher Profits
Infosys Technologies Ltd., India's bellwether information technology outsourcing company, beat expectations Friday with an 18 percent rise
Delta Posts Q3 Profits on Booming Asia Routes
Delta Air Lines Inc. said Wednesday it posted a profit in the third quarter and expects to repeat that in the last three months of ...
Toyota Recalls 1.53 Mil. Cars for Brakes, Fuel Pumps
Toyota is recalling 1.53 million Lexus, Avalon and other models, mostly in the U.S. and Japan, for brake fluid and fuel pump problems, the latest
Sony's Google TV Allows Seamless Switching
Sony plans to introduce its Web-surfing Google TV in nations other than the U.S. but they may have to wait more than a year, especially ...
GM China Exports Locally Developed Chevy New Sail
General Motors Co. said Thursday its Shanghai GM joint venture has begun exports of its Chevrolet New Sail, a small family sedan
China Growth Eases Further on Cooling Moves
China's rapid expansion slowed in the latest quarter as Beijing cooled a credit boom and tried to steer growth to a more sustainable level, possibly
Court Orders Google to ID Harassive Poster
A business consultant who wants to know who's been anonymously disparaging and fixating on her online has gotten a court to force Google
Microsoft Wants Back in Smart Phone Game with Phone 7
When it comes to smart phones, Microsoft is itching to get back in the game. Microsoft was sick of watching consumers flock to Apple's
Fed Survey Shows Uneven Regional Growth
The U.S. economy grew unevenly in early fall, with more than half the regions of the country expanding modestly while others are struggling to grow.
Japan Regulators Asked to Review Yahoo-Google Deal
A Japanese online shopping company said Wednesday it has asked the country's anti-monopoly watchdog to review a tie-up between Yahoo Japan
Boeing Profits Beat Views on More Jet Sales
Boeing posted an $837 million third-quarter profit on Wednesday and raised its profit guidance for the full year as it sold more commercial airplanes.
Japan Cuts Production As Consumer Prices Fall
Japan's factories made fewer goods in September as makers of cars and electronic devices cut production while consumer prices fell for the 19th
Chrysler to Name 200 Fiat Dealerships
Chrysler Group LLC is starting to name Fiat dealers for the U.S. The automaker said Wednesday that it wants Fiat dealers in 119 U.S. markets
China Up, Korea, Europe Stocks Recover
European stock markets steadied Wednesday as the surprise of China's first interest rate increase in three years slowly wore off. The dollar
Starbucks Expands Internet Strategy with Yahoo
Starbucks is adding a venti-sized dollop of free books, news and entertainment to its Internet offerings starting Wednesday.
Publishers Suffer from Print's Decline
The country's largest newspaper publishers still haven't been able to reverse a slump in advertising sales more than three years after it began.
J&J OTV Sales Fell 40% on Recalls
U.S. sales of Johnson & Johnson's nonprescription medicines plunged 40 percent in the third quarter as an embarrassing string of product recalls hurt sales
Intel to Spend $8 Bil. on U.S. Plants for Faster Chips
Intel Corp. on Tuesday revealed the scope of its latest infusion to keep its factories cutting-edge and push the chip industry's pace: an investment
Goldman Earnings Blow Past Forecasts
Goldman Sachs Group Inc.'s earnings easily beat analysts' forecasts again, but the bank saw a big slowdown in trading, its most profitable business.
Single-Family Home Growth Offset by Drop in Apts.
Home construction rose slightly last month on the strength of single-family homes, but the market was still too weak to propel growth
Coca-Cola Profits Up on Global Sales Growth
Coca-Cola Co.'s third-quarter net income rose 8.4 percent as it sold more of its soft drinks and juices around the world and U.S. sales extended
China Criticizes Fed's Bond Repurchase Plan
The U.S. Federal Reserve's move to pump hundreds of billions of dollars into the financial system will bring greater volatility to markets worldwide
Boeing 787 Test Flight Makes Emergency Landing
A Boeing 787 jetliner on a test flight over Texas made an emergency landing Tuesday after smoke was detected in the main cabin, the latest ...
Vietnam Left Out of Foreign Capital Inflows
Vietnam isn't experiencing the growing influx of foreign investment capital of its southeast Asian neighbors, apparently due to the perceived risk
Overseas Filipinos to Remit $21.3 Bil. in 2010
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) will remit $21.3 bil. this year, making the Philippines the world's fourth biggest recipient of remittances, according to the World
Tata Motors Profits Surge on Jaguar, Land Rover Sales
Tata Motors' consolidated profits surged on robust global demand for Jaguar and Land Rover as the once-troubled luxury brands enjoyed their
Chevron to Buy Atlas Energy for $4.3 Bil.
Chevron will buy natural producer Atlas Energy Inc. in a cash-and-stock deal worth $3.2 billion, the companies said Tuesday.
Economic Stress at Lowest Level in 16 Months
The nation's economic stress fell in September to a 16-month low, thanks to more hiring in New England, fewer foreclosures in the mid-Atlantic
Amazon to Pay Publishers 70% on Kindle Sales
Amazon.com Inc. said Monday it will start paying publishers more when they sell magazines and newspapers on its Kindle electronic reader.
Windows Smart Phones Released by AT&T, T-Mobile
Smart phones running Microsoft's new software are now available for AT&T Inc. and T-Mobile USA customers.
Hard Times Strip Away Old Shopping Stigmas
The Goodwill store in this middle-class New York suburb is buzzing on a recent weekend afternoon. A steady flow of shoppers comb through racks filled
German Exports Surged 22.5% in September
Germany's Federal Statistics Office says exports rose 22.5 percent in September compared the same month a year ago as the country continues
Nikkei, KOSPI Up As China Tightens Bank Lending
World markets mostly fell Wednesday after China's central bank announced it will raise the amount of cash that banks have to hold in reserve
Diesel Shortage Disrupts China Economy
Aggravated Chinese truck drivers parked for hours to buy rationed diesel Monday as shortages blamed on a government conservation campaign
New Grand Cherokee Boosts Chrysler Sales
Chrysler cut its losses in half between the second and third quarters as a new version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee notched strong sales. The ...
China Already World's Top Market for BMW 7 Series
China is already the top market for BMW's luxurious 7-series sedans, the company revealed. It also forecast that China will become its top all-around market
Korean Battery Picked for Chrysler Electric Car
SB LiMotive announced Sunday that it will supply the lithium-ion batteries that will power Chrysler's Fiat 500 EV electric car scheduled for 2012 debut.
Economy Recovers but New Spending Habits Linger
Layaway, once the province of the poor, has gone mainstream. At the Mall of America in Minnesota, shoppers dart in for just one or two ...
Pending Home Sales Drop in September
The number of people who signed contracts to buy homes fell in September after two months of gains, a possible fallout from foreclosure moratoriums
Private Employers Added 159,000 Workers in Oct.
The economy generated a net gain in jobs for the first time in five months in October, as businesses stepped up their painfully slow pace ...
Toyota Profits Quadruple to $1.2 Bil.
Toyota's second quarter profit more than quadrupled on a sales recovery despite lingering worries about the quality of its cars after massive recalls.
Bridgestone Returns to Profit on Tire Demand
Bridgestone Corp. said Friday its earnings are continuing to recover this year as demand for its tires improves, especially at home in Japan.
Toyoda, Musk Cement Ties Over Pimped-Out Tesla
The usually grim-faced Toyota President Akio Toyoda was all smiles Friday, trumpeting a newfound friendship with U.S. luxury electric carmaker Tesla.
Data Storage Maker EMC Buys Isilon for $2.25 Bil.
The data storage company EMC says it has agreed to buy Isilon for $2.25 billion in cash. It is offering $33.85 per share
Caterpillar to Buy Surface Mining Equipper for $7.6 Bil.
Caterpillar Inc., the world's largest construction and mining equipment maker, said Monday it has agreed to buy Bucyrus International Inc. for $7.6 billion
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