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 ...
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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
China Export Rebound Heartens Asian Markets
China's exports are making a comeback after a jarring slump threw millions out of work, a sign of improving global demand that along with a ...
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 ...
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 ...
Ssangyong SUV Revival Plan OKd by Korean Court
A court overseeing bankruptcy protection for South Korean automaker Ssangyong Motor approved the company's rehabilitation plan Thursday
Russia's Richest Man Closer to Owning Nets
A Russian billionaire has moved a step closer to becoming the NBA's first non-North American owner.
Craigslist Surprised by eBay Attitude on Classifieds Venture
Craigslist officials were caught off guard when told in 2007 that their minority shareholder, eBay, was going to compete directly with them in the online
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 ...
Sony Signs Deal to Record World Cup in 3-D
The 2010 World Cup is going 3-D. Sony Corp. said Friday it has signed a deal with FIFA, the international football governing body, to record ...
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
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 ...
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.
GM Enters India As Junior Partner to China's SAIC
General Motors Co. and its main Chinese partner announced a venture Friday to sell vehicles in India, uniting in the two fastest-growing car markets
Taiwan Gov't to Subsidize World-Leading e-Book Industry
The Taiwan government says it will spend 2 billion New Taiwan dollars ($65 million) to support its electronic-book industry and help makers cash in
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 ...
American Eagle Traffic Jumped 11.7% in November
American Eagle, which does regional flying for American Airlines, flew fuller planes in November as traffic jumped 11.7 percent, outstripping an 6.8 percent
United Airlines Traffic Rose 1.8% in November
United Airlines said Thursday that its traffic rose 1.8 percent in November. That plus a smaller fleet added up to planes that were 80.2 percent ...
Content Takes Center Stage in New Media Landscape
Comcast Corp. is buying control of NBC Universal from GE largely because Comcast wants to own more movies and TV shows.
New York City's Fiscal Prospects Surprisingly Bright
New York City's fiscal picture is brighter than it has been in a long time, according to a new report that projects fewer job losses, ...
Service Sector, Retail Sales Data Suggest Bumpy Recovery
Further evidence that the economic recovery will be a slow and bumpy one emerged Thursday with reports that service sector activity and retail sales unexpectedly
Comcast Faces Antitrust Hurdles to Complete NBC Deal
Comcast Corp. will likely have to accept substantial conditions if the cable TV provider wants to win regulatory approval for control of NBC
American Offers $1.1 to Woo Japan Airlines
American Airlines upped the ante in the tug-of-war over Japan Airlines, vowing Thursday to lead a $1.1 billion investment in the struggling carrier
Peugeot Citroen in Talks to Acquire Mitsubishi
French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen said Thursday it is in talks with Mitsubishi Motors Corp. that could lead to a "strategic partnership."
World Markets Buoyed by BOA TARP Repayment Plan
World stock markets rose Thursday, with Japan's Nikkei up around 4 percent, after Bank of America Corp. said it will repay $45 billion
Volkswagen Links with Suzuki with 20% Stake
Volkswagen AG will buy a 20 percent stake in Suzuki Motor Corp. for 222.5 billion yen ($2.5 billion), forming one of the world's biggest auto ...
China Nuokang Bio-Pharma Falls on NY Debut
Shares of China Nuokang Bio-Pharmaceutical Inc. fell nearly 4 percent in their trading debut Thursday after pricing at $9 per American depositary share
AOL Now Independent and Much Shrunken
AOL resumed life as an independent Internet company Thursday as it completed its spinoff from Time Warner Inc. and closed the book on one of ...
Americans' Net Worth Up for 2nd Straight Qtr.
Americans got wealthier for a second straight quarter in the fall, thanks to gains in stock investments and home values.
U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows on Surging Exports
The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in October as exports surged to the highest level in nearly a year. Growing exports, boosted by a weaker ...
Indian Gaming Kept Growing Through Recession
The economic downturn has slowed the growth of Indian gaming in America but the industry is faring better than traditional casinos
Panasonic to Buy Control of Sanyo for $4.6 Bil.
Panasonic Corp. said Thursday it will take majority control of Sanyo Electric Co. in a $4.6 billion deal, forging one of the biggest electronics makers
BOA Repays Entire $45 Bil. TARP Bailout
Bank of America Corp. said Wednesday it has repaid the entire $45 billion it owed U.S. taxpayers as part of the Troubled Asset Relief Program.
UAL Seeks Transpacific Joint Venture with ANA
A United Airlines executive says the carrier wants to pursue a joint venture with Continental Airlines and Japan's All Nippon Airways for flights across the ...
Oil Prices Fall Back Down on More Signs of Weak Demand
Oil prices hit two-month lows Wednesday as government data showed that energy demand continues to slump.
New Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly
The number of newly-laid off workers seeking jobless benefits unexpectedly rose last week, as the economy recovers at a slow and uneven pace.
Pepsi Lowers 2009 Profit View, Signs Dr Pepper
PepsiCo Inc., the world's second-biggest soft drink maker, on Tuesday lowered the top end of its fiscal 2009 profit and sales guidance
Sovereign Debt Fears Drag Down World Markets
World stock markets fell Wednesday amid ongoing worries about sovereign credit risks and ahead of a key budgetary policy statement from the British government.
FedEx Raises Earnings on Int'l Shipments Growth
FedEx Corp. has raised its forecast of earnings for the November quarter, citing stronger-than-expected growth in international priority and ground shipments.
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 ...
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
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
China Export Rebound Heartens Asian Markets
China's exports are making a comeback after a jarring slump threw millions out of work, a sign of improving global demand that along with a ...
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 ...
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 ...
Ssangyong SUV Revival Plan OKd by Korean Court
A court overseeing bankruptcy protection for South Korean automaker Ssangyong Motor approved the company's rehabilitation plan Thursday
Russia's Richest Man Closer to Owning Nets
A Russian billionaire has moved a step closer to becoming the NBA's first non-North American owner.
Craigslist Surprised by eBay Attitude on Classifieds Venture
Craigslist officials were caught off guard when told in 2007 that their minority shareholder, eBay, was going to compete directly with them in the online
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 ...
Sony Signs Deal to Record World Cup in 3-D
The 2010 World Cup is going 3-D. Sony Corp. said Friday it has signed a deal with FIFA, the international football governing body, to record ...
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
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 ...
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.
GM Enters India As Junior Partner to China's SAIC
General Motors Co. and its main Chinese partner announced a venture Friday to sell vehicles in India, uniting in the two fastest-growing car markets
Taiwan Gov't to Subsidize World-Leading e-Book Industry
The Taiwan government says it will spend 2 billion New Taiwan dollars ($65 million) to support its electronic-book industry and help makers cash in
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 ...
American Eagle Traffic Jumped 11.7% in November
American Eagle, which does regional flying for American Airlines, flew fuller planes in November as traffic jumped 11.7 percent, outstripping an 6.8 percent
United Airlines Traffic Rose 1.8% in November
United Airlines said Thursday that its traffic rose 1.8 percent in November. That plus a smaller fleet added up to planes that were 80.2 percent ...
Content Takes Center Stage in New Media Landscape
Comcast Corp. is buying control of NBC Universal from GE largely because Comcast wants to own more movies and TV shows.
New York City's Fiscal Prospects Surprisingly Bright
New York City's fiscal picture is brighter than it has been in a long time, according to a new report that projects fewer job losses, ...
Service Sector, Retail Sales Data Suggest Bumpy Recovery
Further evidence that the economic recovery will be a slow and bumpy one emerged Thursday with reports that service sector activity and retail sales unexpectedly
Comcast Faces Antitrust Hurdles to Complete NBC Deal
Comcast Corp. will likely have to accept substantial conditions if the cable TV provider wants to win regulatory approval for control of NBC
American Offers $1.1 to Woo Japan Airlines
American Airlines upped the ante in the tug-of-war over Japan Airlines, vowing Thursday to lead a $1.1 billion investment in the struggling carrier
Peugeot Citroen in Talks to Acquire Mitsubishi
French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen said Thursday it is in talks with Mitsubishi Motors Corp. that could lead to a "strategic partnership."
World Markets Buoyed by BOA TARP Repayment Plan
World stock markets rose Thursday, with Japan's Nikkei up around 4 percent, after Bank of America Corp. said it will repay $45 billion
Volkswagen Links with Suzuki with 20% Stake
Volkswagen AG will buy a 20 percent stake in Suzuki Motor Corp. for 222.5 billion yen ($2.5 billion), forming one of the world's biggest auto ...
China Nuokang Bio-Pharma Falls on NY Debut
Shares of China Nuokang Bio-Pharmaceutical Inc. fell nearly 4 percent in their trading debut Thursday after pricing at $9 per American depositary share
AOL Now Independent and Much Shrunken
AOL resumed life as an independent Internet company Thursday as it completed its spinoff from Time Warner Inc. and closed the book on one of ...
Americans' Net Worth Up for 2nd Straight Qtr.
Americans got wealthier for a second straight quarter in the fall, thanks to gains in stock investments and home values.
U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows on Surging Exports
The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in October as exports surged to the highest level in nearly a year. Growing exports, boosted by a weaker ...
Indian Gaming Kept Growing Through Recession
The economic downturn has slowed the growth of Indian gaming in America but the industry is faring better than traditional casinos
Panasonic to Buy Control of Sanyo for $4.6 Bil.
Panasonic Corp. said Thursday it will take majority control of Sanyo Electric Co. in a $4.6 billion deal, forging one of the biggest electronics makers
BOA Repays Entire $45 Bil. TARP Bailout
Bank of America Corp. said Wednesday it has repaid the entire $45 billion it owed U.S. taxpayers as part of the Troubled Asset Relief Program.
UAL Seeks Transpacific Joint Venture with ANA
A United Airlines executive says the carrier wants to pursue a joint venture with Continental Airlines and Japan's All Nippon Airways for flights across the ...
Oil Prices Fall Back Down on More Signs of Weak Demand
Oil prices hit two-month lows Wednesday as government data showed that energy demand continues to slump.
New Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly
The number of newly-laid off workers seeking jobless benefits unexpectedly rose last week, as the economy recovers at a slow and uneven pace.
Pepsi Lowers 2009 Profit View, Signs Dr Pepper
PepsiCo Inc., the world's second-biggest soft drink maker, on Tuesday lowered the top end of its fiscal 2009 profit and sales guidance
Sovereign Debt Fears Drag Down World Markets
World stock markets fell Wednesday amid ongoing worries about sovereign credit risks and ahead of a key budgetary policy statement from the British government.
FedEx Raises Earnings on Int'l Shipments Growth
FedEx Corp. has raised its forecast of earnings for the November quarter, citing stronger-than-expected growth in international priority and ground shipments.
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 ...
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
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