Nissan Returns to Profit on Global Rebound
Nissan Motor Co. veered back into the black in its latest quarter as global car sales rebounded while its smaller rival Mitsubishi Motors Corp.
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Sony Returns to Profit on Playstation 3, PC Sales
Sony bounced back to profit last quarter and raised its full-year earnings forecast, fueled by stronger demand for its PlayStation 3 gaming consoles
Panasonic Returns to Profit, Buys Out Sanyo
Panasonic is planning to take 100 percent ownership of its subsidiaries Sanyo Electric and Panasonic Electric Works
Siemens Reports 4% Revenue Growth
A strong increase in orders in a recovering economy helped push earnings at Siemens AG 9 percent higher
Hyundai Motor Profits Soar 71% to Record
Hyundai Motor Co.'s second-quarter net profit soared 71 percent to a record high as both sales revenue and volume rose.
Amazon's Lighter, Cheaper Kindle Adds Wi-Fi Access
Jeff Bezos isn't just confident you'll want a Kindle e-book reader. The CEO of Amazon.com is bracing for a future in which you'll also want ...
Japan Retail Sales Up 3.2% in June As Growth Slows
Japan's retail sales in June rose for the sixth straight month, but the pace of growth is slowing.
GM China July Sales Rise 22%, Ford Falls
General Motors' China revenues grew 22% in July on the strength of Chevy sales. Rival Ford Motor Co's local sales fell 6.3%.
AOL Posts $1 Bil. Loss of Writedowns, Lower Sales
Internet company AOL Inc. said Wednesday a $1.4 billion accounting charge pushed the company to a $1 billion-plus net loss in the second quarter.
Asia Mixed, Europe Falls on U.S. Recovery Data
World stocks mostly fell Wednesday after more disappointing economic news reinforced concerns about the U.S. economic recovery ahead
Toyota Posts $2.2 Bil. Profit As Global Sales Recover
Toyota reported a quarterly profit of $2.2 billion, reversing from red ink a year earlier as the world's top automaker benefited from a global sales
Torch Will Help Blackberry Preserve Status Quo
BlackBerrys still fly off the shelves. They still convey the message that their owners mean business — that they're people who are important enough
RIM in Talks with India Over Access to Blackberry Emails
BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. says it has not agreed to heightened surveillance of its corporate clients by the Indian government
Most Carmakers Post Higher U.S. Sales for July
Most automakers posted higher U.S. sales last month, a sign that Americans are still willing to buy big-ticket items even though concerns
Toyota Shifts Focus to Emerging Markets
Toyota has set its sights on getting half of its sales from areas other than Japan, Europe and the United States, a senior company official ...
Coach Profits Jump As China Stores Open
A sharp in increase in sales in North America and Asia helped Coach's fourth-quarter net income rise 34 percent, the luxury handbag
Dollar Slides to New 15-Year Low Against Yen
The U.S. dollar fell to a new 15-year low against the yen in early Tokyo trade Tuesday as investors tried to avoid risky bets, while ...
Asia Stocks Continue Rising, Europe Slips
European stock markets mostly fell Tuesday after big gains in the previous session while the euro spiked to a fresh three-month high
BMW Pofits Surge to $1.1 Bil. as China Sales Double
Second-quarter earnings at luxury car maker BMW AG surged to euro834 million ($1.1 billion) as better selling prices and robust demand in China
Kenny Huang Bids for Control of Liverpool
Chinese businessman Kenny Huang has offered to buy Liverpool's $374 million debt from a British bank in an attempt to end Tom Hicks' and George ...
HSBC Profits Double to $6.8 Bil.
British bank HSBC Holdings PLC said Monday that its first-half net profit more than doubled to $6.76 billion as provisions
BNP Paribas Profits Surged 31% on Retail Growth
BNP Paribas SA said Monday its net profit soared 31 percent in the second quarter as steep retail banking gains in France and the Benelux ...
China Car Sales Up 17.2% in July As Growth Slows
Auto sales growth in China, the world's biggest market, weakened further in July, data showed Monday.
China Manufacturing Growth Continues Gradual Slowing
Expansion of Chinese manufacturing activity slowed for the third month in July, as production, new orders and purchasing prices all declined
Twitter-Crazed Japan Claims 20 Billionth Tweet
Twitter's 20 billionth message didn't make much sense, but it spoke volumes about the rapid global growth
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.
World Stocks Rise on Strong U.S. Earnings
World stocks mostly rose Thursday after figures showed Chinese economic growth holding up slightly better than expected and the U.S. corporate
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
Unemployment Rate Fell in 23 States in Sept.
Nearly half of U.S. states reported drops in their unemployment rates last month, the best showing since June. But job creation was weak in most
UBS Beats Views with $1.65 Bil. Profits
Swiss bank UBS AG reported a third-quarter net profit of 1.66 billion Swiss francs ($1.65 billion) Tuesday, beating expectations thanks partly
Arcelor-Mittal Profits Jump on Strong Demand
ArcelorMittal, the world's biggest steel maker, posted Tuesday a 48 percent jump in third-quarter net profit, but said higher raw material prices
Nissan Infiniti M Luxury Hybrid Doubles Mileage
Nissan is playing catchup with Japanese rivals Toyota and Honda in introducing its own hybrid car, the luxury Infiniti M, which delivers double
TI Earnings Jump 60% on Demand Backlog
Chip-maker Texas Instruments Inc. said Monday that third-quarter income soared 60 percent as it continued to satisfy pent-up demand
Tesla Opens First Asia Showroom in Tokyo
Tesla, the U.S. maker of electric sportscars, opened its first Asian showroom Monday in a fashionable Tokyo neighborhood, hoping to woo rich
Nissan Returns to Profit on Global Rebound
Nissan Motor Co. veered back into the black in its latest quarter as global car sales rebounded while its smaller rival Mitsubishi Motors Corp.
Sony Returns to Profit on Playstation 3, PC Sales
Sony bounced back to profit last quarter and raised its full-year earnings forecast, fueled by stronger demand for its PlayStation 3 gaming consoles
Panasonic Returns to Profit, Buys Out Sanyo
Panasonic is planning to take 100 percent ownership of its subsidiaries Sanyo Electric and Panasonic Electric Works
Siemens Reports 4% Revenue Growth
A strong increase in orders in a recovering economy helped push earnings at Siemens AG 9 percent higher
Hyundai Motor Profits Soar 71% to Record
Hyundai Motor Co.'s second-quarter net profit soared 71 percent to a record high as both sales revenue and volume rose.
Amazon's Lighter, Cheaper Kindle Adds Wi-Fi Access
Jeff Bezos isn't just confident you'll want a Kindle e-book reader. The CEO of Amazon.com is bracing for a future in which you'll also want ...
Japan Retail Sales Up 3.2% in June As Growth Slows
Japan's retail sales in June rose for the sixth straight month, but the pace of growth is slowing.
GM China July Sales Rise 22%, Ford Falls
General Motors' China revenues grew 22% in July on the strength of Chevy sales. Rival Ford Motor Co's local sales fell 6.3%.
AOL Posts $1 Bil. Loss of Writedowns, Lower Sales
Internet company AOL Inc. said Wednesday a $1.4 billion accounting charge pushed the company to a $1 billion-plus net loss in the second quarter.
Asia Mixed, Europe Falls on U.S. Recovery Data
World stocks mostly fell Wednesday after more disappointing economic news reinforced concerns about the U.S. economic recovery ahead
Toyota Posts $2.2 Bil. Profit As Global Sales Recover
Toyota reported a quarterly profit of $2.2 billion, reversing from red ink a year earlier as the world's top automaker benefited from a global sales
Torch Will Help Blackberry Preserve Status Quo
BlackBerrys still fly off the shelves. They still convey the message that their owners mean business — that they're people who are important enough
RIM in Talks with India Over Access to Blackberry Emails
BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. says it has not agreed to heightened surveillance of its corporate clients by the Indian government
Most Carmakers Post Higher U.S. Sales for July
Most automakers posted higher U.S. sales last month, a sign that Americans are still willing to buy big-ticket items even though concerns
Toyota Shifts Focus to Emerging Markets
Toyota has set its sights on getting half of its sales from areas other than Japan, Europe and the United States, a senior company official ...
Coach Profits Jump As China Stores Open
A sharp in increase in sales in North America and Asia helped Coach's fourth-quarter net income rise 34 percent, the luxury handbag
Dollar Slides to New 15-Year Low Against Yen
The U.S. dollar fell to a new 15-year low against the yen in early Tokyo trade Tuesday as investors tried to avoid risky bets, while ...
Asia Stocks Continue Rising, Europe Slips
European stock markets mostly fell Tuesday after big gains in the previous session while the euro spiked to a fresh three-month high
BMW Pofits Surge to $1.1 Bil. as China Sales Double
Second-quarter earnings at luxury car maker BMW AG surged to euro834 million ($1.1 billion) as better selling prices and robust demand in China
Kenny Huang Bids for Control of Liverpool
Chinese businessman Kenny Huang has offered to buy Liverpool's $374 million debt from a British bank in an attempt to end Tom Hicks' and George ...
HSBC Profits Double to $6.8 Bil.
British bank HSBC Holdings PLC said Monday that its first-half net profit more than doubled to $6.76 billion as provisions
BNP Paribas Profits Surged 31% on Retail Growth
BNP Paribas SA said Monday its net profit soared 31 percent in the second quarter as steep retail banking gains in France and the Benelux ...
China Car Sales Up 17.2% in July As Growth Slows
Auto sales growth in China, the world's biggest market, weakened further in July, data showed Monday.
China Manufacturing Growth Continues Gradual Slowing
Expansion of Chinese manufacturing activity slowed for the third month in July, as production, new orders and purchasing prices all declined
Twitter-Crazed Japan Claims 20 Billionth Tweet
Twitter's 20 billionth message didn't make much sense, but it spoke volumes about the rapid global growth
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.
World Stocks Rise on Strong U.S. Earnings
World stocks mostly rose Thursday after figures showed Chinese economic growth holding up slightly better than expected and the U.S. corporate
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
Unemployment Rate Fell in 23 States in Sept.
Nearly half of U.S. states reported drops in their unemployment rates last month, the best showing since June. But job creation was weak in most
UBS Beats Views with $1.65 Bil. Profits
Swiss bank UBS AG reported a third-quarter net profit of 1.66 billion Swiss francs ($1.65 billion) Tuesday, beating expectations thanks partly
Arcelor-Mittal Profits Jump on Strong Demand
ArcelorMittal, the world's biggest steel maker, posted Tuesday a 48 percent jump in third-quarter net profit, but said higher raw material prices
Nissan Infiniti M Luxury Hybrid Doubles Mileage
Nissan is playing catchup with Japanese rivals Toyota and Honda in introducing its own hybrid car, the luxury Infiniti M, which delivers double
TI Earnings Jump 60% on Demand Backlog
Chip-maker Texas Instruments Inc. said Monday that third-quarter income soared 60 percent as it continued to satisfy pent-up demand
Tesla Opens First Asia Showroom in Tokyo
Tesla, the U.S. maker of electric sportscars, opened its first Asian showroom Monday in a fashionable Tokyo neighborhood, hoping to woo rich
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