Jobless Rate Falls in 18 States, Rises in 14
Unemployment fell in fewer states in July than in the previous three months, a sign that jobs remain scarce nationwide.
Business
Germany Considers Keeping Nuclear Plants Longer
Prominent German business figures are warning against what they call a too-quick shutdown of the country's nuclear plants, stepping up pressure
Russia Opens Up Bidding on Chopper-Carrier Prototypes
Russia will hold an open tender for two warships of the class it had planned to buy from France without inviting other bidders
Super-Oysters Promise Fatter, Cleaner Eating
Biologist John Supan thinks he has developed what may be the holy grail for oyster lovers: a hardy breed of the delectable shellfish
Oil Falls Below $75 on Fears of Slowing Recovery
Oil prices dropped below $75 a barrel Friday amid mounting concerns over the pace of the U.S. economic recovery, following another batch
E-Readers Battle Tablets for Digital Book Supremacy
The marriage of an American technology firm and a Taiwanese display panel manufacturer has helped make digital reading a prospective challenger
U.S. Jobs Data Dampen World Markets
European stock markets traded lower Thursday after soft U.S. jobs data reined in hopes for gains on Wall Street. Japanese stocks were the best-performing
Intel to Buy McAfee for $7.68 Bil.
Chip maker Intel Corp. said Thursday it is buying computer-security software maker McAfee Inc. for $7.68 billion, or $48 per share.
4 Calif. Banks Among 8 Shut Down by Regulators
Regulators on Friday shut down a big community bank based in Chicago that has been known for its social activism but racked by financial troubles
China Tries to Meet Booming Demand for Movies
China said it will expand its movie industry by making more films and building more theaters to meet growing demand.
Taiwan GDP Surged 12.5% on Electronics Demand
Taiwan's export-reliant economy surged 12.5 percent year-on-year in the second quarter on strong foreign demand for the island's electronics
Lenovo Returns to Profit on Surging China PC Sales
Lenovo Group, the fourth-largest personal computer maker, said Thursday it rebounded to a quarterly profit from a loss a year earlier
Asian Stocks Rise on Chip Demand Growth
Most Asian markets rose Thursday after a seesaw session on Wall Street, helped by gains in tech stocks after an industry report in Japan
GM Takes First Clear Step toward Fall IPO
General Motors Co. on Wednesday filed the first batch of paperwork required by regulators to sell stock to the public, a step that brings the ...
Levis Tailors Global Brand Launch for Chinese
Jeans maker Levi Strauss & Co. launched a new global brand in China on Wednesday, joining a growing list of companies that hope to crack
Samsung, LG to Boost Dominance in LCD Market
The global LCD market will shrink 2.6% in the first half of 2011 to a total of about $44 bil., reported U.S.-based DisplaySearch.
Hyundai-Kia Outsells Toyota in Canada, China, Europe
Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group sold more cars in Canada in July than its Japanese rival Toyota for the third consecutive month, the Korea Automobile
China Seeks to Shrink Trade Surplus
Workers produce apparel factory in Huaibei, Anhui province . China's trade surplus could be trimmed as the nation is planning stimulus measures to boost imports. ...
Plug-In Guru Charges Obama's Electric Car Push
David Sandalow starts his five-mile commute each day by unplugging an orange extension cord connecting his Toyota Prius hybrid to an outlet
India Admits Chinese Telecom Gear on Tough Terms
India has relaxed an eight-month ban on imports of telecommunication equipment, approving orders from China's ZTE and Huawei and Finland's Nokia
Durable Goods Orders Rise Modestly
Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods increased slightly in July, but businesses spent less as the economic recovery
German Business Confidence Hits 3-Year High
Germany's business confidence rose in August to its highest level in three years, according to a key survey Wednesday, suggesting Europe's biggest
Homebuilder Toll Brothers Returns to Profit
Toll Brothers Inc. said Wednesday that it posted a profit in its fiscal third quarter, as the luxury homebuilder snagged important tax benefits
Credit Card Debt at Lowest Level in 8 Years
The amount consumers owed on their credit cards in this year's second quarter dropped to the lowest level in more than eight years as cardholders
Japan Exports Fall for Fifth Straight Month
Japan's export growth slowed for the fifth straight month in July, the government said Wednesday, as the global economy loses momentum
Microsoft Begins Powering All Yahoo Searches
Microsoft Corp.'s technology is now processing all the search requests on Yahoo Inc.'s website in the U.S. and Canada, completing a long-awaited leap
U.S. Stocks Join Global Retreat on Home Sales Dip
Stocks are closing lower after another disappointing report on housing renewed worries about the economy.
Dell Debuts Inexpensive Android-Based Smart Phone
Dell Inc. said Tuesday its Aero smart phone is now on sale in the U.S. for $99 with a two-year AT&T contract.
Foreign Direct Investment in China Jumps 29% in July
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in China for July surged by 29% on year to $6.92 bil., said the Ministry of Commerce Tuesday.
Empire State Building Owner Fights Proposed Rival
Look at Manhattan from afar, and the first thing you notice is the Empire State Building, spiking like a needle above the carpet of skyscrapers
Nikkei Leads World Markets Down
Japan's Nikkei index led world markets lower Tuesday as the yen's rise to a fresh 15-year high against the dollar and a nine-year best against ...
Top China Mortgage Bank Unfazed by Price Declines
Recent declines in real estate prices will have little impact on operations, said Pang Xiusheng, Chief Risk Officer of China Construction Bank.
Taiwanese CEO Barred from Leaving U.S. Pending LCD Probe
The chief executive of a leading Taiwanese LCD screen maker has been barred from leaving the U.S. during a U.S. Justice Department probe
AIG Repays $4 Bil. in Government Loans
In its single biggest repayment of bailout loans so far, American International Group Inc. said Monday it is paying back nearly $4 billion
HP Tops Dell Offer for Storage Innovator 3Par
Hewlett-Packard Co. is bidding $1.5 billion for data storage provider 3Par Inc., just a week after rival Dell Inc. agreed to acquire the company for ...
HSBC in Talks to Control Nedbank for $6.8 Bil.
British bank HSBC Holdings PLC said Monday it is in talks with financial group Old Mutual PLC to buy a controlling stake in Nedbank Group
Stocks Waver As Corporate Deals Offset U.S. Data
European stock markets rose modestly Monday as the recent pickup in corporate dealmaking helped offset the gloom from disappointing U.S. economic data.
Aussie Mining Stocks Rise on Poll Uncertainty
Stocks in Australia's biggest mining companies rose Monday as the government's plans for a new tax on their profits were thrown into doubt
ING Q2 Earnings Jump on Healthy Lending Growth
ING Groep NV, the Dutch bank and insurance company, Wednesday reported a sharp rise in second quarter earnings, mostly because it avoided some
Asian Stocks End Losing Streak on Bargain Hunting
Most Asian stock markets posted mild gains Friday as investors hunted for bargains following a three-day losing streak.
Google Beefs Up Voice Controls on Android Phones
Just because mobile phones are becoming more like small computers doesn't mean you should have to do a lot of typing on them.
GM Posts $1.33 Bil. Profit for Q2, CEO Steps Down
General Motors Co. said Thursday it made $1.33 billion in the second quarter, a sign it's getting healthier as it prepares to sell stock to ...
Jobless Claims at Highest Level Since February
The economy is looking bleaker as new applications for jobless benefits rose last week to the highest level in almost six months.
Xinhua, China Mobile Launch Search Joint Venture
The state-run Xinhua News Agency said Thursday it will launch a search venture, giving Google a new, well-financed rival following
Europe Cuts Dream Projects to Reduce Budget Deficits
A rebuilt Prussian palace in Berlin. High-speed rail from Lisbon to Kiev. A new visitor center for Britain's Stonehenge. They're just some of the big-ticket
S. Korea Leaves Interest Rate at 2.25%
South Korea's central bank left its key interest rate unchanged Thursday as the outlook for the global economy dims — a month after raising
Macy's Q2 Profits Surge on Growing Market Share
Macy's Inc.'s net income surged in the second quarter as the department store chain saw a payoff from its focus on exclusive moderate-price
China Industrial Growth Slips to 13.4%
China's industrial growth slowed further in July as Beijing clamped down on a credit boom, fueling expectations it will ease monetary policy
Korean Air Operating Profit Doubles but Loses on Fuel
Korean Air, South Korea's biggest airline, said Friday it sank to a loss in the second quarter as a weak won swelled its fuel costs.
Nestle Profits Rise 7.5% on Robust Sales Growth
Swiss food and drinks company Nestle SA reported Wednesday a 7.5 percent rise in half-year net profit to 5.45 billion Swiss francs ($5 billion)
Jobless Rate Falls in 18 States, Rises in 14
Unemployment fell in fewer states in July than in the previous three months, a sign that jobs remain scarce nationwide.
Germany Considers Keeping Nuclear Plants Longer
Prominent German business figures are warning against what they call a too-quick shutdown of the country's nuclear plants, stepping up pressure
Russia Opens Up Bidding on Chopper-Carrier Prototypes
Russia will hold an open tender for two warships of the class it had planned to buy from France without inviting other bidders
Super-Oysters Promise Fatter, Cleaner Eating
Biologist John Supan thinks he has developed what may be the holy grail for oyster lovers: a hardy breed of the delectable shellfish
Oil Falls Below $75 on Fears of Slowing Recovery
Oil prices dropped below $75 a barrel Friday amid mounting concerns over the pace of the U.S. economic recovery, following another batch
E-Readers Battle Tablets for Digital Book Supremacy
The marriage of an American technology firm and a Taiwanese display panel manufacturer has helped make digital reading a prospective challenger
U.S. Jobs Data Dampen World Markets
European stock markets traded lower Thursday after soft U.S. jobs data reined in hopes for gains on Wall Street. Japanese stocks were the best-performing
Intel to Buy McAfee for $7.68 Bil.
Chip maker Intel Corp. said Thursday it is buying computer-security software maker McAfee Inc. for $7.68 billion, or $48 per share.
4 Calif. Banks Among 8 Shut Down by Regulators
Regulators on Friday shut down a big community bank based in Chicago that has been known for its social activism but racked by financial troubles
China Tries to Meet Booming Demand for Movies
China said it will expand its movie industry by making more films and building more theaters to meet growing demand.
Taiwan GDP Surged 12.5% on Electronics Demand
Taiwan's export-reliant economy surged 12.5 percent year-on-year in the second quarter on strong foreign demand for the island's electronics
Lenovo Returns to Profit on Surging China PC Sales
Lenovo Group, the fourth-largest personal computer maker, said Thursday it rebounded to a quarterly profit from a loss a year earlier
Asian Stocks Rise on Chip Demand Growth
Most Asian markets rose Thursday after a seesaw session on Wall Street, helped by gains in tech stocks after an industry report in Japan
GM Takes First Clear Step toward Fall IPO
General Motors Co. on Wednesday filed the first batch of paperwork required by regulators to sell stock to the public, a step that brings the ...
Levis Tailors Global Brand Launch for Chinese
Jeans maker Levi Strauss & Co. launched a new global brand in China on Wednesday, joining a growing list of companies that hope to crack
Samsung, LG to Boost Dominance in LCD Market
The global LCD market will shrink 2.6% in the first half of 2011 to a total of about $44 bil., reported U.S.-based DisplaySearch.
Hyundai-Kia Outsells Toyota in Canada, China, Europe
Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group sold more cars in Canada in July than its Japanese rival Toyota for the third consecutive month, the Korea Automobile
China Seeks to Shrink Trade Surplus
Workers produce apparel factory in Huaibei, Anhui province . China's trade surplus could be trimmed as the nation is planning stimulus measures to boost imports. ...
Plug-In Guru Charges Obama's Electric Car Push
David Sandalow starts his five-mile commute each day by unplugging an orange extension cord connecting his Toyota Prius hybrid to an outlet
India Admits Chinese Telecom Gear on Tough Terms
India has relaxed an eight-month ban on imports of telecommunication equipment, approving orders from China's ZTE and Huawei and Finland's Nokia
Durable Goods Orders Rise Modestly
Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods increased slightly in July, but businesses spent less as the economic recovery
German Business Confidence Hits 3-Year High
Germany's business confidence rose in August to its highest level in three years, according to a key survey Wednesday, suggesting Europe's biggest
Homebuilder Toll Brothers Returns to Profit
Toll Brothers Inc. said Wednesday that it posted a profit in its fiscal third quarter, as the luxury homebuilder snagged important tax benefits
Credit Card Debt at Lowest Level in 8 Years
The amount consumers owed on their credit cards in this year's second quarter dropped to the lowest level in more than eight years as cardholders
Japan Exports Fall for Fifth Straight Month
Japan's export growth slowed for the fifth straight month in July, the government said Wednesday, as the global economy loses momentum
Microsoft Begins Powering All Yahoo Searches
Microsoft Corp.'s technology is now processing all the search requests on Yahoo Inc.'s website in the U.S. and Canada, completing a long-awaited leap
U.S. Stocks Join Global Retreat on Home Sales Dip
Stocks are closing lower after another disappointing report on housing renewed worries about the economy.
Dell Debuts Inexpensive Android-Based Smart Phone
Dell Inc. said Tuesday its Aero smart phone is now on sale in the U.S. for $99 with a two-year AT&T contract.
Foreign Direct Investment in China Jumps 29% in July
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in China for July surged by 29% on year to $6.92 bil., said the Ministry of Commerce Tuesday.
Empire State Building Owner Fights Proposed Rival
Look at Manhattan from afar, and the first thing you notice is the Empire State Building, spiking like a needle above the carpet of skyscrapers
Nikkei Leads World Markets Down
Japan's Nikkei index led world markets lower Tuesday as the yen's rise to a fresh 15-year high against the dollar and a nine-year best against ...
Top China Mortgage Bank Unfazed by Price Declines
Recent declines in real estate prices will have little impact on operations, said Pang Xiusheng, Chief Risk Officer of China Construction Bank.
Taiwanese CEO Barred from Leaving U.S. Pending LCD Probe
The chief executive of a leading Taiwanese LCD screen maker has been barred from leaving the U.S. during a U.S. Justice Department probe
AIG Repays $4 Bil. in Government Loans
In its single biggest repayment of bailout loans so far, American International Group Inc. said Monday it is paying back nearly $4 billion
HP Tops Dell Offer for Storage Innovator 3Par
Hewlett-Packard Co. is bidding $1.5 billion for data storage provider 3Par Inc., just a week after rival Dell Inc. agreed to acquire the company for ...
HSBC in Talks to Control Nedbank for $6.8 Bil.
British bank HSBC Holdings PLC said Monday it is in talks with financial group Old Mutual PLC to buy a controlling stake in Nedbank Group
Stocks Waver As Corporate Deals Offset U.S. Data
European stock markets rose modestly Monday as the recent pickup in corporate dealmaking helped offset the gloom from disappointing U.S. economic data.
Aussie Mining Stocks Rise on Poll Uncertainty
Stocks in Australia's biggest mining companies rose Monday as the government's plans for a new tax on their profits were thrown into doubt
ING Q2 Earnings Jump on Healthy Lending Growth
ING Groep NV, the Dutch bank and insurance company, Wednesday reported a sharp rise in second quarter earnings, mostly because it avoided some
Asian Stocks End Losing Streak on Bargain Hunting
Most Asian stock markets posted mild gains Friday as investors hunted for bargains following a three-day losing streak.
Google Beefs Up Voice Controls on Android Phones
Just because mobile phones are becoming more like small computers doesn't mean you should have to do a lot of typing on them.
GM Posts $1.33 Bil. Profit for Q2, CEO Steps Down
General Motors Co. said Thursday it made $1.33 billion in the second quarter, a sign it's getting healthier as it prepares to sell stock to ...
Jobless Claims at Highest Level Since February
The economy is looking bleaker as new applications for jobless benefits rose last week to the highest level in almost six months.
Xinhua, China Mobile Launch Search Joint Venture
The state-run Xinhua News Agency said Thursday it will launch a search venture, giving Google a new, well-financed rival following
Europe Cuts Dream Projects to Reduce Budget Deficits
A rebuilt Prussian palace in Berlin. High-speed rail from Lisbon to Kiev. A new visitor center for Britain's Stonehenge. They're just some of the big-ticket
S. Korea Leaves Interest Rate at 2.25%
South Korea's central bank left its key interest rate unchanged Thursday as the outlook for the global economy dims — a month after raising
Macy's Q2 Profits Surge on Growing Market Share
Macy's Inc.'s net income surged in the second quarter as the department store chain saw a payoff from its focus on exclusive moderate-price
China Industrial Growth Slips to 13.4%
China's industrial growth slowed further in July as Beijing clamped down on a credit boom, fueling expectations it will ease monetary policy
Korean Air Operating Profit Doubles but Loses on Fuel
Korean Air, South Korea's biggest airline, said Friday it sank to a loss in the second quarter as a weak won swelled its fuel costs.
Nestle Profits Rise 7.5% on Robust Sales Growth
Swiss food and drinks company Nestle SA reported Wednesday a 7.5 percent rise in half-year net profit to 5.45 billion Swiss francs ($5 billion)
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