China Inflation at Worrisome 2.8% on Food Price Surge
China's inflation accelerated to 2.8 percent in April, driven by a jump in politically sensitive food prices, adding to pressure for Beijing to cool its ...
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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
Korea Keeps Rate at Record Low Despite 5.2% Growth
South Korea's central bank left its key interest rate at a record low Wednesday for a 15th straight month amid expectations the country's economy
SEC Still Can't Figure Out What Caused Plunge
The head of the Securities and Exchange Commission told a congressional panel Tuesday that regulators need more time to figure
Firefox 4 to Lose Menu Items to Gain Speed
A new version of the popular Firefox browser will come before the end of the year. Firefox 4 will pare down the browser's menus and ...
Toyota Profits Surge on Costcutting, Global Recovery
Toyota cruised back to profit in the latest quarter as the world's top carmaker cut costs and hitched a ride on the global auto sales ...
Stocks Slide in Asia, Europe As Euro Relief Rally Fades
World stocks fell Tuesday as a relief rally triggered by a $1 trillion plan to contain Europe's debt crisis fizzled out.
Samsung Plans $20.6 Bil. New Tech Investments
Samsung said Tuesday it plans to invest 23.3 trillion won ($20.6 billion) over the next decade in technologies including solar cells and medical devices
Toyota Prius Tops Japan Sales for 12th Month
Toyota's Prius hybrid was Japan's top-selling car in April, clinching the No. 1 spot for the 12th straight month.
Oil Falls to $68 on Europe Fears
Oil prices fell to near $68 a barrel Wednesday, extending losses to an eight-month low as mixed U.S. crude supply figures failed to stem a ...
Dish May Have to Shut Down 7.3 Mil. DVRs
Dish Network Corp. reported a 26 percent drop in first-quarter net income as the satellite TV company stepped up promotions to reel in customers.
Sprint Joins Verizon in Jilting Google's Nexus One
Sprint Nextel has had a change of heart and scrapped its plans to back Google's Nexus One mobile phone.
Car Czar Thinks Taxpayers Can Get $40 Bil. from GM
The U.S. government could get back $40 billion of its $50 billion investment in General Motors Co., and the difference will have been well spent
Chrysler Moving Swiftly toward Profitability, IPO
Chrysler Group LLC says its financial performance exceeded its expectations and suggested an initial public offering could come sooner than expected.
Stocks Surge on Euro Defense Efforts
Stocks rocketed higher Monday after European leaders agreed to a nearly $1 trillion rescue plan to avoid a major debt crisis and the U.S. Federal
New Short-Range Wi-Fi to Be 10 Times Faster
The industry group that supports Wi-Fi is adopting a new technology that should boost data speeds more than 10 times at short distances
U.S. Open to More Fines for Toyota
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Monday that Washington wants to see results from Toyota's efforts to improve safety, and more fines would be imposed ...
European Flights Nearly Back to Normal As Ash Clears
Flights across Europe were operating normally Monday after a plume of volcanic ash that disrupted air traffic and forced some airports to close
EU Sets Up $1 Tril. Package to Defend Euro
The European Union and the International Monetary Fund pledged a massive nearly $1 trillion defense package for the embattled euro Monday
Suicide-Plagued Foxconn Raises Worker Wages
The Taiwanese electronics company buffeted by a spate of suicides at its China factories said Friday it will raise the pay of workers by an ...
Construction, Manufacturing Data Reverse Stock Declines
Stocks are erasing early losses after reports on construction spending and manufacturing signal that the economy is continuing its recovery.
Europe Debt Crisis Breakdown by Country
Europe's governments are struggling to deal with a mountain of debt made worse by the past three years of global financial and economic turmoil.
iPad Sales Hit 2 Mil. Mark
Apple Inc. said Monday that iPad sales have topped 2 million since its launch nearly two months ago.
AsusTek Unveils Tablet PC Running Windows 7
Taiwan's AsusTek Computer Inc. unveiled Monday a portable tablet computer that runs on Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system
Honda to Restart China Line After Parts Plant Strike
Honda Motor Co. said Monday that it hopes to resume stalled production at its auto factories in southern China by tomorrow following a strike at ...
India Returns to Pre-Recession Growth
A rebound in manufacturing and recovering farm output drove India's quarterly economic growth to 8.6 percent, the best in two years
Panasonic Buys Sanyo, Seeks Solar Power Lead
Panasonic Corp. is banking on the solar-panel business that it gained by acquiring domestic rival Sanyo, aiming for top market share of at least 35 ...
Japan Factory Output Up for 2nd Straight Month
Japan's industrial production rose for a second straight month in April propelled by robust growth in China and the rest of Asia.
April Consumer Spending Hints at Slow Recovery
Consumer spending was stagnant in April while incomes posted a tiny advance, signs that the economic recovery could slow.
iPad Launch Draws Long Lines in Asia, Europe
Shoppers are mobbing Apple's flagship store in London in hopes of getting the gadget of the moment — the iPad.
HP to Cut 9,000 Jobs, Take $1 Bil. in Charges
Hewlett-Packard Co. said Tuesday it will cut about 9,000 jobs and take $1 billion in charges over three years as it creates fully automated commercial ...
Japan Carmakers Enjoy Sales, Export Boom in April
Japan's biggest automakers posted major production and sales gains in April, as robust growth in China and elsewhere in Asia continued to fuel demand.
Ford May Be About to Discontinue Mercury Line
Mercury could soon be the latest Detroit car brand to disappear. Ford Motor Co. is assessing the future of Mercury, although a final decision
J&J Probed for "Phantom Recall" of Pain Relievers
Congressional investigators said Wednesday that Johnson & Johnson hired a private company that bought up defective packets of pain relievers in 2008
Stocks Surge on Word China to Hold European Debt
Stocks had another turnaround Thursday and rocketed higher after China reassured investors it doesn't plan to sell the European debt it holds.
Tiffany Profits Double on Soaring Asia Sales
Jewelry and gift seller Tiffany & Co.'s net income more than doubled in the first quarter as its revenue rose in the U.S. and soared ...
Costco Profits Jump 46% on Sales, Memberships
Costco Wholesale Corp.'s profit climbed 46 percent in the fiscal third quarter as sales and membership revenue both rose.
Honda China Plant Stopped by Worker Strike
Honda's four auto assembly plants in China have ground to a halt after workers at a parts maker went on strike demanding better wages.
Asia, Europe Stocks Rise on Asian, U.S. Data
World stocks rose Thursday as investors put Europe's debt problems behind them — for now — and instead concentrated on strong Asian economic growth
China's Stock Market Defies Robust Real Growth
Shanghai has Wall Street-size ambitions for its financial markets, and this month, it got a charging bronze bull to match those aspirations.
May Retail Report Shows Spending Slowed
Retailers are reporting tepid business in May after cool weather and fresh concerns about the economy had shoppers cutting spending
McDonald's Pulls Cadmium-Tainted Shrek Glasses
Cadmium has been discovered in the painted design on "Shrek"-themed drinking glasses being sold nationwide at McDonald's, forcing the burger giant
Foxconn Faces Heat from Yet Another Worker Death
Taiwan's Foxconn Technology Group, which has been shaken by a spate of worker suicides in China this year, said Friday another employee
Geithner Says Europe Crisis Won't Sink U.S. Recovery
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Thursday he doesn't think that the European debt crisis will derail the U.S. economic recovery.
Recent Rise in Jobs Data Reflects Temporary Hiring
The nation's employers likely unleashed a wave of hiring last month, but it probably won't be repeated.
Data Suggests Jobs Being Added Slowly
Fewer people are filing claims for unemployment aid, new jobs are showing up in service industries, and companies are squeezing all they can
U.S. Equipment Maker Logs Sizzling China Growth
Mining equipment maker Joy Global Inc. said Thursday its efforts to grab more business in the booming steel and power producing markets in China
Slowing Productivity Growth Seen As Hopeful Sign
Productivity grew at a slower rate in the first three months of the year than previously thought, a possible sign that businesses are reaching the ...
Jobless Claims Drop for 2nd Straight Week
New claims for unemployment insurance fell for the second straight week, fresh evidence the job market is slowly improving.
China Inflation at Worrisome 2.8% on Food Price Surge
China's inflation accelerated to 2.8 percent in April, driven by a jump in politically sensitive food prices, adding to pressure for Beijing to cool its ...
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
Korea Keeps Rate at Record Low Despite 5.2% Growth
South Korea's central bank left its key interest rate at a record low Wednesday for a 15th straight month amid expectations the country's economy
SEC Still Can't Figure Out What Caused Plunge
The head of the Securities and Exchange Commission told a congressional panel Tuesday that regulators need more time to figure
Firefox 4 to Lose Menu Items to Gain Speed
A new version of the popular Firefox browser will come before the end of the year. Firefox 4 will pare down the browser's menus and ...
Toyota Profits Surge on Costcutting, Global Recovery
Toyota cruised back to profit in the latest quarter as the world's top carmaker cut costs and hitched a ride on the global auto sales ...
Stocks Slide in Asia, Europe As Euro Relief Rally Fades
World stocks fell Tuesday as a relief rally triggered by a $1 trillion plan to contain Europe's debt crisis fizzled out.
Samsung Plans $20.6 Bil. New Tech Investments
Samsung said Tuesday it plans to invest 23.3 trillion won ($20.6 billion) over the next decade in technologies including solar cells and medical devices
Toyota Prius Tops Japan Sales for 12th Month
Toyota's Prius hybrid was Japan's top-selling car in April, clinching the No. 1 spot for the 12th straight month.
Oil Falls to $68 on Europe Fears
Oil prices fell to near $68 a barrel Wednesday, extending losses to an eight-month low as mixed U.S. crude supply figures failed to stem a ...
Dish May Have to Shut Down 7.3 Mil. DVRs
Dish Network Corp. reported a 26 percent drop in first-quarter net income as the satellite TV company stepped up promotions to reel in customers.
Sprint Joins Verizon in Jilting Google's Nexus One
Sprint Nextel has had a change of heart and scrapped its plans to back Google's Nexus One mobile phone.
Car Czar Thinks Taxpayers Can Get $40 Bil. from GM
The U.S. government could get back $40 billion of its $50 billion investment in General Motors Co., and the difference will have been well spent
Chrysler Moving Swiftly toward Profitability, IPO
Chrysler Group LLC says its financial performance exceeded its expectations and suggested an initial public offering could come sooner than expected.
Stocks Surge on Euro Defense Efforts
Stocks rocketed higher Monday after European leaders agreed to a nearly $1 trillion rescue plan to avoid a major debt crisis and the U.S. Federal
New Short-Range Wi-Fi to Be 10 Times Faster
The industry group that supports Wi-Fi is adopting a new technology that should boost data speeds more than 10 times at short distances
U.S. Open to More Fines for Toyota
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Monday that Washington wants to see results from Toyota's efforts to improve safety, and more fines would be imposed ...
European Flights Nearly Back to Normal As Ash Clears
Flights across Europe were operating normally Monday after a plume of volcanic ash that disrupted air traffic and forced some airports to close
EU Sets Up $1 Tril. Package to Defend Euro
The European Union and the International Monetary Fund pledged a massive nearly $1 trillion defense package for the embattled euro Monday
Suicide-Plagued Foxconn Raises Worker Wages
The Taiwanese electronics company buffeted by a spate of suicides at its China factories said Friday it will raise the pay of workers by an ...
Construction, Manufacturing Data Reverse Stock Declines
Stocks are erasing early losses after reports on construction spending and manufacturing signal that the economy is continuing its recovery.
Europe Debt Crisis Breakdown by Country
Europe's governments are struggling to deal with a mountain of debt made worse by the past three years of global financial and economic turmoil.
iPad Sales Hit 2 Mil. Mark
Apple Inc. said Monday that iPad sales have topped 2 million since its launch nearly two months ago.
AsusTek Unveils Tablet PC Running Windows 7
Taiwan's AsusTek Computer Inc. unveiled Monday a portable tablet computer that runs on Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system
Honda to Restart China Line After Parts Plant Strike
Honda Motor Co. said Monday that it hopes to resume stalled production at its auto factories in southern China by tomorrow following a strike at ...
India Returns to Pre-Recession Growth
A rebound in manufacturing and recovering farm output drove India's quarterly economic growth to 8.6 percent, the best in two years
Panasonic Buys Sanyo, Seeks Solar Power Lead
Panasonic Corp. is banking on the solar-panel business that it gained by acquiring domestic rival Sanyo, aiming for top market share of at least 35 ...
Japan Factory Output Up for 2nd Straight Month
Japan's industrial production rose for a second straight month in April propelled by robust growth in China and the rest of Asia.
April Consumer Spending Hints at Slow Recovery
Consumer spending was stagnant in April while incomes posted a tiny advance, signs that the economic recovery could slow.
iPad Launch Draws Long Lines in Asia, Europe
Shoppers are mobbing Apple's flagship store in London in hopes of getting the gadget of the moment — the iPad.
HP to Cut 9,000 Jobs, Take $1 Bil. in Charges
Hewlett-Packard Co. said Tuesday it will cut about 9,000 jobs and take $1 billion in charges over three years as it creates fully automated commercial ...
Japan Carmakers Enjoy Sales, Export Boom in April
Japan's biggest automakers posted major production and sales gains in April, as robust growth in China and elsewhere in Asia continued to fuel demand.
Ford May Be About to Discontinue Mercury Line
Mercury could soon be the latest Detroit car brand to disappear. Ford Motor Co. is assessing the future of Mercury, although a final decision
J&J Probed for "Phantom Recall" of Pain Relievers
Congressional investigators said Wednesday that Johnson & Johnson hired a private company that bought up defective packets of pain relievers in 2008
Stocks Surge on Word China to Hold European Debt
Stocks had another turnaround Thursday and rocketed higher after China reassured investors it doesn't plan to sell the European debt it holds.
Tiffany Profits Double on Soaring Asia Sales
Jewelry and gift seller Tiffany & Co.'s net income more than doubled in the first quarter as its revenue rose in the U.S. and soared ...
Costco Profits Jump 46% on Sales, Memberships
Costco Wholesale Corp.'s profit climbed 46 percent in the fiscal third quarter as sales and membership revenue both rose.
Honda China Plant Stopped by Worker Strike
Honda's four auto assembly plants in China have ground to a halt after workers at a parts maker went on strike demanding better wages.
Asia, Europe Stocks Rise on Asian, U.S. Data
World stocks rose Thursday as investors put Europe's debt problems behind them — for now — and instead concentrated on strong Asian economic growth
China's Stock Market Defies Robust Real Growth
Shanghai has Wall Street-size ambitions for its financial markets, and this month, it got a charging bronze bull to match those aspirations.
May Retail Report Shows Spending Slowed
Retailers are reporting tepid business in May after cool weather and fresh concerns about the economy had shoppers cutting spending
McDonald's Pulls Cadmium-Tainted Shrek Glasses
Cadmium has been discovered in the painted design on "Shrek"-themed drinking glasses being sold nationwide at McDonald's, forcing the burger giant
Foxconn Faces Heat from Yet Another Worker Death
Taiwan's Foxconn Technology Group, which has been shaken by a spate of worker suicides in China this year, said Friday another employee
Geithner Says Europe Crisis Won't Sink U.S. Recovery
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Thursday he doesn't think that the European debt crisis will derail the U.S. economic recovery.
Recent Rise in Jobs Data Reflects Temporary Hiring
The nation's employers likely unleashed a wave of hiring last month, but it probably won't be repeated.
Data Suggests Jobs Being Added Slowly
Fewer people are filing claims for unemployment aid, new jobs are showing up in service industries, and companies are squeezing all they can
U.S. Equipment Maker Logs Sizzling China Growth
Mining equipment maker Joy Global Inc. said Thursday its efforts to grab more business in the booming steel and power producing markets in China
Slowing Productivity Growth Seen As Hopeful Sign
Productivity grew at a slower rate in the first three months of the year than previously thought, a possible sign that businesses are reaching the ...
Jobless Claims Drop for 2nd Straight Week
New claims for unemployment insurance fell for the second straight week, fresh evidence the job market is slowly improving.
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