NASA to Probe Toyotas for Electronic Glitches
NASA and the National Academy of Sciences are joining the government's effort to figure out what caused the sudden acceleration
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Nissan's Leaf Plug-In Electric to Cost $25,000
Nissan's new electric car will cost just over $25,000 when it goes on sale in the U.S. in December, aiming to bring gasoline-free technology
China Manufacturing Growth Highest Since April 2004
China's manufacturing accelerated in March as the dampening impact of winter weather and a long holiday the previous month eased and both exports
Consumer Confidence Rise Beats Expectations
Americans' confidence in the economy rebounded in March after a February plunge but remains relatively weak amid a tough job market
Geely to Plow $900 Mil. More into Volvo
Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group expects to spend hundreds of millions of dollars beyond the $1.8 billion purchase price for Volvo
McDonald's Opens Hamburger U in Shanghai
China's newest university has no football field or fancy library. For inspiration, it looks not to Confucius, but to Ronald McDonald. But Shanghai's
World Stocks Gain on Brightening U.S. Outlook
World stocks rose Tuesday as the outlook for economic recovery brightened after upbeat consumer spending figures in the U.S. The euro also gained
Japan February Factory Output Broke Rising Trend
Cautious Japanese companies laid off more workers and hit the brakes on production in February, sending factory output down for the first time in a ...
iPad May Be Kindle's First Serious eBook Threat
Amazon.com, which has dominated the young but fast-growing electronic book market for the past few years with the Kindle
Geithner Says Commercial Real Estate Loans Problematical
Mounting losses from commercial real estate loans will continue to be a problem for the U.S. and especially smaller banks, but it can be managed
Consumer Spending Rise Shows Decent Recovery Pace
Consumers spent modestly last month, a sign that the economic recovery is proceeding at a decent — but not spectacular — pace.
Boeing Says 787 Airworthiness Tests Positive
Boeing Co. said the results of a key airworthiness test for its long delayed 787 are "positive," but it will be weeks before the aircraft ...
China Steel Buyers Seek Clout Against Mining Giants
A state-affiliated industry group vowed Friday to tighten control over iron ore trading as Chinese steelmakers discussed strategy for contentious price talks
Prius Tops Japan Car Sales for 11th Month
Toyota's Prius hybrid was Japan's top-selling car in March for an 11th straight month despite global recall woes, an industry group said Tuesday.
Hitachi Sees Green Refocus As Path to Profitability
Money-losing Hitachi will focus on ecological businesses including hybrid railways and batteries for green cars in its latest effort to return to profitability
Toyota to Be Fined Record $16.4 Mil. for Late Recall
The government accused Toyota of hiding a "dangerous defect" and proposed a record $16.4 million fine on Monday for failing to quickly alert regulators
Service Growth, Home Sales Data to Stimulate Hiring
Employers holding out for more evidence that the economic recovery is finally taking hold got some Monday: The nation's service sector is growing quickly
Shortened URLs Not As Risky As Once Thought
Link-shortening services such as TinyURL seem ideal for criminals because they can disguise the names of malicious sites. Yet on Twitter
Interest Rates Rise on Stronger Growth Data
Interest rates rose Monday in the bond market on fresh signs the economy is continuing its slow, steady recovery.
Apple Sells 300,000 iPads on Debut Day
Apple says it sold more than 300,000 iPads on Saturday, the day it debuted across the country.
Asia Stocks Gain on U.S. Job Gain
Asian stock markets were mostly higher Monday after an encouraging U.S. jobs report offered the latest sign the global economy is on the mend.
Apple iPad Arrives Amid Anticipation, Scorn
Apple Inc. began selling its much-anticipated iPad on Saturday, drawing eager customers intent on being among the first owners of the tablet-style devices.
Germany to Grow 1.5% in 2010
The German economy will continue its slow recovery with growth rates at 1.5 percent this year and 1.4 percent in 2011 while the job market
Sharp Debuts No-Glasses 3-D for Portable Devices
Sharp's latest 3-D displays deliver bright, clear imagery without the cumbersome glasses usually required for such technology.
Asian Markets Rise on Signs of Solid U.S. Growth
Asian stock markets rose slightly Friday after expanding U.S. manufacturing suggested the world's biggest economy is poised for solid growth
Most New Jobs in 3 Years Added in March
The nation's economy posted its largest job gain in three years in March, while the unemployment rate remained at 9.7 percent for the third straight ...
Daimler Missed Chance to Avoid Bribery Troubles
At a 1999 meeting in Germany, board members at Daimler, one of the world's largest vehicle manufacturers, took a step that could have saved the ...
Disgruntled Publishers Strike New e-Book Deal with Amazon
Amazon.com Inc. has reached new agreements with some publishers that had been fed up with the low prices Amazon charges for electronic books
Ford, GM March Sales Surge on Incentives War
An incentives war touched off by Toyota boosted sales at most major automakers last month.
Hollywood Scorns Proposed Betting on Box Office
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Manufacturing Data Give Big Boost to World Stocks
World stocks rallied strongly Thursday after strong manufacturing data encouraged hopes that the global recovery from recession is gaining traction
Japanese Begin Buying Affordable Plug-In Electrics
Japan's first mass-market electric car went on sale in showrooms Thursday as the futuristic technology becomes more affordable
Gasoline Prices Set to Rise As Recession Fades
After a weeklong break, gasoline prices are ready to climb higher again. Surging wholesale gasoline prices should push pump prices to an 18-month high
Euro Hits 1-Year Low on Spain Debt Downgrade
The dollar surged broadly Wednesday with the euro sinking to a 1-year low as the debt crisis in Europe intensified.
Comcast Profits Rise on Subscriptions, Ad Rebound
Consumers signing up for digital cable TV and high-speed Internet services led to a 12 percent increase in first-quarter profit for Comcast Corp.
Sprint Nextel Subscriber Loss Slows on Cheap Plans
Sprint Nextel Corp. continued to stem the long-running trend of subscriber flight in the first quarter but did so by offering cheaper service
Germany Says Greek Aid Likely By May 7
Germany could have its contribution to a financial aid package for Greece approved by the end of next week if Athens successfully finalizes
Honda Returns to Profitability on China, India Demand
Honda posted a 72 billion yen ($774 million) profit for the January-March quarter in a reversal from red ink a year earlier as booming demand
Greek Debt Crisis Spreads to Portugal
Greece was pushed to the brink of a financial abyss and started dragging another eurozone country — Portugal — down with it Tuesday
Sands Opens $5.7-Bil. Singapore Casino Resort
Singapore's second casino-resort opened Tuesday, a massive $5.7 billion project by Las Vegas Sands Corp. that aims to makeover the city-state
World Markets Slide on China Fears, Greek Glitch
Greek shares led the global stock market retreat Tuesday amid mounting concerns about the country's ability to tap a bailout facility
S. Korea GDP Growing at Annualized 7.5% Rate
South Korea's economic growth accelerated sharply in the first quarter of 2010 amid a rebound in manufacturing, exports and spending.
Earnings Show Corporate America Out of Recession
Corporate America is back. Companies that do everything from making appliances to selling cruises are reporting strong first-quarter profits — not because of the layoffs ...
Wal-Mart to Face Massive Class Action Suit
A sharply divided federal appeals court on Monday exposed Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to billions of dollars in legal damages when it ruled a massive class
Hertz to Buy Dollar Thrifty for $1.2 Bil.
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. said Monday it has agreed to buy rival Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group for about $1.17 billion in cash
U.S. Newspaper Circulations Fall 8.7%
Circulation continues to drop severely at U.S. newspapers, though the rate of decline slowed from the previous six-month reporting period.
Germany Nixes Bailout Until Greece Inks Austerity Measures
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble says parliament won't address Greece's aid request until Athens finishes talks with the European Union
Caterpillar Returns to Profit, Signals Strong Outlook
Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar signaled the economy is improving Monday with healthy outlook for the year and a sharp rebound from last
Treasury to Begin Selling Off Citigroup Shares
The Treasury Department said Monday that its first sales of Citigroup stock will cover up to 1.5 billion shares.
Murdoch Turns Up WSJ Heat on New York Times
It might be the last great American newspaper war. And Rupert Murdoch intends to win it. He has made a career of grabbing readers
NASA to Probe Toyotas for Electronic Glitches
NASA and the National Academy of Sciences are joining the government's effort to figure out what caused the sudden acceleration
Nissan's Leaf Plug-In Electric to Cost $25,000
Nissan's new electric car will cost just over $25,000 when it goes on sale in the U.S. in December, aiming to bring gasoline-free technology
China Manufacturing Growth Highest Since April 2004
China's manufacturing accelerated in March as the dampening impact of winter weather and a long holiday the previous month eased and both exports
Consumer Confidence Rise Beats Expectations
Americans' confidence in the economy rebounded in March after a February plunge but remains relatively weak amid a tough job market
Geely to Plow $900 Mil. More into Volvo
Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group expects to spend hundreds of millions of dollars beyond the $1.8 billion purchase price for Volvo
McDonald's Opens Hamburger U in Shanghai
China's newest university has no football field or fancy library. For inspiration, it looks not to Confucius, but to Ronald McDonald. But Shanghai's
World Stocks Gain on Brightening U.S. Outlook
World stocks rose Tuesday as the outlook for economic recovery brightened after upbeat consumer spending figures in the U.S. The euro also gained
Japan February Factory Output Broke Rising Trend
Cautious Japanese companies laid off more workers and hit the brakes on production in February, sending factory output down for the first time in a ...
iPad May Be Kindle's First Serious eBook Threat
Amazon.com, which has dominated the young but fast-growing electronic book market for the past few years with the Kindle
Geithner Says Commercial Real Estate Loans Problematical
Mounting losses from commercial real estate loans will continue to be a problem for the U.S. and especially smaller banks, but it can be managed
Consumer Spending Rise Shows Decent Recovery Pace
Consumers spent modestly last month, a sign that the economic recovery is proceeding at a decent — but not spectacular — pace.
Boeing Says 787 Airworthiness Tests Positive
Boeing Co. said the results of a key airworthiness test for its long delayed 787 are "positive," but it will be weeks before the aircraft ...
China Steel Buyers Seek Clout Against Mining Giants
A state-affiliated industry group vowed Friday to tighten control over iron ore trading as Chinese steelmakers discussed strategy for contentious price talks
Prius Tops Japan Car Sales for 11th Month
Toyota's Prius hybrid was Japan's top-selling car in March for an 11th straight month despite global recall woes, an industry group said Tuesday.
Hitachi Sees Green Refocus As Path to Profitability
Money-losing Hitachi will focus on ecological businesses including hybrid railways and batteries for green cars in its latest effort to return to profitability
Toyota to Be Fined Record $16.4 Mil. for Late Recall
The government accused Toyota of hiding a "dangerous defect" and proposed a record $16.4 million fine on Monday for failing to quickly alert regulators
Service Growth, Home Sales Data to Stimulate Hiring
Employers holding out for more evidence that the economic recovery is finally taking hold got some Monday: The nation's service sector is growing quickly
Shortened URLs Not As Risky As Once Thought
Link-shortening services such as TinyURL seem ideal for criminals because they can disguise the names of malicious sites. Yet on Twitter
Interest Rates Rise on Stronger Growth Data
Interest rates rose Monday in the bond market on fresh signs the economy is continuing its slow, steady recovery.
Apple Sells 300,000 iPads on Debut Day
Apple says it sold more than 300,000 iPads on Saturday, the day it debuted across the country.
Asia Stocks Gain on U.S. Job Gain
Asian stock markets were mostly higher Monday after an encouraging U.S. jobs report offered the latest sign the global economy is on the mend.
Apple iPad Arrives Amid Anticipation, Scorn
Apple Inc. began selling its much-anticipated iPad on Saturday, drawing eager customers intent on being among the first owners of the tablet-style devices.
Germany to Grow 1.5% in 2010
The German economy will continue its slow recovery with growth rates at 1.5 percent this year and 1.4 percent in 2011 while the job market
Sharp Debuts No-Glasses 3-D for Portable Devices
Sharp's latest 3-D displays deliver bright, clear imagery without the cumbersome glasses usually required for such technology.
Asian Markets Rise on Signs of Solid U.S. Growth
Asian stock markets rose slightly Friday after expanding U.S. manufacturing suggested the world's biggest economy is poised for solid growth
Most New Jobs in 3 Years Added in March
The nation's economy posted its largest job gain in three years in March, while the unemployment rate remained at 9.7 percent for the third straight ...
Daimler Missed Chance to Avoid Bribery Troubles
At a 1999 meeting in Germany, board members at Daimler, one of the world's largest vehicle manufacturers, took a step that could have saved the ...
Disgruntled Publishers Strike New e-Book Deal with Amazon
Amazon.com Inc. has reached new agreements with some publishers that had been fed up with the low prices Amazon charges for electronic books
Ford, GM March Sales Surge on Incentives War
An incentives war touched off by Toyota boosted sales at most major automakers last month.
Hollywood Scorns Proposed Betting on Box Office
Think you're better than Hollywood at gauging whether an upcoming flick will be a box office bomb or a sleeper hit? You'd get a chance ...
Manufacturing Data Give Big Boost to World Stocks
World stocks rallied strongly Thursday after strong manufacturing data encouraged hopes that the global recovery from recession is gaining traction
Japanese Begin Buying Affordable Plug-In Electrics
Japan's first mass-market electric car went on sale in showrooms Thursday as the futuristic technology becomes more affordable
Gasoline Prices Set to Rise As Recession Fades
After a weeklong break, gasoline prices are ready to climb higher again. Surging wholesale gasoline prices should push pump prices to an 18-month high
Euro Hits 1-Year Low on Spain Debt Downgrade
The dollar surged broadly Wednesday with the euro sinking to a 1-year low as the debt crisis in Europe intensified.
Comcast Profits Rise on Subscriptions, Ad Rebound
Consumers signing up for digital cable TV and high-speed Internet services led to a 12 percent increase in first-quarter profit for Comcast Corp.
Sprint Nextel Subscriber Loss Slows on Cheap Plans
Sprint Nextel Corp. continued to stem the long-running trend of subscriber flight in the first quarter but did so by offering cheaper service
Germany Says Greek Aid Likely By May 7
Germany could have its contribution to a financial aid package for Greece approved by the end of next week if Athens successfully finalizes
Honda Returns to Profitability on China, India Demand
Honda posted a 72 billion yen ($774 million) profit for the January-March quarter in a reversal from red ink a year earlier as booming demand
Greek Debt Crisis Spreads to Portugal
Greece was pushed to the brink of a financial abyss and started dragging another eurozone country — Portugal — down with it Tuesday
Sands Opens $5.7-Bil. Singapore Casino Resort
Singapore's second casino-resort opened Tuesday, a massive $5.7 billion project by Las Vegas Sands Corp. that aims to makeover the city-state
World Markets Slide on China Fears, Greek Glitch
Greek shares led the global stock market retreat Tuesday amid mounting concerns about the country's ability to tap a bailout facility
S. Korea GDP Growing at Annualized 7.5% Rate
South Korea's economic growth accelerated sharply in the first quarter of 2010 amid a rebound in manufacturing, exports and spending.
Earnings Show Corporate America Out of Recession
Corporate America is back. Companies that do everything from making appliances to selling cruises are reporting strong first-quarter profits — not because of the layoffs ...
Wal-Mart to Face Massive Class Action Suit
A sharply divided federal appeals court on Monday exposed Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to billions of dollars in legal damages when it ruled a massive class
Hertz to Buy Dollar Thrifty for $1.2 Bil.
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. said Monday it has agreed to buy rival Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group for about $1.17 billion in cash
U.S. Newspaper Circulations Fall 8.7%
Circulation continues to drop severely at U.S. newspapers, though the rate of decline slowed from the previous six-month reporting period.
Germany Nixes Bailout Until Greece Inks Austerity Measures
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble says parliament won't address Greece's aid request until Athens finishes talks with the European Union
Caterpillar Returns to Profit, Signals Strong Outlook
Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar signaled the economy is improving Monday with healthy outlook for the year and a sharp rebound from last
Treasury to Begin Selling Off Citigroup Shares
The Treasury Department said Monday that its first sales of Citigroup stock will cover up to 1.5 billion shares.
Murdoch Turns Up WSJ Heat on New York Times
It might be the last great American newspaper war. And Rupert Murdoch intends to win it. He has made a career of grabbing readers
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