Yahoo Japan to Use Google Search Technology
Yahoo Japan Corp. will use Google technology to run its search engine and search ad delivery system, after a similar deal in the U.S.
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Vodafone Unveils Solar Cell Phone for India
Vodafone Essar Ltd. has unveiled a solar-powered mobile handset in India to better serve the nation's energy-starved rural masses.
Volt Challenges Leaf in Affordable Electric Car Niche
General Motors Co. says its Chevrolet Volt electric car will cost $41,000 when it goes on sale in November. The price is about $8,000 more ...
U.S. Consumer Confidence Falls Most Since February
Americans' confidence in the economy eroded further in July amid worries about a still-stagnant job market. The report raised concerns
Daimler Back to Profits As Asia Sales Pass U.S.
Daimler AG raised its full-year earnings forecast substantially on Tuesday after a strong recovery in global car sales pushed it to a second-quarter
Stocks to Continue Rising on Global Sentiment
Stocks are set to continue their run higher Tuesday as economic and earnings reports worldwide are boosting optimism
DuPont Profits Treble on Surging Sales, Lower Costs
Chemical maker DuPont Co. said Tuesday its net income nearly tripled in the second quarter as sales surged in most of its businesses, and costs ...
German Consumer Confidence Up Sharply
German consumer confidence is up strongly, boosted by expectations that a quicker economic recovery will keep unemployment in check and by cheer
SAP Revenues, Profits Jump on U.S., Asia Growth
Business software maker SAP AG said Tuesday that growth in the United States and emerging markets helped it to a 15 percent increase
Coca-Cola Net Income Surges on Global Thirst
Coca-Cola Co.'s second-quarter net income climbed 16 percent as the world's largest drink maker sold more soft drinks and juices
FedEx Raises Year's Outlook on Strong Asia Growth
In another sign of confidence in the global economy, FedEx Corp. on Monday raised its earnings outlook for the current quarter and full year.
Packed Planes, Baggage Fees Change Air Travel
Good times are finally back for the nation's airlines. For travelers, that means it's getting harder to find bargains.
Gas Prices on Rising Trend Across U.S.
Drivers across the country woke up to higher prices at the gas pump Monday morning, as retail gasoline rose overnight.
June Data Shows New Home Sales Recovering
Sales of new homes jumped last month, but it was the second-weakest month on record. The lackluster economy has made potential buyers
Wall Street Rises on Strong June New Home Sales
Stocks rose moderately Monday after a better-than-expected jump in new home sales and an increase in the profit outlook for shipping giant FedEx Corp.
China Pledges More Support to Expand Private Sector
China's Cabinet promised private investors a bigger role in industries from oil drilling to finance, apparently responding to complaints that state companies
New Ford Explorer Lower, More Fuel-Efficient
The Ford Explorer, the hulking family-hauler that helped launch the SUV boom in the early 1990s, is back. And it hopes to define a new ...
Asian Stocks Rise on Growth Data, Europe Flat
European stock markets and the euro were steady Monday as investors weighed the results of the stress tests into 91 EU banks
Japan Exports Jump for 7th Straight Month
Japan says its exports in June rose 27.7 percent from a year earlier. The Finance Ministry said Monday that Japanese exports climbed
New Jobless Claims Fall Sharply Again
New applications for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week as General Motors and other manufacturers skipped their usual summer shutdowns.
Airbus, Boeing Kick Off Show with Big Orders
Boeing Co. predicts significant new plane orders for itself and European arch rival Airbus at the Farnborough International Airshow
China, Japan Cut U.S. Treasury Holdings in May
China reduced its holdings of U.S. Treasury debt in May as total foreign holdings of government debt posted a slight increase.
Jobs Has Imperfect Response for iPhone Glitch
A perfect iPhone? There's no app for that. Apple Inc. will give free protective cases to buyers of its latest iPhone to prevent reception
GE Profits Rise but Revenues Slip 4%
Cost cutting and an improved financial business helped General Electric Co. post its first increase in quarterly profit since 2007 on Friday
Stocks Rise in Europe As Asia Slips on U.S. Concerns
European stock markets rose Friday, helped by a late rally on Wall Street overnight, while the euro headed towards $1.30 for the first time
Agri Bank Shares Creep Up in HK After $22.1 Bil. IPO
Agricultural Bank of China's shares inched up in trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange Friday, despite a tepid reception in Shanghai
Google Q2 Shares Fall on Rising Payroll Costs
Google Inc. is doing its part to stimulate the economy and hurting its stock in the process. With its payroll
Europe Debt Crisis Eases on News from Germany, Spain
Europe got scraps of positive news Thursday in its battle to overcome a government debt crisis, as Germany cut its budget deficit forecast
Apple to Address iPhone 4 Antenna Problem Friday
Apple Inc. said it will hold a press conference on Friday to discuss the latest iPhone model, which has been beset by complaints
Wholesale Prices Fall for 3rd Consecutive Month
Wholesale prices fell for a third consecutive month as another drop in energy costs and the biggest plunge in food costs in eight years banished
Investors Dump Stocks Despite Strong Profit Reports
Profit is so boring. That's one way to characterize investors' suddenly blase view of Corporate America's single most important figure. Earnings gushed last week like ...
JPMorgan Profits Soar to $4.8 Bil. in Q2
JPMorgan Chase & Co. said Thursday its second-quarter net income soared 77 percent to $4.8 billion as a slowdown in losses from failed loans
Novartis Q2 Profits Up 19% to $2.44 Bil.
Drug maker Novartis AG has reported a second-quarter increase in net profit of 19 percent to US$2.44 billion on strong sales.
2010 Foreclosures to Pass 1 Mil. for First Time
More than 1 million American households are likely to lose their homes to foreclosure this year, as lenders work their way through a huge backlog
China Economy Grew 11.1% During First Half of 2010
China's rapid growth is slowing as the impact of its massive stimulus eases and Beijing clamps down on a credit boom.
Asian Stocks Slip on U.S. Slowdown Concerns
Asian stock markets retreated Thursday after disappointing news on the U.S. economy chilled sentiment in Asia.
Turkey Emerges As Global Construction Power
An army of Turkish cranes and bulldozers is at work across the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa, building dams, stadiums and highways
Asian Stocks Jump on Intel Earnings, Singapore Growth
Asian stock markets jumped Wednesday, powered by better-than-expected earnings from chipmaking giant Intel Corp. and Singapore's forecast
Intel Posts Biggest Quarterly Profit in Decade
Intel Corp. has booked its largest quarterly net income in a decade as the chipmaker benefits from a stronger computer market
Federal Deficit Tops $1 Tril. with 3 Months Left
The federal deficit has topped $1 trillion with three months still to go in the budget year, showing the lasting impact of the recession
China Should Boost Interest Rates Says ADB
China should boost interest rates or allow its currency to strengthen to help curb inflation pressures, the Asian Development Bank said Tuesday.
Morgan Stanley Reports Big Income Jump
Morgan Stanley says its second-quarter net income jumped to $1.58 billion, easily topping forecasts as its Smith Barney brokerage
Airbus Takes Lead As Farnborough Hits $25 Bil.
Plane makers notched up more orders on the third day of the Farnborough International Airshow on Wednesday — bringing the tally past $25 billion
World Markets Rise on Sweet Apple Earnings
Asian stock markets posted mild gains Wednesday after better-than-expected earnings from technology bellwether Apple nudged Wall Street higher.
BP Raises $7 Bil. with Asset Sale to Apache
BP PLC is moving quickly to secure the money it needs to pay for the spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Just weeks after promising ...
LightSquared to Offer 4G Wireless Network Across US
U.S. consumers and businesses may get more options in wireless service starting next year, with the launch of a new wireless broadband
Asia Stocks Rise, Europe Falls on Goldman Earnings
European stocks and Wall Street futures fell Tuesday after lower than expected earnings from U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs
$21 Bil. in Plane Orders Signals Airline Recovery
Airbus says that Hong Kong Airlines intends to buy $5.7 billion of its widebody A350 and A330 planes.
PepsiCo Revenues Soar on Overseas Growth
Foreign currency fluctuations pushed down PepsiCo Inc.'s second-quarter net income 3 percent, even though revenue soared
Toyota Subpoenaed on Steering Rod Defect
Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it has been subpoenaed by a federal grand jury in New York to submit documents related to problems with rods
Yahoo Japan to Use Google Search Technology
Yahoo Japan Corp. will use Google technology to run its search engine and search ad delivery system, after a similar deal in the U.S.
Vodafone Unveils Solar Cell Phone for India
Vodafone Essar Ltd. has unveiled a solar-powered mobile handset in India to better serve the nation's energy-starved rural masses.
Volt Challenges Leaf in Affordable Electric Car Niche
General Motors Co. says its Chevrolet Volt electric car will cost $41,000 when it goes on sale in November. The price is about $8,000 more ...
U.S. Consumer Confidence Falls Most Since February
Americans' confidence in the economy eroded further in July amid worries about a still-stagnant job market. The report raised concerns
Daimler Back to Profits As Asia Sales Pass U.S.
Daimler AG raised its full-year earnings forecast substantially on Tuesday after a strong recovery in global car sales pushed it to a second-quarter
Stocks to Continue Rising on Global Sentiment
Stocks are set to continue their run higher Tuesday as economic and earnings reports worldwide are boosting optimism
DuPont Profits Treble on Surging Sales, Lower Costs
Chemical maker DuPont Co. said Tuesday its net income nearly tripled in the second quarter as sales surged in most of its businesses, and costs ...
German Consumer Confidence Up Sharply
German consumer confidence is up strongly, boosted by expectations that a quicker economic recovery will keep unemployment in check and by cheer
SAP Revenues, Profits Jump on U.S., Asia Growth
Business software maker SAP AG said Tuesday that growth in the United States and emerging markets helped it to a 15 percent increase
Coca-Cola Net Income Surges on Global Thirst
Coca-Cola Co.'s second-quarter net income climbed 16 percent as the world's largest drink maker sold more soft drinks and juices
FedEx Raises Year's Outlook on Strong Asia Growth
In another sign of confidence in the global economy, FedEx Corp. on Monday raised its earnings outlook for the current quarter and full year.
Packed Planes, Baggage Fees Change Air Travel
Good times are finally back for the nation's airlines. For travelers, that means it's getting harder to find bargains.
Gas Prices on Rising Trend Across U.S.
Drivers across the country woke up to higher prices at the gas pump Monday morning, as retail gasoline rose overnight.
June Data Shows New Home Sales Recovering
Sales of new homes jumped last month, but it was the second-weakest month on record. The lackluster economy has made potential buyers
Wall Street Rises on Strong June New Home Sales
Stocks rose moderately Monday after a better-than-expected jump in new home sales and an increase in the profit outlook for shipping giant FedEx Corp.
China Pledges More Support to Expand Private Sector
China's Cabinet promised private investors a bigger role in industries from oil drilling to finance, apparently responding to complaints that state companies
New Ford Explorer Lower, More Fuel-Efficient
The Ford Explorer, the hulking family-hauler that helped launch the SUV boom in the early 1990s, is back. And it hopes to define a new ...
Asian Stocks Rise on Growth Data, Europe Flat
European stock markets and the euro were steady Monday as investors weighed the results of the stress tests into 91 EU banks
Japan Exports Jump for 7th Straight Month
Japan says its exports in June rose 27.7 percent from a year earlier. The Finance Ministry said Monday that Japanese exports climbed
New Jobless Claims Fall Sharply Again
New applications for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week as General Motors and other manufacturers skipped their usual summer shutdowns.
Airbus, Boeing Kick Off Show with Big Orders
Boeing Co. predicts significant new plane orders for itself and European arch rival Airbus at the Farnborough International Airshow
China, Japan Cut U.S. Treasury Holdings in May
China reduced its holdings of U.S. Treasury debt in May as total foreign holdings of government debt posted a slight increase.
Jobs Has Imperfect Response for iPhone Glitch
A perfect iPhone? There's no app for that. Apple Inc. will give free protective cases to buyers of its latest iPhone to prevent reception
GE Profits Rise but Revenues Slip 4%
Cost cutting and an improved financial business helped General Electric Co. post its first increase in quarterly profit since 2007 on Friday
Stocks Rise in Europe As Asia Slips on U.S. Concerns
European stock markets rose Friday, helped by a late rally on Wall Street overnight, while the euro headed towards $1.30 for the first time
Agri Bank Shares Creep Up in HK After $22.1 Bil. IPO
Agricultural Bank of China's shares inched up in trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange Friday, despite a tepid reception in Shanghai
Google Q2 Shares Fall on Rising Payroll Costs
Google Inc. is doing its part to stimulate the economy and hurting its stock in the process. With its payroll
Europe Debt Crisis Eases on News from Germany, Spain
Europe got scraps of positive news Thursday in its battle to overcome a government debt crisis, as Germany cut its budget deficit forecast
Apple to Address iPhone 4 Antenna Problem Friday
Apple Inc. said it will hold a press conference on Friday to discuss the latest iPhone model, which has been beset by complaints
Wholesale Prices Fall for 3rd Consecutive Month
Wholesale prices fell for a third consecutive month as another drop in energy costs and the biggest plunge in food costs in eight years banished
Investors Dump Stocks Despite Strong Profit Reports
Profit is so boring. That's one way to characterize investors' suddenly blase view of Corporate America's single most important figure. Earnings gushed last week like ...
JPMorgan Profits Soar to $4.8 Bil. in Q2
JPMorgan Chase & Co. said Thursday its second-quarter net income soared 77 percent to $4.8 billion as a slowdown in losses from failed loans
Novartis Q2 Profits Up 19% to $2.44 Bil.
Drug maker Novartis AG has reported a second-quarter increase in net profit of 19 percent to US$2.44 billion on strong sales.
2010 Foreclosures to Pass 1 Mil. for First Time
More than 1 million American households are likely to lose their homes to foreclosure this year, as lenders work their way through a huge backlog
China Economy Grew 11.1% During First Half of 2010
China's rapid growth is slowing as the impact of its massive stimulus eases and Beijing clamps down on a credit boom.
Asian Stocks Slip on U.S. Slowdown Concerns
Asian stock markets retreated Thursday after disappointing news on the U.S. economy chilled sentiment in Asia.
Turkey Emerges As Global Construction Power
An army of Turkish cranes and bulldozers is at work across the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa, building dams, stadiums and highways
Asian Stocks Jump on Intel Earnings, Singapore Growth
Asian stock markets jumped Wednesday, powered by better-than-expected earnings from chipmaking giant Intel Corp. and Singapore's forecast
Intel Posts Biggest Quarterly Profit in Decade
Intel Corp. has booked its largest quarterly net income in a decade as the chipmaker benefits from a stronger computer market
Federal Deficit Tops $1 Tril. with 3 Months Left
The federal deficit has topped $1 trillion with three months still to go in the budget year, showing the lasting impact of the recession
China Should Boost Interest Rates Says ADB
China should boost interest rates or allow its currency to strengthen to help curb inflation pressures, the Asian Development Bank said Tuesday.
Morgan Stanley Reports Big Income Jump
Morgan Stanley says its second-quarter net income jumped to $1.58 billion, easily topping forecasts as its Smith Barney brokerage
Airbus Takes Lead As Farnborough Hits $25 Bil.
Plane makers notched up more orders on the third day of the Farnborough International Airshow on Wednesday — bringing the tally past $25 billion
World Markets Rise on Sweet Apple Earnings
Asian stock markets posted mild gains Wednesday after better-than-expected earnings from technology bellwether Apple nudged Wall Street higher.
BP Raises $7 Bil. with Asset Sale to Apache
BP PLC is moving quickly to secure the money it needs to pay for the spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Just weeks after promising ...
LightSquared to Offer 4G Wireless Network Across US
U.S. consumers and businesses may get more options in wireless service starting next year, with the launch of a new wireless broadband
Asia Stocks Rise, Europe Falls on Goldman Earnings
European stocks and Wall Street futures fell Tuesday after lower than expected earnings from U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs
$21 Bil. in Plane Orders Signals Airline Recovery
Airbus says that Hong Kong Airlines intends to buy $5.7 billion of its widebody A350 and A330 planes.
PepsiCo Revenues Soar on Overseas Growth
Foreign currency fluctuations pushed down PepsiCo Inc.'s second-quarter net income 3 percent, even though revenue soared
Toyota Subpoenaed on Steering Rod Defect
Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it has been subpoenaed by a federal grand jury in New York to submit documents related to problems with rods
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