Sony Signs Deal to Record World Cup in 3-D
The 2010 World Cup is going 3-D. Sony Corp. said Friday it has signed a deal with FIFA, the international football governing body, to record ...
Business
American Eagle Traffic Jumped 11.7% in November
American Eagle, which does regional flying for American Airlines, flew fuller planes in November as traffic jumped 11.7 percent, outstripping an 6.8 percent
United Airlines Traffic Rose 1.8% in November
United Airlines said Thursday that its traffic rose 1.8 percent in November. That plus a smaller fleet added up to planes that were 80.2 percent ...
Content Takes Center Stage in New Media Landscape
Comcast Corp. is buying control of NBC Universal from GE largely because Comcast wants to own more movies and TV shows.
New York City's Fiscal Prospects Surprisingly Bright
New York City's fiscal picture is brighter than it has been in a long time, according to a new report that projects fewer job losses, ...
Service Sector, Retail Sales Data Suggest Bumpy Recovery
Further evidence that the economic recovery will be a slow and bumpy one emerged Thursday with reports that service sector activity and retail sales unexpectedly
Surprise Drop in Jobless Rate Spurs Optimism
A surprising drop in the unemployment rate and far fewer job losses last month cheered investors Friday and raised hopes for a sustained economic recovery.
American Offers $1.1 to Woo Japan Airlines
American Airlines upped the ante in the tug-of-war over Japan Airlines, vowing Thursday to lead a $1.1 billion investment in the struggling carrier
Peugeot Citroen in Talks to Acquire Mitsubishi
French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen said Thursday it is in talks with Mitsubishi Motors Corp. that could lead to a "strategic partnership."
World Markets Buoyed by BOA TARP Repayment Plan
World stock markets rose Thursday, with Japan's Nikkei up around 4 percent, after Bank of America Corp. said it will repay $45 billion
BOA to Repay TARP $45 Bil. Within Days
Bank of America Corp. said Wednesday it plans to repay its $45 billion in government bailout funds in the next few days
Fed Assessment Buoys Stocks
The stock market struggled but held its ground Wednesday as an upbeat assessment of the economy from the Federal Reserve offset drops
Hyundai Unveils Sleeker, More Efficient Sonata
Hyundai Motor Co.'s sales gain in the U.S. should get another boost early next year with the introduction of an all-new midsize Sonata.
Declining Job Losses Steady Wavering Stock Market
Stocks traded in a tight range Wednesday after a private report showed job cuts slowed last month, but not as much as expected.
GE Returns to Indusrial Roots with $30 Bil. NBC Spinoff
For General Electric Co., the NBC entertainment division was always an odd fit.
Tata Group Launches Water Purifier for the Masses
At about two feet tall, it may turn out to be the world's most compact revolution: The Tata Swach, launched Monday, is a water purifier ...
Volkswagen Links with Suzuki with 20% Stake
Volkswagen AG will buy a 20 percent stake in Suzuki Motor Corp. for 222.5 billion yen ($2.5 billion), forming one of the world's biggest auto ...
Pepsi Lowers 2009 Profit View, Signs Dr Pepper
PepsiCo Inc., the world's second-biggest soft drink maker, on Tuesday lowered the top end of its fiscal 2009 profit and sales guidance
Sovereign Debt Fears Drag Down World Markets
World stock markets fell Wednesday amid ongoing worries about sovereign credit risks and ahead of a key budgetary policy statement from the British government.
FedEx Raises Earnings on Int'l Shipments Growth
FedEx Corp. has raised its forecast of earnings for the November quarter, citing stronger-than-expected growth in international priority and ground shipments.
Google to Offer Tweets, Blogs with Search Results
Fresh information from blogs, news sites, Twitter and other popular hangouts will appear in Google's search results more quickly as the company aims to give ...
Nvidia, AMD Relieved Intel Scraps Graphics Chip
Shares of Nvidia Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. jumped Monday after rival Intel Corp. scrapped plans to make a new graphics
GM to Invest $700 Mil. in 8 Chevy Volt Plants
General Motors Co. said Monday it will spend $700 million at eight Michigan facilities to get its new rechargeable electric car road-ready
Chinese Companies Expected to Have Strong IPOs
Three profitable Chinese companies are expected to have powerful market debuts this week as they impress investors with balance sheets and earnings
City Center Opens in Las Vegas with Big Bash
Visitors by the thousand streamed into the newest casino-resort on the Las Vegas strip early Thursday, an influx that casino officials hope will help yank ...
Virgin Galactic Unveils SpaceShipTwo for Space Tourists
After five years of secret construction, the cloak is coming off a privately funded spacecraft designed
Nikkei Hits 6-Week High on Lower Yen
Asian markets were mixed Monday, with a weaker yen lifting Japanese stocks to a six-week high, while a drop in the U.S. unemployment rate failed ...
Jobless Professionals Vie for Holiday Sales Work
Mara Proctor used to design limestone hearths and columns for luxury homes near Kansas City, drawing on her college education and six years of training.
Colleges Explore Geothermal Power Systems
More college campuses are exploring geothermal power as a way to reduce energy costs that can add up to millions of dollars each year.
China Wind Power Companies Expand Overseas
China's Goldwind Science & Technology Ltd. is one of the world's biggest makers of wind turbines — a cornerstone of the booming clean power business
Kuwait Takes $1.1 Bil. Profit from Sale of Citi Stake
Kuwait's sovereign wealth fund said Sunday it booked a profit of $1.1 billion by selling the stake it took in Citigroup Inc. less than two ...
Tuna Farmers Raise Real Chicken of the Sea
Thousands of tuna, their silver bellies bloated with fat, swim frantically around in netted areas of a small bay, stuffing themselves until they grow twice
Chevron to End East Coast Retail Operations
Chevron will pull its name from about 1,100 service stations in eastern states, the oil giant said Friday.
Exploding Cellphone Use Sets Off War for Radio Spectrum
Wireless devices such as Apple's iPhone are transforming the way we go online, making it possible to look up driving directions, find the nearest coffee ...
Networks May Ditch Broadcast TV As Ad Profits Shrink
For more than 60 years, TV stations have broadcast news, sports and entertainment for free and made their money by showing commercials.
Asia Markets Mixed in Very Light Holiday Trading
Asian stocks markets were narrowly mixed in dwindling holiday trade Tuesday after Wall Street posted muted gains.
Google Faces China Lawsuit Over Book Scanning
A Chinese novelist is suing Google Inc. over its project to scan books into its online library.
Thin Inventory Means Fat Profits for Retailers
Retailers have thin inventories after coming out of Christmas with slightly better-than-expected sales.
Retail Data Hearten Stock Investors
U.S. stock futures crept higher Monday as investors returning from a long holiday weekend were heartened by good news on retail sales.
Movie Theater Chains See Strong Sales
U.S. movie theater chains should see a jump in box office revenue for the fourth quarter after moviegoers flocked
2012 Breaks China Box Office Record
A second Hollywood movie has shattered the Chinese box office record in a year, as Beijing faces increased pressure to ease its annual quota of ...
Ace Investment Manager Bets on Stock Market Plunge
Homes are selling at their fastest clip in nearly three years, the unemployment rate is falling and stocks are up 66 percent since their March ...
Consumer Confidence Up in December but Still Weak
Americans are ending 2009 feeling better about the economy than when the year began, buoyed by optimism that job prospects will improve
High Unemployment Likely to Continue Well into Recovery
Call it the Terrible Teens. The decade ahead could be a brutal one for America's unemployed — and for people with jobs hoping for pay ...
Shoppers Return Strong for Post-Christmas Spree
Shoppers returned to malls Saturday, rummaging through thinly stocked shelves hunting for deals, next year's Christmas gifts and, for most, gifts for themselves.
Senate Health Care Plan May Hurt Insurers Initially
Health insurers get some big presents in the Senate's health overhaul bill — about 20 million new customers and no competition from a new government ...
Loan Modification Program Turns Blind Eye to Lying
The government shouldn't reward liars. But that's the effect of changes to the Obama administration's failing program to help homeowners modify their mortgages.
Google Looks to Dominate Mobile Ads with AdMob
Four years ago, Omar Hamoui was just another ineffectual entrepreneur trying to spruce up his resume in graduate school.
Senate Raises Debt Ceiling to $12.4 Tril.
The Senate voted Thursday to raise the ceiling on the government debt to $12.4 trillion, a massive increase over the current limit
Treasury Removes Cap for Fannie, Freddie Aid
The government has handed its ATM card to beleaguered mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Sony Signs Deal to Record World Cup in 3-D
The 2010 World Cup is going 3-D. Sony Corp. said Friday it has signed a deal with FIFA, the international football governing body, to record ...
American Eagle Traffic Jumped 11.7% in November
American Eagle, which does regional flying for American Airlines, flew fuller planes in November as traffic jumped 11.7 percent, outstripping an 6.8 percent
United Airlines Traffic Rose 1.8% in November
United Airlines said Thursday that its traffic rose 1.8 percent in November. That plus a smaller fleet added up to planes that were 80.2 percent ...
Content Takes Center Stage in New Media Landscape
Comcast Corp. is buying control of NBC Universal from GE largely because Comcast wants to own more movies and TV shows.
New York City's Fiscal Prospects Surprisingly Bright
New York City's fiscal picture is brighter than it has been in a long time, according to a new report that projects fewer job losses, ...
Service Sector, Retail Sales Data Suggest Bumpy Recovery
Further evidence that the economic recovery will be a slow and bumpy one emerged Thursday with reports that service sector activity and retail sales unexpectedly
Surprise Drop in Jobless Rate Spurs Optimism
A surprising drop in the unemployment rate and far fewer job losses last month cheered investors Friday and raised hopes for a sustained economic recovery.
American Offers $1.1 to Woo Japan Airlines
American Airlines upped the ante in the tug-of-war over Japan Airlines, vowing Thursday to lead a $1.1 billion investment in the struggling carrier
Peugeot Citroen in Talks to Acquire Mitsubishi
French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen said Thursday it is in talks with Mitsubishi Motors Corp. that could lead to a "strategic partnership."
World Markets Buoyed by BOA TARP Repayment Plan
World stock markets rose Thursday, with Japan's Nikkei up around 4 percent, after Bank of America Corp. said it will repay $45 billion
BOA to Repay TARP $45 Bil. Within Days
Bank of America Corp. said Wednesday it plans to repay its $45 billion in government bailout funds in the next few days
Fed Assessment Buoys Stocks
The stock market struggled but held its ground Wednesday as an upbeat assessment of the economy from the Federal Reserve offset drops
Hyundai Unveils Sleeker, More Efficient Sonata
Hyundai Motor Co.'s sales gain in the U.S. should get another boost early next year with the introduction of an all-new midsize Sonata.
Declining Job Losses Steady Wavering Stock Market
Stocks traded in a tight range Wednesday after a private report showed job cuts slowed last month, but not as much as expected.
GE Returns to Indusrial Roots with $30 Bil. NBC Spinoff
For General Electric Co., the NBC entertainment division was always an odd fit.
Tata Group Launches Water Purifier for the Masses
At about two feet tall, it may turn out to be the world's most compact revolution: The Tata Swach, launched Monday, is a water purifier ...
Volkswagen Links with Suzuki with 20% Stake
Volkswagen AG will buy a 20 percent stake in Suzuki Motor Corp. for 222.5 billion yen ($2.5 billion), forming one of the world's biggest auto ...
Pepsi Lowers 2009 Profit View, Signs Dr Pepper
PepsiCo Inc., the world's second-biggest soft drink maker, on Tuesday lowered the top end of its fiscal 2009 profit and sales guidance
Sovereign Debt Fears Drag Down World Markets
World stock markets fell Wednesday amid ongoing worries about sovereign credit risks and ahead of a key budgetary policy statement from the British government.
FedEx Raises Earnings on Int'l Shipments Growth
FedEx Corp. has raised its forecast of earnings for the November quarter, citing stronger-than-expected growth in international priority and ground shipments.
Google to Offer Tweets, Blogs with Search Results
Fresh information from blogs, news sites, Twitter and other popular hangouts will appear in Google's search results more quickly as the company aims to give ...
Nvidia, AMD Relieved Intel Scraps Graphics Chip
Shares of Nvidia Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. jumped Monday after rival Intel Corp. scrapped plans to make a new graphics
GM to Invest $700 Mil. in 8 Chevy Volt Plants
General Motors Co. said Monday it will spend $700 million at eight Michigan facilities to get its new rechargeable electric car road-ready
Chinese Companies Expected to Have Strong IPOs
Three profitable Chinese companies are expected to have powerful market debuts this week as they impress investors with balance sheets and earnings
City Center Opens in Las Vegas with Big Bash
Visitors by the thousand streamed into the newest casino-resort on the Las Vegas strip early Thursday, an influx that casino officials hope will help yank ...
Virgin Galactic Unveils SpaceShipTwo for Space Tourists
After five years of secret construction, the cloak is coming off a privately funded spacecraft designed
Nikkei Hits 6-Week High on Lower Yen
Asian markets were mixed Monday, with a weaker yen lifting Japanese stocks to a six-week high, while a drop in the U.S. unemployment rate failed ...
Jobless Professionals Vie for Holiday Sales Work
Mara Proctor used to design limestone hearths and columns for luxury homes near Kansas City, drawing on her college education and six years of training.
Colleges Explore Geothermal Power Systems
More college campuses are exploring geothermal power as a way to reduce energy costs that can add up to millions of dollars each year.
China Wind Power Companies Expand Overseas
China's Goldwind Science & Technology Ltd. is one of the world's biggest makers of wind turbines — a cornerstone of the booming clean power business
Kuwait Takes $1.1 Bil. Profit from Sale of Citi Stake
Kuwait's sovereign wealth fund said Sunday it booked a profit of $1.1 billion by selling the stake it took in Citigroup Inc. less than two ...
Tuna Farmers Raise Real Chicken of the Sea
Thousands of tuna, their silver bellies bloated with fat, swim frantically around in netted areas of a small bay, stuffing themselves until they grow twice
Chevron to End East Coast Retail Operations
Chevron will pull its name from about 1,100 service stations in eastern states, the oil giant said Friday.
Exploding Cellphone Use Sets Off War for Radio Spectrum
Wireless devices such as Apple's iPhone are transforming the way we go online, making it possible to look up driving directions, find the nearest coffee ...
Networks May Ditch Broadcast TV As Ad Profits Shrink
For more than 60 years, TV stations have broadcast news, sports and entertainment for free and made their money by showing commercials.
Asia Markets Mixed in Very Light Holiday Trading
Asian stocks markets were narrowly mixed in dwindling holiday trade Tuesday after Wall Street posted muted gains.
Google Faces China Lawsuit Over Book Scanning
A Chinese novelist is suing Google Inc. over its project to scan books into its online library.
Thin Inventory Means Fat Profits for Retailers
Retailers have thin inventories after coming out of Christmas with slightly better-than-expected sales.
Retail Data Hearten Stock Investors
U.S. stock futures crept higher Monday as investors returning from a long holiday weekend were heartened by good news on retail sales.
Movie Theater Chains See Strong Sales
U.S. movie theater chains should see a jump in box office revenue for the fourth quarter after moviegoers flocked
2012 Breaks China Box Office Record
A second Hollywood movie has shattered the Chinese box office record in a year, as Beijing faces increased pressure to ease its annual quota of ...
Ace Investment Manager Bets on Stock Market Plunge
Homes are selling at their fastest clip in nearly three years, the unemployment rate is falling and stocks are up 66 percent since their March ...
Consumer Confidence Up in December but Still Weak
Americans are ending 2009 feeling better about the economy than when the year began, buoyed by optimism that job prospects will improve
High Unemployment Likely to Continue Well into Recovery
Call it the Terrible Teens. The decade ahead could be a brutal one for America's unemployed — and for people with jobs hoping for pay ...
Shoppers Return Strong for Post-Christmas Spree
Shoppers returned to malls Saturday, rummaging through thinly stocked shelves hunting for deals, next year's Christmas gifts and, for most, gifts for themselves.
Senate Health Care Plan May Hurt Insurers Initially
Health insurers get some big presents in the Senate's health overhaul bill — about 20 million new customers and no competition from a new government ...
Loan Modification Program Turns Blind Eye to Lying
The government shouldn't reward liars. But that's the effect of changes to the Obama administration's failing program to help homeowners modify their mortgages.
Google Looks to Dominate Mobile Ads with AdMob
Four years ago, Omar Hamoui was just another ineffectual entrepreneur trying to spruce up his resume in graduate school.
Senate Raises Debt Ceiling to $12.4 Tril.
The Senate voted Thursday to raise the ceiling on the government debt to $12.4 trillion, a massive increase over the current limit
Treasury Removes Cap for Fannie, Freddie Aid
The government has handed its ATM card to beleaguered mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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