iPhone Reaches China Without WiFi Access
Apple's iPhone is making its long-awaited formal debut in the world's most populous mobile phone market, without a key feature and at higher prices
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Japan Jobless Rate Falls for 2nd Straight Month
Japan's unemployment rate fell for the second straight month as companies gained more confidence in the stimulus-fueled global recovery but prices continued to tumble
Strong GDP Growth, Weak Dollar Drive Up Commodities
Commodities prices rebounded Thursday, buoyed by a falling dollar and a stronger-than-expected reading on the economy.
Consumers Return to Pricier Name Brands
Signs of an improving economy might be in your kitchen or bathroom cupboards. Consumers are showing a willingness to pay a little more
China to Invest $1.5 Bil. in Texas Wind Farm
China took a big leap into the U.S. renewable energy market Thursday, putting up $1.5 billion for a 36,000-acre wind farm in Texas with the ...
Hawaii Gov to Woo Big Spenders from China
Gov. Linda Lingle will leave on Friday for a two-week excursion to China where she intends to sell Hawaii as a tourism destination and to ...
Alcoa Working with China on Jetliner Development
Alcoa Inc. said Thursday it is working with China on the development of the country's newest and biggest commercial jetliner.
Asia Stocks Continue Slide on Weak U.S. Data
Asian stock markets fell for a third day Thursday after signs of weakness in the U.S. housing market added to fears about the health of ...
Nissan Returns to Profit on China Sales Growth
Struggling Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co. said Wednesday it climbed back into the black in the latest quarter and predicted a smaller yearly loss
Stocks Surge on Positive Jobs Data, Cisco Forecast
A drop in unemployment claims and an upbeat forecast from Cisco Systems Inc. gave investors a jolt of confidence a day before a key government ...
Panasonic Opens Bid to Take Over Sanyo
Panasonic Corp. said Thursday it has started its bid to take over smaller rival Sanyo Electric Co. for an estimated 402 billion yen ($4.4 billion), ...
Cisco Forecasts 1st Revenue Growth in Year
Cisco Systems Inc. doesn't want Wall Street to interpret its forecast for its first quarterly revenue growth in a year as evidence that the U.S. ...
Toyota Announces Surprise Profits, Ups Forecast
Toyota Motor Corp. announced Thursday a surprise profit last quarter and trimmed its projected red ink for the year, underlining the gradual recovery
China Partners with Statoil in Gulf Licenses
Norwegian oil company Statoil ASA agreed last month to sell part of its interests in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico to the China National Offshore ...
Windows 7 Sales Fantastic in Japan Says Ballmer
Sales of Microsoft Corp.'s new Windows 7 operating system have been "fantastic" in Japan since its launch last month, CEO Steve Ballmer said Thursday.
PayPal May Soon Overshadow Parent eBay
Most people know eBay Inc. for its online marketplace, where deals abound on everything from gadgets to antique furniture. But soon, eBay's biggest business will ...
GM Decision to Keep Opel Arouses Indignation
Workers at automaker Opel planned walkouts to protest General Motor Co.'s decision not to sell the European subsidiary, while Germany's government vowed Wednesday to recover ...
China Wants U.S. to Raise Rates to Save Recovery
China's top bank regulator said Sunday the weakening U.S. dollar and low interest rates are spurring speculation in stocks and property, distorting global asset prices
iPhone Has Disappointing China Debut
Apple Inc.'s local partner has sold 5,000 iPhones since the smart phone's formal weekend debut in China, a lackluster start after analysts warned the company ...
Disney Theme Park Approved for Shanghai
China's planning agency has approved plans for a Disney theme park in Shanghai, the Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday, a major step toward setting a ...
Walmart.com Challenges Amazon in Book Price War
It was a weird day in the book price wars. The cost of John Grisham's "Ford County," officially released Tuesday, moved up and down like ...
Sales Data Show Auto Industry Stabilizing
After months of roller-coaster results, the U.S. auto industry showed signs of stability in October.
Buffett Buys Burlington Northern for $34 Bil.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. on Tuesday agreed to buy Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp., making a $34 billion bet on the future of the ...
Ford Sales Rose 3% in October on Strong Demand
Strong demand for cars and crossovers lifted Ford's U.S. sales 3 percent in October, a positive sign for automakers who are hoping a healthier economy ...
Comcast to Launch E! News Asia in Hong Kong
One of America's best-known entertainment news shows is launching an Asian edition. Los Angeles-based E! Entertainment Television will launch a weekly half-hour edition
Ford to Raise $3.3 Bil. Through Stocks, Debt
Ford Motor Co. said Monday it will ask its lenders for extra time to repay at least some of the $10.1 billion borrowed under a ...
Toyota Slashes Executive Bonuses 20%
Toyota is slashing bonus pay for managers as the Japanese automaker tackles a massive recall in the U.S. and deep losses for the second straight ...
Horse Industry Monitors Dubai Crisis
The debt crisis in Dubai was being closely monitored Friday by buyers and sellers of high-end racehorses, but there was no immediate indication Dubai's ruler ...
Sina Sells Shares to Chao's V.I. Holding Company
Sina Corp., an operator of Chinese language Web sites, said Friday it has completed the sale of 5.6 million shares for $180 million to a ...
iPhone Rings Up Impressive Orders Ahead of Korea Launch
The iPhone's arrival in South Korea is generating considerable buzz among consumers and industry watchers amid expectations it will shake up
Asian Stocks Fall on Dubai Fears, Low Dollar
Asian stock markets tumbled Friday, with Hong Kong and South Korea down nearly 5 percent, as fears mounted over the fallout from Dubai's massive debt
Japanese Carmakers Boost Production, Sales
Honda Motor Co. set record production in Asia and China in October for the second straight month, leading a gradual and spotty recovery at Japanese ...
Japan's Recovery Threatened by Deflation, High Yen
Japan got word Friday that prices fell again in October, just as a surging yen threatens to worsen the deflation that is undermining the country's ...
Sony Pins Turnaround Hopes on 3D, OLEDs
A third to a half of the Sony Corp. TV sets sold annually will be packed with 3-D features by the year ending March 2013, ...
China Stimulus Could Fuel Trade Conflicts Says EU Report
China's stimulus spending has fueled massive overexpansion in industrial capacity that could drive a surge in low-priced exports amid weak global demand
iPhone Arrives in Korea to Rockabilly, Lines
Tech-savvy South Koreans began getting their coveted iPhones on Saturday amid fanfare and expectations the communication and entertainment device
Online Ad Revenues Show Quarterly Rebound
Online advertising revenue in the U.S. fell 5.4 percent in the third quarter from a year ago, as the sputtering economy kept its tight grip ...
Drop in Jobless Claims Prompts Small Rally
Stocks climbed Wednesday following a drop in weekly unemployment claims to the lowest level of the year and a rise in new home sales.
Tiffany Raises Outlook After Q3 Outperforms
Curbed discretionary spending pushed Tiffany & Co.'s U.S. sales lower in the third quarter, contributing to a 1 percent profit decline.
Toyota to Replace Gas Pedals on 3.8 Mil. Cars
Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will replace accelerator pedals on 3.8 million recalled vehicles in the United States
Beijing Automotive Looks at Saab After Deal Collapsed
The Chinese automaker that had joined with Koenigsegg Automotive AB in bidding to buy Saab said Wednesday it regrets the Swedish luxury sports
Tire Prices Rise on Tariffs, Rising Demand
Tire prices are inflating. Tariffs on imports, lower supplies and higher demand from drivers buying winter tires are combining to jack up costs.
Saab Future Clouded After Sale Falls Through
A Swedish specialty automaker has backed out of a deal to buy Saab from General Motors Co., casting serious doubt on the future of the ...
Consumer, GDP Data Dampen Stocks
Stocks retreated from 13-month highs after a lackluster reading on consumer confidence and a report showing slower economic growth sapped
Oct. Global Chip Sales Down on Year, Up on Month
Worldwide semiconductor sales fell 3.5 percent in October from a year ago, but rose from September as manufacturers ramped up production for the holiday season.
GM Chief Resigns Amid Pressure for Faster Change
The leader of the new General Motors was done in by an old problem at the nation's largest car maker: Change wasn't happening fast enough.
Ford Bets Big on Tiny Fiesta
Ford Motor Co.'s big U.S. gamble on small cars begins Wednesday when it formally unveils American versions of the new Fiesta subcompact
Steady Growth Shows Economy on Recovery Track
The economic recovery seems on track for slow but steady gains, after reports Tuesday showed growth in manufacturing activity, construction spending
U.S. Manufacturing Grew on Overseas Demand
U.S. manufacturing activity likely continued to grow in November as demand from overseas ramps up
Japan Central Bank Boosts Money Supply
Japan's central bank decided Tuesday to further ease monetary policy by massaging the economy with cheap loans amid government pressure to respond
iPhone Reaches China Without WiFi Access
Apple's iPhone is making its long-awaited formal debut in the world's most populous mobile phone market, without a key feature and at higher prices
Japan Jobless Rate Falls for 2nd Straight Month
Japan's unemployment rate fell for the second straight month as companies gained more confidence in the stimulus-fueled global recovery but prices continued to tumble
Strong GDP Growth, Weak Dollar Drive Up Commodities
Commodities prices rebounded Thursday, buoyed by a falling dollar and a stronger-than-expected reading on the economy.
Consumers Return to Pricier Name Brands
Signs of an improving economy might be in your kitchen or bathroom cupboards. Consumers are showing a willingness to pay a little more
China to Invest $1.5 Bil. in Texas Wind Farm
China took a big leap into the U.S. renewable energy market Thursday, putting up $1.5 billion for a 36,000-acre wind farm in Texas with the ...
Hawaii Gov to Woo Big Spenders from China
Gov. Linda Lingle will leave on Friday for a two-week excursion to China where she intends to sell Hawaii as a tourism destination and to ...
Alcoa Working with China on Jetliner Development
Alcoa Inc. said Thursday it is working with China on the development of the country's newest and biggest commercial jetliner.
Asia Stocks Continue Slide on Weak U.S. Data
Asian stock markets fell for a third day Thursday after signs of weakness in the U.S. housing market added to fears about the health of ...
Nissan Returns to Profit on China Sales Growth
Struggling Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co. said Wednesday it climbed back into the black in the latest quarter and predicted a smaller yearly loss
Stocks Surge on Positive Jobs Data, Cisco Forecast
A drop in unemployment claims and an upbeat forecast from Cisco Systems Inc. gave investors a jolt of confidence a day before a key government ...
Panasonic Opens Bid to Take Over Sanyo
Panasonic Corp. said Thursday it has started its bid to take over smaller rival Sanyo Electric Co. for an estimated 402 billion yen ($4.4 billion), ...
Cisco Forecasts 1st Revenue Growth in Year
Cisco Systems Inc. doesn't want Wall Street to interpret its forecast for its first quarterly revenue growth in a year as evidence that the U.S. ...
Toyota Announces Surprise Profits, Ups Forecast
Toyota Motor Corp. announced Thursday a surprise profit last quarter and trimmed its projected red ink for the year, underlining the gradual recovery
China Partners with Statoil in Gulf Licenses
Norwegian oil company Statoil ASA agreed last month to sell part of its interests in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico to the China National Offshore ...
Windows 7 Sales Fantastic in Japan Says Ballmer
Sales of Microsoft Corp.'s new Windows 7 operating system have been "fantastic" in Japan since its launch last month, CEO Steve Ballmer said Thursday.
PayPal May Soon Overshadow Parent eBay
Most people know eBay Inc. for its online marketplace, where deals abound on everything from gadgets to antique furniture. But soon, eBay's biggest business will ...
GM Decision to Keep Opel Arouses Indignation
Workers at automaker Opel planned walkouts to protest General Motor Co.'s decision not to sell the European subsidiary, while Germany's government vowed Wednesday to recover ...
China Wants U.S. to Raise Rates to Save Recovery
China's top bank regulator said Sunday the weakening U.S. dollar and low interest rates are spurring speculation in stocks and property, distorting global asset prices
iPhone Has Disappointing China Debut
Apple Inc.'s local partner has sold 5,000 iPhones since the smart phone's formal weekend debut in China, a lackluster start after analysts warned the company ...
Disney Theme Park Approved for Shanghai
China's planning agency has approved plans for a Disney theme park in Shanghai, the Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday, a major step toward setting a ...
Walmart.com Challenges Amazon in Book Price War
It was a weird day in the book price wars. The cost of John Grisham's "Ford County," officially released Tuesday, moved up and down like ...
Sales Data Show Auto Industry Stabilizing
After months of roller-coaster results, the U.S. auto industry showed signs of stability in October.
Buffett Buys Burlington Northern for $34 Bil.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. on Tuesday agreed to buy Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp., making a $34 billion bet on the future of the ...
Ford Sales Rose 3% in October on Strong Demand
Strong demand for cars and crossovers lifted Ford's U.S. sales 3 percent in October, a positive sign for automakers who are hoping a healthier economy ...
Comcast to Launch E! News Asia in Hong Kong
One of America's best-known entertainment news shows is launching an Asian edition. Los Angeles-based E! Entertainment Television will launch a weekly half-hour edition
Ford to Raise $3.3 Bil. Through Stocks, Debt
Ford Motor Co. said Monday it will ask its lenders for extra time to repay at least some of the $10.1 billion borrowed under a ...
Toyota Slashes Executive Bonuses 20%
Toyota is slashing bonus pay for managers as the Japanese automaker tackles a massive recall in the U.S. and deep losses for the second straight ...
Horse Industry Monitors Dubai Crisis
The debt crisis in Dubai was being closely monitored Friday by buyers and sellers of high-end racehorses, but there was no immediate indication Dubai's ruler ...
Sina Sells Shares to Chao's V.I. Holding Company
Sina Corp., an operator of Chinese language Web sites, said Friday it has completed the sale of 5.6 million shares for $180 million to a ...
iPhone Rings Up Impressive Orders Ahead of Korea Launch
The iPhone's arrival in South Korea is generating considerable buzz among consumers and industry watchers amid expectations it will shake up
Asian Stocks Fall on Dubai Fears, Low Dollar
Asian stock markets tumbled Friday, with Hong Kong and South Korea down nearly 5 percent, as fears mounted over the fallout from Dubai's massive debt
Japanese Carmakers Boost Production, Sales
Honda Motor Co. set record production in Asia and China in October for the second straight month, leading a gradual and spotty recovery at Japanese ...
Japan's Recovery Threatened by Deflation, High Yen
Japan got word Friday that prices fell again in October, just as a surging yen threatens to worsen the deflation that is undermining the country's ...
Sony Pins Turnaround Hopes on 3D, OLEDs
A third to a half of the Sony Corp. TV sets sold annually will be packed with 3-D features by the year ending March 2013, ...
China Stimulus Could Fuel Trade Conflicts Says EU Report
China's stimulus spending has fueled massive overexpansion in industrial capacity that could drive a surge in low-priced exports amid weak global demand
iPhone Arrives in Korea to Rockabilly, Lines
Tech-savvy South Koreans began getting their coveted iPhones on Saturday amid fanfare and expectations the communication and entertainment device
Online Ad Revenues Show Quarterly Rebound
Online advertising revenue in the U.S. fell 5.4 percent in the third quarter from a year ago, as the sputtering economy kept its tight grip ...
Drop in Jobless Claims Prompts Small Rally
Stocks climbed Wednesday following a drop in weekly unemployment claims to the lowest level of the year and a rise in new home sales.
Tiffany Raises Outlook After Q3 Outperforms
Curbed discretionary spending pushed Tiffany & Co.'s U.S. sales lower in the third quarter, contributing to a 1 percent profit decline.
Toyota to Replace Gas Pedals on 3.8 Mil. Cars
Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will replace accelerator pedals on 3.8 million recalled vehicles in the United States
Beijing Automotive Looks at Saab After Deal Collapsed
The Chinese automaker that had joined with Koenigsegg Automotive AB in bidding to buy Saab said Wednesday it regrets the Swedish luxury sports
Tire Prices Rise on Tariffs, Rising Demand
Tire prices are inflating. Tariffs on imports, lower supplies and higher demand from drivers buying winter tires are combining to jack up costs.
Saab Future Clouded After Sale Falls Through
A Swedish specialty automaker has backed out of a deal to buy Saab from General Motors Co., casting serious doubt on the future of the ...
Consumer, GDP Data Dampen Stocks
Stocks retreated from 13-month highs after a lackluster reading on consumer confidence and a report showing slower economic growth sapped
Oct. Global Chip Sales Down on Year, Up on Month
Worldwide semiconductor sales fell 3.5 percent in October from a year ago, but rose from September as manufacturers ramped up production for the holiday season.
GM Chief Resigns Amid Pressure for Faster Change
The leader of the new General Motors was done in by an old problem at the nation's largest car maker: Change wasn't happening fast enough.
Ford Bets Big on Tiny Fiesta
Ford Motor Co.'s big U.S. gamble on small cars begins Wednesday when it formally unveils American versions of the new Fiesta subcompact
Steady Growth Shows Economy on Recovery Track
The economic recovery seems on track for slow but steady gains, after reports Tuesday showed growth in manufacturing activity, construction spending
U.S. Manufacturing Grew on Overseas Demand
U.S. manufacturing activity likely continued to grow in November as demand from overseas ramps up
Japan Central Bank Boosts Money Supply
Japan's central bank decided Tuesday to further ease monetary policy by massaging the economy with cheap loans amid government pressure to respond
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