UAL Seeks Transpacific Joint Venture with ANA

A United Airlines executive says the carrier wants to pursue a joint venture with Continental Airlines and Japan's All Nippon Airways for flights across the ...

Oil Prices Fall Back Down on More Signs of Weak Demand

Oil prices hit two-month lows Wednesday as government data showed that energy demand continues to slump.

Emerging Markets to Dominate Global Economy

The world economy will start growing again in 2010 but emerging markets will accelerate at a much faster rate than the U.S and Europe

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

Asian Markets Recover As Dubai Fears Ease

Asian stock markets rose Tuesday following modest gains on Wall Street and amid increased confidence the Dubai debt crisis was unlikely to derail

GE to Buy Vivendi's Stake in NBC for Comcast Deal

General Electric Co. has reached an agreement to buy the 20 percent stake in NBC Universal held by French media conglomerate Vivendi SA

Continental Shifts to Cashless Cabin Purchases

Continental Airlines Inc. said Monday that credit and debit cards will be accepted for purchases onboard most of its aircraft starting Tuesday.

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.

Newspapers Consider Alternatives to Google

There's an intriguing idea floating around the media: Microsoft Corp. wants to undercut Google so badly in Internet search that it might pay newspapers

National Parks Seek Cut of Science Profits

A soon-to-be-implemented policy for scientists who are permitted to conduct research in national parks will give the National Park Service a share

Sands China Tumbles 13% After IPO

Las Vegas Sands Corp.'s Macau operation tumbled more than 13 percent in its first day of Hong Kong trade Monday, after raising $2.5 billion in ...

Sharp Gains Edge with Fully Automated LCD Plant

Huge sheets of glass are guided by robotic arms, sliding and turning in a towering germ-free plant, the world's first making giant "10th generation" panels

U.S. Manufacturing Grew on Overseas Demand

U.S. manufacturing activity likely continued to grow in November as demand from overseas ramps up

Road Out of Recession May Be Long, With Surprises

The road from recession to recovery is rarely smooth, straight or short. It comes with detours, forks and even dead ends. And sometimes surprises.

Hawaii, California, Vegas Vie for Chinese Travelers

Hawaii, California and Las Vegas are among American tourist destinations vying fiercely for a vast and largely untapped new market segment.

Black Friday Spending Edges Up, Online Soars

Shoppers who endured long lines and sometimes-frigid temperatures spent only slightly more during their Black Friday shopping sprees

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

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

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

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

Comcast Faces Antitrust Hurdles to Complete NBC Deal

Comcast Corp. will likely have to accept substantial conditions if the cable TV provider wants to win regulatory approval for control of NBC

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

Yahoo Backs Google Response to Email Hacking

Yahoo supports rival Google's threatened departure from China because of computer attacks that pried into the e-mail accounts of human rights activists.

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.

Daimler Moves Some C-Class Production to Alabama

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

Fishermen Rally Against Federal Catch Limits

Thousands of fishermen from around the country are gathering Wednesday in front of the Capitol to demand changes to a federal fisheries law

Stocks Fall on Jitters Over Pace of Recovery

Stocks tumbled Thursday as downbeat news about the nation's job market and debt loads in Europe revived fears that a global economic recovery

Toyota Faces More Hurdles to Business As Usual

Even as Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda wrapped up a grueling appearance before Congress, the head of the world's largest automaker wasn't leaving

Durables Orders Rise on Surging Aircraft Sales

Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods shot up in January by the largest amount in six months, but the strength came from a ...

Kohl's Profits Up on Strong Sales, Tight Inventory

Kohl's Corp. grew its profit in the fourth quarter as it kept its inventory levels lean and took advantage of shoppers' trend toward buying value-priced ...

Gilette, PGA Move on Without Tiger Woods

The CEO of the Procter & Gamble Co. says he doesn't know whether golfer Tiger Woods will ever appear in another Gillette commercial

GM Effort to Sell Hummer to Chinese Firm Collapses

Hummer, the off-road vehicle that once symbolized America's love for hulking SUVs, has hit a dead end after its sale to a Chinese heavy equipment

Bloom Stays Secretive on Day Promised for Fuel Cell Debut

Bloom Energy, a richly funded Silicon Valley startup, had promised to debut its fuel-cells today. But the company revealed little and is keeping critical parts

Saks Loss Shrinks in Q4

Luxury retailer Saks Inc. reported Wednesday that its loss narrowed in the fourth quarter compared with last year, as results were helped by reduced

Sanyo Aims to Keep Top Battery Spot into Age of Plug-Ins

Sanyo is aiming to maintain its position as the world's No. 1 in rechargeable batteries in the years ahead, taking advantage of the size