Kodak Sues Apple, RIM for Infringing Camera Patents
Eastman Kodak Co. said Thursday it is suing Apple Inc. and BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. over technology related to digital cameras
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Boeing Orders Fell 90% in 2009
Boeing Co. said its customers ordered just 142 commercial airplanes last year as the recession forced airlines to shrink.
Department Stores Report Better December Sales
Department stores reported higher sales in stores open at least a year this December than last, and many raised their fourth-quarter forecasts.
China Rate Hike, U.S. Jobs Data Dampen Stocks
Chinese stocks led world markets lower Thursday after the country's central bank unexpectedly increased the interest rate on one of its treasury bills
New CEO Expects 2010 Profits for Leaner GM
General Motors Co.'s chairman expects the automaker will be profitable this year and says hundreds of the 1,350 GM dealers
Proposed Delta-JAL Tieup Prompts Monopoly Fears
A group representing business travelers is opposing the proposed tie up between Delta Air Lines and money-losing Japan Airlines as bad for competition.
Samsung Profits Soared to $3.44 Bil. in Q4
Samsung Electronics Co. predicted Thursday an operating profit of up to $3.44 billion for the fourth quarter of 2009 as the world's top TV seller ...
Ford's China Sales Up 44% in 2009
Ford Motor Co. said Thursday sales in China by the company and its local partners soared 44 percent in 2009, highlighting the country's key role
LG to Introduce 3-D TV in May
LG Electronics says it will introduce its first 3-D-capable flat panel TVs for the U.S. market in May.
Google Wants to Stay in China After Search Exit
Even if its stand against censorship leads it to close its search engine in China, Google Inc. still hopes to maintain other key operations
DuPont Profits Soar on Record Asia Demand
Improved sales across its global markets and lower raw material and energy costs led to a fourth-quarter turnaround for DuPont
Delta Q4 Loss Shrinks to $25 Mil.
Delta Air Lines posted a $25 million net loss for the final three months of 2009, much smaller than a year earlier.
UK Economy Grew Just 0.1% in Q4
Britain's worst recession since World War II is officially over — but only just.
Air New Zealand Offers Bed Seat in Economy
Air New Zealand said Tuesday it will set a new benchmark for longhaul flights by offering beds in economy class, but they come with a ...
Toyota Expects Sales to Grow to 8.27 Mil.
Toyota said Tuesday it plans to sell 8.27 million vehicles worldwide this year, up 6 percent from 2009, showing the world's No. 1 automaker is ...
Shiseido Starts $1.7 Bil. Offer for Bare Escentuals
Japanese cosmetics maker Shiseido Co. said Monday it has started a tender offer to buy all outstanding shares of Bare Escentuals
Apple Earned Record Profits in Q4
Apple Inc. rocketed to its most profitable quarter ever over the holidays, as huge sales of the iPhone and Macintosh computers led to a nearly ...
Wall Street Shrugs Off Bad December Housing Data
European stock markets extended losses Monday as a Wall Street rally ground to a halt following particularly bad U.S. housing data and ongoing
Corning Profits Triple on Surging TV, Monitor Sales
Corning Inc. said Tuesday its profit almost tripled in the fourth quarter on surging sales of glass for flat-screen televisions and computers.
Boeing Expected to Post Solid Q4 Profits
Boeing Co., the world's second-largest commercial aircraft maker after Europe's Airbus, reports its fourth-quarter results on Wednesday.
AOL to Buy Web Video Firm for $36.5 Mil.
AOL Inc. said Monday that it is boosting its ability to create Web videos by paying $36.5 million for StudioNow Inc., a Web site that ...
Chrysler Seeks Clear Identities for Dodge, Chrysler
Chrysler sold more than 118,000 Sebring sedans in 2001. Eight years later, the automaker barely sold 27,000 as its bankruptcy filing
Ericsson to Cut 1,500 Jobs After Dismal Q4
Wireless equipment maker LM Ericsson AB on Monday said it will cut another 1,500 jobs this year after reporting a 92 percent drop in fourth-quarter ...
GE Sees Growth Ahead Despite Profits Drop
General Electric Co.'s fourth-quarter net income fell 19 percent, but the industrial bellwether is seeing signs of stability as it moves into a key rebuilding ...
McDonald's Revenues, Profits Jump
More hungry diners gobbling its cheap eats helped McDonald's Corp.'s sales and profit grow in its fourth quarter, the company said Friday in an earnings ...
World Stocks Slump on Obama Bank Speech
World markets fell Friday, led by bank stocks after President Barack Obama proposed a sweeping overhaul of Wall Street to avert future financial crises.
China Declares Crisis Over, Shifts Focus to Inflation
China declared it is over the global crisis and signaled a shift in focus to controlling inflation
Caterpillar Expects Sales Rebound After Dismal Q4
Caterpillar, the world's biggest mining and construction equipment company, says fourth-quarter profit was dragged down by the sluggish economy
Estee Lauder Profits Surge 62% on Asia Growth
Growth in Asia and a cost-cutting worldwide program helped Estee Lauder's second-quarter profit rise 62 percent
Ford Surprises with $2.7 Bil. Profits for 2009
Ford Motor Co. made $2.7 billion in 2009, its first annual profit in four years.
Smart Phones Boost Nokia Profits 65%
The world's biggest mobile phone maker, Nokia Corp., on Thursday said strong sales of smart phones and lower costs helped profits rise 65 percent
Toyota Extends Recall to Europe, China
Toyota says it is recalling 75,500 vehicles in China for the same gas pedal problem behind the U.S. and European recalls.
Hyundai Profits Quadruple on Growth in China, India
Hyundai Motor's net profit nearly quadrupled in the fourth quarter on higher sales following a strong performance during 2009
Blatant Imitations of Google, YouTube Start Up in China
Imitation Web sites of both Google and YouTube have emerged in China as the country faces off against the real Google over its local operations.
Japan Retail Sales Down for 16th Month in December
Japanese retail sales declined for the 16th month in December, as consumers in the world's second biggest economy stayed cautious amid falling wages
Apple Unveils $499 iPad Tablet
Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the company's much-anticipated iPad tablet computer Wednesday, calling it a new third category of mobile device
Obama Pushes to Limit Proprietary Trading by Big Banks
President Barack Obama stepped up his campaign against Wall Street on Thursday with a far-reaching proposal for tougher regulation of the biggest banks.
Canon Profits Quintuple on Booming Camera Sales
Canon's fourth quarter net profit soared more than fivefold from a year earlier, as global stimulus measures helped drive demand for new cameras.
Japan Exports Show First Growth in 15 Months
Japan's exports grew for the first time in 15 months in December as robust Asian demand fueled recovery in the world's second-biggest economy.
China Reassures Phone Companies on Google Android
China tried Wednesday to assure mobile phone companies using Google's Android operating system that they won't be hurt by a dispute
Toyota Halts Sales of Some Models for Repairs
The faulty gas pedals that prompted Toyota to suspend U.S. sales of eight of its most popular models — including the Camry
Target Pulls Farmed Salmon from Shelves, Sushi
Target Corp., the nation's second-largest discounter after Wal-Mart Stores Inc., said Tuesday that it pulled all farmed salmon from its stores
GM to Build Its Own Electric Motors
General Motors wants smaller, lighter, more powerful electric motors for its cars and trucks, and the way to get them is to make them
Apple Tablet Could Stimulate Video Game Business
When Apple introduced the iPhone, it shook up the cell phone business but it also changed the way people play video games. About a quarter ...
GM Agrees to Sell Saab to Spyker Cars
General Motors Co. said Tuesday it has reached an agreement to sell its struggling Saab Automobile arm to the small Dutch luxury carmaker
Alibaba Calls Yahoo Stand on Google Reckless
China's e-commerce giant Alibaba turned on major shareholder Yahoo Inc. on Saturday, calling the American company's support of Google
Baidu Shares Drop on Departure of CTO Yinan Li
Shares of Baidu Inc. fell Tuesday after China's leading search engine operator said its chief technology officer has resigned
Marriage Elevates Economic Status of More Men
Historically, marriage was the surest route to financial security for women. Nowadays it's men who are increasingly getting the biggest economic boost
Cadbury Agrees to $18.9 Bil. Kraft Takeover Offer
British candy maker Cadbury PLC on Tuesday accepted and recommended to shareholders Kraft's improved takeover offer worth $18.9 billion
Citigroup Repays TARP Despite $7.6 Bil. Q4 Loss
Citigroup said Tuesday it lost $7.58 billion during the final three months of 2009 as consumers still struggled to repay loans and the bank repaid
Kodak Sues Apple, RIM for Infringing Camera Patents
Eastman Kodak Co. said Thursday it is suing Apple Inc. and BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. over technology related to digital cameras
Boeing Orders Fell 90% in 2009
Boeing Co. said its customers ordered just 142 commercial airplanes last year as the recession forced airlines to shrink.
Department Stores Report Better December Sales
Department stores reported higher sales in stores open at least a year this December than last, and many raised their fourth-quarter forecasts.
China Rate Hike, U.S. Jobs Data Dampen Stocks
Chinese stocks led world markets lower Thursday after the country's central bank unexpectedly increased the interest rate on one of its treasury bills
New CEO Expects 2010 Profits for Leaner GM
General Motors Co.'s chairman expects the automaker will be profitable this year and says hundreds of the 1,350 GM dealers
Proposed Delta-JAL Tieup Prompts Monopoly Fears
A group representing business travelers is opposing the proposed tie up between Delta Air Lines and money-losing Japan Airlines as bad for competition.
Samsung Profits Soared to $3.44 Bil. in Q4
Samsung Electronics Co. predicted Thursday an operating profit of up to $3.44 billion for the fourth quarter of 2009 as the world's top TV seller ...
Ford's China Sales Up 44% in 2009
Ford Motor Co. said Thursday sales in China by the company and its local partners soared 44 percent in 2009, highlighting the country's key role
LG to Introduce 3-D TV in May
LG Electronics says it will introduce its first 3-D-capable flat panel TVs for the U.S. market in May.
Google Wants to Stay in China After Search Exit
Even if its stand against censorship leads it to close its search engine in China, Google Inc. still hopes to maintain other key operations
DuPont Profits Soar on Record Asia Demand
Improved sales across its global markets and lower raw material and energy costs led to a fourth-quarter turnaround for DuPont
Delta Q4 Loss Shrinks to $25 Mil.
Delta Air Lines posted a $25 million net loss for the final three months of 2009, much smaller than a year earlier.
UK Economy Grew Just 0.1% in Q4
Britain's worst recession since World War II is officially over — but only just.
Air New Zealand Offers Bed Seat in Economy
Air New Zealand said Tuesday it will set a new benchmark for longhaul flights by offering beds in economy class, but they come with a ...
Toyota Expects Sales to Grow to 8.27 Mil.
Toyota said Tuesday it plans to sell 8.27 million vehicles worldwide this year, up 6 percent from 2009, showing the world's No. 1 automaker is ...
Shiseido Starts $1.7 Bil. Offer for Bare Escentuals
Japanese cosmetics maker Shiseido Co. said Monday it has started a tender offer to buy all outstanding shares of Bare Escentuals
Apple Earned Record Profits in Q4
Apple Inc. rocketed to its most profitable quarter ever over the holidays, as huge sales of the iPhone and Macintosh computers led to a nearly ...
Wall Street Shrugs Off Bad December Housing Data
European stock markets extended losses Monday as a Wall Street rally ground to a halt following particularly bad U.S. housing data and ongoing
Corning Profits Triple on Surging TV, Monitor Sales
Corning Inc. said Tuesday its profit almost tripled in the fourth quarter on surging sales of glass for flat-screen televisions and computers.
Boeing Expected to Post Solid Q4 Profits
Boeing Co., the world's second-largest commercial aircraft maker after Europe's Airbus, reports its fourth-quarter results on Wednesday.
AOL to Buy Web Video Firm for $36.5 Mil.
AOL Inc. said Monday that it is boosting its ability to create Web videos by paying $36.5 million for StudioNow Inc., a Web site that ...
Chrysler Seeks Clear Identities for Dodge, Chrysler
Chrysler sold more than 118,000 Sebring sedans in 2001. Eight years later, the automaker barely sold 27,000 as its bankruptcy filing
Ericsson to Cut 1,500 Jobs After Dismal Q4
Wireless equipment maker LM Ericsson AB on Monday said it will cut another 1,500 jobs this year after reporting a 92 percent drop in fourth-quarter ...
GE Sees Growth Ahead Despite Profits Drop
General Electric Co.'s fourth-quarter net income fell 19 percent, but the industrial bellwether is seeing signs of stability as it moves into a key rebuilding ...
McDonald's Revenues, Profits Jump
More hungry diners gobbling its cheap eats helped McDonald's Corp.'s sales and profit grow in its fourth quarter, the company said Friday in an earnings ...
World Stocks Slump on Obama Bank Speech
World markets fell Friday, led by bank stocks after President Barack Obama proposed a sweeping overhaul of Wall Street to avert future financial crises.
China Declares Crisis Over, Shifts Focus to Inflation
China declared it is over the global crisis and signaled a shift in focus to controlling inflation
Caterpillar Expects Sales Rebound After Dismal Q4
Caterpillar, the world's biggest mining and construction equipment company, says fourth-quarter profit was dragged down by the sluggish economy
Estee Lauder Profits Surge 62% on Asia Growth
Growth in Asia and a cost-cutting worldwide program helped Estee Lauder's second-quarter profit rise 62 percent
Ford Surprises with $2.7 Bil. Profits for 2009
Ford Motor Co. made $2.7 billion in 2009, its first annual profit in four years.
Smart Phones Boost Nokia Profits 65%
The world's biggest mobile phone maker, Nokia Corp., on Thursday said strong sales of smart phones and lower costs helped profits rise 65 percent
Toyota Extends Recall to Europe, China
Toyota says it is recalling 75,500 vehicles in China for the same gas pedal problem behind the U.S. and European recalls.
Hyundai Profits Quadruple on Growth in China, India
Hyundai Motor's net profit nearly quadrupled in the fourth quarter on higher sales following a strong performance during 2009
Blatant Imitations of Google, YouTube Start Up in China
Imitation Web sites of both Google and YouTube have emerged in China as the country faces off against the real Google over its local operations.
Japan Retail Sales Down for 16th Month in December
Japanese retail sales declined for the 16th month in December, as consumers in the world's second biggest economy stayed cautious amid falling wages
Apple Unveils $499 iPad Tablet
Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the company's much-anticipated iPad tablet computer Wednesday, calling it a new third category of mobile device
Obama Pushes to Limit Proprietary Trading by Big Banks
President Barack Obama stepped up his campaign against Wall Street on Thursday with a far-reaching proposal for tougher regulation of the biggest banks.
Canon Profits Quintuple on Booming Camera Sales
Canon's fourth quarter net profit soared more than fivefold from a year earlier, as global stimulus measures helped drive demand for new cameras.
Japan Exports Show First Growth in 15 Months
Japan's exports grew for the first time in 15 months in December as robust Asian demand fueled recovery in the world's second-biggest economy.
China Reassures Phone Companies on Google Android
China tried Wednesday to assure mobile phone companies using Google's Android operating system that they won't be hurt by a dispute
Toyota Halts Sales of Some Models for Repairs
The faulty gas pedals that prompted Toyota to suspend U.S. sales of eight of its most popular models — including the Camry
Target Pulls Farmed Salmon from Shelves, Sushi
Target Corp., the nation's second-largest discounter after Wal-Mart Stores Inc., said Tuesday that it pulled all farmed salmon from its stores
GM to Build Its Own Electric Motors
General Motors wants smaller, lighter, more powerful electric motors for its cars and trucks, and the way to get them is to make them
Apple Tablet Could Stimulate Video Game Business
When Apple introduced the iPhone, it shook up the cell phone business but it also changed the way people play video games. About a quarter ...
GM Agrees to Sell Saab to Spyker Cars
General Motors Co. said Tuesday it has reached an agreement to sell its struggling Saab Automobile arm to the small Dutch luxury carmaker
Alibaba Calls Yahoo Stand on Google Reckless
China's e-commerce giant Alibaba turned on major shareholder Yahoo Inc. on Saturday, calling the American company's support of Google
Baidu Shares Drop on Departure of CTO Yinan Li
Shares of Baidu Inc. fell Tuesday after China's leading search engine operator said its chief technology officer has resigned
Marriage Elevates Economic Status of More Men
Historically, marriage was the surest route to financial security for women. Nowadays it's men who are increasingly getting the biggest economic boost
Cadbury Agrees to $18.9 Bil. Kraft Takeover Offer
British candy maker Cadbury PLC on Tuesday accepted and recommended to shareholders Kraft's improved takeover offer worth $18.9 billion
Citigroup Repays TARP Despite $7.6 Bil. Q4 Loss
Citigroup said Tuesday it lost $7.58 billion during the final three months of 2009 as consumers still struggled to repay loans and the bank repaid
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