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E-Readers Battle Tablets for Digital Book Supremacy

The marriage of an American technology firm and a Taiwanese display panel manufacturer has helped make digital reading a prospective challenger

U.S. Jobs Data Dampen World Markets

European stock markets traded lower Thursday after soft U.S. jobs data reined in hopes for gains on Wall Street. Japanese stocks were the best-performing

Intel to Buy McAfee for $7.68 Bil.

Chip maker Intel Corp. said Thursday it is buying computer-security software maker McAfee Inc. for $7.68 billion, or $48 per share.

Germany Boosts 2010 Growth Forecast to 3%

Germany's economy is on course to grow by about 3 percent this year after a spectacular second-quarter growth spurt, the country's central bank

China Tries to Meet Booming Demand for Movies

China said it will expand its movie industry by making more films and building more theaters to meet growing demand.

China Exports Surge 38.1%, Imports Up 22.9%

China's exports grew strongly in July but import growth fell as its rapid economic expansion cooled, possibly hurting global demand.

Macy's Q2 Profits Surge on Growing Market Share

Macy's Inc.'s net income surged in the second quarter as the department store chain saw a payoff from its focus on exclusive moderate-price

China Industrial Growth Slips to 13.4%

China's industrial growth slowed further in July as Beijing clamped down on a credit boom, fueling expectations it will ease monetary policy

ING Q2 Earnings Jump on Healthy Lending Growth

ING Groep NV, the Dutch bank and insurance company, Wednesday reported a sharp rise in second quarter earnings, mostly because it avoided some

Nestle Profits Rise 7.5% on Robust Sales Growth

Swiss food and drinks company Nestle SA reported Wednesday a 7.5 percent rise in half-year net profit to 5.45 billion Swiss francs ($5 billion)

World Stocks Fall on Anxiety Over Growth Prospects

World markets dropped Wednesday despite a late rally on Wall Street as investors gave a lukewarm reception to the Federal Reserve's latest batch

Chipmaker Shares Suffer from Fears of PC Slowdown

Shares of chipmakers Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc. and Nvidia Corp. dropped Tuesday as analysts said demand for computers looks

Netflix to Pay $1 Bil. to Stream Paramount, MGM Films

Netflix Inc. will pay nearly $1 billion during the next five years for the online streaming rights to movies from Paramount, Lionsgate and MGM

Google to Debut Street View in Germany Despite Attacks

Google will introduce its "Street View" mapping feature for 20 of Germany's largest cities before the end of the year, the company announced

S. Korea Leaves Interest Rate at 2.25%

South Korea's central bank left its key interest rate unchanged Thursday as the outlook for the global economy dims — a month after raising

Verizon, Google Outline Broadband Rules for ISPs

Phone and cable TV companies that provide Internet access should be barred from slowing down, blocking or charging to prioritize Internet traffic

Honda Recalls 400,000 Cars for Ignition Switch Glitch

Honda Motor Co. is recalling the popular Accord and Civic passenger cars to address problems with an ignition switch that could allow the key

China Consumer Confidence Rebounds in July

The Chinese spent more in July as inflationary pressures eased on falling food prices, according to the Bankcard Consumer Confidence Index (BCCI)

World Stocks Slip on Fears China's Growth Slowing

World markets fell Tuesday amid signs China's economy is losing steam and ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting that will be watched closely

Chrysler Posts First Operating Profit Since 2007

A year after emerging from bankruptcy protection, Chrysler Group LLC said Monday that growing car and truck sales helped it narrow

Hawaii Sugar Growers Spearhead U.S. Biofuel Push

The federal government has turned to a 130-year-old Hawaii sugar grower for help in powering the Navy and weaning the nation

German Export Growth Signals High-End Recovery

German exports grew by 3.8 percent on the month in June and reached their highest level since late 2008, official data showed Monday

Asian Stocks Mixed on U.S. Jobs, High Yen

Asian stock markets were mixed Monday after a poor U.S. jobs report added to evidence the economic recovery is weakening.

Retail Sales, Prices Rise on Growing Car Demand

A busy month for car dealerships lifted retail sales for the first time in three months while more expensive food and gas boosted

China Cut U.S. Treasury Holdings Again in June

China reduced its holdings of U.S. Treasury debt for a second straight month in June while the holdings of Japan and Britain rose.

World Stocks Fall on Japan Export Slowdown

World stocks markets mostly fell Monday after figures showed that Japan's economic growth slowed sharply during the second quarter

China's Ag Bank Confirms IPO Was World's Largest

The Agricultural Bank of China says it raised a world record $22.1 billion in its initial public offering last month, despite a tepid reception from ...

Apple Manager Indicted on Kickback Charges

A manager at Apple Inc. has been indicted by a federal grand jury in an alleged kickback scheme involving suppliers of iPhone and iPod accessories.

U.S. Stocks Keep Slipping on Confusing Data

The stock market has fallen for the fourth straight day after a mixed batch of readings on consumer spending contributed to a muddled picture

magicJack Company to Offer Free Calls from Computers

The company behind the magicJack, the Internet phone gadget heavily advertised on television, has another trick up its sleeve

IBM Adds Online Marketing Tools with Unica Buy

IBM Corp. said Friday that it has agreed to buy the marketing services company Unica Corp. in a $480 million deal that would give IBM

Eurozone Grew Faster Than U.S. in Q2

The economy of the 16 countries that use the euro grew by a better-than-expected 1 percent during the second quarter as growth engine Germany

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.

Korean Air Operating Profit Doubles but Loses on Fuel

Korean Air, South Korea's biggest airline, said Friday it sank to a loss in the second quarter as a weak won swelled its fuel costs.

Asian Stocks End Losing Streak on Bargain Hunting

Most Asian stock markets posted mild gains Friday as investors hunted for bargains following a three-day losing streak.

Google Beefs Up Voice Controls on Android Phones

Just because mobile phones are becoming more like small computers doesn't mean you should have to do a lot of typing on them.

GM Posts $1.33 Bil. Profit for Q2, CEO Steps Down

General Motors Co. said Thursday it made $1.33 billion in the second quarter, a sign it's getting healthier as it prepares to sell stock to ...

Jobless Claims at Highest Level Since February

The economy is looking bleaker as new applications for jobless benefits rose last week to the highest level in almost six months.

Xinhua, China Mobile Launch Search Joint Venture

The state-run Xinhua News Agency said Thursday it will launch a search venture, giving Google a new, well-financed rival following

Europe Cuts Dream Projects to Reduce Budget Deficits

A rebuilt Prussian palace in Berlin. High-speed rail from Lisbon to Kiev. A new visitor center for Britain's Stonehenge. They're just some of the big-ticket

Asian Stocks Down Despite Wall Street Gains

Asian markets retreated Wednesday, with investors losing their appetite for stocks after a disappointing U.S. services sector report pointed to an anemic

New Jobless Claims Drop Sharply

New claims for unemployment benefits dropped sharply last week, a sign that layoffs could be slowing. At the same time, hundreds of thousands

Tepid June Retail Sales Separate Winners, Losers

Americans focused on deeply discounted clothing that they needed in June amid escalating worries about jobs, resulting in sluggish sales for many retailers

World Stocks Continue Rising on Growth Upgrade

World markets climbed Thursday on hopes that the global economy will recover faster than expected and as investors prepared for a European

IMF Boosts Global Growth Forecast Despite Risks

The global economy is recovering faster than expected but Europe's debt crisis might stall the rebound and governments need to shore up shaky

German Imports Outsurged Strong Exports in May

German exports rose by a healthy 9.2 percent on the month in May as an improving global economy stoked demand, while imports surged

Japan Machinery Orders Fell 9.1% in May

Japan's machinery orders, a closely watched indicator of future business investment, dropped more than expected in May, signaling that a recovery

YouTube Tries to Emulate Boob Tube

YouTube is trying to become as brainless and painless to watch as the boob tube. In the process, the Web's leading video site hopes to ...

Massive ABC IPO Reflects China Cash Squeeze

Agricultural Bank of China's $22 billion initial public offering is making headlines as potentially the world's biggest. It also underlining the cash squeeze

Rising Costs Force Big Shift from South Coastal China

Factory workers demanding better wages and working conditions are hastening the eventual end of an era of cheap costs that helped make southern