Nissan's Thai-Made Cars First for Japanese Market
Thai-made Nissan March subcompact cars — the first major model from a Japanese automaker being mass produced abroad for sale in Japan
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Wall Street Continues Rising on Positive Retail Data
World stock markets were mixed Tuesday despite another gain on Wall Street as the dollar retreated to a new 15-year low against the yen
Banks Let Foreclosed Stay Amid Saturated Market
Lenders took back more homes in August than in any month since the start of the U.S. mortgage crisis.
Sony Update Plays 3-D Movies on Playstation
Sony's PlayStation 3 game console will work as a Blu-ray disc player for 3-D movies and music videos, not just 3-D games, with a software ...
China Rejects U.S. Union Complaint over Clean Energy Support
China rejected a U.S. union's trade complaint over Beijing's support for clean energy industries and said Wednesday such criticism is hypocritical
Microsoft's Sleek IE 9 to Load Pages Faster
Microsoft Corp. is unveiling the "beta" test version of Internet Explorer 9 on Wednesday, the first of a new generation of Web browser programs
Mastercard Sees 20% Profit Rise on Overseas Use
MasterCard Inc. expects its net income to rise at least 20 percent this year, helped by a small boost from foreign exchange and a modest
Foreign Investment in China Grew Slower in August
Foreign investment in China weakened again in August after rebounding from a slowdown earlier this year, the government reported Wednesday.
Japanese Stocks Soar on Weaker Yen
Japanese stocks jumped Wednesday, outperforming other world markets, after the Bank of Japan intervened in the currency markets
Twitter Adds Pane for Videos, Photos
Twitter is turning its text-messaging website into a multimedia showcase by adding a new pane that will make it easier for its 160 million users
Japan Intervenes to Weaken Yen, First Time Since 2004
Japan's finance minister has confirmed that Japan intervened in the currency market to weaken the yen, which had spiked to 15-year highs
Top China Mortgage Bank Unfazed by Price Declines
Recent declines in real estate prices will have little impact on operations, said Pang Xiusheng, Chief Risk Officer of China Construction Bank.
Obama Set to Win $30 Bil. Small Business Fund Bill
President Barack Obama is poised to win a long-sought victory as Senate Democrats appear likely to win a key vote that would clear the way
Eurozone Industrial Production Flat in July
Industrial production in the 16 countries that use the euro was flat in July from the previous month, official figures showed Tuesday
Yuan Hits New High vs. Dollar Ahead of Hearing
China's currency advanced to a fresh high against the U.S. dollar for the third straight trading day Tuesday, as U.S. lawmakers prepared
Dollar Slides to New 15-Year Low Against Yen
The U.S. dollar fell to a new 15-year low against the yen in early Tokyo trade Tuesday as investors tried to avoid risky bets, while ...
Buffett, Ballmer See Thriving Economy Ahead
Some of the biggest names in business said Monday that they see a bright future for the economy, with famed investor Warren Buffett
Wal-Mart Debuts Branded Wireless Service
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Monday that it is introducing the first cell phone plan that uses the chain's own branding, further demonstrating
Intel Chief Says Content-Shifting Key for Chipmakers
The semiconductor industry hasn't fully cracked the challenge of making chips that help people move content seamlessly between their devices
New Hitachi CEO Pushes Gov't for Lower Yen
The new president of Hitachi Ltd. urged Japan's government to tackle the strong yen, which is squeezing business as he seeks to transform
Chrysler to Add 900 Jobs for Midsize Car Plant
Chrysler Group LLC said Friday that it will add nearly 900 jobs at a factory in suburban Detroit. Its decision is a show of optimism
Asia Stocks Continue Rising, Europe Slips
European stock markets mostly fell Tuesday after big gains in the previous session while the euro spiked to a fresh three-month high
BMW Pofits Surge to $1.1 Bil. as China Sales Double
Second-quarter earnings at luxury car maker BMW AG surged to euro834 million ($1.1 billion) as better selling prices and robust demand in China
Kenny Huang Bids for Control of Liverpool
Chinese businessman Kenny Huang has offered to buy Liverpool's $374 million debt from a British bank in an attempt to end Tom Hicks' and George ...
HSBC Profits Double to $6.8 Bil.
British bank HSBC Holdings PLC said Monday that its first-half net profit more than doubled to $6.76 billion as provisions
BNP Paribas Profits Surged 31% on Retail Growth
BNP Paribas SA said Monday its net profit soared 31 percent in the second quarter as steep retail banking gains in France and the Benelux ...
China Car Sales Up 17.2% in July As Growth Slows
Auto sales growth in China, the world's biggest market, weakened further in July, data showed Monday.
China Manufacturing Growth Continues Gradual Slowing
Expansion of Chinese manufacturing activity slowed for the third month in July, as production, new orders and purchasing prices all declined
Twitter-Crazed Japan Claims 20 Billionth Tweet
Twitter's 20 billionth message didn't make much sense, but it spoke volumes about the rapid global growth
China Passed Japan to No. 2 Spot Says Currency Chief
China has overtaken Japan to become the world's second-largest economy, said China's currency chief Yi Gang in an interview
GM China July Sales Rise 22%, Ford Falls
General Motors' China revenues grew 22% in July on the strength of Chevy sales. Rival Ford Motor Co's local sales fell 6.3%.
Recovery Slowed in Q2
The recovery lost momentum in the second quarter as growth slowed to a 2.4 percent pace, its most sluggish showing
Revised Data Show Recession Was Underestimated
The recession was deeper than the government previously thought. The Commerce Department, in revisions issued Friday
Disney Sells Miramax to Hollywood Newcomers
The Walt Disney Co. said Friday that it agreed to sell its Miramax Films to an investor group for about $660 million, ending a 17-year ...
Honda Profits Mushroom 32-Fold to New Record
Honda's quarterly profit ballooned to a record $3.2 billion while Mazda reduced its losses, rounding out a tale of recovery among Japanese automakers.
Kia Posts 61% Profit Surge on Strong Sales Growth
Kia Motors announced Friday that net profit rose 61 percent in the second quarter amid an increase in sales.
Samsung Posts 83% Profit Jump on Chip, LCD Sales
Samsung Electronics Co.'s net profit surged 83 percent in the second quarter to a record high amid increased sales and strength
Google Sounded False Alarm About China Blockage
Google Inc. triggered a false alarm Thursday by posting a notice that its search engine and several other services had been cut off from mainland ...
VW Profits Surge to $1.6 Bil. on China Demand
Sales at Volkswagen AG motored ahead in the second quarter, thanks in part to strong demand from China and helping to push earnings sharply
Toyota Recalls 412,000 Cars for Steering Parts Cracks
Toyota is recalling 412,000 passenger cars, mostly the Avalon model, in the U.S. for steering problems in which three accidents have been reported
Time Warner Profits Rise on Ad Rebound, Box Office
A rebound in advertising markets and strong box office results helped lift Time Warner Inc.'s second quarter profit 7 percent, the media conglomerate
Hiring Slows Leaving Jobless Rate Unchanged
Companies showed a lack of confidence about hiring for a third straight month in July, making it likely the economy will grow more slowly
Cable, Satellite TV Thrives on Robust Demand
Consumers are feeling more confident about spending on small luxuries such as premium cable services and pay-per-view, propelling the earnings
Retailers Report Mostly Modest Gains in July
Deep discounts on summer leftovers and hot weather drove shoppers into malls in July, but they remained choosy, resulting in only modest gains.
New Jobless Claims Rise to 479,000
Initial requests for jobless benefits rose last week to their highest level since April, a sign that hiring remains weak and some companies
Euro Continues Rising on Greek Progress
The euro gained ground against the dollar on Thursday as European and International Monetary Fund inspectors said Greece has made considerable
Unilever Predicts Tough Times, Reports Q2 Growth
Unilever NV on Thursday reported a 39 percent rise in second quarter net profit, but the maker of Lipton tea, Dove soap and Ben & ...
Rio Tinto Profits Treble on China Iron Ore Demand
Mining giant Rio Tinto said first-half profit more than tripled amid strong iron ore demand from China and higher commodity prices
Toyota Prius Tops Japan Sales for 15th Straight Month
Toyota's Prius topped Japan sales rankings in July for the 15th straight month, getting a perk from incentives for green cars and helping Japanese
Private Sector Hiring, Service Growth Boost Stocks
Stocks climbed Wednesday after key reports on private sector hiring and the services industry provided reassurances that the economy
Nissan's Thai-Made Cars First for Japanese Market
Thai-made Nissan March subcompact cars — the first major model from a Japanese automaker being mass produced abroad for sale in Japan
Wall Street Continues Rising on Positive Retail Data
World stock markets were mixed Tuesday despite another gain on Wall Street as the dollar retreated to a new 15-year low against the yen
Banks Let Foreclosed Stay Amid Saturated Market
Lenders took back more homes in August than in any month since the start of the U.S. mortgage crisis.
Sony Update Plays 3-D Movies on Playstation
Sony's PlayStation 3 game console will work as a Blu-ray disc player for 3-D movies and music videos, not just 3-D games, with a software ...
China Rejects U.S. Union Complaint over Clean Energy Support
China rejected a U.S. union's trade complaint over Beijing's support for clean energy industries and said Wednesday such criticism is hypocritical
Microsoft's Sleek IE 9 to Load Pages Faster
Microsoft Corp. is unveiling the "beta" test version of Internet Explorer 9 on Wednesday, the first of a new generation of Web browser programs
Mastercard Sees 20% Profit Rise on Overseas Use
MasterCard Inc. expects its net income to rise at least 20 percent this year, helped by a small boost from foreign exchange and a modest
Foreign Investment in China Grew Slower in August
Foreign investment in China weakened again in August after rebounding from a slowdown earlier this year, the government reported Wednesday.
Japanese Stocks Soar on Weaker Yen
Japanese stocks jumped Wednesday, outperforming other world markets, after the Bank of Japan intervened in the currency markets
Twitter Adds Pane for Videos, Photos
Twitter is turning its text-messaging website into a multimedia showcase by adding a new pane that will make it easier for its 160 million users
Japan Intervenes to Weaken Yen, First Time Since 2004
Japan's finance minister has confirmed that Japan intervened in the currency market to weaken the yen, which had spiked to 15-year highs
Top China Mortgage Bank Unfazed by Price Declines
Recent declines in real estate prices will have little impact on operations, said Pang Xiusheng, Chief Risk Officer of China Construction Bank.
Obama Set to Win $30 Bil. Small Business Fund Bill
President Barack Obama is poised to win a long-sought victory as Senate Democrats appear likely to win a key vote that would clear the way
Eurozone Industrial Production Flat in July
Industrial production in the 16 countries that use the euro was flat in July from the previous month, official figures showed Tuesday
Yuan Hits New High vs. Dollar Ahead of Hearing
China's currency advanced to a fresh high against the U.S. dollar for the third straight trading day Tuesday, as U.S. lawmakers prepared
Dollar Slides to New 15-Year Low Against Yen
The U.S. dollar fell to a new 15-year low against the yen in early Tokyo trade Tuesday as investors tried to avoid risky bets, while ...
Buffett, Ballmer See Thriving Economy Ahead
Some of the biggest names in business said Monday that they see a bright future for the economy, with famed investor Warren Buffett
Wal-Mart Debuts Branded Wireless Service
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Monday that it is introducing the first cell phone plan that uses the chain's own branding, further demonstrating
Intel Chief Says Content-Shifting Key for Chipmakers
The semiconductor industry hasn't fully cracked the challenge of making chips that help people move content seamlessly between their devices
New Hitachi CEO Pushes Gov't for Lower Yen
The new president of Hitachi Ltd. urged Japan's government to tackle the strong yen, which is squeezing business as he seeks to transform
Chrysler to Add 900 Jobs for Midsize Car Plant
Chrysler Group LLC said Friday that it will add nearly 900 jobs at a factory in suburban Detroit. Its decision is a show of optimism
Asia Stocks Continue Rising, Europe Slips
European stock markets mostly fell Tuesday after big gains in the previous session while the euro spiked to a fresh three-month high
BMW Pofits Surge to $1.1 Bil. as China Sales Double
Second-quarter earnings at luxury car maker BMW AG surged to euro834 million ($1.1 billion) as better selling prices and robust demand in China
Kenny Huang Bids for Control of Liverpool
Chinese businessman Kenny Huang has offered to buy Liverpool's $374 million debt from a British bank in an attempt to end Tom Hicks' and George ...
HSBC Profits Double to $6.8 Bil.
British bank HSBC Holdings PLC said Monday that its first-half net profit more than doubled to $6.76 billion as provisions
BNP Paribas Profits Surged 31% on Retail Growth
BNP Paribas SA said Monday its net profit soared 31 percent in the second quarter as steep retail banking gains in France and the Benelux ...
China Car Sales Up 17.2% in July As Growth Slows
Auto sales growth in China, the world's biggest market, weakened further in July, data showed Monday.
China Manufacturing Growth Continues Gradual Slowing
Expansion of Chinese manufacturing activity slowed for the third month in July, as production, new orders and purchasing prices all declined
Twitter-Crazed Japan Claims 20 Billionth Tweet
Twitter's 20 billionth message didn't make much sense, but it spoke volumes about the rapid global growth
China Passed Japan to No. 2 Spot Says Currency Chief
China has overtaken Japan to become the world's second-largest economy, said China's currency chief Yi Gang in an interview
GM China July Sales Rise 22%, Ford Falls
General Motors' China revenues grew 22% in July on the strength of Chevy sales. Rival Ford Motor Co's local sales fell 6.3%.
Recovery Slowed in Q2
The recovery lost momentum in the second quarter as growth slowed to a 2.4 percent pace, its most sluggish showing
Revised Data Show Recession Was Underestimated
The recession was deeper than the government previously thought. The Commerce Department, in revisions issued Friday
Disney Sells Miramax to Hollywood Newcomers
The Walt Disney Co. said Friday that it agreed to sell its Miramax Films to an investor group for about $660 million, ending a 17-year ...
Honda Profits Mushroom 32-Fold to New Record
Honda's quarterly profit ballooned to a record $3.2 billion while Mazda reduced its losses, rounding out a tale of recovery among Japanese automakers.
Kia Posts 61% Profit Surge on Strong Sales Growth
Kia Motors announced Friday that net profit rose 61 percent in the second quarter amid an increase in sales.
Samsung Posts 83% Profit Jump on Chip, LCD Sales
Samsung Electronics Co.'s net profit surged 83 percent in the second quarter to a record high amid increased sales and strength
Google Sounded False Alarm About China Blockage
Google Inc. triggered a false alarm Thursday by posting a notice that its search engine and several other services had been cut off from mainland ...
VW Profits Surge to $1.6 Bil. on China Demand
Sales at Volkswagen AG motored ahead in the second quarter, thanks in part to strong demand from China and helping to push earnings sharply
Toyota Recalls 412,000 Cars for Steering Parts Cracks
Toyota is recalling 412,000 passenger cars, mostly the Avalon model, in the U.S. for steering problems in which three accidents have been reported
Time Warner Profits Rise on Ad Rebound, Box Office
A rebound in advertising markets and strong box office results helped lift Time Warner Inc.'s second quarter profit 7 percent, the media conglomerate
Hiring Slows Leaving Jobless Rate Unchanged
Companies showed a lack of confidence about hiring for a third straight month in July, making it likely the economy will grow more slowly
Cable, Satellite TV Thrives on Robust Demand
Consumers are feeling more confident about spending on small luxuries such as premium cable services and pay-per-view, propelling the earnings
Retailers Report Mostly Modest Gains in July
Deep discounts on summer leftovers and hot weather drove shoppers into malls in July, but they remained choosy, resulting in only modest gains.
New Jobless Claims Rise to 479,000
Initial requests for jobless benefits rose last week to their highest level since April, a sign that hiring remains weak and some companies
Euro Continues Rising on Greek Progress
The euro gained ground against the dollar on Thursday as European and International Monetary Fund inspectors said Greece has made considerable
Unilever Predicts Tough Times, Reports Q2 Growth
Unilever NV on Thursday reported a 39 percent rise in second quarter net profit, but the maker of Lipton tea, Dove soap and Ben & ...
Rio Tinto Profits Treble on China Iron Ore Demand
Mining giant Rio Tinto said first-half profit more than tripled amid strong iron ore demand from China and higher commodity prices
Toyota Prius Tops Japan Sales for 15th Straight Month
Toyota's Prius topped Japan sales rankings in July for the 15th straight month, getting a perk from incentives for green cars and helping Japanese
Private Sector Hiring, Service Growth Boost Stocks
Stocks climbed Wednesday after key reports on private sector hiring and the services industry provided reassurances that the economy
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