Asian Stocks Rise on China Growth Data

Asian stock markets climbed Monday, encouraged by gains on Wall Street and Chinese economic indicators released over the weekend.

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

Stimulus-Funded Batteries Polarize Economic Debate

The first wave of mass-produced advanced batteries funded by the Obama administration's economic recovery program is starting

YouTube Launches Live-Streaming Trial

YouTube is making its long expected foray into live streaming by launching an experimental trial with four new media partners.

Japan's Economic Recovery Faltered in May

Japan's economic recovery faltered in May as moderating export demand dented factory output, household spending fell and the jobless rate

China Aggressive with Investments in Korea

A growing influx Chinese capital into Korea has begun reversing the traditional relationship between the two economies.

Nanowire Skin Lets Robots Sense Pressure Changes

Artificial "skin" developed by teams at UC Berkeley and Stanford will enable robots to adust theirs grips to be delicate enough to hold an egg

China Data Shows Economy Accelerated in August

August economic data shows that China grew at a higher-than-expected rate in fixed asset investment, industrial production, retail sales and new loans

HP Seeks to Buy Security Software Firm for $1.5 Bil.

Computer maker Hewlett-Packard Co. may be close to another major acquisition. The company is nearing a deal to buy security

China Inflation Rises on Soaring Food Prices

China's inflation edged higher in August as the nation's worst flooding in a decade drove an increase in food costs and industrial growth

Hyundai Sonata Poised to Pass Accord in U.S.

Hyundai's popular new Sonata is on track to overtake the Honda Accord in this year's U.S. sales according to recent dealership figures, reported Chosun Ilbo.

India's Juy Industrial Output Shot Past Projections

India's industrial output grew 13.8 percent in July — far more than expected — rebounding from a 13-month low in June and adding to pressure

Toyota to Be Fined Record $16.4 Mil. for Late Recall

The government accused Toyota of hiding a "dangerous defect" and proposed a record $16.4 million fine on Monday for failing to quickly alert regulators

Growth Expected to Slow in 2010 for Rich Countries

Growth in leading rich economies will slow in the first half of this year, with the United States and Japan outpacing sluggish Europe

Japan Central Bank Leaves Interest Rate Unchanged

Asian Stocks Continue Rally on Strong Growth Signs

Asian stock markets were mostly higher Wednesday amid expectations low global interest rates will continue to fuel strong economic growth.

Renault-Nissan Ties Up with Daimler for Parts, Research

Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co. will unveil a parts-sharing and research alliance with German automaker Daimler AG

Verizon CEO Refuses to Confirm iPhone Tieup

Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg says the company has told Apple that it wants to carry the iPhone. But he declined to say when — or ...

Samsung Sees Spectacular Jump in Q1 Profits

Samsung Electronics Co. on Tuesday forecast a surge in first quarter operating profit to near-record levels, heading into a year for which the biggest flat

Prius Tops Japan Car Sales for 11th Month

Toyota's Prius hybrid was Japan's top-selling car in March for an 11th straight month despite global recall woes, an industry group said Tuesday.

Hitachi Sees Green Refocus As Path to Profitability

Money-losing Hitachi will focus on ecological businesses including hybrid railways and batteries for green cars in its latest effort to return to profitability

Half of U.S. Households Pay No Income Tax

Tax Day is a dreaded deadline for millions, but for nearly half of U.S. households it's simply somebody else's problem.

Service Growth, Home Sales Data to Stimulate Hiring

Employers holding out for more evidence that the economic recovery is finally taking hold got some Monday: The nation's service sector is growing quickly

Shortened URLs Not As Risky As Once Thought

Link-shortening services such as TinyURL seem ideal for criminals because they can disguise the names of malicious sites. Yet on Twitter

Interest Rates Rise on Stronger Growth Data

Interest rates rose Monday in the bond market on fresh signs the economy is continuing its slow, steady recovery.

Apple Sells 300,000 iPads on Debut Day

Apple says it sold more than 300,000 iPads on Saturday, the day it debuted across the country.

Asia Stocks Gain on U.S. Job Gain

Asian stock markets were mostly higher Monday after an encouraging U.S. jobs report offered the latest sign the global economy is on the mend.

Apple iPad Arrives Amid Anticipation, Scorn

Apple Inc. began selling its much-anticipated iPad on Saturday, drawing eager customers intent on being among the first owners of the tablet-style devices.

China Steel Buyers Seek Clout Against Mining Giants

A state-affiliated industry group vowed Friday to tighten control over iron ore trading as Chinese steelmakers discussed strategy for contentious price talks

Sharp Debuts No-Glasses 3-D for Portable Devices

Sharp's latest 3-D displays deliver bright, clear imagery without the cumbersome glasses usually required for such technology.

China Car Sales Jumped 63% in March

China's passenger car sales jumped 63 percent in March from a year earlier as manufacturers scrambled to meet strong demand driven

Budget Deficit Falls to $65.4 Bil. for March

The budget deficit for March showed a dramatic decline as the Obama administration formally entered a lower ultimate cost for the government's $700 billion

Microsoft Kin Phones to Take on iPhone, Blackberry

Microsoft Corp. unveiled two cell phones Monday that are meant for social networking-savvy teens and twenty-somethings, in an attempt to revitalize

Hawaiian Tops in Service Among 18 Busiest Carriers

Hawaiian Airlines again tops a list of 18 of the nation's busiest carriers for best service. Closely trailing is low-cost carrier AirTran.

GM China Sales Surge Past Sales in U.S.

General Motors Co. said Monday demand in China is so strong that the company's annual sales may top 2 million vehicles this year — four ...

China Suffers First Trade Deficit in Six Years

China reported a $7.24 billion trade deficit in March, its first in almost six years, though the trend is likely to be short-lived.

Dow Crosses 11,000 on Growth Signs

The stock market closed at a new 18-month high Friday, with the Dow Jones industrial average briefly touching 11,000 before retreating slightly.

Bank of Korea Keeps Key Rate at Low 2%

South Korea's central bank left its key interest rate at a record low Friday as its new governor begins weighing when to end an 18-month-old ...

Asian Stocks Rise Ahead of GDP Numbers

Asian stock markets were mostly higher Friday ahead of the region's first peek next week at first quarter economic growth numbers.

Asian Markets Rise on Signs of Solid U.S. Growth

Asian stock markets rose slightly Friday after expanding U.S. manufacturing suggested the world's biggest economy is poised for solid growth

Apple iPhone to Finally Join Rivals in Multitasting

Apple Inc.'s iPhone and iPad devices will soon be able to run more than one program at a time, an ability that phones from Apple's ...

Initial Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly

The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits rose last week, a sign that jobs remain scarce

Intel Software Can Read Thoughts

Mind reading may no longer be the domain of psychics and fortune tellers — now some computers can do it, too.

World Stocks Fall on Greek Debt Fears

World markets slid Thursday amid mounting worries about a potential Greek debt default as the country's borrowing costs continue to go through the roof.

Retailers Report 4th Consecutive Month of Growth

Warmer weather and an earlier Easter enticed shoppers into stores for spring merchandise in March, helping retailers post strong sales gains for the month.