Levis Tailors Global Brand Launch for Chinese
Jeans maker Levi Strauss & Co. launched a new global brand in China on Wednesday, joining a growing list of companies that hope to crack
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Microsoft Begins Powering All Yahoo Searches
Microsoft Corp.'s technology is now processing all the search requests on Yahoo Inc.'s website in the U.S. and Canada, completing a long-awaited leap
Sony Pursues 3-D TV Without Glasses
Sony Corp. is working on 3-D televisions that don't need special glasses, joining a race with rival Toshiba Corp., but sees cost and technological hurdles
Chinese Firms Tap Foreign Stars for Global Image
Kevin Garnett wore his affection for China's booming sportswear market on his back as the NBA star arrived in Beijing in August.
Google to Offer Free PC-to-Phone Calling
Google Inc. is adding a free e-mail feature that may persuade more people to cut the cords on their landline phones.
India Admits Chinese Telecom Gear on Tough Terms
India has relaxed an eight-month ban on imports of telecommunication equipment, approving orders from China's ZTE and Huawei and Finland's Nokia
Durable Goods Orders Rise Modestly
Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods increased slightly in July, but businesses spent less as the economic recovery
German Business Confidence Hits 3-Year High
Germany's business confidence rose in August to its highest level in three years, according to a key survey Wednesday, suggesting Europe's biggest
Homebuilder Toll Brothers Returns to Profit
Toll Brothers Inc. said Wednesday that it posted a profit in its fiscal third quarter, as the luxury homebuilder snagged important tax benefits
Credit Card Debt at Lowest Level in 8 Years
The amount consumers owed on their credit cards in this year's second quarter dropped to the lowest level in more than eight years as cardholders
Japan Exports Fall for Fifth Straight Month
Japan's export growth slowed for the fifth straight month in July, the government said Wednesday, as the global economy loses momentum
Asian Stocks Keep Rising Ahead of U.S. Jobs Data
Most Asian stock markets climbed Friday as investors took heart from improving U.S. housing and jobs data amid lingering worries over the pace
U.S. Stocks Join Global Retreat on Home Sales Dip
Stocks are closing lower after another disappointing report on housing renewed worries about the economy.
Dell Debuts Inexpensive Android-Based Smart Phone
Dell Inc. said Tuesday its Aero smart phone is now on sale in the U.S. for $99 with a two-year AT&T contract.
Plug-In Guru Charges Obama's Electric Car Push
David Sandalow starts his five-mile commute each day by unplugging an orange extension cord connecting his Toyota Prius hybrid to an outlet
Empire State Building Owner Fights Proposed Rival
Look at Manhattan from afar, and the first thing you notice is the Empire State Building, spiking like a needle above the carpet of skyscrapers
Nikkei Leads World Markets Down
Japan's Nikkei index led world markets lower Tuesday as the yen's rise to a fresh 15-year high against the dollar and a nine-year best against ...
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.
Taiwanese CEO Barred from Leaving U.S. Pending LCD Probe
The chief executive of a leading Taiwanese LCD screen maker has been barred from leaving the U.S. during a U.S. Justice Department probe
AIG Repays $4 Bil. in Government Loans
In its single biggest repayment of bailout loans so far, American International Group Inc. said Monday it is paying back nearly $4 billion
HP Tops Dell Offer for Storage Innovator 3Par
Hewlett-Packard Co. is bidding $1.5 billion for data storage provider 3Par Inc., just a week after rival Dell Inc. agreed to acquire the company for ...
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.
Samsung Tablets to Be Sold by Top U.S. Wireless Carriers
Samsung says all four major U.S. wireless carriers will sell its iPad-like tablet computer in the coming months.
3-D Grabs Center Stage at Tokyo Game Show
The Tokyo Game Show has a lot of people wearing dark glasses this year, with the buzz turning 3-D at the annual event that brings ...
Improving Jobs Data Shrugged Off by Wall Street
A September rally driven by economic reports regularly beating modest expectations appears to be on hold Thursday even after a weekly report
U.S. Trade Deficit Surges on Strong Car, PC Demand
Americans' stronger appetites for imported goods, especially cars and computers, lifted the broadest measure of the U.S. trade deficit in the second
Global Markets Dip Ahead of U.S Jobs Report
World markets mostly fell Thursday ahead of another set of U.S. jobs data and news that British retail sales fell in August for the first ...
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
Playstation Move Gets Gamers Off Couch
Sony Corp. gets gamers off the couch with its new motion controller, the PlayStation Move.
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
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
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
World's Airlines Treble Profit Forecast
Global airlines have rebounded faster than expected from the recession after losing nearly $26 billion over 2008 and 2009, the industry association
Asia Stocks Gain in Thin Holiday Trading
Asian stock markets posted modest gains in holiday-thinned trade Wednesday after the Federal Reserve expressed concern about the flailing
Twitter Hacker Causes Mischief with Feeds
A new way to cause mischief quickly spread through short-messaging service Twitter on Tuesday morning before the site could fix the problem
Stocks Tilt Back Up After Fed Speaks
Stocks and bonds rose Tuesday after the Federal Reserve said it was ready to provide more help to the economy if necessary.
MetroPCS Leads 4G Wireless Rollout in U.S.
MetroPCS Communications Inc., a regional cell phone company that mainly caters to low-income customers, on Tuesday became the first U.S. carrier
Cessna Blames Economy for Cutting 700 Jobs
Cessna Aircraft announced Tuesday it will cut another 700 jobs, saying it has not seen the growth and recovery that it expected this year.
August Jobless Rate Rose in Calif., 26 Other States
More than half of U.S. states saw their unemployment rates rise in August, the largest number in six months, as hiring weakened across the country.
IBM to Pay $1.7 Bil. for Data Miner Netezza
IBM Corp. said Monday it has agreed to pay $1.7 billion for Netezza Corp., a company that helps businesses sort through data on corporate servers.
Levis Tailors Global Brand Launch for Chinese
Jeans maker Levi Strauss & Co. launched a new global brand in China on Wednesday, joining a growing list of companies that hope to crack
Microsoft Begins Powering All Yahoo Searches
Microsoft Corp.'s technology is now processing all the search requests on Yahoo Inc.'s website in the U.S. and Canada, completing a long-awaited leap
Sony Pursues 3-D TV Without Glasses
Sony Corp. is working on 3-D televisions that don't need special glasses, joining a race with rival Toshiba Corp., but sees cost and technological hurdles
Chinese Firms Tap Foreign Stars for Global Image
Kevin Garnett wore his affection for China's booming sportswear market on his back as the NBA star arrived in Beijing in August.
Google to Offer Free PC-to-Phone Calling
Google Inc. is adding a free e-mail feature that may persuade more people to cut the cords on their landline phones.
India Admits Chinese Telecom Gear on Tough Terms
India has relaxed an eight-month ban on imports of telecommunication equipment, approving orders from China's ZTE and Huawei and Finland's Nokia
Durable Goods Orders Rise Modestly
Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods increased slightly in July, but businesses spent less as the economic recovery
German Business Confidence Hits 3-Year High
Germany's business confidence rose in August to its highest level in three years, according to a key survey Wednesday, suggesting Europe's biggest
Homebuilder Toll Brothers Returns to Profit
Toll Brothers Inc. said Wednesday that it posted a profit in its fiscal third quarter, as the luxury homebuilder snagged important tax benefits
Credit Card Debt at Lowest Level in 8 Years
The amount consumers owed on their credit cards in this year's second quarter dropped to the lowest level in more than eight years as cardholders
Japan Exports Fall for Fifth Straight Month
Japan's export growth slowed for the fifth straight month in July, the government said Wednesday, as the global economy loses momentum
Asian Stocks Keep Rising Ahead of U.S. Jobs Data
Most Asian stock markets climbed Friday as investors took heart from improving U.S. housing and jobs data amid lingering worries over the pace
U.S. Stocks Join Global Retreat on Home Sales Dip
Stocks are closing lower after another disappointing report on housing renewed worries about the economy.
Dell Debuts Inexpensive Android-Based Smart Phone
Dell Inc. said Tuesday its Aero smart phone is now on sale in the U.S. for $99 with a two-year AT&T contract.
Plug-In Guru Charges Obama's Electric Car Push
David Sandalow starts his five-mile commute each day by unplugging an orange extension cord connecting his Toyota Prius hybrid to an outlet
Empire State Building Owner Fights Proposed Rival
Look at Manhattan from afar, and the first thing you notice is the Empire State Building, spiking like a needle above the carpet of skyscrapers
Nikkei Leads World Markets Down
Japan's Nikkei index led world markets lower Tuesday as the yen's rise to a fresh 15-year high against the dollar and a nine-year best against ...
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.
Taiwanese CEO Barred from Leaving U.S. Pending LCD Probe
The chief executive of a leading Taiwanese LCD screen maker has been barred from leaving the U.S. during a U.S. Justice Department probe
AIG Repays $4 Bil. in Government Loans
In its single biggest repayment of bailout loans so far, American International Group Inc. said Monday it is paying back nearly $4 billion
HP Tops Dell Offer for Storage Innovator 3Par
Hewlett-Packard Co. is bidding $1.5 billion for data storage provider 3Par Inc., just a week after rival Dell Inc. agreed to acquire the company for ...
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.
Samsung Tablets to Be Sold by Top U.S. Wireless Carriers
Samsung says all four major U.S. wireless carriers will sell its iPad-like tablet computer in the coming months.
3-D Grabs Center Stage at Tokyo Game Show
The Tokyo Game Show has a lot of people wearing dark glasses this year, with the buzz turning 3-D at the annual event that brings ...
Improving Jobs Data Shrugged Off by Wall Street
A September rally driven by economic reports regularly beating modest expectations appears to be on hold Thursday even after a weekly report
U.S. Trade Deficit Surges on Strong Car, PC Demand
Americans' stronger appetites for imported goods, especially cars and computers, lifted the broadest measure of the U.S. trade deficit in the second
Global Markets Dip Ahead of U.S Jobs Report
World markets mostly fell Thursday ahead of another set of U.S. jobs data and news that British retail sales fell in August for the first ...
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
Playstation Move Gets Gamers Off Couch
Sony Corp. gets gamers off the couch with its new motion controller, the PlayStation Move.
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
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
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
World's Airlines Treble Profit Forecast
Global airlines have rebounded faster than expected from the recession after losing nearly $26 billion over 2008 and 2009, the industry association
Asia Stocks Gain in Thin Holiday Trading
Asian stock markets posted modest gains in holiday-thinned trade Wednesday after the Federal Reserve expressed concern about the flailing
Twitter Hacker Causes Mischief with Feeds
A new way to cause mischief quickly spread through short-messaging service Twitter on Tuesday morning before the site could fix the problem
Stocks Tilt Back Up After Fed Speaks
Stocks and bonds rose Tuesday after the Federal Reserve said it was ready to provide more help to the economy if necessary.
MetroPCS Leads 4G Wireless Rollout in U.S.
MetroPCS Communications Inc., a regional cell phone company that mainly caters to low-income customers, on Tuesday became the first U.S. carrier
Cessna Blames Economy for Cutting 700 Jobs
Cessna Aircraft announced Tuesday it will cut another 700 jobs, saying it has not seen the growth and recovery that it expected this year.
August Jobless Rate Rose in Calif., 26 Other States
More than half of U.S. states saw their unemployment rates rise in August, the largest number in six months, as hiring weakened across the country.
IBM to Pay $1.7 Bil. for Data Miner Netezza
IBM Corp. said Monday it has agreed to pay $1.7 billion for Netezza Corp., a company that helps businesses sort through data on corporate servers.
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