Construction Permits Fall, Wholesale Prices Slip
Construction of homes surged in April to the highest level in 18 months, fueled by buyers capitalizing on an expiring tax credit.
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Google Buys Global IP to Boost Video Offerings
Google Inc. is buying Global IP Solutions Holding AB for $68.2 million in cash in a move to expand its Internet video and audio offerings
China Expects Higher Inflation in May, June
China's inflation should rise slightly in May and June but the overall increase in consumer prices for the first half should be just 2.5 percent
Vodafone Yearly Profits Double on Asia Growth
Vodafone Group PLC, the world's largest mobile telephone company, saw its full year profit more than double as strong growth in Asia
Home Depot Profits Surge, Outlook Improves
Home Depot's fiscal first-quarter net income surged 41 percent as consumers snatched up seasonal items and the number of customer transactions
EU Sets Up $1 Tril. Package to Defend Euro
The European Union and the International Monetary Fund pledged a massive nearly $1 trillion defense package for the embattled euro Monday
China Inflation at Worrisome 2.8% on Food Price Surge
China's inflation accelerated to 2.8 percent in April, driven by a jump in politically sensitive food prices, adding to pressure for Beijing to cool its ...
Dish May Have to Shut Down 7.3 Mil. DVRs
Dish Network Corp. reported a 26 percent drop in first-quarter net income as the satellite TV company stepped up promotions to reel in customers.
Sprint Joins Verizon in Jilting Google's Nexus One
Sprint Nextel has had a change of heart and scrapped its plans to back Google's Nexus One mobile phone.
Car Czar Thinks Taxpayers Can Get $40 Bil. from GM
The U.S. government could get back $40 billion of its $50 billion investment in General Motors Co., and the difference will have been well spent
Chrysler Moving Swiftly toward Profitability, IPO
Chrysler Group LLC says its financial performance exceeded its expectations and suggested an initial public offering could come sooner than expected.
Stocks Surge on Euro Defense Efforts
Stocks rocketed higher Monday after European leaders agreed to a nearly $1 trillion rescue plan to avoid a major debt crisis and the U.S. Federal
New Short-Range Wi-Fi to Be 10 Times Faster
The industry group that supports Wi-Fi is adopting a new technology that should boost data speeds more than 10 times at short distances
U.S. Open to More Fines for Toyota
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Monday that Washington wants to see results from Toyota's efforts to improve safety, and more fines would be imposed ...
European Flights Nearly Back to Normal As Ash Clears
Flights across Europe were operating normally Monday after a plume of volcanic ash that disrupted air traffic and forced some airports to close
Toyota Prius Tops Japan Sales for 12th Month
Toyota's Prius hybrid was Japan's top-selling car in April, clinching the No. 1 spot for the 12th straight month.
Fed Ships Dollars to Europe to Help Contain Crisis
The Federal Reserve late Sunday opened a program to ship U.S. dollars to Europe in a move to head off a broader financial crisis on ...
No Cyber Attack Behind Thurs Selloff Says White House
The White House's homeland security and counterterrorism adviser says there is no evidence that a cyber attack was behind the chaos
Nokia Files New Patent Claim Against Apple iPad
Finnish cell phone maker Nokia Corp. said Friday that it has extended its patent-infringement claims against Apple Inc. to include the new iPad.
Spain Barely Emerges from Recession
Spain's economy grew in the first three months of 2010, putting an end to six quarters of recession, the Bank of Spain said Friday.
Panasonic Cuts Losses As Global Sales Recover
Panasonic slashed its losses for the January-March quarter to just under $1 billion as the world's biggest maker of plasma TVs benefited from a recovery
German Parliament Approves Greek Bailout
The German parliament approved Berlin's share of the rescue package for debt-laden Greece after a boisterous debate Friday in which the finance
290,000 Jobs Added in April but Jobless Rate Rises
More confident employers stepped up job creation in April, expanding payrolls by 290,000, the most in four years. The jobless rate rose to 9.9 percent
Retailers Encouraged by Solid Spring Shopping
Americans gave retailers a respectable spring selling season, resulting in a slew of stores raising their earnings outlooks.
$40 Bil. Trade Deficit Evidences U.S. Rebound
The U.S. trade deficit rose to a 15-month high as rising oil prices pushed crude oil imports to the highest level since the fall of ...
Euro Drops Back After Bailout Bounce
The euro soared after the EU announced a startling $1 trillion financial rescue package earlier this week. But that respite has evaporated
Walgreens Postpones Sales of Genetic Tests
The largest U.S. drugstore chain, Walgreen Co., said Wednesday it will hold off selling what was poised to be the first over-the-counter genetic test
Sony Reports First Yearly Loss on Revenue Drop
Sony Corp. stayed in the red last business year but shrank losses through cost cuts and better sales of consumer electronics.
Asian Stocks Rally on Positive Europe News
Asian stock markets rallied in early trading Thursday on easing worries over Europe's debt crisis after Spain
Cisco Profits Jump 63% on Revenue Rebound
Cisco said Wednesday that its net income for the latest quarter rose 63 percent from last year, as the economic recovery gave customers the confidence
SAP Buys Sybase to Bolster Fight Against Oracle
German business software maker SAP AG has agreed to buy Sybase Inc. in a $5.8 billion deal that ratchets up SAP's rivalry with database leader ...
Another Possible iPhone Prototype Turns Up in Vietnam
Another possible next-generation iPhone prototype has surfaced, this time in Vietnam.
Samsung Life Shares Jump After Record IPO
Samsung Life Insurance shares jumped 10 percent in their first day of trading in South Korea after a $4.3 billion initial public offering that set ...
Macy's Returns to Profits on Localized Merchandising
Macy's Inc. returned to profitability in the first quarter as the department store operator saw sales pick up on efforts to tailor its merchandise
GM to Repay Bailout Loan Before June
General Motors Co. will fully repay the $6.7 billion loan portion of its U.S. government aid earlier than its previously promised payback date of June
Nissan Slashes Q1 Loss to $125 Mil.
Nissan's losses for the January-March quarter shrank dramatically as Japan's No. 3 automaker benefited from a global auto recovery
Microsoft Offers Free Office Apps Online
Microsoft Corp. is rolling out a new edition of its Office programs to businesses Wednesday, and for the first time it's adding versions of Word
Korea Keeps Rate at Record Low Despite 5.2% Growth
South Korea's central bank left its key interest rate at a record low Wednesday for a 15th straight month amid expectations the country's economy
SEC Still Can't Figure Out What Caused Plunge
The head of the Securities and Exchange Commission told a congressional panel Tuesday that regulators need more time to figure
Firefox 4 to Lose Menu Items to Gain Speed
A new version of the popular Firefox browser will come before the end of the year. Firefox 4 will pare down the browser's menus and ...
Toyota Profits Surge on Costcutting, Global Recovery
Toyota cruised back to profit in the latest quarter as the world's top carmaker cut costs and hitched a ride on the global auto sales ...
Stocks Slide in Asia, Europe As Euro Relief Rally Fades
World stocks fell Tuesday as a relief rally triggered by a $1 trillion plan to contain Europe's debt crisis fizzled out.
Samsung Plans $20.6 Bil. New Tech Investments
Samsung said Tuesday it plans to invest 23.3 trillion won ($20.6 billion) over the next decade in technologies including solar cells and medical devices
Initial Jobless Claims Fall More Than Expected
New claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week as layoffs ease and hiring slowly recovers.
Ericsson Signs $1.8 Bil. Deals with China Mobile, Unicom
Swedish wireless equipment maker L.M. Ericsson AB says it has signed deals worth $1.8 billion with Chinese operators China Mobile and China Unicom.
Japan Auto Production Surge in Feb. Led by Toyota
Japanese automakers said their global production surged in February, as Toyota boosted output 83 percent from a year earlier despite an ongoing recall
China's Geely to Buy Volvo for $1.8 Bil.
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group signed a binding deal Sunday to buy Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo Cars unit for $1.8 billion
Verizon Winds Down Costly FiOS Expansion
If Verizon Communications Inc. hasn't already started wiring your city or town with its FiOS fiber-optic TV and broadband service
French Growth Slows to Crawl in 2010
The pace of France's economic growth slowed at the start of 2010 as a government vehicle scrappage scheme was phased out
EU, IMF Agree on Greek Bailout Plan
Heavily indebted Greece won a major pledge of financial support from the other countries that use the euro and the International Monetary Fund
Construction Permits Fall, Wholesale Prices Slip
Construction of homes surged in April to the highest level in 18 months, fueled by buyers capitalizing on an expiring tax credit.
Google Buys Global IP to Boost Video Offerings
Google Inc. is buying Global IP Solutions Holding AB for $68.2 million in cash in a move to expand its Internet video and audio offerings
China Expects Higher Inflation in May, June
China's inflation should rise slightly in May and June but the overall increase in consumer prices for the first half should be just 2.5 percent
Vodafone Yearly Profits Double on Asia Growth
Vodafone Group PLC, the world's largest mobile telephone company, saw its full year profit more than double as strong growth in Asia
Home Depot Profits Surge, Outlook Improves
Home Depot's fiscal first-quarter net income surged 41 percent as consumers snatched up seasonal items and the number of customer transactions
EU Sets Up $1 Tril. Package to Defend Euro
The European Union and the International Monetary Fund pledged a massive nearly $1 trillion defense package for the embattled euro Monday
China Inflation at Worrisome 2.8% on Food Price Surge
China's inflation accelerated to 2.8 percent in April, driven by a jump in politically sensitive food prices, adding to pressure for Beijing to cool its ...
Dish May Have to Shut Down 7.3 Mil. DVRs
Dish Network Corp. reported a 26 percent drop in first-quarter net income as the satellite TV company stepped up promotions to reel in customers.
Sprint Joins Verizon in Jilting Google's Nexus One
Sprint Nextel has had a change of heart and scrapped its plans to back Google's Nexus One mobile phone.
Car Czar Thinks Taxpayers Can Get $40 Bil. from GM
The U.S. government could get back $40 billion of its $50 billion investment in General Motors Co., and the difference will have been well spent
Chrysler Moving Swiftly toward Profitability, IPO
Chrysler Group LLC says its financial performance exceeded its expectations and suggested an initial public offering could come sooner than expected.
Stocks Surge on Euro Defense Efforts
Stocks rocketed higher Monday after European leaders agreed to a nearly $1 trillion rescue plan to avoid a major debt crisis and the U.S. Federal
New Short-Range Wi-Fi to Be 10 Times Faster
The industry group that supports Wi-Fi is adopting a new technology that should boost data speeds more than 10 times at short distances
U.S. Open to More Fines for Toyota
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Monday that Washington wants to see results from Toyota's efforts to improve safety, and more fines would be imposed ...
European Flights Nearly Back to Normal As Ash Clears
Flights across Europe were operating normally Monday after a plume of volcanic ash that disrupted air traffic and forced some airports to close
Toyota Prius Tops Japan Sales for 12th Month
Toyota's Prius hybrid was Japan's top-selling car in April, clinching the No. 1 spot for the 12th straight month.
Fed Ships Dollars to Europe to Help Contain Crisis
The Federal Reserve late Sunday opened a program to ship U.S. dollars to Europe in a move to head off a broader financial crisis on ...
No Cyber Attack Behind Thurs Selloff Says White House
The White House's homeland security and counterterrorism adviser says there is no evidence that a cyber attack was behind the chaos
Nokia Files New Patent Claim Against Apple iPad
Finnish cell phone maker Nokia Corp. said Friday that it has extended its patent-infringement claims against Apple Inc. to include the new iPad.
Spain Barely Emerges from Recession
Spain's economy grew in the first three months of 2010, putting an end to six quarters of recession, the Bank of Spain said Friday.
Panasonic Cuts Losses As Global Sales Recover
Panasonic slashed its losses for the January-March quarter to just under $1 billion as the world's biggest maker of plasma TVs benefited from a recovery
German Parliament Approves Greek Bailout
The German parliament approved Berlin's share of the rescue package for debt-laden Greece after a boisterous debate Friday in which the finance
290,000 Jobs Added in April but Jobless Rate Rises
More confident employers stepped up job creation in April, expanding payrolls by 290,000, the most in four years. The jobless rate rose to 9.9 percent
Retailers Encouraged by Solid Spring Shopping
Americans gave retailers a respectable spring selling season, resulting in a slew of stores raising their earnings outlooks.
$40 Bil. Trade Deficit Evidences U.S. Rebound
The U.S. trade deficit rose to a 15-month high as rising oil prices pushed crude oil imports to the highest level since the fall of ...
Euro Drops Back After Bailout Bounce
The euro soared after the EU announced a startling $1 trillion financial rescue package earlier this week. But that respite has evaporated
Walgreens Postpones Sales of Genetic Tests
The largest U.S. drugstore chain, Walgreen Co., said Wednesday it will hold off selling what was poised to be the first over-the-counter genetic test
Sony Reports First Yearly Loss on Revenue Drop
Sony Corp. stayed in the red last business year but shrank losses through cost cuts and better sales of consumer electronics.
Asian Stocks Rally on Positive Europe News
Asian stock markets rallied in early trading Thursday on easing worries over Europe's debt crisis after Spain
Cisco Profits Jump 63% on Revenue Rebound
Cisco said Wednesday that its net income for the latest quarter rose 63 percent from last year, as the economic recovery gave customers the confidence
SAP Buys Sybase to Bolster Fight Against Oracle
German business software maker SAP AG has agreed to buy Sybase Inc. in a $5.8 billion deal that ratchets up SAP's rivalry with database leader ...
Another Possible iPhone Prototype Turns Up in Vietnam
Another possible next-generation iPhone prototype has surfaced, this time in Vietnam.
Samsung Life Shares Jump After Record IPO
Samsung Life Insurance shares jumped 10 percent in their first day of trading in South Korea after a $4.3 billion initial public offering that set ...
Macy's Returns to Profits on Localized Merchandising
Macy's Inc. returned to profitability in the first quarter as the department store operator saw sales pick up on efforts to tailor its merchandise
GM to Repay Bailout Loan Before June
General Motors Co. will fully repay the $6.7 billion loan portion of its U.S. government aid earlier than its previously promised payback date of June
Nissan Slashes Q1 Loss to $125 Mil.
Nissan's losses for the January-March quarter shrank dramatically as Japan's No. 3 automaker benefited from a global auto recovery
Microsoft Offers Free Office Apps Online
Microsoft Corp. is rolling out a new edition of its Office programs to businesses Wednesday, and for the first time it's adding versions of Word
Korea Keeps Rate at Record Low Despite 5.2% Growth
South Korea's central bank left its key interest rate at a record low Wednesday for a 15th straight month amid expectations the country's economy
SEC Still Can't Figure Out What Caused Plunge
The head of the Securities and Exchange Commission told a congressional panel Tuesday that regulators need more time to figure
Firefox 4 to Lose Menu Items to Gain Speed
A new version of the popular Firefox browser will come before the end of the year. Firefox 4 will pare down the browser's menus and ...
Toyota Profits Surge on Costcutting, Global Recovery
Toyota cruised back to profit in the latest quarter as the world's top carmaker cut costs and hitched a ride on the global auto sales ...
Stocks Slide in Asia, Europe As Euro Relief Rally Fades
World stocks fell Tuesday as a relief rally triggered by a $1 trillion plan to contain Europe's debt crisis fizzled out.
Samsung Plans $20.6 Bil. New Tech Investments
Samsung said Tuesday it plans to invest 23.3 trillion won ($20.6 billion) over the next decade in technologies including solar cells and medical devices
Initial Jobless Claims Fall More Than Expected
New claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week as layoffs ease and hiring slowly recovers.
Ericsson Signs $1.8 Bil. Deals with China Mobile, Unicom
Swedish wireless equipment maker L.M. Ericsson AB says it has signed deals worth $1.8 billion with Chinese operators China Mobile and China Unicom.
Japan Auto Production Surge in Feb. Led by Toyota
Japanese automakers said their global production surged in February, as Toyota boosted output 83 percent from a year earlier despite an ongoing recall
China's Geely to Buy Volvo for $1.8 Bil.
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group signed a binding deal Sunday to buy Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo Cars unit for $1.8 billion
Verizon Winds Down Costly FiOS Expansion
If Verizon Communications Inc. hasn't already started wiring your city or town with its FiOS fiber-optic TV and broadband service
French Growth Slows to Crawl in 2010
The pace of France's economic growth slowed at the start of 2010 as a government vehicle scrappage scheme was phased out
EU, IMF Agree on Greek Bailout Plan
Heavily indebted Greece won a major pledge of financial support from the other countries that use the euro and the International Monetary Fund
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