GM to Repay Some Gov't Loans Five Years Early
General Motors Co., steadily returning to health after its near-collapse in 2009, said Wednesday it plans to pay off its government loans by June
Business
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.
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
Most New Jobs in 3 Years Added in March
The nation's economy posted its largest job gain in three years in March, while the unemployment rate remained at 9.7 percent for the third straight ...
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 ...
Paramount Bundles Movies with Seagate Hard Drives
Paramount Pictures is exploring a new frontier by participating in an offer to sell Seagate Technology hard drives with a copy of the latest "Star ...
China Continues Oil Binge with Syncrude Buy
China's not done shopping the globe for oil. On Monday, a Beijing-backed oil producer announced the country's largest deal
GM Says Chevy Volt Electric on Target for Dec Launch
Real-world tests show that General Motors Co.'s rechargeable electric car can travel 40 miles on battery power as promised
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.
American Cars Top Asian Imports in U.S. Quality Poll
After a long romance with foreign rivals, America's love affair with the automobile is returning to its roots with a revived affection for U.S.-made cars.
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.
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
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.
Toyota Exec Said We Need to Come Clean
Five days before Toyota announced a massive recall, a U.S. public relations executive at the automaker warned colleagues in an internal e-mail: "We need to ...
United, US Airways in Merger Talks
United Airlines and US Airways are in talks about combining into what would be the nation's second-biggest airline, a person with knowledge of the situation
Consumer Spending Growth Financed from Savings
Consumer spending rose in March by the largest amount in five months but the gains were financed out of savings, which fell to the lowest ...
Zurich Financial Reports 76% Profit Jump
Swiss insurer Zurich Financial Services Group reported a 76 percent jump in first-quarter net profit Thursday despite paying out more for natural disasters
Indonesian Ancient Treasure Auction Sinks
A long-awaited auction of ancient treasures salvaged from the sea opened Wednesday in the Indonesian capital — and then abruptly closed
World Stocks Fall Again As 3 Killed in Greek Strike
World markets continued to fall Wednesday, particularly in Asia, as investors worried that Europe's debt crisis would spread
BMW Earns $424 Mil. in Q1 on Strong Revenue Growth
German luxury automaker BMW AG reported Wednesday a first-quarter profit on improved sales and said that rising demand for premium cars
Time Warner Asked to Stop Claiming Fiber Optics
An advertising watchdog on Tuesday asked Time Warner Cable Inc. and Cox Communications Inc. to drop claims that they run fiber-optics networks.
Apple's Developer Policy Draws Antitrust Scrutiny
Federal regulators plan to examine whether Apple Inc. is violating antitrust rules by requiring software developers to use Apple programming
ADM Profits Surge on Biofuel Demand
Archer Daniels Midland Co. reported that its third-quarter profit soared to more to $421 million from just $3 million in the same period last year
Oil Slips on Rising Dollar, Inventories
Oil prices slumped to below $85 a barrel Tuesday as the dollar strengthened and traders anticipated another increase in U.S. crude supplies
GM Celebrate's Suburban's 75th Birthday
The Chevrolet Suburban, the roomy choice of hunters, law enforcement agencies and soccer moms, celebrated its 75th anniversary Monday
GM's 6.4% April Sales Growth Less Than Expected
General Motors Co.'s sales rose 6.4 percent in April as the auto industry continued to see signs of recovery, although the pace slowed from incentive-fueled ...
Asia Stocks Slide, Europe Steadies
European stocks steadied Thursday despite a plunge in Asian markets as investors worried that Greece's debt crisis could spread to other countries
Avis Offers to Top Hertz Bid for Dollar Thrifty
Avis says rival rental car company Dollar Thrifty is selling itself too cheaply to Hertz, and promised to top the buyout offer announced last week.
United, Continental Merge into World's Biggest Airline
United and Continental Airlines said Monday they have agreed to form the world's largest airline in a deal worth about $3 billion.
Asian Stocks Drop as China Raises Bank Reserve
Asian stocks fell Monday after China ordered banks to raise their reserves, the latest in a series of moves aimed at curbing inflation
Shanghai Expo Irresistable Draw for Business World
China's commercial capital of Shanghai has always been all about business. Nowhere is that more evident than at its World Expo
China Manufacturing Accelerated in April on Domestic Demand
A survey says China's manufacturing accelerated in April as domestic demand increased.
World Stocks Rise on Greek Bailout Hopes
European stocks traded in a narrow range Friday as investors warily awaited the completion of a Greek support package and looked ahead of U.S. economic ...
Japan Factory Output Rises But More Unemployed
Japan received an uneven assessment of its economic health Friday with indicators showing an increase in joblessness and ominously falling prices.
Toyota Creates Design Quality Division
Toyota, its reputation battered by global recalls, is setting up a new division devoted to feeding customer concerns into the design process
GM to Repay Some Gov't Loans Five Years Early
General Motors Co., steadily returning to health after its near-collapse in 2009, said Wednesday it plans to pay off its government loans by June
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.
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
Most New Jobs in 3 Years Added in March
The nation's economy posted its largest job gain in three years in March, while the unemployment rate remained at 9.7 percent for the third straight ...
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 ...
Paramount Bundles Movies with Seagate Hard Drives
Paramount Pictures is exploring a new frontier by participating in an offer to sell Seagate Technology hard drives with a copy of the latest "Star ...
China Continues Oil Binge with Syncrude Buy
China's not done shopping the globe for oil. On Monday, a Beijing-backed oil producer announced the country's largest deal
GM Says Chevy Volt Electric on Target for Dec Launch
Real-world tests show that General Motors Co.'s rechargeable electric car can travel 40 miles on battery power as promised
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.
American Cars Top Asian Imports in U.S. Quality Poll
After a long romance with foreign rivals, America's love affair with the automobile is returning to its roots with a revived affection for U.S.-made cars.
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.
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
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.
Toyota Exec Said We Need to Come Clean
Five days before Toyota announced a massive recall, a U.S. public relations executive at the automaker warned colleagues in an internal e-mail: "We need to ...
United, US Airways in Merger Talks
United Airlines and US Airways are in talks about combining into what would be the nation's second-biggest airline, a person with knowledge of the situation
Consumer Spending Growth Financed from Savings
Consumer spending rose in March by the largest amount in five months but the gains were financed out of savings, which fell to the lowest ...
Zurich Financial Reports 76% Profit Jump
Swiss insurer Zurich Financial Services Group reported a 76 percent jump in first-quarter net profit Thursday despite paying out more for natural disasters
Indonesian Ancient Treasure Auction Sinks
A long-awaited auction of ancient treasures salvaged from the sea opened Wednesday in the Indonesian capital — and then abruptly closed
World Stocks Fall Again As 3 Killed in Greek Strike
World markets continued to fall Wednesday, particularly in Asia, as investors worried that Europe's debt crisis would spread
BMW Earns $424 Mil. in Q1 on Strong Revenue Growth
German luxury automaker BMW AG reported Wednesday a first-quarter profit on improved sales and said that rising demand for premium cars
Time Warner Asked to Stop Claiming Fiber Optics
An advertising watchdog on Tuesday asked Time Warner Cable Inc. and Cox Communications Inc. to drop claims that they run fiber-optics networks.
Apple's Developer Policy Draws Antitrust Scrutiny
Federal regulators plan to examine whether Apple Inc. is violating antitrust rules by requiring software developers to use Apple programming
ADM Profits Surge on Biofuel Demand
Archer Daniels Midland Co. reported that its third-quarter profit soared to more to $421 million from just $3 million in the same period last year
Oil Slips on Rising Dollar, Inventories
Oil prices slumped to below $85 a barrel Tuesday as the dollar strengthened and traders anticipated another increase in U.S. crude supplies
GM Celebrate's Suburban's 75th Birthday
The Chevrolet Suburban, the roomy choice of hunters, law enforcement agencies and soccer moms, celebrated its 75th anniversary Monday
GM's 6.4% April Sales Growth Less Than Expected
General Motors Co.'s sales rose 6.4 percent in April as the auto industry continued to see signs of recovery, although the pace slowed from incentive-fueled ...
Asia Stocks Slide, Europe Steadies
European stocks steadied Thursday despite a plunge in Asian markets as investors worried that Greece's debt crisis could spread to other countries
Avis Offers to Top Hertz Bid for Dollar Thrifty
Avis says rival rental car company Dollar Thrifty is selling itself too cheaply to Hertz, and promised to top the buyout offer announced last week.
United, Continental Merge into World's Biggest Airline
United and Continental Airlines said Monday they have agreed to form the world's largest airline in a deal worth about $3 billion.
Asian Stocks Drop as China Raises Bank Reserve
Asian stocks fell Monday after China ordered banks to raise their reserves, the latest in a series of moves aimed at curbing inflation
Shanghai Expo Irresistable Draw for Business World
China's commercial capital of Shanghai has always been all about business. Nowhere is that more evident than at its World Expo
China Manufacturing Accelerated in April on Domestic Demand
A survey says China's manufacturing accelerated in April as domestic demand increased.
World Stocks Rise on Greek Bailout Hopes
European stocks traded in a narrow range Friday as investors warily awaited the completion of a Greek support package and looked ahead of U.S. economic ...
Japan Factory Output Rises But More Unemployed
Japan received an uneven assessment of its economic health Friday with indicators showing an increase in joblessness and ominously falling prices.
Toyota Creates Design Quality Division
Toyota, its reputation battered by global recalls, is setting up a new division devoted to feeding customer concerns into the design process
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