PGA to Take Big Hit on TV Contracts in Tiger's Absence
The television networks already know what life without Tiger Woods looks like, and they were going to take that knowledge into their upcoming
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China's 8% GDP Target for 2010 Seen As Conservative
China's government is targeting 8 percent growth next year as the global economy recovers, the country's industry minister said Monday.
Sands Delays Singapore Casino Opening to April
Las Vegas Sands Chairman Sheldon Adelson said the opening of the company's $5.5 billion Singapore casino and resort has been delayed again
Japan Encouraged by Smaller Export Decline
Japan's exports posted their smallest fall in 14 months in November as robust Asian demand bolstered hopes a recovery in trade will avoid another recession
Wall Street Awaits Visit from Santa Claus Rally
Skeptical kids can doubt whether Santa Claus exists. But for stock-market statisticians, there's not much debate: The year-end lift known as the Santa Claus rally ...
Natural Gas May Power Global Warming Fight
An unlikely source of energy has emerged to meet international demands that the United States do more to fight global warming:
Made-for-Web Shows Start Seeing Off-Line Profits
Web sites that buy original video clips often pay so little that "The Bannen Way," a flashy crime thriller debuting online, looked destined to be ...
Hyundai Launches China Truck Venture
Hyundai Motor Co. said Sunday it has agreed to launch a $400 million truck manufacturing venture in China with a local partner as it seeks ...
Whole Foods Founder Wants to Go Back to Healthy Roots
The chocolate fountain is a symbol for Whole Foods CEO John Mackey of how business has changed.
GM to Shut Down Saab After Spyker Talks Fail
General Motors Co. said Friday it will shut down Saab after talks to sell the brand to a Dutch carmaker collapsed, marking the third time ...
Tata Group Launches Water Purifier for the Masses
At about two feet tall, it may turn out to be the world's most compact revolution: The Tata Swach, launched Monday, is a water purifier ...
Oil Prices Fall Back Down on More Signs of Weak Demand
Oil prices hit two-month lows Wednesday as government data showed that energy demand continues to slump.
Volkswagen Links with Suzuki with 20% Stake
Volkswagen AG will buy a 20 percent stake in Suzuki Motor Corp. for 222.5 billion yen ($2.5 billion), forming one of the world's biggest auto ...
Pepsi Lowers 2009 Profit View, Signs Dr Pepper
PepsiCo Inc., the world's second-biggest soft drink maker, on Tuesday lowered the top end of its fiscal 2009 profit and sales guidance
Sovereign Debt Fears Drag Down World Markets
World stock markets fell Wednesday amid ongoing worries about sovereign credit risks and ahead of a key budgetary policy statement from the British government.
FedEx Raises Earnings on Int'l Shipments Growth
FedEx Corp. has raised its forecast of earnings for the November quarter, citing stronger-than-expected growth in international priority and ground shipments.
Google to Offer Tweets, Blogs with Search Results
Fresh information from blogs, news sites, Twitter and other popular hangouts will appear in Google's search results more quickly as the company aims to give ...
Nvidia, AMD Relieved Intel Scraps Graphics Chip
Shares of Nvidia Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. jumped Monday after rival Intel Corp. scrapped plans to make a new graphics
GM to Invest $700 Mil. in 8 Chevy Volt Plants
General Motors Co. said Monday it will spend $700 million at eight Michigan facilities to get its new rechargeable electric car road-ready
Chinese Companies Expected to Have Strong IPOs
Three profitable Chinese companies are expected to have powerful market debuts this week as they impress investors with balance sheets and earnings
UAL Seeks Transpacific Joint Venture with ANA
A United Airlines executive says the carrier wants to pursue a joint venture with Continental Airlines and Japan's All Nippon Airways for flights across the ...
Virgin Galactic Unveils SpaceShipTwo for Space Tourists
After five years of secret construction, the cloak is coming off a privately funded spacecraft designed
Nikkei Hits 6-Week High on Lower Yen
Asian markets were mixed Monday, with a weaker yen lifting Japanese stocks to a six-week high, while a drop in the U.S. unemployment rate failed ...
Jobless Professionals Vie for Holiday Sales Work
Mara Proctor used to design limestone hearths and columns for luxury homes near Kansas City, drawing on her college education and six years of training.
Colleges Explore Geothermal Power Systems
More college campuses are exploring geothermal power as a way to reduce energy costs that can add up to millions of dollars each year.
China Wind Power Companies Expand Overseas
China's Goldwind Science & Technology Ltd. is one of the world's biggest makers of wind turbines — a cornerstone of the booming clean power business
Kuwait Takes $1.1 Bil. Profit from Sale of Citi Stake
Kuwait's sovereign wealth fund said Sunday it booked a profit of $1.1 billion by selling the stake it took in Citigroup Inc. less than two ...
Tuna Farmers Raise Real Chicken of the Sea
Thousands of tuna, their silver bellies bloated with fat, swim frantically around in netted areas of a small bay, stuffing themselves until they grow twice
Chevron to End East Coast Retail Operations
Chevron will pull its name from about 1,100 service stations in eastern states, the oil giant said Friday.
Surprise Drop in Jobless Rate Spurs Optimism
A surprising drop in the unemployment rate and far fewer job losses last month cheered investors Friday and raised hopes for a sustained economic recovery.
Wendy's Pulls Out of Japan After 30 Years
Wendy's burger chain will withdraw from Japan, ending a 29-year presence in an Asian market long dominated by McDonald's Corp.
Citigroup Repays $20 Bil. TARP Loan
Citigroup Inc. said Monday it is repaying $20 billion in bailout money it received from the Treasury Department, in an effort to reduce government influence
Abu Dhabi's $10 Bil. Dubai Bailout Boosts Markets
Stock futures are indicating a higher opening on Wall Street Monday after Abu Dhabi provided a surprise $10 billion bailout
Caterpillar Forms Joint Venture with China Yuchai
Caterpillar Inc., the world's largest maker of construction and mining equipment, said Monday that it signed a joint venture deal with a Chinese company
Beijing Auto to Buy SAAB Drivetrain Technology
Beijing Autos has agreed to buy technology from GM's Saab Automobile, a breakthrough for the Chinese automaker that could clear the way for General
Google Testing New Mobile Device on Employees
Google Inc.'s employees are testing a new mobile device that runs on the company's Android operating system, as the search giant continues its push into
Monsanto Used Patents to Tighten Grip Over GM Crops
onfidential contracts detailing Monsanto Co.'s business practices reveal how the world's biggest seed developer is squeezing competitors, controlling smaller seed companies
U.S.-Japan Open-Skies Pact Ushers in Big Airline Tieups
An aviation agreement between the U.S. and Japan could usher in a new period of closer alliances among the major carriers in both countries.
Volkswagen Begins Production of First India Car
Volkswagen AG started production of its first compact car in India on Saturday, hoping to capture up to 10 percent of the country's fast-growing
Strong Retail Data Drives Up Stocks, Boosts Dollar
Stocks rose Friday after a report on retail sales indicated consumers are picking up their spending.
Shiseido Starts $1.7 Bil. Offer for Bare Escentuals
Japanese cosmetics maker Shiseido Co. said Monday it has started a tender offer to buy all outstanding shares of Bare Escentuals
China Tech Purchasing Rule Angers Foreign Firms
Foreign companies are criticizing a new Chinese regulation they fear could block them from the multibillion dollar business of selling high-tech products
China Export Rebound Heartens Asian Markets
China's exports are making a comeback after a jarring slump threw millions out of work, a sign of improving global demand that along with a ...
China Nuokang Bio-Pharma Falls on NY Debut
Shares of China Nuokang Bio-Pharmaceutical Inc. fell nearly 4 percent in their trading debut Thursday after pricing at $9 per American depositary share
AOL Now Independent and Much Shrunken
AOL resumed life as an independent Internet company Thursday as it completed its spinoff from Time Warner Inc. and closed the book on one of ...
Americans' Net Worth Up for 2nd Straight Qtr.
Americans got wealthier for a second straight quarter in the fall, thanks to gains in stock investments and home values.
U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows on Surging Exports
The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in October as exports surged to the highest level in nearly a year. Growing exports, boosted by a weaker ...
Indian Gaming Kept Growing Through Recession
The economic downturn has slowed the growth of Indian gaming in America but the industry is faring better than traditional casinos
Panasonic to Buy Control of Sanyo for $4.6 Bil.
Panasonic Corp. said Thursday it will take majority control of Sanyo Electric Co. in a $4.6 billion deal, forging one of the biggest electronics makers
BOA Repays Entire $45 Bil. TARP Bailout
Bank of America Corp. said Wednesday it has repaid the entire $45 billion it owed U.S. taxpayers as part of the Troubled Asset Relief Program.
PGA to Take Big Hit on TV Contracts in Tiger's Absence
The television networks already know what life without Tiger Woods looks like, and they were going to take that knowledge into their upcoming
China's 8% GDP Target for 2010 Seen As Conservative
China's government is targeting 8 percent growth next year as the global economy recovers, the country's industry minister said Monday.
Sands Delays Singapore Casino Opening to April
Las Vegas Sands Chairman Sheldon Adelson said the opening of the company's $5.5 billion Singapore casino and resort has been delayed again
Japan Encouraged by Smaller Export Decline
Japan's exports posted their smallest fall in 14 months in November as robust Asian demand bolstered hopes a recovery in trade will avoid another recession
Wall Street Awaits Visit from Santa Claus Rally
Skeptical kids can doubt whether Santa Claus exists. But for stock-market statisticians, there's not much debate: The year-end lift known as the Santa Claus rally ...
Natural Gas May Power Global Warming Fight
An unlikely source of energy has emerged to meet international demands that the United States do more to fight global warming:
Made-for-Web Shows Start Seeing Off-Line Profits
Web sites that buy original video clips often pay so little that "The Bannen Way," a flashy crime thriller debuting online, looked destined to be ...
Hyundai Launches China Truck Venture
Hyundai Motor Co. said Sunday it has agreed to launch a $400 million truck manufacturing venture in China with a local partner as it seeks ...
Whole Foods Founder Wants to Go Back to Healthy Roots
The chocolate fountain is a symbol for Whole Foods CEO John Mackey of how business has changed.
GM to Shut Down Saab After Spyker Talks Fail
General Motors Co. said Friday it will shut down Saab after talks to sell the brand to a Dutch carmaker collapsed, marking the third time ...
Tata Group Launches Water Purifier for the Masses
At about two feet tall, it may turn out to be the world's most compact revolution: The Tata Swach, launched Monday, is a water purifier ...
Oil Prices Fall Back Down on More Signs of Weak Demand
Oil prices hit two-month lows Wednesday as government data showed that energy demand continues to slump.
Volkswagen Links with Suzuki with 20% Stake
Volkswagen AG will buy a 20 percent stake in Suzuki Motor Corp. for 222.5 billion yen ($2.5 billion), forming one of the world's biggest auto ...
Pepsi Lowers 2009 Profit View, Signs Dr Pepper
PepsiCo Inc., the world's second-biggest soft drink maker, on Tuesday lowered the top end of its fiscal 2009 profit and sales guidance
Sovereign Debt Fears Drag Down World Markets
World stock markets fell Wednesday amid ongoing worries about sovereign credit risks and ahead of a key budgetary policy statement from the British government.
FedEx Raises Earnings on Int'l Shipments Growth
FedEx Corp. has raised its forecast of earnings for the November quarter, citing stronger-than-expected growth in international priority and ground shipments.
Google to Offer Tweets, Blogs with Search Results
Fresh information from blogs, news sites, Twitter and other popular hangouts will appear in Google's search results more quickly as the company aims to give ...
Nvidia, AMD Relieved Intel Scraps Graphics Chip
Shares of Nvidia Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. jumped Monday after rival Intel Corp. scrapped plans to make a new graphics
GM to Invest $700 Mil. in 8 Chevy Volt Plants
General Motors Co. said Monday it will spend $700 million at eight Michigan facilities to get its new rechargeable electric car road-ready
Chinese Companies Expected to Have Strong IPOs
Three profitable Chinese companies are expected to have powerful market debuts this week as they impress investors with balance sheets and earnings
UAL Seeks Transpacific Joint Venture with ANA
A United Airlines executive says the carrier wants to pursue a joint venture with Continental Airlines and Japan's All Nippon Airways for flights across the ...
Virgin Galactic Unveils SpaceShipTwo for Space Tourists
After five years of secret construction, the cloak is coming off a privately funded spacecraft designed
Nikkei Hits 6-Week High on Lower Yen
Asian markets were mixed Monday, with a weaker yen lifting Japanese stocks to a six-week high, while a drop in the U.S. unemployment rate failed ...
Jobless Professionals Vie for Holiday Sales Work
Mara Proctor used to design limestone hearths and columns for luxury homes near Kansas City, drawing on her college education and six years of training.
Colleges Explore Geothermal Power Systems
More college campuses are exploring geothermal power as a way to reduce energy costs that can add up to millions of dollars each year.
China Wind Power Companies Expand Overseas
China's Goldwind Science & Technology Ltd. is one of the world's biggest makers of wind turbines — a cornerstone of the booming clean power business
Kuwait Takes $1.1 Bil. Profit from Sale of Citi Stake
Kuwait's sovereign wealth fund said Sunday it booked a profit of $1.1 billion by selling the stake it took in Citigroup Inc. less than two ...
Tuna Farmers Raise Real Chicken of the Sea
Thousands of tuna, their silver bellies bloated with fat, swim frantically around in netted areas of a small bay, stuffing themselves until they grow twice
Chevron to End East Coast Retail Operations
Chevron will pull its name from about 1,100 service stations in eastern states, the oil giant said Friday.
Surprise Drop in Jobless Rate Spurs Optimism
A surprising drop in the unemployment rate and far fewer job losses last month cheered investors Friday and raised hopes for a sustained economic recovery.
Wendy's Pulls Out of Japan After 30 Years
Wendy's burger chain will withdraw from Japan, ending a 29-year presence in an Asian market long dominated by McDonald's Corp.
Citigroup Repays $20 Bil. TARP Loan
Citigroup Inc. said Monday it is repaying $20 billion in bailout money it received from the Treasury Department, in an effort to reduce government influence
Abu Dhabi's $10 Bil. Dubai Bailout Boosts Markets
Stock futures are indicating a higher opening on Wall Street Monday after Abu Dhabi provided a surprise $10 billion bailout
Caterpillar Forms Joint Venture with China Yuchai
Caterpillar Inc., the world's largest maker of construction and mining equipment, said Monday that it signed a joint venture deal with a Chinese company
Beijing Auto to Buy SAAB Drivetrain Technology
Beijing Autos has agreed to buy technology from GM's Saab Automobile, a breakthrough for the Chinese automaker that could clear the way for General
Google Testing New Mobile Device on Employees
Google Inc.'s employees are testing a new mobile device that runs on the company's Android operating system, as the search giant continues its push into
Monsanto Used Patents to Tighten Grip Over GM Crops
onfidential contracts detailing Monsanto Co.'s business practices reveal how the world's biggest seed developer is squeezing competitors, controlling smaller seed companies
U.S.-Japan Open-Skies Pact Ushers in Big Airline Tieups
An aviation agreement between the U.S. and Japan could usher in a new period of closer alliances among the major carriers in both countries.
Volkswagen Begins Production of First India Car
Volkswagen AG started production of its first compact car in India on Saturday, hoping to capture up to 10 percent of the country's fast-growing
Strong Retail Data Drives Up Stocks, Boosts Dollar
Stocks rose Friday after a report on retail sales indicated consumers are picking up their spending.
Shiseido Starts $1.7 Bil. Offer for Bare Escentuals
Japanese cosmetics maker Shiseido Co. said Monday it has started a tender offer to buy all outstanding shares of Bare Escentuals
China Tech Purchasing Rule Angers Foreign Firms
Foreign companies are criticizing a new Chinese regulation they fear could block them from the multibillion dollar business of selling high-tech products
China Export Rebound Heartens Asian Markets
China's exports are making a comeback after a jarring slump threw millions out of work, a sign of improving global demand that along with a ...
China Nuokang Bio-Pharma Falls on NY Debut
Shares of China Nuokang Bio-Pharmaceutical Inc. fell nearly 4 percent in their trading debut Thursday after pricing at $9 per American depositary share
AOL Now Independent and Much Shrunken
AOL resumed life as an independent Internet company Thursday as it completed its spinoff from Time Warner Inc. and closed the book on one of ...
Americans' Net Worth Up for 2nd Straight Qtr.
Americans got wealthier for a second straight quarter in the fall, thanks to gains in stock investments and home values.
U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows on Surging Exports
The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in October as exports surged to the highest level in nearly a year. Growing exports, boosted by a weaker ...
Indian Gaming Kept Growing Through Recession
The economic downturn has slowed the growth of Indian gaming in America but the industry is faring better than traditional casinos
Panasonic to Buy Control of Sanyo for $4.6 Bil.
Panasonic Corp. said Thursday it will take majority control of Sanyo Electric Co. in a $4.6 billion deal, forging one of the biggest electronics makers
BOA Repays Entire $45 Bil. TARP Bailout
Bank of America Corp. said Wednesday it has repaid the entire $45 billion it owed U.S. taxpayers as part of the Troubled Asset Relief Program.
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