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January Chip Sales Up 47.2%
Worldwide semiconductor sales came in at $22.5 billion in January — 47.2 percent above year-earlier levels — the Semiconductor Industry Association reported Monday.
Hyundai Sales Rose 11% in February
Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea said Tuesday that its U.S. sales rose 11 percent in February, as storms in the eastern and central parts of ...
Buffet Says Health Care Costs Hurt U.S. Economy
Billionaire Warren Buffett says health care costs are a major drain on U.S. businesses and act like an "economic tape worm."
Dish Network Gains Subscribers, Profits Beat Views
Dish Network's aggressive advertising blitz grabbed more subscribers for the third straight quarter, the company reported Monday, though that cut into profits
Asian Stocks Rise Again on China Manufacturing Growth
Asian stock markets advanced Monday, with Hong Kong's index up nearly 2 percent, after China said manufacturing continued to grow
Geneva Auto Show Marks Transition to Rocky Recovery
For most of the world's automakers, the Geneva Auto Show will be back-to-business with new model rollouts to put the gotta-have-it gleam
Toyota Plant Seen As Salvation for Mississippi Town
Terry McShan isn't thinking about car sales analyses or excess capacity when he drives by the idle Toyota plant in northeast Mississippi. He's thinking about ...
Akio Toyoda to Apologizes to China's Consumers
Toyota says its president Akio Toyoda will speak to reporters in Beijing on Monday about the company's recent quality problems.
Kia Opens First N. American Plant in Georgia
Gov. Sonny Perdue joined Korean and American dignitaries in celebrating the opening of Kia's first North American manufacturing facility
IMF Chief Proposes Creating Alternative to Dollar
Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the head of the International Monetary Fund, suggested Friday the organization might one day be called on to provide countries
Fannie Mae Seeks $1.53 Bil. Bailout After Big Q4 Loss
Fannie Mae is asking for a federal cash infusion of $15.3 billion after posting another big loss in the fourth quarter of last year.
Sina Misses Adjusted Profits Estimates
Chinese Internet portal operator Sina Corp. on Wednesday missed analyst expectations with its adjusted fourth-quarter profit.
Apple Delays iPad Launch
The much-anticipated iPad tablet computer from Apple Inc. will start hitting U.S. store shelves on April 3, slightly later than originally planned.
Akio Toyoda Rallies Workers, Dealers
Toyota President Akio Toyoda urged thousands of his employees Friday to work toward a new start and win back customer trust
Japan Won't Comply with Proposed Bluefin Tuna Ban
apan will not comply if a ban is imposed on international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna, prized by Japanese for sushi
China Projects Replacing Japan in 2010 As No. 2 Economy
China said Friday it will target economic growth of 8 percent this year, avoiding any slip after it rebounded last year from the world economic ...
TiVo's $300 Mil. Award vs. Dish Affirmed on Appeal
TiVo Inc. prevailed yet again in a long-running dispute with Dish Network Corp. over patents for digital video recorders, as a federal appeals court
Stocks Back in Black for 2010 Ahead of Jobs Data
Optimism about the government's February jobs report sent the Dow Jones industrials back into the black for 2010.
February Retail Strongest Since Before Recession
Shoppers returned to the nation's malls last month, buying a surprising amount of spring clothing and other items and helping stores post the strongest retail ...
Stocks Falter on Pending Home Sales Data
Stocks clung to a tight range Thursday after an unexpected drop in pending home sales raised new concern about the economy.
Informercial King Auditions for Great American Gadget
There wasn't a bottle of Oxiclean or a ShamWow anywhere. But there was Dawn Stephens' nifty new, all-in-one toilet-bowl-cleaning brush.
Surprise Retail Sales Growth Offset by Inventory Data
Stocks are rising in early trading after retail sales unexpectedly rose in February, raising hopes that the economy may be gaining momentum.
Toyota Prius Tops Japan Sales Despite Recall
Toyota's Prius remains the top-selling car in Japan despite the automaker's global recall woes that included braking problems with the hit hybrid.
Hulu May Start Charging for Access to Videos
Hulu's days as a free online video site could be ending soon. Comedy Central's decision to yank two of the most popular shows
Toyota to Spend $250 Mil. to Help California Employees
Toyota said Wednesday it will spend $250 million to assist employees at a Northern California factory slated to be closed next month.
Radisson to Get $1.5 Bil. Upmarket Makeover in U.S.
Radisson hotels are getting a $1.5 billion luxury rebranding and facelift in the U.S., owner Carlson Hotels Worldwide announced Wednesday
Costco Reports Rising Profits on Strong Global Growth
Strong overseas sales growth and increased gasoline prices boosted Costco Wholesale Corp.'s revenue in the second quarter, and the warehouse club
Standard Chartered Reports Record Annual Profit
Standard Chartered PLC on Wednesday reported a seventh consecutive record annual profit, of $3.38 billion, as stronger wholesale banking earnings
Food Borne Illnesses Cost U.S. $152 Bil. A Year
Food-borne illnesses, such as E. coli and salmonella, cost the United States $152 billion annually in health care and other losses
Yahoo CEO Cites Apple to Justify Long Turnaround
Yahoo Inc. CEO Carol Bartz says she hopes investors growing impatient for her to turn around the slumping Internet company remember how long it took
TiVo to Release DVR That Integrates Internet with TV Movies
TiVo Inc., the pioneer of the digital video recorder, hopes its new DVRs coming out this spring will keep the company relevant
U.S. Blocking Free Trade Talks Says Dutch Minister
The Dutch economic affairs minister has accused the U.S. government of being the most important hindrance to global trade talks
Oracle Revenues, Profits Top Wall Street Views
Oracle Corp.'s quarterly profit edged past Wall Street's estimates as revenue from new software licenses ratcheted higher for the second quarter in a row.
Improving Laptop, TV Sales Boost Best Buy
Better sales of notebook computers and flat-panel TVs helped Best Buy's fourth-quarter earnings rise 37 percent, the electronics retailer said Thursday.
China to Buy Brazil's Itaminas Iron Ore Mine
A state-run Chinese mining company said Thursday it has agreed to buy the Itaminas iron ore mine in Brazil from its owner, Bernardo de Mello.
Go Daddy Joins Exodus from China Business
Two U.S. companies that sell Internet addresses to Web sites said Wednesday they had stopped registering new domain names in China
Fiat to Cut 5,000 Jobs
Fiat will cut 5,000 jobs in Italy, slash the number of car models and increase production as part of its new strategic plan
Google Ties with China Partners Being Severed
A popular Chinese Web portal said Wednesday it is taking over operation of two services developed and formerly operated with Google just days after the ...
Sweden's Electrolux Bids for Daewood Electronics
Swedish appliance maker Electrolux AB says it has made a bid for Daewoo Electronics Corp. of South Korea.
Big Aussie Energy Deal Signed As Rio Tinto Trial Ends
Australia and China signed a multibillion dollar energy deal Wednesday, pushing ahead with business as the trial of four employees of mining giant Rio Tinto
Asian Stocks Up on Data from U.S., Asia
Asian stocks were up modestly Wednesday as encouraging economic reports and gains in U.S. markets buoyed investor confidence.
Japan Exports Jumped 45% in February
Japan says exports in February jumped 45.3 percent from a year earlier, fueled by robust global demand for cars and electronics.
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.
Broadband Plan Puts U.S. in Global Slow Lane Say Experts
The sweeping national broadband plan that federal regulators delivered to Congress last week doesn't go far enough to satisfy some experts who warn
Nintendo to Launch 3-D Handheld Console
Looking for its next big hit, Nintendo said Tuesday it would begin selling a 3-D version of its popular handheld console within a year.
China's Geely to Close Volvo Purchase by Month's End
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group expects to wrap up talks on buying Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo car unit by the end of this month
Google Stays in China, Redirects Searches to Hong Kong
Google Inc. stopped censoring the Internet for China by shifting its search engine off the mainland Monday but said it will maintain other operations
Tiffany Q4 Profits Quadruple on Global Sales Growth
Rising sales worldwide for jeweler Tiffany & Co., particularly during the holidays, boosted its fourth-quarter profit.
China Media Accuse Google of Breaking Promises
China reacted quickly Tuesday to Google Inc.'s decision to stop censoring the Internet for China by shifting its search engine off the mainland
Gasoline Prices to Make Seasonal Upward Move
It may not make much sense, given that the economy remains weak, but the cost of filling up your car is about to go higher.
January Chip Sales Up 47.2%
Worldwide semiconductor sales came in at $22.5 billion in January — 47.2 percent above year-earlier levels — the Semiconductor Industry Association reported Monday.
Hyundai Sales Rose 11% in February
Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea said Tuesday that its U.S. sales rose 11 percent in February, as storms in the eastern and central parts of ...
Buffet Says Health Care Costs Hurt U.S. Economy
Billionaire Warren Buffett says health care costs are a major drain on U.S. businesses and act like an "economic tape worm."
Dish Network Gains Subscribers, Profits Beat Views
Dish Network's aggressive advertising blitz grabbed more subscribers for the third straight quarter, the company reported Monday, though that cut into profits
Asian Stocks Rise Again on China Manufacturing Growth
Asian stock markets advanced Monday, with Hong Kong's index up nearly 2 percent, after China said manufacturing continued to grow
Geneva Auto Show Marks Transition to Rocky Recovery
For most of the world's automakers, the Geneva Auto Show will be back-to-business with new model rollouts to put the gotta-have-it gleam
Toyota Plant Seen As Salvation for Mississippi Town
Terry McShan isn't thinking about car sales analyses or excess capacity when he drives by the idle Toyota plant in northeast Mississippi. He's thinking about ...
Akio Toyoda to Apologizes to China's Consumers
Toyota says its president Akio Toyoda will speak to reporters in Beijing on Monday about the company's recent quality problems.
Kia Opens First N. American Plant in Georgia
Gov. Sonny Perdue joined Korean and American dignitaries in celebrating the opening of Kia's first North American manufacturing facility
IMF Chief Proposes Creating Alternative to Dollar
Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the head of the International Monetary Fund, suggested Friday the organization might one day be called on to provide countries
Fannie Mae Seeks $1.53 Bil. Bailout After Big Q4 Loss
Fannie Mae is asking for a federal cash infusion of $15.3 billion after posting another big loss in the fourth quarter of last year.
Sina Misses Adjusted Profits Estimates
Chinese Internet portal operator Sina Corp. on Wednesday missed analyst expectations with its adjusted fourth-quarter profit.
Apple Delays iPad Launch
The much-anticipated iPad tablet computer from Apple Inc. will start hitting U.S. store shelves on April 3, slightly later than originally planned.
Akio Toyoda Rallies Workers, Dealers
Toyota President Akio Toyoda urged thousands of his employees Friday to work toward a new start and win back customer trust
Japan Won't Comply with Proposed Bluefin Tuna Ban
apan will not comply if a ban is imposed on international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna, prized by Japanese for sushi
China Projects Replacing Japan in 2010 As No. 2 Economy
China said Friday it will target economic growth of 8 percent this year, avoiding any slip after it rebounded last year from the world economic ...
TiVo's $300 Mil. Award vs. Dish Affirmed on Appeal
TiVo Inc. prevailed yet again in a long-running dispute with Dish Network Corp. over patents for digital video recorders, as a federal appeals court
Stocks Back in Black for 2010 Ahead of Jobs Data
Optimism about the government's February jobs report sent the Dow Jones industrials back into the black for 2010.
February Retail Strongest Since Before Recession
Shoppers returned to the nation's malls last month, buying a surprising amount of spring clothing and other items and helping stores post the strongest retail ...
Stocks Falter on Pending Home Sales Data
Stocks clung to a tight range Thursday after an unexpected drop in pending home sales raised new concern about the economy.
Informercial King Auditions for Great American Gadget
There wasn't a bottle of Oxiclean or a ShamWow anywhere. But there was Dawn Stephens' nifty new, all-in-one toilet-bowl-cleaning brush.
Surprise Retail Sales Growth Offset by Inventory Data
Stocks are rising in early trading after retail sales unexpectedly rose in February, raising hopes that the economy may be gaining momentum.
Toyota Prius Tops Japan Sales Despite Recall
Toyota's Prius remains the top-selling car in Japan despite the automaker's global recall woes that included braking problems with the hit hybrid.
Hulu May Start Charging for Access to Videos
Hulu's days as a free online video site could be ending soon. Comedy Central's decision to yank two of the most popular shows
Toyota to Spend $250 Mil. to Help California Employees
Toyota said Wednesday it will spend $250 million to assist employees at a Northern California factory slated to be closed next month.
Radisson to Get $1.5 Bil. Upmarket Makeover in U.S.
Radisson hotels are getting a $1.5 billion luxury rebranding and facelift in the U.S., owner Carlson Hotels Worldwide announced Wednesday
Costco Reports Rising Profits on Strong Global Growth
Strong overseas sales growth and increased gasoline prices boosted Costco Wholesale Corp.'s revenue in the second quarter, and the warehouse club
Standard Chartered Reports Record Annual Profit
Standard Chartered PLC on Wednesday reported a seventh consecutive record annual profit, of $3.38 billion, as stronger wholesale banking earnings
Food Borne Illnesses Cost U.S. $152 Bil. A Year
Food-borne illnesses, such as E. coli and salmonella, cost the United States $152 billion annually in health care and other losses
Yahoo CEO Cites Apple to Justify Long Turnaround
Yahoo Inc. CEO Carol Bartz says she hopes investors growing impatient for her to turn around the slumping Internet company remember how long it took
TiVo to Release DVR That Integrates Internet with TV Movies
TiVo Inc., the pioneer of the digital video recorder, hopes its new DVRs coming out this spring will keep the company relevant
U.S. Blocking Free Trade Talks Says Dutch Minister
The Dutch economic affairs minister has accused the U.S. government of being the most important hindrance to global trade talks
Oracle Revenues, Profits Top Wall Street Views
Oracle Corp.'s quarterly profit edged past Wall Street's estimates as revenue from new software licenses ratcheted higher for the second quarter in a row.
Improving Laptop, TV Sales Boost Best Buy
Better sales of notebook computers and flat-panel TVs helped Best Buy's fourth-quarter earnings rise 37 percent, the electronics retailer said Thursday.
China to Buy Brazil's Itaminas Iron Ore Mine
A state-run Chinese mining company said Thursday it has agreed to buy the Itaminas iron ore mine in Brazil from its owner, Bernardo de Mello.
Go Daddy Joins Exodus from China Business
Two U.S. companies that sell Internet addresses to Web sites said Wednesday they had stopped registering new domain names in China
Fiat to Cut 5,000 Jobs
Fiat will cut 5,000 jobs in Italy, slash the number of car models and increase production as part of its new strategic plan
Google Ties with China Partners Being Severed
A popular Chinese Web portal said Wednesday it is taking over operation of two services developed and formerly operated with Google just days after the ...
Sweden's Electrolux Bids for Daewood Electronics
Swedish appliance maker Electrolux AB says it has made a bid for Daewoo Electronics Corp. of South Korea.
Big Aussie Energy Deal Signed As Rio Tinto Trial Ends
Australia and China signed a multibillion dollar energy deal Wednesday, pushing ahead with business as the trial of four employees of mining giant Rio Tinto
Asian Stocks Up on Data from U.S., Asia
Asian stocks were up modestly Wednesday as encouraging economic reports and gains in U.S. markets buoyed investor confidence.
Japan Exports Jumped 45% in February
Japan says exports in February jumped 45.3 percent from a year earlier, fueled by robust global demand for cars and electronics.
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.
Broadband Plan Puts U.S. in Global Slow Lane Say Experts
The sweeping national broadband plan that federal regulators delivered to Congress last week doesn't go far enough to satisfy some experts who warn
Nintendo to Launch 3-D Handheld Console
Looking for its next big hit, Nintendo said Tuesday it would begin selling a 3-D version of its popular handheld console within a year.
China's Geely to Close Volvo Purchase by Month's End
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group expects to wrap up talks on buying Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo car unit by the end of this month
Google Stays in China, Redirects Searches to Hong Kong
Google Inc. stopped censoring the Internet for China by shifting its search engine off the mainland Monday but said it will maintain other operations
Tiffany Q4 Profits Quadruple on Global Sales Growth
Rising sales worldwide for jeweler Tiffany & Co., particularly during the holidays, boosted its fourth-quarter profit.
China Media Accuse Google of Breaking Promises
China reacted quickly Tuesday to Google Inc.'s decision to stop censoring the Internet for China by shifting its search engine off the mainland
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