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China Studio Buys Stake in Hollywood Production Firm
The Hollywood production house behind hits including "Clash of the Titans" and "Inception" has sold a 3.3 percent stake to a Chinese studio
Asia Stocks Rise on Hopes of More U.S. Stimulus
Asian stock markets climbed Wednesday, supported by growing speculation that the Federal Reserve is likely to introduce more stimulus
Japan Business Confidence Rises for 6th Straight Quarter
Business confidence in Japan rose for the sixth straight quarter, but companies fear the improvement is temporary as cooling global growth
HP Reveals Rosy Outlook but Not Next CEO
Hewlett-Packard Co. offered a rosy financial outlook Tuesday without giving any guidance on the biggest issue hanging over the world's largest
Hulu Plus to Play on Roku, Tivo Set-Top Boxes
Hulu Plus, the $10-per-month online TV subscription service, will soon be available for users of Roku Inc. set-top boxes and Tivo Inc. subscribers
Recession Widens Rich- Poor Gap, Cuts Marriages
The recession seems to be socking Americans in the heart as well as the wallet: Marriages have hit an all-time low while pleas for food ...
Coca-Cola to Invest $1 Bil. in Philippines
Coca-Cola Co. said Tuesday it will spend $1 billion in the Philippines over the next five years to expand its presence in the fast-growing market
Toys R Us to Hire 45,000 Workers, Plans Stock Sale
Toys R Us will hire about 45,000 employees to help with the holiday season, doubling its U.S. work force.
LG Chem Adds Mitsubishi Motors As Battery Client
Mitsubishi Motors became the latest automaker to sign Korea's LG Chem as the battery supplier for its upcoming electric and hybrid vehicles
World Stocks Slip on Euro Debt Fears, Yen Action
World stock markets fell sharply Tuesday amid renewed worries over Europe's government debt crisis and a report that the Federal Reserve
Fitch Downgrades Ireland Credit Rating
Ratings agency Fitch cut Ireland's credit worthiness another notch Wednesday, citing the country's long fight to emerge from record deficits
ADB Raises Asia Growth Forecast to 8.2%
The Asian Development Bank raised its forecast for the region's economic growth this year, crediting a rapid recovery in exports even as it warned
Blackberry Maker Unveils Small Tablet for Business
The company that gave us the BlackBerry — still the dominant phone in corporate circles — thinks its business customers will have room in their ...
Wal-Mart Bids $4.25 Bil. for S. Africa's Massmart
Wal-Mart-Stores Inc. says it has offered to buy South African retailer Massmart Holdings Ltd. for approximately $4.25 billion.
Nestle to Expand Herbal Medicine Business
Nestle plans to plow hundreds of millions of dollars into expanding its medical nutrition business over the next decade, hoping to capitalize
Asian Stocks Enjoy Bounce After Holidays
Asian stock markets kicked off a new week of trading in good spirits, encouraged by an improvement in U.S. economic indicators and higher metal prices.
Hyndai Recalls 2011 Sonatas for Steering Glitch
Hyundai Motor Co. said it is voluntarily recalling 139,500 Sonata sedans in the U.S. because of a manufacturing defect that could cause drivers
IRS Cuts Down Iffy Tax Break Disclosures for Big Corps.
The Internal Revenue Service is scaling back a new requirement that large corporations disclose on their tax returns whether they are taking
Growth in Durables Orders Sends Stocks Up
Stocks resumed a September rally Friday as traders were encouraged that orders for manufactured goods excluding the volatile transportation
Apple Set to Unveil Next Version of Mac OS X
Apple is inviting media to its Cupertino, Calif., headquarters for a Macintosh computer-related event on Oct. 20.
GE Profits Fell 18% on Lower Equipment Sales
General Electric Co. says its third-quarter income fell 18 percent because of lower equipment sales and a loss from a Japanese division that it's selling.
Infosys Reports 18% Higher Profits
Infosys Technologies Ltd., India's bellwether information technology outsourcing company, beat expectations Friday with an 18 percent rise
Sony Ericsson Slips in Tough Smart Phone Market
Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson on Friday reported a third consecutive net profit in the third quarter, mainly thanks to success
AMD Returns to Profit in Core Chip Business
Advanced Micro Devices narrowed its third-quarter loss as the chip maker's remaining stake in factories it spun off last year dragged down the results.
Google Profits Jump 32% on Soaring Ad Sales
Google said Thursday that its net income jumped 32 percent to beat Wall Street's expectations. That's despite adding 1,500 workers in the quarter and spending
Mortgage Rates Fall to 4.19%, Lowest in Decades
Rates on 30-year mortgages fell to 4.19 percent, the lowest level in decades. They were pushed down by lower Treasury bond yields.
Jobless Claims Rise Slightly to 462,000
Applications for jobless benefits rose last week for the first time in three weeks, evidence that companies are reluctant to hire in a slow economy.
Wholesale Prices Rise on Food, Energy Costs
Wholesale prices rose last month due to higher costs for food and energy. But the increase isn't likely to spark fears of widespread inflation.
Trade Deficit Surges As Businesses Restock
The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in August, reflecting a surge in imports of consumer products as businesses restocked their shelves in hopes
Sept. Retails Sales Rose for Third Straight Month
Americans spent more money on cars, furniture and at hardware stores to boost retail sales to a third monthly increase in September.
Dollar Hits 15-Year Low Against Yen
The dollar hit a fresh 15-year-low against the yen in Tokyo Thursday amid growing speculation that the Federal Reserve will ease monetary policy next month.
Asia Stocks Rise on Strong U.S. Earnings
Asian stock markets advanced in early trading Thursday, lifted by better-than-expected earnings results from U.S. corporate bellwethers
HTC G2 Impressive on T-Mobile's Faster Network
Two years ago, the Android invasion began when T-Mobile released the first smart phone running Google's Android operating system, HTC's G1.
Microsoft, Alibaba Test New China Search Engine
Microsoft Corp. and Alibaba Group, China's biggest e-commerce site, are testing a search service, adding a new competitor to a crowded Chinese
World Stocks Rise on Surging Intel Sales
World stocks rallied Wednesday after the Federal Reserve cemented expectations it will further boost the faltering U.S. economy at its next rate-setting
Eurozone Industrial Output Rises 1%
Industrial output in the 16 countries that use the euro rose by a monthly 1 percent in August, official figures showed Wednesday, easing concerns
Burberry to Expand Stores 25% on Strong Profits
Luxury goods company Burberry Group says sales rose by 17 percent in the first half of its financial year, and it expects a full-year profit ...
China Sept. Trade Surplus Shrinks to $16.9 Bil.
China's September trade surplus stayed high at $16.9 billion amid pressure from Washington and others to ease currency controls they blame
China Boosts U.S. Treasury Holdings After Drop
China, the largest holder of U.S. Treasury debt, increased its holdings for a second straight month in August after two months of declines.
Coca-Cola Profits Up on Global Sales Growth
Coca-Cola Co.'s third-quarter net income rose 8.4 percent as it sold more of its soft drinks and juices around the world and U.S. sales extended
J&J Profits Up Slightly Despite Lower Sales
Health care giant Johnson & Johnson eked out a 2 percent profit increase in its third quarter, even though sales were down slightly, hurt by ...
Posco's $12 Bil. India Plant May Be Halted by Gov't
A government panel wants to withdraw environmental clearances for South Korean steel giant Posco to build a $12 billion steel plant in India
China Signals Full Recovery with Rate Hike
China raised its benchmark lending rate Tuesday for the first time since emerging from the global crisis as the government tries to cool inflation
East Asia Output Above Pre-Recession Levels
The World Bank raised its growth forecast for East Asia's developing countries Tuesday but said governments need to control rising risks
IBM Beats Views, Raises Outlook
IBM's net income rose 12 percent and the technology company raised its 2010 profit forecast slightly as it wrings more out of its services and ...
Facebook Apps Found to Be Leaking Personal Data
The latest Facebook privacy fiasco shows that the world's largest online social hub is having a hard time putting this thorny issue behind it even
Airline Profits Soared on Higher Fares, Fees
Fewer seats, higher fares and more money from fees may just add up to the highest quarterly profit in three years for the nation's long-suffering ...
Starbucks Starts Serving Beer, Wine
Something new is on the menu at a renovated Starbucks in Seattle: beer and wine. The store that reopened Monday
Strong Intel Sales, Profits Augur Well for PC Sales
Intel Corp. offered an encouraging sign Tuesday for what the computer industry might expect from the all-important holiday shopping season.
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
China Studio Buys Stake in Hollywood Production Firm
The Hollywood production house behind hits including "Clash of the Titans" and "Inception" has sold a 3.3 percent stake to a Chinese studio
Asia Stocks Rise on Hopes of More U.S. Stimulus
Asian stock markets climbed Wednesday, supported by growing speculation that the Federal Reserve is likely to introduce more stimulus
Japan Business Confidence Rises for 6th Straight Quarter
Business confidence in Japan rose for the sixth straight quarter, but companies fear the improvement is temporary as cooling global growth
HP Reveals Rosy Outlook but Not Next CEO
Hewlett-Packard Co. offered a rosy financial outlook Tuesday without giving any guidance on the biggest issue hanging over the world's largest
Hulu Plus to Play on Roku, Tivo Set-Top Boxes
Hulu Plus, the $10-per-month online TV subscription service, will soon be available for users of Roku Inc. set-top boxes and Tivo Inc. subscribers
Recession Widens Rich- Poor Gap, Cuts Marriages
The recession seems to be socking Americans in the heart as well as the wallet: Marriages have hit an all-time low while pleas for food ...
Coca-Cola to Invest $1 Bil. in Philippines
Coca-Cola Co. said Tuesday it will spend $1 billion in the Philippines over the next five years to expand its presence in the fast-growing market
Toys R Us to Hire 45,000 Workers, Plans Stock Sale
Toys R Us will hire about 45,000 employees to help with the holiday season, doubling its U.S. work force.
LG Chem Adds Mitsubishi Motors As Battery Client
Mitsubishi Motors became the latest automaker to sign Korea's LG Chem as the battery supplier for its upcoming electric and hybrid vehicles
World Stocks Slip on Euro Debt Fears, Yen Action
World stock markets fell sharply Tuesday amid renewed worries over Europe's government debt crisis and a report that the Federal Reserve
Fitch Downgrades Ireland Credit Rating
Ratings agency Fitch cut Ireland's credit worthiness another notch Wednesday, citing the country's long fight to emerge from record deficits
ADB Raises Asia Growth Forecast to 8.2%
The Asian Development Bank raised its forecast for the region's economic growth this year, crediting a rapid recovery in exports even as it warned
Blackberry Maker Unveils Small Tablet for Business
The company that gave us the BlackBerry — still the dominant phone in corporate circles — thinks its business customers will have room in their ...
Wal-Mart Bids $4.25 Bil. for S. Africa's Massmart
Wal-Mart-Stores Inc. says it has offered to buy South African retailer Massmart Holdings Ltd. for approximately $4.25 billion.
Nestle to Expand Herbal Medicine Business
Nestle plans to plow hundreds of millions of dollars into expanding its medical nutrition business over the next decade, hoping to capitalize
Asian Stocks Enjoy Bounce After Holidays
Asian stock markets kicked off a new week of trading in good spirits, encouraged by an improvement in U.S. economic indicators and higher metal prices.
Hyndai Recalls 2011 Sonatas for Steering Glitch
Hyundai Motor Co. said it is voluntarily recalling 139,500 Sonata sedans in the U.S. because of a manufacturing defect that could cause drivers
IRS Cuts Down Iffy Tax Break Disclosures for Big Corps.
The Internal Revenue Service is scaling back a new requirement that large corporations disclose on their tax returns whether they are taking
Growth in Durables Orders Sends Stocks Up
Stocks resumed a September rally Friday as traders were encouraged that orders for manufactured goods excluding the volatile transportation
Apple Set to Unveil Next Version of Mac OS X
Apple is inviting media to its Cupertino, Calif., headquarters for a Macintosh computer-related event on Oct. 20.
GE Profits Fell 18% on Lower Equipment Sales
General Electric Co. says its third-quarter income fell 18 percent because of lower equipment sales and a loss from a Japanese division that it's selling.
Infosys Reports 18% Higher Profits
Infosys Technologies Ltd., India's bellwether information technology outsourcing company, beat expectations Friday with an 18 percent rise
Sony Ericsson Slips in Tough Smart Phone Market
Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson on Friday reported a third consecutive net profit in the third quarter, mainly thanks to success
AMD Returns to Profit in Core Chip Business
Advanced Micro Devices narrowed its third-quarter loss as the chip maker's remaining stake in factories it spun off last year dragged down the results.
Google Profits Jump 32% on Soaring Ad Sales
Google said Thursday that its net income jumped 32 percent to beat Wall Street's expectations. That's despite adding 1,500 workers in the quarter and spending
Mortgage Rates Fall to 4.19%, Lowest in Decades
Rates on 30-year mortgages fell to 4.19 percent, the lowest level in decades. They were pushed down by lower Treasury bond yields.
Jobless Claims Rise Slightly to 462,000
Applications for jobless benefits rose last week for the first time in three weeks, evidence that companies are reluctant to hire in a slow economy.
Wholesale Prices Rise on Food, Energy Costs
Wholesale prices rose last month due to higher costs for food and energy. But the increase isn't likely to spark fears of widespread inflation.
Trade Deficit Surges As Businesses Restock
The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in August, reflecting a surge in imports of consumer products as businesses restocked their shelves in hopes
Sept. Retails Sales Rose for Third Straight Month
Americans spent more money on cars, furniture and at hardware stores to boost retail sales to a third monthly increase in September.
Dollar Hits 15-Year Low Against Yen
The dollar hit a fresh 15-year-low against the yen in Tokyo Thursday amid growing speculation that the Federal Reserve will ease monetary policy next month.
Asia Stocks Rise on Strong U.S. Earnings
Asian stock markets advanced in early trading Thursday, lifted by better-than-expected earnings results from U.S. corporate bellwethers
HTC G2 Impressive on T-Mobile's Faster Network
Two years ago, the Android invasion began when T-Mobile released the first smart phone running Google's Android operating system, HTC's G1.
Microsoft, Alibaba Test New China Search Engine
Microsoft Corp. and Alibaba Group, China's biggest e-commerce site, are testing a search service, adding a new competitor to a crowded Chinese
World Stocks Rise on Surging Intel Sales
World stocks rallied Wednesday after the Federal Reserve cemented expectations it will further boost the faltering U.S. economy at its next rate-setting
Eurozone Industrial Output Rises 1%
Industrial output in the 16 countries that use the euro rose by a monthly 1 percent in August, official figures showed Wednesday, easing concerns
Burberry to Expand Stores 25% on Strong Profits
Luxury goods company Burberry Group says sales rose by 17 percent in the first half of its financial year, and it expects a full-year profit ...
China Sept. Trade Surplus Shrinks to $16.9 Bil.
China's September trade surplus stayed high at $16.9 billion amid pressure from Washington and others to ease currency controls they blame
China Boosts U.S. Treasury Holdings After Drop
China, the largest holder of U.S. Treasury debt, increased its holdings for a second straight month in August after two months of declines.
Coca-Cola Profits Up on Global Sales Growth
Coca-Cola Co.'s third-quarter net income rose 8.4 percent as it sold more of its soft drinks and juices around the world and U.S. sales extended
J&J Profits Up Slightly Despite Lower Sales
Health care giant Johnson & Johnson eked out a 2 percent profit increase in its third quarter, even though sales were down slightly, hurt by ...
Posco's $12 Bil. India Plant May Be Halted by Gov't
A government panel wants to withdraw environmental clearances for South Korean steel giant Posco to build a $12 billion steel plant in India
China Signals Full Recovery with Rate Hike
China raised its benchmark lending rate Tuesday for the first time since emerging from the global crisis as the government tries to cool inflation
East Asia Output Above Pre-Recession Levels
The World Bank raised its growth forecast for East Asia's developing countries Tuesday but said governments need to control rising risks
IBM Beats Views, Raises Outlook
IBM's net income rose 12 percent and the technology company raised its 2010 profit forecast slightly as it wrings more out of its services and ...
Facebook Apps Found to Be Leaking Personal Data
The latest Facebook privacy fiasco shows that the world's largest online social hub is having a hard time putting this thorny issue behind it even
Airline Profits Soared on Higher Fares, Fees
Fewer seats, higher fares and more money from fees may just add up to the highest quarterly profit in three years for the nation's long-suffering ...
Starbucks Starts Serving Beer, Wine
Something new is on the menu at a renovated Starbucks in Seattle: beer and wine. The store that reopened Monday
Strong Intel Sales, Profits Augur Well for PC Sales
Intel Corp. offered an encouraging sign Tuesday for what the computer industry might expect from the all-important holiday shopping season.
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