Q1 Venture Capital Investments Jump 38%
Venture capitalists invested more money in U.S. startups during the first three months of 2010 compared with a year earlier
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Asian Stocks Fall on Inflation, Interest Rate Fears
Asian stock markets fell Friday as investors mulled whether the region's strong economic growth so far this year could trigger inflation
Volkswagen China Sales Skyrocket 61%
Volkswagen AG's worldwide deliveries were up by nearly a quarter in the first three months of this year as the car market rebounded
Jobless Claims, Weak Industrial Output Cool Markets
Stocks traded in a tight range Thursday after mixed economic reports gave investors an excuse to take a break from buying after five straight days ...
Visa Pays $2 Mil. for Online Payment Processor
Visa Inc. is buying e-commerce payment processor CyberSource Corp. for about $2 billion.
Microsoft Profits Jump 35% on PC Rebound
An improvement in corporate spending on computers helped Microsoft increase its net income 35 percent in the most recent quarter
Home Sales Rise, Jobless Claims Fall
The economy is improving, with home sales up, jobless claims down and inflation tame. Yet there are concerns the economic rebound
Hyundai Profits Quintuple on Strong China, India Sales
Hyundai Motor said net profit hit a record high in the first quarter amid a jump in sales and strong performance in China and India.
Hynix Returns to Profit on Doubling of DRAM Sales
Hynix Semiconductor returned to profit in the first quarter after a loss last year as sales more than doubled and prices for its mainstay computer ...
Japan's March Exports Up 43.5%
Japan's exports jumped 43.5 in March from a year earlier as a recovering global economy drove demand for the nation's cars and gadgets.
IMF Projects Better-Than-Expected Growth for World
The International Monetary Fund said Wednesday that the global economy, after enduring a crippling recession, should see better-than-expected growth
Facebook Seeks to Custom-Tailor Web for Users
Facebook is spreading its wings to the broader Web. It's a move that could change the way people experience the online world, though it could ...
Apple Profits Jump 90% on Soaring iPhone Sales
The paparazzi may have moved on to Apple's sexy new iPad, but the iPhone is still Wall Street's darling.
Boeing Promises First 787 Delivery by Year End
Boeing's first-quarter profit topped expectations and the aircraft maker says it still expects to deliver the first of its new 787s by the end of ...
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 ...
Chrysler Operations Turn Profitable in 2010
Chrysler Group LLC lost a staggering $3.8 billion from the time it left bankruptcy protection June 10 through the end of last year
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.
Geely's Volvo Purchase Faces Cultural Obstacles
Chinese tycoon Li Shufu's car company Geely has a knack for giving its vehicles oddball names: Gleagle, King Kong, Englon.
GM Pays Off Gov't Loans 5 Years Early
General Motors Co.'s CEO said Tuesday that the automaker has repaid the $8.1 billion in loans it received from the U.S. and Canadian governments
Yahoo Earnings Triple on Advertising Growth
Yahoo's first-quarter earnings nearly tripled as the Internet company's revenue edged up for the first time in more than a year.
Extended Volcano Eruptions Could Jeopardize Recovery
Even as Europe's dormant airports sputter back to life, prudent travelers and businessmen should ask: What if Iceland's volcano erupts again?
IMF Cuts Estimate of Losses from Financial Crisis
The world's banks could be spared billions in losses thanks to a global economy that is recovering from the financial meltdown more quickly
Bond Film Stopped on Uncertainty Over MGM's Fate
Producers say work on the next James Bond film has been halted indefinitely because of uncertainty about the future of distributor Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.
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
Lawyers Vie to Lead Mass Suits Against Toyota
Dozen of lawyers spoke glowingly about their courtroom credentials Thursday as they tried to persuade a federal judge to give them a lead position
Google Says China Situation Stable for Now
Google CEO Eric Schmidt has assured shareholders that the Internet search company's China operations are stable after a falling out
Adobe Fires Back at Apple with Love Ad Campaign
Adobe is firing back at Apple with love. Adobe Systems Inc. is countering Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs' recent jab at Adobe's Flash technology for ...
Ford CEO Expects Solid Profits for 2010
Ford's chief executive said the second-largest U.S. automaker should be "solidly" profitable in 2010 as it recovers from a sharp downturn in the car industry.
Stocks End Down on Sluggish Job-Growth Data
A late-day slide left stocks lower Thursday following a disappointing forecast from department store chain Kohl's and a drop in financial shares.
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
World Stocks Fall on Euro Debt, U.S. Jobless
World stock markets and the euro fell Friday on worries that Europe's fiscal austerity measures and stubbornly high unemployment in the U.S. will slow
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
$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 ...
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
Europe Stocks Rebound As Euro Hits New 4-Year Low
European stock markets rebounded Monday after big falls at the end of last week but the euro continued to languish near four-year lows against the ...
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
Oil Rises to $71 After 2-Week Selloff
Oil prices rose slightly to near $71 a barrel Tuesday in Asia after fears a European debt crisis could halt a global economic recovery sparked ...
Uncle Sam to Lose $1.6 Bil. on Chrysler Bailout
The Treasury Department said Monday it will lose $1.6 billion on a loan made to Chrysler in early 2009.
Stocks Recover from 184-Point Dow Slide
Stocks had another wild day, but there was no big event, no surprise announcement behind the swings.
Oil Prices Fell 20% in 2 Weeks
Oil prices fell again Monday and have now fallen about 20 percent in just two weeks as investors worry about the ripple effects of a ...
Q1 Venture Capital Investments Jump 38%
Venture capitalists invested more money in U.S. startups during the first three months of 2010 compared with a year earlier
Asian Stocks Fall on Inflation, Interest Rate Fears
Asian stock markets fell Friday as investors mulled whether the region's strong economic growth so far this year could trigger inflation
Volkswagen China Sales Skyrocket 61%
Volkswagen AG's worldwide deliveries were up by nearly a quarter in the first three months of this year as the car market rebounded
Jobless Claims, Weak Industrial Output Cool Markets
Stocks traded in a tight range Thursday after mixed economic reports gave investors an excuse to take a break from buying after five straight days ...
Visa Pays $2 Mil. for Online Payment Processor
Visa Inc. is buying e-commerce payment processor CyberSource Corp. for about $2 billion.
Microsoft Profits Jump 35% on PC Rebound
An improvement in corporate spending on computers helped Microsoft increase its net income 35 percent in the most recent quarter
Home Sales Rise, Jobless Claims Fall
The economy is improving, with home sales up, jobless claims down and inflation tame. Yet there are concerns the economic rebound
Hyundai Profits Quintuple on Strong China, India Sales
Hyundai Motor said net profit hit a record high in the first quarter amid a jump in sales and strong performance in China and India.
Hynix Returns to Profit on Doubling of DRAM Sales
Hynix Semiconductor returned to profit in the first quarter after a loss last year as sales more than doubled and prices for its mainstay computer ...
Japan's March Exports Up 43.5%
Japan's exports jumped 43.5 in March from a year earlier as a recovering global economy drove demand for the nation's cars and gadgets.
IMF Projects Better-Than-Expected Growth for World
The International Monetary Fund said Wednesday that the global economy, after enduring a crippling recession, should see better-than-expected growth
Facebook Seeks to Custom-Tailor Web for Users
Facebook is spreading its wings to the broader Web. It's a move that could change the way people experience the online world, though it could ...
Apple Profits Jump 90% on Soaring iPhone Sales
The paparazzi may have moved on to Apple's sexy new iPad, but the iPhone is still Wall Street's darling.
Boeing Promises First 787 Delivery by Year End
Boeing's first-quarter profit topped expectations and the aircraft maker says it still expects to deliver the first of its new 787s by the end of ...
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 ...
Chrysler Operations Turn Profitable in 2010
Chrysler Group LLC lost a staggering $3.8 billion from the time it left bankruptcy protection June 10 through the end of last year
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.
Geely's Volvo Purchase Faces Cultural Obstacles
Chinese tycoon Li Shufu's car company Geely has a knack for giving its vehicles oddball names: Gleagle, King Kong, Englon.
GM Pays Off Gov't Loans 5 Years Early
General Motors Co.'s CEO said Tuesday that the automaker has repaid the $8.1 billion in loans it received from the U.S. and Canadian governments
Yahoo Earnings Triple on Advertising Growth
Yahoo's first-quarter earnings nearly tripled as the Internet company's revenue edged up for the first time in more than a year.
Extended Volcano Eruptions Could Jeopardize Recovery
Even as Europe's dormant airports sputter back to life, prudent travelers and businessmen should ask: What if Iceland's volcano erupts again?
IMF Cuts Estimate of Losses from Financial Crisis
The world's banks could be spared billions in losses thanks to a global economy that is recovering from the financial meltdown more quickly
Bond Film Stopped on Uncertainty Over MGM's Fate
Producers say work on the next James Bond film has been halted indefinitely because of uncertainty about the future of distributor Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.
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
Lawyers Vie to Lead Mass Suits Against Toyota
Dozen of lawyers spoke glowingly about their courtroom credentials Thursday as they tried to persuade a federal judge to give them a lead position
Google Says China Situation Stable for Now
Google CEO Eric Schmidt has assured shareholders that the Internet search company's China operations are stable after a falling out
Adobe Fires Back at Apple with Love Ad Campaign
Adobe is firing back at Apple with love. Adobe Systems Inc. is countering Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs' recent jab at Adobe's Flash technology for ...
Ford CEO Expects Solid Profits for 2010
Ford's chief executive said the second-largest U.S. automaker should be "solidly" profitable in 2010 as it recovers from a sharp downturn in the car industry.
Stocks End Down on Sluggish Job-Growth Data
A late-day slide left stocks lower Thursday following a disappointing forecast from department store chain Kohl's and a drop in financial shares.
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
World Stocks Fall on Euro Debt, U.S. Jobless
World stock markets and the euro fell Friday on worries that Europe's fiscal austerity measures and stubbornly high unemployment in the U.S. will slow
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
$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 ...
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
Europe Stocks Rebound As Euro Hits New 4-Year Low
European stock markets rebounded Monday after big falls at the end of last week but the euro continued to languish near four-year lows against the ...
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
Oil Rises to $71 After 2-Week Selloff
Oil prices rose slightly to near $71 a barrel Tuesday in Asia after fears a European debt crisis could halt a global economic recovery sparked ...
Uncle Sam to Lose $1.6 Bil. on Chrysler Bailout
The Treasury Department said Monday it will lose $1.6 billion on a loan made to Chrysler in early 2009.
Stocks Recover from 184-Point Dow Slide
Stocks had another wild day, but there was no big event, no surprise announcement behind the swings.
Oil Prices Fell 20% in 2 Weeks
Oil prices fell again Monday and have now fallen about 20 percent in just two weeks as investors worry about the ripple effects of a ...
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