Obama Signs Long-Debated Financial Overhaul Bill
Reveling over a new milestone in his presidency, a triumphant Barack Obama on Wednesday signed into law the most sweeping overhaul of lending
Business
Coca-Cola Net Income Surges on Global Thirst
Coca-Cola Co.'s second-quarter net income climbed 16 percent as the world's largest drink maker sold more soft drinks and juices
Morgan Stanley Reports Big Income Jump
Morgan Stanley says its second-quarter net income jumped to $1.58 billion, easily topping forecasts as its Smith Barney brokerage
Airbus Takes Lead As Farnborough Hits $25 Bil.
Plane makers notched up more orders on the third day of the Farnborough International Airshow on Wednesday — bringing the tally past $25 billion
World Markets Rise on Sweet Apple Earnings
Asian stock markets posted mild gains Wednesday after better-than-expected earnings from technology bellwether Apple nudged Wall Street higher.
BP Raises $7 Bil. with Asset Sale to Apache
BP PLC is moving quickly to secure the money it needs to pay for the spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Just weeks after promising ...
LightSquared to Offer 4G Wireless Network Across US
U.S. consumers and businesses may get more options in wireless service starting next year, with the launch of a new wireless broadband
Novartis Q2 Profits Up 19% to $2.44 Bil.
Drug maker Novartis AG has reported a second-quarter increase in net profit of 19 percent to US$2.44 billion on strong sales.
$21 Bil. in Plane Orders Signals Airline Recovery
Airbus says that Hong Kong Airlines intends to buy $5.7 billion of its widebody A350 and A330 planes.
PepsiCo Revenues Soar on Overseas Growth
Foreign currency fluctuations pushed down PepsiCo Inc.'s second-quarter net income 3 percent, even though revenue soared
Toyota Subpoenaed on Steering Rod Defect
Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it has been subpoenaed by a federal grand jury in New York to submit documents related to problems with rods
Google Pledged to Obey Law to Earn China Renewal
China renewed Google's Internet license after it pledged to obey censorship laws and stop automatically switching mainland users
China Should Boost Interest Rates Says ADB
China should boost interest rates or allow its currency to strengthen to help curb inflation pressures, the Asian Development Bank said Tuesday.
IBM Posts Higher Q2 Profits, Raises 2010 Guidance
IBM Corp. jacked up its 2010 guidance Monday on the technology company's belief that it can wring more profit from its workhorse
Stock Market Moves Up Despite Weak Housing Data
Stocks rose modestly Monday as investors bought selectively following the market's big slide last week. The Dow Jones
Delta Posts $467 Mil. Q2 Profits
Delta Air Lines reversed a second-quarter loss with what it says is its largest quarterly profit in a decade thanks to strong passenger revenue.
Tepid June Retail Sales Separate Winners, Losers
Americans focused on deeply discounted clothing that they needed in June amid escalating worries about jobs, resulting in sluggish sales for many retailers
China June Imports Skyrocket 53%
China's customs agency on Saturday said exports were up 35 percent in June from a year ago, while imports rose almost 53 percent.
Dow Finishes Week Up 5.3% for Year's Best Gain
The stock market ended its best week in a year with another gain Friday as investors bet that companies will report strong second-quarter earnings.
Toyota Signals Willingness to Raise China Wages
Toyota's president says the company is open to raising the wages of workers in China, where strikes have disrupted the automaker's operations
Peugeot Citroen Signs $1.2 Bil. to Make Cars in China
France's PSA Peugeot Citroen SA signed a deal Friday to set up a euro935 million ($1.2 billion) joint venture to make small, low-emission cars
World Stocks Continue Rise on Korea Rate Hike
World stock markets rose Friday on hopes that global economic growth will prove resilient, with investors viewing a surprise interest rate hike
Bank of Korea Raises Interest on Strong Growth
South Korea's central bank raised its key interest rate Friday from a record low amid prospects for faster growth in the country's economy.
China Renews Google's Web Operating License
Google CEO Eric Schmidt said Thursday he expects Beijing to renew the license the company needs to continue operating a website in China.
Rising Costs Force Big Shift from South Coastal China
Factory workers demanding better wages and working conditions are hastening the eventual end of an era of cheap costs that helped make southern
New Jobless Claims Drop Sharply
New claims for unemployment benefits dropped sharply last week, a sign that layoffs could be slowing. At the same time, hundreds of thousands
China Foreign Reserves Hit $2.45 Trillion
China's foreign reserves reached $2.45 trillion dollars by the end of June, a 15.1 percent increase year on year, the central bank said Sunday.
World Stocks Continue Rising on Growth Upgrade
World markets climbed Thursday on hopes that the global economy will recover faster than expected and as investors prepared for a European
IMF Boosts Global Growth Forecast Despite Risks
The global economy is recovering faster than expected but Europe's debt crisis might stall the rebound and governments need to shore up shaky
German Imports Outsurged Strong Exports in May
German exports rose by a healthy 9.2 percent on the month in May as an improving global economy stoked demand, while imports surged
Japan Machinery Orders Fell 9.1% in May
Japan's machinery orders, a closely watched indicator of future business investment, dropped more than expected in May, signaling that a recovery
YouTube Tries to Emulate Boob Tube
YouTube is trying to become as brainless and painless to watch as the boob tube. In the process, the Web's leading video site hopes to ...
Massive ABC IPO Reflects China Cash Squeeze
Agricultural Bank of China's $22 billion initial public offering is making headlines as potentially the world's biggest. It also underlining the cash squeeze
Asian Stocks Down Despite Wall Street Gains
Asian markets retreated Wednesday, with investors losing their appetite for stocks after a disappointing U.S. services sector report pointed to an anemic
Job Losses Has Peaked in Rich Nations Says OECD
Unemployment in rich countries may have peaked — but there are still 17 million more people out of work than at the start of the ...
Europe Stocks Rise on Alcoa Earnings, Asia Slips
Asian stock markets rose Tuesday as sentiment strengthened on better-than-expected earnings results from US aluminum maker Alcoa Inc.
2010 Foreclosures to Pass 1 Mil. for First Time
More than 1 million American households are likely to lose their homes to foreclosure this year, as lenders work their way through a huge backlog
China Economy Grew 11.1% During First Half of 2010
China's rapid growth is slowing as the impact of its massive stimulus eases and Beijing clamps down on a credit boom.
Asian Stocks Slip on U.S. Slowdown Concerns
Asian stock markets retreated Thursday after disappointing news on the U.S. economy chilled sentiment in Asia.
Turkey Emerges As Global Construction Power
An army of Turkish cranes and bulldozers is at work across the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa, building dams, stadiums and highways
Asian Stocks Jump on Intel Earnings, Singapore Growth
Asian stock markets jumped Wednesday, powered by better-than-expected earnings from chipmaking giant Intel Corp. and Singapore's forecast
Intel Posts Biggest Quarterly Profit in Decade
Intel Corp. has booked its largest quarterly net income in a decade as the chipmaker benefits from a stronger computer market
Federal Deficit Tops $1 Tril. with 3 Months Left
The federal deficit has topped $1 trillion with three months still to go in the budget year, showing the lasting impact of the recession
Trade Deficit Jumps As Import Growth Outpaces Exports
The trade deficit rose in May to an 18-month peak as rising imports offset another solid gain in U.S. exports. The surge in imports was ...
Nissan Leads Japan Car Outsourcing with Thai-Made March
Nissan took the wraps off its new March subcompact Tuesday, which is being manufactured in Thailand for sale in Japan, underlining a trend for Japanese
Canada's Economy Becomes Envy of G-20
Canada thinks it can teach the world a thing or two about dodging financial meltdowns.
Apple iPhone 4 Defective Says Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports said Monday it will not recommend Apple Inc.'s newest iPhone because of reception problems caused by its antenna design.
Conde Nast's Reddit Asks Readers for Donations
Though it's owned by a large media company, Reddit needs money, and it's turning to its loyal audience for help.
Hugh Hefner Makes Bid to Take Playboy Private
Hugh Hefner wants to buy out the portion of the Playboy empire he doesn't already own in a bet that the iconic brand can still ...
J&J to Buy Device Maker Micrus for $480 Mil.
Johnson & Johnson said Monday it will pay $480 million for medical device maker Micrus Endovascular, adding a range of treatments
Obama Signs Long-Debated Financial Overhaul Bill
Reveling over a new milestone in his presidency, a triumphant Barack Obama on Wednesday signed into law the most sweeping overhaul of lending
Coca-Cola Net Income Surges on Global Thirst
Coca-Cola Co.'s second-quarter net income climbed 16 percent as the world's largest drink maker sold more soft drinks and juices
Morgan Stanley Reports Big Income Jump
Morgan Stanley says its second-quarter net income jumped to $1.58 billion, easily topping forecasts as its Smith Barney brokerage
Airbus Takes Lead As Farnborough Hits $25 Bil.
Plane makers notched up more orders on the third day of the Farnborough International Airshow on Wednesday — bringing the tally past $25 billion
World Markets Rise on Sweet Apple Earnings
Asian stock markets posted mild gains Wednesday after better-than-expected earnings from technology bellwether Apple nudged Wall Street higher.
BP Raises $7 Bil. with Asset Sale to Apache
BP PLC is moving quickly to secure the money it needs to pay for the spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Just weeks after promising ...
LightSquared to Offer 4G Wireless Network Across US
U.S. consumers and businesses may get more options in wireless service starting next year, with the launch of a new wireless broadband
Novartis Q2 Profits Up 19% to $2.44 Bil.
Drug maker Novartis AG has reported a second-quarter increase in net profit of 19 percent to US$2.44 billion on strong sales.
$21 Bil. in Plane Orders Signals Airline Recovery
Airbus says that Hong Kong Airlines intends to buy $5.7 billion of its widebody A350 and A330 planes.
PepsiCo Revenues Soar on Overseas Growth
Foreign currency fluctuations pushed down PepsiCo Inc.'s second-quarter net income 3 percent, even though revenue soared
Toyota Subpoenaed on Steering Rod Defect
Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it has been subpoenaed by a federal grand jury in New York to submit documents related to problems with rods
Google Pledged to Obey Law to Earn China Renewal
China renewed Google's Internet license after it pledged to obey censorship laws and stop automatically switching mainland users
China Should Boost Interest Rates Says ADB
China should boost interest rates or allow its currency to strengthen to help curb inflation pressures, the Asian Development Bank said Tuesday.
IBM Posts Higher Q2 Profits, Raises 2010 Guidance
IBM Corp. jacked up its 2010 guidance Monday on the technology company's belief that it can wring more profit from its workhorse
Stock Market Moves Up Despite Weak Housing Data
Stocks rose modestly Monday as investors bought selectively following the market's big slide last week. The Dow Jones
Delta Posts $467 Mil. Q2 Profits
Delta Air Lines reversed a second-quarter loss with what it says is its largest quarterly profit in a decade thanks to strong passenger revenue.
Tepid June Retail Sales Separate Winners, Losers
Americans focused on deeply discounted clothing that they needed in June amid escalating worries about jobs, resulting in sluggish sales for many retailers
China June Imports Skyrocket 53%
China's customs agency on Saturday said exports were up 35 percent in June from a year ago, while imports rose almost 53 percent.
Dow Finishes Week Up 5.3% for Year's Best Gain
The stock market ended its best week in a year with another gain Friday as investors bet that companies will report strong second-quarter earnings.
Toyota Signals Willingness to Raise China Wages
Toyota's president says the company is open to raising the wages of workers in China, where strikes have disrupted the automaker's operations
Peugeot Citroen Signs $1.2 Bil. to Make Cars in China
France's PSA Peugeot Citroen SA signed a deal Friday to set up a euro935 million ($1.2 billion) joint venture to make small, low-emission cars
World Stocks Continue Rise on Korea Rate Hike
World stock markets rose Friday on hopes that global economic growth will prove resilient, with investors viewing a surprise interest rate hike
Bank of Korea Raises Interest on Strong Growth
South Korea's central bank raised its key interest rate Friday from a record low amid prospects for faster growth in the country's economy.
China Renews Google's Web Operating License
Google CEO Eric Schmidt said Thursday he expects Beijing to renew the license the company needs to continue operating a website in China.
Rising Costs Force Big Shift from South Coastal China
Factory workers demanding better wages and working conditions are hastening the eventual end of an era of cheap costs that helped make southern
New Jobless Claims Drop Sharply
New claims for unemployment benefits dropped sharply last week, a sign that layoffs could be slowing. At the same time, hundreds of thousands
China Foreign Reserves Hit $2.45 Trillion
China's foreign reserves reached $2.45 trillion dollars by the end of June, a 15.1 percent increase year on year, the central bank said Sunday.
World Stocks Continue Rising on Growth Upgrade
World markets climbed Thursday on hopes that the global economy will recover faster than expected and as investors prepared for a European
IMF Boosts Global Growth Forecast Despite Risks
The global economy is recovering faster than expected but Europe's debt crisis might stall the rebound and governments need to shore up shaky
German Imports Outsurged Strong Exports in May
German exports rose by a healthy 9.2 percent on the month in May as an improving global economy stoked demand, while imports surged
Japan Machinery Orders Fell 9.1% in May
Japan's machinery orders, a closely watched indicator of future business investment, dropped more than expected in May, signaling that a recovery
YouTube Tries to Emulate Boob Tube
YouTube is trying to become as brainless and painless to watch as the boob tube. In the process, the Web's leading video site hopes to ...
Massive ABC IPO Reflects China Cash Squeeze
Agricultural Bank of China's $22 billion initial public offering is making headlines as potentially the world's biggest. It also underlining the cash squeeze
Asian Stocks Down Despite Wall Street Gains
Asian markets retreated Wednesday, with investors losing their appetite for stocks after a disappointing U.S. services sector report pointed to an anemic
Job Losses Has Peaked in Rich Nations Says OECD
Unemployment in rich countries may have peaked — but there are still 17 million more people out of work than at the start of the ...
Europe Stocks Rise on Alcoa Earnings, Asia Slips
Asian stock markets rose Tuesday as sentiment strengthened on better-than-expected earnings results from US aluminum maker Alcoa Inc.
2010 Foreclosures to Pass 1 Mil. for First Time
More than 1 million American households are likely to lose their homes to foreclosure this year, as lenders work their way through a huge backlog
China Economy Grew 11.1% During First Half of 2010
China's rapid growth is slowing as the impact of its massive stimulus eases and Beijing clamps down on a credit boom.
Asian Stocks Slip on U.S. Slowdown Concerns
Asian stock markets retreated Thursday after disappointing news on the U.S. economy chilled sentiment in Asia.
Turkey Emerges As Global Construction Power
An army of Turkish cranes and bulldozers is at work across the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa, building dams, stadiums and highways
Asian Stocks Jump on Intel Earnings, Singapore Growth
Asian stock markets jumped Wednesday, powered by better-than-expected earnings from chipmaking giant Intel Corp. and Singapore's forecast
Intel Posts Biggest Quarterly Profit in Decade
Intel Corp. has booked its largest quarterly net income in a decade as the chipmaker benefits from a stronger computer market
Federal Deficit Tops $1 Tril. with 3 Months Left
The federal deficit has topped $1 trillion with three months still to go in the budget year, showing the lasting impact of the recession
Trade Deficit Jumps As Import Growth Outpaces Exports
The trade deficit rose in May to an 18-month peak as rising imports offset another solid gain in U.S. exports. The surge in imports was ...
Nissan Leads Japan Car Outsourcing with Thai-Made March
Nissan took the wraps off its new March subcompact Tuesday, which is being manufactured in Thailand for sale in Japan, underlining a trend for Japanese
Canada's Economy Becomes Envy of G-20
Canada thinks it can teach the world a thing or two about dodging financial meltdowns.
Apple iPhone 4 Defective Says Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports said Monday it will not recommend Apple Inc.'s newest iPhone because of reception problems caused by its antenna design.
Conde Nast's Reddit Asks Readers for Donations
Though it's owned by a large media company, Reddit needs money, and it's turning to its loyal audience for help.
Hugh Hefner Makes Bid to Take Playboy Private
Hugh Hefner wants to buy out the portion of the Playboy empire he doesn't already own in a bet that the iconic brand can still ...
J&J to Buy Device Maker Micrus for $480 Mil.
Johnson & Johnson said Monday it will pay $480 million for medical device maker Micrus Endovascular, adding a range of treatments
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