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
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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
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 ...
Virgin Galactic Unveils SpaceShipTwo for Space Tourists
After five years of secret construction, the cloak is coming off a privately funded spacecraft designed
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 ...
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.
GM Enters India As Junior Partner to China's SAIC
General Motors Co. and its main Chinese partner announced a venture Friday to sell vehicles in India, uniting in the two fastest-growing car markets
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
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.
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.
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 ...
Amkor Raises Q4 Outlook on Surprising Chip Demand
Amkor Technology Inc. raised its fourth-quarter revenue outlook Monday, citing higher-than-anticipated demand from customers.
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.
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 ...
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.
China Manufacturing Rose at Fastest Rate in 20 Months
An index of China's manufacturing rose in December, expanding at its fastest rate in 20 months
Obama Pushes Wireless to Rival Cable, Phone Service
The Obama administration is calling on federal regulators to make more radio spectrum available for wireless Internet services so they can compete
Manufacturing Data Shows Accelerating Growth
An unexpectedly strong report on manufacturing activity Monday bolstered confidence that the nation's factories will help sustain an economic recovery.
Global Chip Sales Saw First Rebound Since Downturn
Global chip sales posted a year-over-year gain in November, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association, another positive milestone
China Manufacturing Grew at Fastest Rate Since 2004
China's manufacturing expanded in December for a ninth straight month as government stimulus spending boosted domestic demand
GM's China Sales Up 67% in 2009
General Motors Co. said Monday that 2009 sales in China by the company and its local partners rose 67 percent to a record 1.8 million ...
Networks Fudge No-Pay Interview Policy
Policies forbidding payment for news interviews increasingly seem like the network television equivalent of the 55 mph speed limit
Tokyo SE Upgrades to High-Speed Trading System
The Tokyo Stock Exchange will launch a new high-speed trading system Monday, scrapping an antiquated, glitch-prone platform
California Faces More Painful Budget Cuts in 2010
During last summer's fiscal crisis, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger borrowed the title of a film classic to describe California's budget
Wisconsin Ginseng Growers Take Root in China
Wisconsin farmer Butch Weege has never met Sun Dan, a 34-year-old makeup artist who lives in Beijing
Google Set to Unveil Own Branded Cell Phone
Google Inc.'s vision for how a mobile phone should be made and sold will likely raise the stakes in the Internet search leader's bid to ...
Delta, Northwest Win Approval to Act As Single Carrier
Delta Air lines Inc. has received government permission to operate its namesake service and its Northwest Airlines subsidiary as a single carrier
International Firms Projected to See Big Growth in 2010
Companies with international operations are set to take advantage of a global economic recovery in 2010, continuing the rally that began in 2009.
Asian Markets Close 2009 on High Note
Asian stock markets added to a year of big gains in the final day of trading for 2009.
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
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 ...
Virgin Galactic Unveils SpaceShipTwo for Space Tourists
After five years of secret construction, the cloak is coming off a privately funded spacecraft designed
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 ...
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.
GM Enters India As Junior Partner to China's SAIC
General Motors Co. and its main Chinese partner announced a venture Friday to sell vehicles in India, uniting in the two fastest-growing car markets
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
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.
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.
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 ...
Amkor Raises Q4 Outlook on Surprising Chip Demand
Amkor Technology Inc. raised its fourth-quarter revenue outlook Monday, citing higher-than-anticipated demand from customers.
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.
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 ...
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.
China Manufacturing Rose at Fastest Rate in 20 Months
An index of China's manufacturing rose in December, expanding at its fastest rate in 20 months
Obama Pushes Wireless to Rival Cable, Phone Service
The Obama administration is calling on federal regulators to make more radio spectrum available for wireless Internet services so they can compete
Manufacturing Data Shows Accelerating Growth
An unexpectedly strong report on manufacturing activity Monday bolstered confidence that the nation's factories will help sustain an economic recovery.
Global Chip Sales Saw First Rebound Since Downturn
Global chip sales posted a year-over-year gain in November, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association, another positive milestone
China Manufacturing Grew at Fastest Rate Since 2004
China's manufacturing expanded in December for a ninth straight month as government stimulus spending boosted domestic demand
GM's China Sales Up 67% in 2009
General Motors Co. said Monday that 2009 sales in China by the company and its local partners rose 67 percent to a record 1.8 million ...
Networks Fudge No-Pay Interview Policy
Policies forbidding payment for news interviews increasingly seem like the network television equivalent of the 55 mph speed limit
Tokyo SE Upgrades to High-Speed Trading System
The Tokyo Stock Exchange will launch a new high-speed trading system Monday, scrapping an antiquated, glitch-prone platform
California Faces More Painful Budget Cuts in 2010
During last summer's fiscal crisis, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger borrowed the title of a film classic to describe California's budget
Wisconsin Ginseng Growers Take Root in China
Wisconsin farmer Butch Weege has never met Sun Dan, a 34-year-old makeup artist who lives in Beijing
Google Set to Unveil Own Branded Cell Phone
Google Inc.'s vision for how a mobile phone should be made and sold will likely raise the stakes in the Internet search leader's bid to ...
Delta, Northwest Win Approval to Act As Single Carrier
Delta Air lines Inc. has received government permission to operate its namesake service and its Northwest Airlines subsidiary as a single carrier
International Firms Projected to See Big Growth in 2010
Companies with international operations are set to take advantage of a global economic recovery in 2010, continuing the rally that began in 2009.
Asian Markets Close 2009 on High Note
Asian stock markets added to a year of big gains in the final day of trading for 2009.
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