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Japan Consumer Prices Fall for 17th Straight Month

Japan says its consumer prices fell for the 17th straight month in July, as deflation kept a tight grip on the economy.

Dell Boosts Bid for 3Par After Dell Raises Offer

Hewlett-Packard Co. has again raised its bid for 3Par Inc. above an offer from rival Dell Inc., suggesting that the little-known data-storage maker

Toyota Recalls 1.33 Mil. Corolla Sedans, Matrix Hatchbacks

Toyota recalled 1.13 million Corolla sedans and Matrix hatchbacks Thursday because their engines may stall, the latest in a string of quality

1 in 10 Homes with Mortgages Face Foreclosure

One in 10 American households with a mortgage was at risk of foreclosure this summer as the government's efforts to help have had little

Stocks Slip Despite Drop in Jobless Claims

Stocks were mainly higher early Thursday after a drop in new claims for unemployment benefits relieved some of the market's worries

World Stocks Rise on U.S. Uptick, German Data

World stock markets mostly rose Thursday, helped by late gains on Wall Street and more strong German data, though apprehension over a slowing

German Consumer Confidence Rises

German consumers are upbeat about their economy, a closely watched survey showed Thursday, reflecting the country's overall positive economic trend

Sony Pursues 3-D TV Without Glasses

Sony Corp. is working on 3-D televisions that don't need special glasses, joining a race with rival Toshiba Corp., but sees cost and technological hurdles

New U.S. Import Duties Likely on Chinese Aluminum

Analysts say the Obama administration, under congressional pressure to take a tough stance on Chinese trade policies, is expected to declare

U.S. Stock Futures Surge on China Factory Growth

Stock futures are surging after upbeat signs of growth in China and Australia lessened worries about a global economic slowdown.

Asian Stocks Up on Strong China, Australia Data

Asian stock markets rose Wednesday, rebounding from losses as Australia's economic growth accelerated and Chinese manufacturing

New Blackberry App Allows Sports Betting in Nevada

Getting money down on your favorite sports team is getting a little easier in Nevada with the first-ever legal wagering application for smart phones.

Exelon Buys Deere Wind Farm As Energy Industry Consolidates

Energy company Exelon Corp. said Tuesday it will pay $900 million for the wind energy assets of manufacturer Deere & Co., potentially signaling

JPMorgan to Shut Down Proprietary Trading

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is shutting down its proprietary trading desks and eliminating around 80 jobs to comply with new restrictions on investment banks

Korean Tablets Debut Ahead of iPad Launch

Korean companies aren't waiting for Apple's iPad launch to debut tablets aimed at people who want the mobility of smart phones but with touch-screens

Carbuyers Likely to See Fewer Deals This August

For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Think Cash for Clunkers

Eurozone Inflation Eases to 1.6%

Inflation in the 16 countries that use the euro fell in August, official figures showed Tuesday, reinforcing market expectations that the European

Chinese Firms Tap Foreign Stars for Global Image

Kevin Garnett wore his affection for China's booming sportswear market on his back as the NBA star arrived in Beijing in August.

Nikkei Leads Asian Stocks Down

Asian markets lost ground Tuesday as a strong yen pummeled Japanese shares and after Wall Street fell amid pessimism about the U.S. economy.

Japan Factory Output Rose 0.3% in July

Japan's factory output unexpectedly rose in July for the first time in two months as companies bolstered production of machinery, chemicals

Consumer Spending Rose 0.4% in July

Americans spent last month at the fastest pace in four months, helped by a jump in demand for automobiles.

Intel Buys Infineon's Wireless Unit for $1.4 Bil.

Intel Corp. is buying the wireless communications unit of Germany's Infineon Technologies AG for $1.4 billion in cash, the second deal

China Seeks Global Talent for Top Posts in State Firms

China announced plans to fill 20 top posts at some of its largest state-owned enterprises (SOEs), according to a notice on its State-owned Assets

China Leads World in Top Global Selling Products

China led the world in global top-selling products with 1,210 items in 2008, according to a Korea International Trade Association analysis

LG to Unveil Super-Thin LED TV

LG Electronics Inc. will unveil an 8.8-milimeter-thick LED TV at the annual Berlin IFA consumer electronics show in September, the company announced

Eurozone Confidence Rises Again in August

Economic confidence in the 16 countries that use the euro rose to its highest level in nearly two-and-a-half years during August

Russia Opens Up Bidding on Chopper-Carrier Prototypes

Russia will hold an open tender for two warships of the class it had planned to buy from France without inviting other bidders

HSBC in Talks to Control Nedbank for $6.8 Bil.

British bank HSBC Holdings PLC said Monday it is in talks with financial group Old Mutual PLC to buy a controlling stake in Nedbank Group

Stocks Waver As Corporate Deals Offset U.S. Data

European stock markets rose modestly Monday as the recent pickup in corporate dealmaking helped offset the gloom from disappointing U.S. economic data.

Aussie Mining Stocks Rise on Poll Uncertainty

Stocks in Australia's biggest mining companies rose Monday as the government's plans for a new tax on their profits were thrown into doubt

4 Calif. Banks Among 8 Shut Down by Regulators

Regulators on Friday shut down a big community bank based in Chicago that has been known for its social activism but racked by financial troubles

Smartphone Boom Slowed by Lagging Chip Production

The seemingly recession-proof smart phone is suffering from a side effect of the rough economy: Manufacturers simply can't build enough

Stocks Keep Slipping on Persisting Unease Over Data

Stocks closed moderately lower Friday as investors' pessimistic view of the economy deepened.

Jobless Rate Falls in 18 States, Rises in 14

Unemployment fell in fewer states in July than in the previous three months, a sign that jobs remain scarce nationwide.

Germany Considers Keeping Nuclear Plants Longer

Prominent German business figures are warning against what they call a too-quick shutdown of the country's nuclear plants, stepping up pressure

HP Tops Dell Offer for Storage Innovator 3Par

Hewlett-Packard Co. is bidding $1.5 billion for data storage provider 3Par Inc., just a week after rival Dell Inc. agreed to acquire the company for ...

Super-Oysters Promise Fatter, Cleaner Eating

Biologist John Supan thinks he has developed what may be the holy grail for oyster lovers: a hardy breed of the delectable shellfish

Oil Falls Below $75 on Fears of Slowing Recovery

Oil prices dropped below $75 a barrel Friday amid mounting concerns over the pace of the U.S. economic recovery, following another batch

E-Readers Battle Tablets for Digital Book Supremacy

The marriage of an American technology firm and a Taiwanese display panel manufacturer has helped make digital reading a prospective challenger

U.S. Jobs Data Dampen World Markets

European stock markets traded lower Thursday after soft U.S. jobs data reined in hopes for gains on Wall Street. Japanese stocks were the best-performing

Intel to Buy McAfee for $7.68 Bil.

Chip maker Intel Corp. said Thursday it is buying computer-security software maker McAfee Inc. for $7.68 billion, or $48 per share.

Germany Boosts 2010 Growth Forecast to 3%

Germany's economy is on course to grow by about 3 percent this year after a spectacular second-quarter growth spurt, the country's central bank

China Tries to Meet Booming Demand for Movies

China said it will expand its movie industry by making more films and building more theaters to meet growing demand.

Taiwan GDP Surged 12.5% on Electronics Demand

Taiwan's export-reliant economy surged 12.5 percent year-on-year in the second quarter on strong foreign demand for the island's electronics

U.S. Stocks Join Global Retreat on Home Sales Dip

Stocks are closing lower after another disappointing report on housing renewed worries about the economy.

Google to Offer Free PC-to-Phone Calling

Google Inc. is adding a free e-mail feature that may persuade more people to cut the cords on their landline phones.

India Admits Chinese Telecom Gear on Tough Terms

India has relaxed an eight-month ban on imports of telecommunication equipment, approving orders from China's ZTE and Huawei and Finland's Nokia

Durable Goods Orders Rise Modestly

Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods increased slightly in July, but businesses spent less as the economic recovery

German Business Confidence Hits 3-Year High

Germany's business confidence rose in August to its highest level in three years, according to a key survey Wednesday, suggesting Europe's biggest

Homebuilder Toll Brothers Returns to Profit

Toll Brothers Inc. said Wednesday that it posted a profit in its fiscal third quarter, as the luxury homebuilder snagged important tax benefits