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Obama to Push $50 Bil. Infrastructure Jobs Projects

Vowing to find new ways to stimulate the sputtering economy, President Barack Obama will call for long-term investments in the nation's roads

German Court Rules Against YouTube in Copyright Case

A German court ruled Friday that Google Inc.'s subsidiary YouTube LLC must pay compensation after users uploaded several videos

Texas Probes Google for Search Ranking Procedure

Google Inc.'s methods for recommending websites are being reviewed by Texas' attorney general in an investigation spurred by complaints

Stocks Continue Rally on Upbeat Jobs Data

Stocks pushed higher Friday after a relatively upbeat U.S. jobs report for August eased concerns about the pace of the economic recovery

More Jobs Were Created This Summer Than Thought

Private employers hired more workers over the past three months than first thought, lifting hopes for the weak economy ahead of the Labor Day weekend.

China to Cut Trade Surplus with Hi-Tech Imports

China has begun a drive to expand imports of hi-tech products and equipment from countries with which it runs a trade surplus

Asian Stocks Keep Rising Ahead of U.S. Jobs Data

Most Asian stock markets climbed Friday as investors took heart from improving U.S. housing and jobs data amid lingering worries over the pace

Cognac Maker Posts Profit Growth on Asia Demand

Pernod Ricard SA said Thursday that demand for Martell cognac in China and Chivas Regal scotch in Latin America helped lift full-year net profit by ...

Costco August Sales Rise 7% on Overseas Growth

Costco Wholesale Corp. said Thursday that revenue at stores open at least a year increased 7 percent in August, buoyed by higher gas prices

Delta Posts 30% Revenue Growth in Asia

Delta is upbeat about its business in Japan as new routes and the surging yen boost travel and help along the recovery in the industry

China Auto Sales Jump 55.7% in August

Auto sales in China, the world's biggest car market, rebounded in August as subsidies for energy-efficient vehicles and a stronger currency

Apple Unveils Box for Streaming Movies, TV Shows

Apple Inc. is refining its plans to annex the living room into its entertainment empire.

U.S. Manufacturing Expands for 13th Straight Month

U.S. manufacturing expanded in August for the 13th straight month, lifting hopes that economic growth won't stall.

China Manufacturing, Car Sales Rebound in August

Chinese manufacturing and auto sales rebounded in August, suggesting the world's second-biggest economy may not be slowing as quickly as feared.

Microsoft Invades Japan with Controller-Free Gaming

Battling its Japanese gaming rivals on their home turf hasn't been easy for Microsoft Corp.

Facebook Passes Google in Time Spent Online

U.S. Web surfers are spending more time socializing on Facebook than searching with Google, according to new data from researchers

U.S. Jobs, Trade Data Lift World Markets

Stock markets in Europe and the U.S. spiked higher Thursday after better than expected U.S. jobs and trade data further eased concerns

Hyundai Debuts Korea's First Electric Car

Hyundai Motor unveiled its first electric car Thursday — the BlueOn — as it moves to catch up with Japanese rivals that have jumped ahead ...

India Car Sales Hit Record in August

Car sales in India surged to a record for a second straight month in August on strong demand before the holiday season, despite rising

ANA Debuts Japan's First Low-Cost Carrier

Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways said Thursday it's setting up Japan's first low-cost carrier, potentially making flights between Osaka and Tokyo

Korea Keeps Rates Low on Global Slowing Worries

South Korea's central bank left its key interest rate near a record low Thursday for a second straight month as the risk of slowing global ...

Nissan's Thai-Made Cars First for Japanese Market

Thai-made Nissan March subcompact cars — the first major model from a Japanese automaker being mass produced abroad for sale in Japan

Google to Roll Out Instantaneous Searches

Google Inc. stepped on its Internet search accelerator Wednesday by adding a feature that displays results as soon as people begin typing their requests.

G-20 Leaders Face Concerns Over Rising Deficits

World leaders who addressed a severe economic crisis with an unprecedented show of strength last year are finding it harder to maintain their

Wall Street Resumes Rally on Easing Euro Debt Fears

Stocks rose Wednesday as investors brushed off fresh worries about the health of European banks to resume a rally.

Oracle Pay Package Could Give Hurd $250 Mil.

Oracle plans to pay newly appointed President Mark Hurd a base salary of $950,000 a year. The company also says the former Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO

Obama to Push 3 Stimulus Measures in Ohio Speech

Seeking to give anxious Democrats a boost ahead of the November elections, President Barack Obama is pitching a trio of economic initiatives

World Stocks Slip on Europe Bank Debt Fears

World stock markets mostly slipped Wednesday amid new concerns about European banks' exposure to risky debt and as the yen's rise to a fresh

Dollar Falls to 15-Year Low Against Yen

The U.S. dollar sank to a new 15-year low against the yen on Wednesday as investors continued to buy the Japanese currency as a safe ...

Japan Machinery Orders Up 8.8% in July

Japan's machinery orders, a key gauge of future business investment, rose the most in seven months, a sign that companies are more confident

Google Milks Daily Animated Doodle for Publicity

For a dozen years, Google Inc. has been occasionally swapping its everyday logo for a "doodle," a sketch celebrating holidays, inventions, artists

Disgruntled Publishers Strike New e-Book Deal with Amazon

Amazon.com Inc. has reached new agreements with some publishers that had been fed up with the low prices Amazon charges for electronic books

Apple Sells 300,000 iPads on Debut Day

Apple says it sold more than 300,000 iPads on Saturday, the day it debuted across the country.

Asia Stocks Gain on U.S. Job Gain

Asian stock markets were mostly higher Monday after an encouraging U.S. jobs report offered the latest sign the global economy is on the mend.

Apple iPad Arrives Amid Anticipation, Scorn

Apple Inc. began selling its much-anticipated iPad on Saturday, drawing eager customers intent on being among the first owners of the tablet-style devices.

China Steel Buyers Seek Clout Against Mining Giants

A state-affiliated industry group vowed Friday to tighten control over iron ore trading as Chinese steelmakers discussed strategy for contentious price talks

Sharp Debuts No-Glasses 3-D for Portable Devices

Sharp's latest 3-D displays deliver bright, clear imagery without the cumbersome glasses usually required for such technology.

Asian Markets Rise on Signs of Solid U.S. Growth

Asian stock markets rose slightly Friday after expanding U.S. manufacturing suggested the world's biggest economy is poised for solid growth

Most New Jobs in 3 Years Added in March

The nation's economy posted its largest job gain in three years in March, while the unemployment rate remained at 9.7 percent for the third straight ...

Daimler Missed Chance to Avoid Bribery Troubles

At a 1999 meeting in Germany, board members at Daimler, one of the world's largest vehicle manufacturers, took a step that could have saved the ...

Interest Rates Rise on Stronger Growth Data

Interest rates rose Monday in the bond market on fresh signs the economy is continuing its slow, steady recovery.

Ford, GM March Sales Surge on Incentives War

An incentives war touched off by Toyota boosted sales at most major automakers last month.

Hollywood Scorns Proposed Betting on Box Office

Think you're better than Hollywood at gauging whether an upcoming flick will be a box office bomb or a sleeper hit? You'd get a chance ...

Manufacturing Data Give Big Boost to World Stocks

World stocks rallied strongly Thursday after strong manufacturing data encouraged hopes that the global recovery from recession is gaining traction

Japanese Begin Buying Affordable Plug-In Electrics

Japan's first mass-market electric car went on sale in showrooms Thursday as the futuristic technology becomes more affordable

China Manufacturing Growth Highest Since April 2004

China's manufacturing accelerated in March as the dampening impact of winter weather and a long holiday the previous month eased and both exports

Japan Business Confidence Rose for 4th Straight Qtr.

Confidence at Japanese companies rose for a fourth straight quarter amid growing faith in the global economic recovery, a key central bank report showed Thursday.

Toyota March Sales Surge 40% on Incentives

Toyota sales surged 40 percent in March compared with last year after the automaker offered some of its deepest discounts ever to cope with the ...

Ford, Microsoft to Collaborate on Home Electric Car Grid

Ford Motor Co. and Microsoft Corp. have signed a deal to work together on a computerized link between houses, electric cars and utility companies

Asian Stocks Continue Rally on Strong Growth Signs

Asian stock markets were mostly higher Wednesday amid expectations low global interest rates will continue to fuel strong economic growth.