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Asia Markets Mixed in Very Light Holiday Trading
Asian stocks markets were narrowly mixed in dwindling holiday trade Tuesday after Wall Street posted muted gains.
Google Faces China Lawsuit Over Book Scanning
A Chinese novelist is suing Google Inc. over its project to scan books into its online library.
Thin Inventory Means Fat Profits for Retailers
Retailers have thin inventories after coming out of Christmas with slightly better-than-expected sales.
Retail Data Hearten Stock Investors
U.S. stock futures crept higher Monday as investors returning from a long holiday weekend were heartened by good news on retail sales.
Movie Theater Chains See Strong Sales
U.S. movie theater chains should see a jump in box office revenue for the fourth quarter after moviegoers flocked
2012 Breaks China Box Office Record
A second Hollywood movie has shattered the Chinese box office record in a year, as Beijing faces increased pressure to ease its annual quota of ...
Ace Investment Manager Bets on Stock Market Plunge
Homes are selling at their fastest clip in nearly three years, the unemployment rate is falling and stocks are up 66 percent since their March ...
Department Stores Report Better December Sales
Department stores reported higher sales in stores open at least a year this December than last, and many raised their fourth-quarter forecasts.
High Unemployment Likely to Continue Well into Recovery
Call it the Terrible Teens. The decade ahead could be a brutal one for America's unemployed — and for people with jobs hoping for pay ...
Shoppers Return Strong for Post-Christmas Spree
Shoppers returned to malls Saturday, rummaging through thinly stocked shelves hunting for deals, next year's Christmas gifts and, for most, gifts for themselves.
Senate Health Care Plan May Hurt Insurers Initially
Health insurers get some big presents in the Senate's health overhaul bill — about 20 million new customers and no competition from a new government ...
Loan Modification Program Turns Blind Eye to Lying
The government shouldn't reward liars. But that's the effect of changes to the Obama administration's failing program to help homeowners modify their mortgages.
Google Looks to Dominate Mobile Ads with AdMob
Four years ago, Omar Hamoui was just another ineffectual entrepreneur trying to spruce up his resume in graduate school.
Senate Raises Debt Ceiling to $12.4 Tril.
The Senate voted Thursday to raise the ceiling on the government debt to $12.4 trillion, a massive increase over the current limit
Treasury Removes Cap for Fannie, Freddie Aid
The government has handed its ATM card to beleaguered mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Durable Goods, Jobs Data Drive Up Stocks
Stocks rose Thursday after positive reports on unemployment and durable goods orders showed the economy is continuing to recover.
Oil Prices Pass $77 on Surprise Inventory Drop
Oil prices hit a three-week high above $77 a barrel Thursday before surrendering most of its gains as a larger than expected drop in U.S. ...
Foreign Investment in China Doubled in December
Foreign direct investment in China more than doubled in December from a year earlier as companies poured money
JAL Files for Bankruptcy with $25.6 Bil. Debt
Japan Airlines filed for bankruptcy Tuesday in one of the nation's biggest corporate failures ever, entering a restructuring
Singapore Exports Jumped 26% in December
Singapore's exports jumped in December for the second straight month as global demand for the city-state's electronics surged.
Saudi Tycoon Seeks Broader Ties with News Corp
The Saudi billionaire whose investment firm is one of the biggest stakeholders in Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. said he is looking to expand his alliances
Alibaba Calls Yahoo Stand on Google Reckless
China's e-commerce giant Alibaba turned on major shareholder Yahoo Inc. on Saturday, calling the American company's support of Google
L.A. Film Production Fell 19% in 2009
Movie and TV filming on the streets of Los Angeles plummeted last year but a new state tax credit program helped stop some runaway production.
JPMorgan Profits Soar Despite Rising Consumer Loan Losses
JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s profit rose more than four-fold to $3.28 billion in the last three months of 2009, but the results released Friday
China's Mobile Web Population Doubled in 2009
China's population of Internet users, already the world's largest, soared nearly 30 percent last year to 384 million as the number of people surfing the ...
Role As Media Activist Creates Dilemma for Google
Google Inc. is enjoying an avalanche of good will because of its threat to leave China over e-mail hacking attacks against dissidents.
Intel Earnings, Outlook Confirm PC Sector Recovery
Intel's fourth-quarter earnings breezed past Wall Street's expectations, and its rosy profit outlook for 2010 was another sign that a lasting recovery
Google Cancels China Cell Phone Launch Amid Row
Google on Tuesday postponed the launch of its mobile phone in China, adding to the potential commercial fallout of its dispute with Beijing over Internet
Shiseido to Buy Bare Essentials for $1.7 Bil.
Shiseido Co. said Friday it will buy San Francisco-based Bare Escentuals Inc. for $1.7 billion, a step forward in the Japanese cosmetic giant's plan
P&G Launches Online Retail Site
The maker of Tide detergent, Pampers diapers and Gillette shavers is taking hundreds of its popular consumer products directly to shoppers
Kodak Sues Apple, RIM for Infringing Camera Patents
Eastman Kodak Co. said Thursday it is suing Apple Inc. and BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. over technology related to digital cameras
Retail Sales Fall, Jobless Claims Rise
Retail sales unexpectedly fell in December, leaving 2009 with the biggest yearly drop on record and highlighting the formidable hurdles
World Markets Rise As China Cooling Fears Ease
World stock markets rebounded Thursday as receding worries about credit-tightening in China bolstered companies across Asia
Google Founders Likely Force Behind China Stand
Google Inc. co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page have always said they put their principles before profit, even to the point of using their control
China Will Stay Top Car Market Says GM Exec
China has probably passed the U.S. for good as the world's largest auto sales market, General Motor Co.'s top executive in China said Wednesday.
Nexus One Falls Short of Being Super Phone
Many people consider the iPhone the ultimate "smart" phone. Now Google wants you to think of its new Nexus One device as a "super" phone.
Yahoo Backs Google Response to Email Hacking
Yahoo supports rival Google's threatened departure from China because of computer attacks that pried into the e-mail accounts of human rights activists.
LG Display Profits Jump on Surge in Q4 Sales
LG Display Co. returned to profit in the fourth quarter of 2009 as higher prices helped boost sales after a U.S. price-fixing fine dragged
Xerox Profits Jump on Cost-Cutting
Xerox Corp. said Thursday that cost-cutting efforts last year helped boost its fourth-quarter profit.
New Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly
The number of newly-laid off workers seeking jobless benefits unexpectedly rose last week, as the economy recovers at a slow and uneven pace.
World Bank Fears Economic Dip When Stimulus Ends
The global economy will suffer the fallout from the financial crisis for years to come, the World Bank said Thursday in a report warning
China Growth Jumps to 10.7% for Q4
China's economic growth accelerated to 10.7 percent in the final quarter of 2009, adding to pressure on Beijing to cool inflation pressures
NY Times to Charge for Online Access in 2011
The New York Times plans to charge readers for full access to its Web site next year, reviving an idea that fizzled twice for the ...
Toyota Takes Stake in Argentina Lithium Mining Venture
A key supplier of Toyota Motor Corp. has formed a partnership to mine lithium in Argentina, securing greater access to a metal critical to the ...
U.S. Recession Fed Hiring at Indian Outsourcing Firms
India's top three outsourcing companies are ramping up hiring and increasing pay as global corporations, mainly from the U.S.
World Markets Fall on China Lending Curbs
China's main stock market led global exchanges lower Wednesday as investors fretted about the possibility of further lending curbs
Baidu Sues Register.com for Hacking Attack
China's most popular search engine, Baidu Inc., is accusing its U.S.-based domain name registry of negligence in a lawsuit over a hacking
GM to Halt Hummer Line As Sichuan Heavy Takes Over
General Motors Co. will halt Hummer production next week at its Louisiana plant until sale of the brand to a Chinese company is completed.
IBM Profits Rise 9% As Revenue Growth Resumes
IBM Corp. said Tuesday that it managed a 9 percent increase in profit in the last quarter as the technology company's revenue grew for the ...
Networks May Ditch Broadcast TV As Ad Profits Shrink
For more than 60 years, TV stations have broadcast news, sports and entertainment for free and made their money by showing commercials.
Asia Markets Mixed in Very Light Holiday Trading
Asian stocks markets were narrowly mixed in dwindling holiday trade Tuesday after Wall Street posted muted gains.
Google Faces China Lawsuit Over Book Scanning
A Chinese novelist is suing Google Inc. over its project to scan books into its online library.
Thin Inventory Means Fat Profits for Retailers
Retailers have thin inventories after coming out of Christmas with slightly better-than-expected sales.
Retail Data Hearten Stock Investors
U.S. stock futures crept higher Monday as investors returning from a long holiday weekend were heartened by good news on retail sales.
Movie Theater Chains See Strong Sales
U.S. movie theater chains should see a jump in box office revenue for the fourth quarter after moviegoers flocked
2012 Breaks China Box Office Record
A second Hollywood movie has shattered the Chinese box office record in a year, as Beijing faces increased pressure to ease its annual quota of ...
Ace Investment Manager Bets on Stock Market Plunge
Homes are selling at their fastest clip in nearly three years, the unemployment rate is falling and stocks are up 66 percent since their March ...
Department Stores Report Better December Sales
Department stores reported higher sales in stores open at least a year this December than last, and many raised their fourth-quarter forecasts.
High Unemployment Likely to Continue Well into Recovery
Call it the Terrible Teens. The decade ahead could be a brutal one for America's unemployed — and for people with jobs hoping for pay ...
Shoppers Return Strong for Post-Christmas Spree
Shoppers returned to malls Saturday, rummaging through thinly stocked shelves hunting for deals, next year's Christmas gifts and, for most, gifts for themselves.
Senate Health Care Plan May Hurt Insurers Initially
Health insurers get some big presents in the Senate's health overhaul bill — about 20 million new customers and no competition from a new government ...
Loan Modification Program Turns Blind Eye to Lying
The government shouldn't reward liars. But that's the effect of changes to the Obama administration's failing program to help homeowners modify their mortgages.
Google Looks to Dominate Mobile Ads with AdMob
Four years ago, Omar Hamoui was just another ineffectual entrepreneur trying to spruce up his resume in graduate school.
Senate Raises Debt Ceiling to $12.4 Tril.
The Senate voted Thursday to raise the ceiling on the government debt to $12.4 trillion, a massive increase over the current limit
Treasury Removes Cap for Fannie, Freddie Aid
The government has handed its ATM card to beleaguered mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Durable Goods, Jobs Data Drive Up Stocks
Stocks rose Thursday after positive reports on unemployment and durable goods orders showed the economy is continuing to recover.
Oil Prices Pass $77 on Surprise Inventory Drop
Oil prices hit a three-week high above $77 a barrel Thursday before surrendering most of its gains as a larger than expected drop in U.S. ...
Foreign Investment in China Doubled in December
Foreign direct investment in China more than doubled in December from a year earlier as companies poured money
JAL Files for Bankruptcy with $25.6 Bil. Debt
Japan Airlines filed for bankruptcy Tuesday in one of the nation's biggest corporate failures ever, entering a restructuring
Singapore Exports Jumped 26% in December
Singapore's exports jumped in December for the second straight month as global demand for the city-state's electronics surged.
Saudi Tycoon Seeks Broader Ties with News Corp
The Saudi billionaire whose investment firm is one of the biggest stakeholders in Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. said he is looking to expand his alliances
Alibaba Calls Yahoo Stand on Google Reckless
China's e-commerce giant Alibaba turned on major shareholder Yahoo Inc. on Saturday, calling the American company's support of Google
L.A. Film Production Fell 19% in 2009
Movie and TV filming on the streets of Los Angeles plummeted last year but a new state tax credit program helped stop some runaway production.
JPMorgan Profits Soar Despite Rising Consumer Loan Losses
JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s profit rose more than four-fold to $3.28 billion in the last three months of 2009, but the results released Friday
China's Mobile Web Population Doubled in 2009
China's population of Internet users, already the world's largest, soared nearly 30 percent last year to 384 million as the number of people surfing the ...
Role As Media Activist Creates Dilemma for Google
Google Inc. is enjoying an avalanche of good will because of its threat to leave China over e-mail hacking attacks against dissidents.
Intel Earnings, Outlook Confirm PC Sector Recovery
Intel's fourth-quarter earnings breezed past Wall Street's expectations, and its rosy profit outlook for 2010 was another sign that a lasting recovery
Google Cancels China Cell Phone Launch Amid Row
Google on Tuesday postponed the launch of its mobile phone in China, adding to the potential commercial fallout of its dispute with Beijing over Internet
Shiseido to Buy Bare Essentials for $1.7 Bil.
Shiseido Co. said Friday it will buy San Francisco-based Bare Escentuals Inc. for $1.7 billion, a step forward in the Japanese cosmetic giant's plan
P&G Launches Online Retail Site
The maker of Tide detergent, Pampers diapers and Gillette shavers is taking hundreds of its popular consumer products directly to shoppers
Kodak Sues Apple, RIM for Infringing Camera Patents
Eastman Kodak Co. said Thursday it is suing Apple Inc. and BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. over technology related to digital cameras
Retail Sales Fall, Jobless Claims Rise
Retail sales unexpectedly fell in December, leaving 2009 with the biggest yearly drop on record and highlighting the formidable hurdles
World Markets Rise As China Cooling Fears Ease
World stock markets rebounded Thursday as receding worries about credit-tightening in China bolstered companies across Asia
Google Founders Likely Force Behind China Stand
Google Inc. co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page have always said they put their principles before profit, even to the point of using their control
China Will Stay Top Car Market Says GM Exec
China has probably passed the U.S. for good as the world's largest auto sales market, General Motor Co.'s top executive in China said Wednesday.
Nexus One Falls Short of Being Super Phone
Many people consider the iPhone the ultimate "smart" phone. Now Google wants you to think of its new Nexus One device as a "super" phone.
Yahoo Backs Google Response to Email Hacking
Yahoo supports rival Google's threatened departure from China because of computer attacks that pried into the e-mail accounts of human rights activists.
LG Display Profits Jump on Surge in Q4 Sales
LG Display Co. returned to profit in the fourth quarter of 2009 as higher prices helped boost sales after a U.S. price-fixing fine dragged
Xerox Profits Jump on Cost-Cutting
Xerox Corp. said Thursday that cost-cutting efforts last year helped boost its fourth-quarter profit.
New Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly
The number of newly-laid off workers seeking jobless benefits unexpectedly rose last week, as the economy recovers at a slow and uneven pace.
World Bank Fears Economic Dip When Stimulus Ends
The global economy will suffer the fallout from the financial crisis for years to come, the World Bank said Thursday in a report warning
China Growth Jumps to 10.7% for Q4
China's economic growth accelerated to 10.7 percent in the final quarter of 2009, adding to pressure on Beijing to cool inflation pressures
NY Times to Charge for Online Access in 2011
The New York Times plans to charge readers for full access to its Web site next year, reviving an idea that fizzled twice for the ...
Toyota Takes Stake in Argentina Lithium Mining Venture
A key supplier of Toyota Motor Corp. has formed a partnership to mine lithium in Argentina, securing greater access to a metal critical to the ...
U.S. Recession Fed Hiring at Indian Outsourcing Firms
India's top three outsourcing companies are ramping up hiring and increasing pay as global corporations, mainly from the U.S.
World Markets Fall on China Lending Curbs
China's main stock market led global exchanges lower Wednesday as investors fretted about the possibility of further lending curbs
Baidu Sues Register.com for Hacking Attack
China's most popular search engine, Baidu Inc., is accusing its U.S.-based domain name registry of negligence in a lawsuit over a hacking
GM to Halt Hummer Line As Sichuan Heavy Takes Over
General Motors Co. will halt Hummer production next week at its Louisiana plant until sale of the brand to a Chinese company is completed.
IBM Profits Rise 9% As Revenue Growth Resumes
IBM Corp. said Tuesday that it managed a 9 percent increase in profit in the last quarter as the technology company's revenue grew for the ...
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