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China Data Shows Economy Accelerated in August
August economic data shows that China grew at a higher-than-expected rate in fixed asset investment, industrial production, retail sales and new loans
HP Seeks to Buy Security Software Firm for $1.5 Bil.
Computer maker Hewlett-Packard Co. may be close to another major acquisition. The company is nearing a deal to buy security
China Inflation Rises on Soaring Food Prices
China's inflation edged higher in August as the nation's worst flooding in a decade drove an increase in food costs and industrial growth
Hyundai Sonata Poised to Pass Accord in U.S.
Hyundai's popular new Sonata is on track to overtake the Honda Accord in this year's U.S. sales according to recent dealership figures, reported Chosun Ilbo.
India's Juy Industrial Output Shot Past Projections
India's industrial output grew 13.8 percent in July — far more than expected — rebounding from a 13-month low in June and adding to pressure
Stimulus-Funded Batteries Polarize Economic Debate
The first wave of mass-produced advanced batteries funded by the Obama administration's economic recovery program is starting
Japan's Q2 Growth Was Much Higher Than Thought
Japan's economy wasn't quite as weak in the second quarter as first thought but faces a murky outlook, the government said Friday
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.
Japan Intervenes to Weaken Yen, First Time Since 2004
Japan's finance minister has confirmed that Japan intervened in the currency market to weaken the yen, which had spiked to 15-year highs
Global Markets Dip Ahead of U.S Jobs Report
World markets mostly fell Thursday ahead of another set of U.S. jobs data and news that British retail sales fell in August for the first ...
Banks Let Foreclosed Stay Amid Saturated Market
Lenders took back more homes in August than in any month since the start of the U.S. mortgage crisis.
Sony Update Plays 3-D Movies on Playstation
Sony's PlayStation 3 game console will work as a Blu-ray disc player for 3-D movies and music videos, not just 3-D games, with a software ...
China Rejects U.S. Union Complaint over Clean Energy Support
China rejected a U.S. union's trade complaint over Beijing's support for clean energy industries and said Wednesday such criticism is hypocritical
Microsoft's Sleek IE 9 to Load Pages Faster
Microsoft Corp. is unveiling the "beta" test version of Internet Explorer 9 on Wednesday, the first of a new generation of Web browser programs
Mastercard Sees 20% Profit Rise on Overseas Use
MasterCard Inc. expects its net income to rise at least 20 percent this year, helped by a small boost from foreign exchange and a modest
Foreign Investment in China Grew Slower in August
Foreign investment in China weakened again in August after rebounding from a slowdown earlier this year, the government reported Wednesday.
Japanese Stocks Soar on Weaker Yen
Japanese stocks jumped Wednesday, outperforming other world markets, after the Bank of Japan intervened in the currency markets
Twitter Adds Pane for Videos, Photos
Twitter is turning its text-messaging website into a multimedia showcase by adding a new pane that will make it easier for its 160 million users
Korea Wins Control of UK's Dana Petroleum
Korea National Oil Corp (KNOC) has won a controlling interest in UK's Dana Petroleum with about 65% of its shares either owned or accepted
Wall Street Continues Rising on Positive Retail Data
World stock markets were mixed Tuesday despite another gain on Wall Street as the dollar retreated to a new 15-year low against the yen
Obama Set to Win $30 Bil. Small Business Fund Bill
President Barack Obama is poised to win a long-sought victory as Senate Democrats appear likely to win a key vote that would clear the way
Eurozone Industrial Production Flat in July
Industrial production in the 16 countries that use the euro was flat in July from the previous month, official figures showed Tuesday
Yuan Hits New High vs. Dollar Ahead of Hearing
China's currency advanced to a fresh high against the U.S. dollar for the third straight trading day Tuesday, as U.S. lawmakers prepared
Dollar Slides to New 15-Year Low Against Yen
The U.S. dollar fell to a new 15-year low against the yen in early Tokyo trade Tuesday as investors tried to avoid risky bets, while ...
Buffett, Ballmer See Thriving Economy Ahead
Some of the biggest names in business said Monday that they see a bright future for the economy, with famed investor Warren Buffett
Wal-Mart Debuts Branded Wireless Service
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Monday that it is introducing the first cell phone plan that uses the chain's own branding, further demonstrating
Intel Chief Says Content-Shifting Key for Chipmakers
The semiconductor industry hasn't fully cracked the challenge of making chips that help people move content seamlessly between their devices
New Hitachi CEO Pushes Gov't for Lower Yen
The new president of Hitachi Ltd. urged Japan's government to tackle the strong yen, which is squeezing business as he seeks to transform
Service Sector Grew in September for 9th Straight Month
The U.S. service sector, the nation's predominate employer, expanded in September for a ninth straight month, although the growth has not been consistent
Midnight Grocery Runs a Sign of Hard Times
Once a month, just after midnight, the beeping checkout scanners at a Walmart just off Interstate 95 come alive in a chorus of financial desperation.
Apple Readies iPhone for CDMA Markets
A new report says Apple is getting ready to manufacture a new iPhone that works on cellular networks based on CDMA technology
Fitch Downgrades Ireland Credit Rating
Ratings agency Fitch cut Ireland's credit worthiness another notch Wednesday, citing the country's long fight to emerge from record deficits
China Growth to Offset U.S. Weakness Says IMF
The global economy will likely strengthen the rest of this year and in 2011 as China and other emerging powers offset weakness in the United ...
J&J Buys Dutch Biotech Crucell for $2.41 Bil.
Johnson & Johnson said Wednesday it is buying Crucell N.V. for about $2.41 billion in a move that will boost the American health care company's
Costco Income Rises on Overseas Strength
Increased revenue from selling memberships and strength overseas helped push Costco Wholesale Corp.'s net income up 16 percent
Asia, Europe Stocks Rally on Fed Rate Cut Hopes
Global stock markets extended their rally Wednesday as investors remained hopeful that the Federal Reserve will introduce more monetary
Retail Sales Rose Modestly in September
Americans kept spending carefully last month, buying electronics and back-to-school clothes but holding back on luxuries.
Ford to Cut Lincoln Dealerships to Revitalize Brand
Ford Motor Co. plans to eliminate more than a third of its Lincoln dealers as part of its effort to revive the luxury brand, according ...
GE Taps Natural Gas Boom with Dresser Deal
General Electric Co. is expanding its energy business by tapping into the growing reliance of utilities and factories on natural gas.
Japanese Stocks Lead World Markets After Rate Cut
Japanese stocks led world markets higher Tuesday after the country's central bank surprised investors by effectively cutting its main interest rate
Eurozone Retail Sales Fell Unexpectedly in August
Retail sales in the 16 countries that use the euro unexpectedly fell during August, official figures showed Tuesday, in another sign
Japan Cuts Key Interest Rate to Near Zero
Japan's central bank has cut its key interest rate to a range of zero to 0.1 percent, effectively introducing a zero interest rate policy.
Nanowire Skin Lets Robots Sense Pressure Changes
Artificial "skin" developed by teams at UC Berkeley and Stanford will enable robots to adust theirs grips to be delicate enough to hold an egg
China Data Shows Economy Accelerated in August
August economic data shows that China grew at a higher-than-expected rate in fixed asset investment, industrial production, retail sales and new loans
HP Seeks to Buy Security Software Firm for $1.5 Bil.
Computer maker Hewlett-Packard Co. may be close to another major acquisition. The company is nearing a deal to buy security
China Inflation Rises on Soaring Food Prices
China's inflation edged higher in August as the nation's worst flooding in a decade drove an increase in food costs and industrial growth
Hyundai Sonata Poised to Pass Accord in U.S.
Hyundai's popular new Sonata is on track to overtake the Honda Accord in this year's U.S. sales according to recent dealership figures, reported Chosun Ilbo.
India's Juy Industrial Output Shot Past Projections
India's industrial output grew 13.8 percent in July — far more than expected — rebounding from a 13-month low in June and adding to pressure
Stimulus-Funded Batteries Polarize Economic Debate
The first wave of mass-produced advanced batteries funded by the Obama administration's economic recovery program is starting
Japan's Q2 Growth Was Much Higher Than Thought
Japan's economy wasn't quite as weak in the second quarter as first thought but faces a murky outlook, the government said Friday
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.
Japan Intervenes to Weaken Yen, First Time Since 2004
Japan's finance minister has confirmed that Japan intervened in the currency market to weaken the yen, which had spiked to 15-year highs
Global Markets Dip Ahead of U.S Jobs Report
World markets mostly fell Thursday ahead of another set of U.S. jobs data and news that British retail sales fell in August for the first ...
Banks Let Foreclosed Stay Amid Saturated Market
Lenders took back more homes in August than in any month since the start of the U.S. mortgage crisis.
Sony Update Plays 3-D Movies on Playstation
Sony's PlayStation 3 game console will work as a Blu-ray disc player for 3-D movies and music videos, not just 3-D games, with a software ...
China Rejects U.S. Union Complaint over Clean Energy Support
China rejected a U.S. union's trade complaint over Beijing's support for clean energy industries and said Wednesday such criticism is hypocritical
Microsoft's Sleek IE 9 to Load Pages Faster
Microsoft Corp. is unveiling the "beta" test version of Internet Explorer 9 on Wednesday, the first of a new generation of Web browser programs
Mastercard Sees 20% Profit Rise on Overseas Use
MasterCard Inc. expects its net income to rise at least 20 percent this year, helped by a small boost from foreign exchange and a modest
Foreign Investment in China Grew Slower in August
Foreign investment in China weakened again in August after rebounding from a slowdown earlier this year, the government reported Wednesday.
Japanese Stocks Soar on Weaker Yen
Japanese stocks jumped Wednesday, outperforming other world markets, after the Bank of Japan intervened in the currency markets
Twitter Adds Pane for Videos, Photos
Twitter is turning its text-messaging website into a multimedia showcase by adding a new pane that will make it easier for its 160 million users
Korea Wins Control of UK's Dana Petroleum
Korea National Oil Corp (KNOC) has won a controlling interest in UK's Dana Petroleum with about 65% of its shares either owned or accepted
Wall Street Continues Rising on Positive Retail Data
World stock markets were mixed Tuesday despite another gain on Wall Street as the dollar retreated to a new 15-year low against the yen
Obama Set to Win $30 Bil. Small Business Fund Bill
President Barack Obama is poised to win a long-sought victory as Senate Democrats appear likely to win a key vote that would clear the way
Eurozone Industrial Production Flat in July
Industrial production in the 16 countries that use the euro was flat in July from the previous month, official figures showed Tuesday
Yuan Hits New High vs. Dollar Ahead of Hearing
China's currency advanced to a fresh high against the U.S. dollar for the third straight trading day Tuesday, as U.S. lawmakers prepared
Dollar Slides to New 15-Year Low Against Yen
The U.S. dollar fell to a new 15-year low against the yen in early Tokyo trade Tuesday as investors tried to avoid risky bets, while ...
Buffett, Ballmer See Thriving Economy Ahead
Some of the biggest names in business said Monday that they see a bright future for the economy, with famed investor Warren Buffett
Wal-Mart Debuts Branded Wireless Service
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Monday that it is introducing the first cell phone plan that uses the chain's own branding, further demonstrating
Intel Chief Says Content-Shifting Key for Chipmakers
The semiconductor industry hasn't fully cracked the challenge of making chips that help people move content seamlessly between their devices
New Hitachi CEO Pushes Gov't for Lower Yen
The new president of Hitachi Ltd. urged Japan's government to tackle the strong yen, which is squeezing business as he seeks to transform
Service Sector Grew in September for 9th Straight Month
The U.S. service sector, the nation's predominate employer, expanded in September for a ninth straight month, although the growth has not been consistent
Midnight Grocery Runs a Sign of Hard Times
Once a month, just after midnight, the beeping checkout scanners at a Walmart just off Interstate 95 come alive in a chorus of financial desperation.
Apple Readies iPhone for CDMA Markets
A new report says Apple is getting ready to manufacture a new iPhone that works on cellular networks based on CDMA technology
Fitch Downgrades Ireland Credit Rating
Ratings agency Fitch cut Ireland's credit worthiness another notch Wednesday, citing the country's long fight to emerge from record deficits
China Growth to Offset U.S. Weakness Says IMF
The global economy will likely strengthen the rest of this year and in 2011 as China and other emerging powers offset weakness in the United ...
J&J Buys Dutch Biotech Crucell for $2.41 Bil.
Johnson & Johnson said Wednesday it is buying Crucell N.V. for about $2.41 billion in a move that will boost the American health care company's
Costco Income Rises on Overseas Strength
Increased revenue from selling memberships and strength overseas helped push Costco Wholesale Corp.'s net income up 16 percent
Asia, Europe Stocks Rally on Fed Rate Cut Hopes
Global stock markets extended their rally Wednesday as investors remained hopeful that the Federal Reserve will introduce more monetary
Retail Sales Rose Modestly in September
Americans kept spending carefully last month, buying electronics and back-to-school clothes but holding back on luxuries.
Ford to Cut Lincoln Dealerships to Revitalize Brand
Ford Motor Co. plans to eliminate more than a third of its Lincoln dealers as part of its effort to revive the luxury brand, according ...
GE Taps Natural Gas Boom with Dresser Deal
General Electric Co. is expanding its energy business by tapping into the growing reliance of utilities and factories on natural gas.
Japanese Stocks Lead World Markets After Rate Cut
Japanese stocks led world markets higher Tuesday after the country's central bank surprised investors by effectively cutting its main interest rate
Eurozone Retail Sales Fell Unexpectedly in August
Retail sales in the 16 countries that use the euro unexpectedly fell during August, official figures showed Tuesday, in another sign
Japan Cuts Key Interest Rate to Near Zero
Japan's central bank has cut its key interest rate to a range of zero to 0.1 percent, effectively introducing a zero interest rate policy.
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