Microsoft Sues Motorola on Smart Phone Patents
Microsoft Corp. is suing Motorola Inc. for infringing on its smart-phone patents.
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Car Sales Surge Mostly on New Crossovers
New models and Labor Day promotions didn't do much to fire Americans' appetites for new cars in September.
Manufacturing Expands for 14th Straight Month
Manufacturing activity expanded in September for the 14th straight month, although at the slowest pace since November.
Incomes, Spending Both Rose in August
Consumer spending rose by a moderate amount in August while incomes increased by the largest amount in eight months, a gain that was propelled
United, Continental Merge to Become World's No. 1
United and Continental closed a deal on Friday that will create a new No. 1 airline in the world, ending Delta's two-year hold on the ...
Eurozone Unemployment at 10.1% in August
Unemployment in the 16 countries that use the euro remained unchanged at 10.1 percent in August despite a stronger than anticipated economic recovery
Microsoft Invades Japan with Controller-Free Gaming
Battling its Japanese gaming rivals on their home turf hasn't been easy for Microsoft Corp.
China Manufacturing Picks Up Steam in September
Growth in Chinese manufacturing picked up pace in September, a survey showed Friday, adding to evidence that China's economic recovery remains on track.
Japan Jobless Rate Fell to 5.1% in August
Japan's jobless rate improved in August, but prices fell for the 18th straight month as deflation kept its hold on the country's economy.
Cheap, Clean and China the Foci of Paris Auto Show
At the Paris auto show, the car market's fortunes appear to come down to three C's: clean, cheap and China.
Caterpillar to Raise Prices on Strong Growth
Heavy-equipment maker Caterpillar says it will raise prices up to 2 percent worldwide starting in January.
Green Goes Sleek at Paris Auto Show
Sizzling, sleek designs for a carbon-conscious world headlined Thursday as global automakers rolled out their latest high-tech models at the Paris auto
AIG Sells 2 Japanese Units for $4.8 Bil.
AIG, which reportedly is close to a deal that would allow the U.S. government to exit its ownership interest, says it will sell its two ...
Spain Debt Downgrade Drags Down Stock Prices
Spain's hurting economy got hit again Thursday with yet another downgrade of its government debt by a major ratings agency, meaning the nation's
German Jobless Rate Falls to 7.2%
Germany's unemployment rate dropped to 7.2 percent in September as the strength of Europe's biggest economy helped the labor market recover quickly
Waxman Shelves Bill to Control Bandwidth Manipulation
House Democrats have shelved a last-ditch effort to broker a compromise between phone, cable and Internet companies on rules
Asia Stocks Rise Modestly As Markets Calm
Asian markets mostly posted tentative gains Tuesday as nerves calmed despite steady driblets of sobering news about the speed of the global economic
Samsung, LG to Boost Dominance in LCD Market
The global LCD market will shrink 2.6% in the first half of 2011 to a total of about $44 bil., reported U.S.-based DisplaySearch.
Hyundai-Kia Outsells Toyota in Canada, China, Europe
Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group sold more cars in Canada in July than its Japanese rival Toyota for the third consecutive month, the Korea Automobile
China Seeks to Shrink Trade Surplus
Workers produce apparel factory in Huaibei, Anhui province . China's trade surplus could be trimmed as the nation is planning stimulus measures to boost imports. ...
Foreign Direct Investment in China Jumps 29% in July
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in China for July surged by 29% on year to $6.92 bil., said the Ministry of Commerce Tuesday.
Deep Discounting Not Enough to Lure Customers
A dollar for a 40-ounce bottle of ketchup? Yawn. Four bucks for a 12-pack of Coke? No sale.
Columbia MBA Sues Google for Malicious Poster's ID
A business consultant wants a court to force YouTube and owner Google to unmask a cyber cipher who posted what she says are unauthorized videos
Manufacturing Data Restores Faith in Recovery
New government data offered a mixed picture of the economic recovery Tuesday, as U.S. manufacturing activity grew in July at the fastest pace
Check Substantiates NY Man's Claim to 84% of Facebook
A New York man produced a cashed $3,000 check to support his claim that he is contractually entitled to ownership of 84% of Facebook Inc.
Abercrombie & Fitch Returns to Profit in Q2
Abercrombie & Fitch return to a profit in the second quarter as its strategy of lowering some prices boosted sales.
Levis Tailors Global Brand Launch for Chinese
Jeans maker Levi Strauss & Co. launched a new global brand in China on Wednesday, joining a growing list of companies that hope to crack
Banks Loosen Small Business Lending Standards
Banks have eased lending standards for small businesses for the first time in nearly four years, the Federal Reserve said Monday.
Homebuilder Confidence Drops for 3rd Straight Month
Homebuilder confidence dropped for the third straight month in August as the struggling economy and a flood of cheap foreclosed properties
Dell Buys Data Storage Leader 3Par for $1.13 Bil.
Dell Inc. said Monday it's buying 3Par Inc., a maker of enterprise data storage equipment, for about $1.13 billion cash.
China Overtook Japan As No. 2 Economy in Q2
Japan lost its place as the world's No. 2 economy to China in the second quarter as receding global growth sapped momentum and stunted a ...
China Cut U.S. Treasury Holdings Again in June
China reduced its holdings of U.S. Treasury debt for a second straight month in June while the holdings of Japan and Britain rose.
World Stocks Fall on Japan Export Slowdown
World stocks markets mostly fell Monday after figures showed that Japan's economic growth slowed sharply during the second quarter
China's Ag Bank Confirms IPO Was World's Largest
The Agricultural Bank of China says it raised a world record $22.1 billion in its initial public offering last month, despite a tepid reception from ...
Apple Manager Indicted on Kickback Charges
A manager at Apple Inc. has been indicted by a federal grand jury in an alleged kickback scheme involving suppliers of iPhone and iPod accessories.
U.S. Stocks Keep Slipping on Confusing Data
The stock market has fallen for the fourth straight day after a mixed batch of readings on consumer spending contributed to a muddled picture
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
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
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
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
magicJack Company to Offer Free Calls from Computers
The company behind the magicJack, the Internet phone gadget heavily advertised on television, has another trick up its sleeve
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.
Microsoft Sues Motorola on Smart Phone Patents
Microsoft Corp. is suing Motorola Inc. for infringing on its smart-phone patents.
Car Sales Surge Mostly on New Crossovers
New models and Labor Day promotions didn't do much to fire Americans' appetites for new cars in September.
Manufacturing Expands for 14th Straight Month
Manufacturing activity expanded in September for the 14th straight month, although at the slowest pace since November.
Incomes, Spending Both Rose in August
Consumer spending rose by a moderate amount in August while incomes increased by the largest amount in eight months, a gain that was propelled
United, Continental Merge to Become World's No. 1
United and Continental closed a deal on Friday that will create a new No. 1 airline in the world, ending Delta's two-year hold on the ...
Eurozone Unemployment at 10.1% in August
Unemployment in the 16 countries that use the euro remained unchanged at 10.1 percent in August despite a stronger than anticipated economic recovery
Microsoft Invades Japan with Controller-Free Gaming
Battling its Japanese gaming rivals on their home turf hasn't been easy for Microsoft Corp.
China Manufacturing Picks Up Steam in September
Growth in Chinese manufacturing picked up pace in September, a survey showed Friday, adding to evidence that China's economic recovery remains on track.
Japan Jobless Rate Fell to 5.1% in August
Japan's jobless rate improved in August, but prices fell for the 18th straight month as deflation kept its hold on the country's economy.
Cheap, Clean and China the Foci of Paris Auto Show
At the Paris auto show, the car market's fortunes appear to come down to three C's: clean, cheap and China.
Caterpillar to Raise Prices on Strong Growth
Heavy-equipment maker Caterpillar says it will raise prices up to 2 percent worldwide starting in January.
Green Goes Sleek at Paris Auto Show
Sizzling, sleek designs for a carbon-conscious world headlined Thursday as global automakers rolled out their latest high-tech models at the Paris auto
AIG Sells 2 Japanese Units for $4.8 Bil.
AIG, which reportedly is close to a deal that would allow the U.S. government to exit its ownership interest, says it will sell its two ...
Spain Debt Downgrade Drags Down Stock Prices
Spain's hurting economy got hit again Thursday with yet another downgrade of its government debt by a major ratings agency, meaning the nation's
German Jobless Rate Falls to 7.2%
Germany's unemployment rate dropped to 7.2 percent in September as the strength of Europe's biggest economy helped the labor market recover quickly
Waxman Shelves Bill to Control Bandwidth Manipulation
House Democrats have shelved a last-ditch effort to broker a compromise between phone, cable and Internet companies on rules
Asia Stocks Rise Modestly As Markets Calm
Asian markets mostly posted tentative gains Tuesday as nerves calmed despite steady driblets of sobering news about the speed of the global economic
Samsung, LG to Boost Dominance in LCD Market
The global LCD market will shrink 2.6% in the first half of 2011 to a total of about $44 bil., reported U.S.-based DisplaySearch.
Hyundai-Kia Outsells Toyota in Canada, China, Europe
Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group sold more cars in Canada in July than its Japanese rival Toyota for the third consecutive month, the Korea Automobile
China Seeks to Shrink Trade Surplus
Workers produce apparel factory in Huaibei, Anhui province . China's trade surplus could be trimmed as the nation is planning stimulus measures to boost imports. ...
Foreign Direct Investment in China Jumps 29% in July
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in China for July surged by 29% on year to $6.92 bil., said the Ministry of Commerce Tuesday.
Deep Discounting Not Enough to Lure Customers
A dollar for a 40-ounce bottle of ketchup? Yawn. Four bucks for a 12-pack of Coke? No sale.
Columbia MBA Sues Google for Malicious Poster's ID
A business consultant wants a court to force YouTube and owner Google to unmask a cyber cipher who posted what she says are unauthorized videos
Manufacturing Data Restores Faith in Recovery
New government data offered a mixed picture of the economic recovery Tuesday, as U.S. manufacturing activity grew in July at the fastest pace
Check Substantiates NY Man's Claim to 84% of Facebook
A New York man produced a cashed $3,000 check to support his claim that he is contractually entitled to ownership of 84% of Facebook Inc.
Abercrombie & Fitch Returns to Profit in Q2
Abercrombie & Fitch return to a profit in the second quarter as its strategy of lowering some prices boosted sales.
Levis Tailors Global Brand Launch for Chinese
Jeans maker Levi Strauss & Co. launched a new global brand in China on Wednesday, joining a growing list of companies that hope to crack
Banks Loosen Small Business Lending Standards
Banks have eased lending standards for small businesses for the first time in nearly four years, the Federal Reserve said Monday.
Homebuilder Confidence Drops for 3rd Straight Month
Homebuilder confidence dropped for the third straight month in August as the struggling economy and a flood of cheap foreclosed properties
Dell Buys Data Storage Leader 3Par for $1.13 Bil.
Dell Inc. said Monday it's buying 3Par Inc., a maker of enterprise data storage equipment, for about $1.13 billion cash.
China Overtook Japan As No. 2 Economy in Q2
Japan lost its place as the world's No. 2 economy to China in the second quarter as receding global growth sapped momentum and stunted a ...
China Cut U.S. Treasury Holdings Again in June
China reduced its holdings of U.S. Treasury debt for a second straight month in June while the holdings of Japan and Britain rose.
World Stocks Fall on Japan Export Slowdown
World stocks markets mostly fell Monday after figures showed that Japan's economic growth slowed sharply during the second quarter
China's Ag Bank Confirms IPO Was World's Largest
The Agricultural Bank of China says it raised a world record $22.1 billion in its initial public offering last month, despite a tepid reception from ...
Apple Manager Indicted on Kickback Charges
A manager at Apple Inc. has been indicted by a federal grand jury in an alleged kickback scheme involving suppliers of iPhone and iPod accessories.
U.S. Stocks Keep Slipping on Confusing Data
The stock market has fallen for the fourth straight day after a mixed batch of readings on consumer spending contributed to a muddled picture
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
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
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
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
magicJack Company to Offer Free Calls from Computers
The company behind the magicJack, the Internet phone gadget heavily advertised on television, has another trick up its sleeve
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.
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