Asia Stocks Rise, Europe Falls
European stocks fell Tuesday, as investors worried that growth would be hurt by the region's sprawling debt crisis and spending cuts.
Business
4th Strike Since 2008 Halts India Hyundai Production
Striking workers forced Hyundai Motor to stop all production in India on Monday, the latest in a series
Debit Card Fees Pit Retailers Against Banks
Swipe your debit card at the supermarket and you've placed yourself at the heart of a contentious congressional debate.
Apple Answers Android with June 24 iPhone 4 Debut
The next iPhone comes out June 24 and will have a higher-resolution screen, longer battery life and thinner design.
Sharp Improves Giant Wall-Display Technology
Walls, ceiling and floors will turn into wall-to-wall imagery with Sharp's new technology that has minimized the gaps between displays
BOA Settles Claims Against Countrywide for $108 Mil.
Bank of America will pay $108 million to settle federal charges that Countrywide Financial Corp., which it acquired nearly two years ago
Airline Industry Projected to Earn Profits This Year
The International Air Transport Association has upgraded its forecast for the global airline industry this year — forecasting that it will earn $2.5 billion.
World Stocks Tumble on Jobs Data, Hungary Fears
World stock markets tumbled Monday and the euro hit a new four-year low in the wake of poor U.S. jobs figures and amid fresh fears ...
GM to Keep 900 More Dealers Than Planned
About 900 General Motors dealerships that the company had planned to cut loose appear to be getting a reprieve.
Foxconn to Give China Employees 2nd Pay Raise
Foxconn workers in China will get another pay raise in coming months, on top of an increase that just took effect in response to recent ...
China Agricultural Bank Ready for IPO
The state-owned Agricultural Bank of China plans to sell a 15 percent stake in what could become the world's largest initial public offering
Honda Settles China Labor Dispute After 2-Week Strike
Honda Motor Co. said a labor dispute at a parts plant that crippled the automaker's production in China has been resolved after a wage increase
Disappointing Jobs Data Batters Stocks, Euro
Stock markets dropped sharply Friday and the euro slid to a new four-year low against the dollar after U.S. government figures showed
BP Reports Some Oil Being Funneled by New Cap
BP reported some oil was flowing up a pipe Friday from a cap it wrestled onto its broken Gulf of Mexico well but crude still ...
McDonald's Pulls Cadmium-Tainted Shrek Glasses
Cadmium has been discovered in the painted design on "Shrek"-themed drinking glasses being sold nationwide at McDonald's, forcing the burger giant
Foxconn Faces Heat from Yet Another Worker Death
Taiwan's Foxconn Technology Group, which has been shaken by a spate of worker suicides in China this year, said Friday another employee
Geithner Says Europe Crisis Won't Sink U.S. Recovery
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Thursday he doesn't think that the European debt crisis will derail the U.S. economic recovery.
Recent Rise in Jobs Data Reflects Temporary Hiring
The nation's employers likely unleashed a wave of hiring last month, but it probably won't be repeated.
Strong Growth in Japan Led by Exports to China
Japan's economy, the world's second biggest, expanded at faster pace than originally estimated in the first quarter
EU to Approve S.Korea FTA Albeit Carmaker Opposition
The European Parliament is willing to approve a free trade agreement with South Korea by the end of this year despite
China Inflation Rises Amid Signs Growth Slowing
China's inflation rose in May amid signs its rapid rebound from the global slump is slowing, adding to pressure on
American Families Rebuild Wealth on Slippery Slope
The rebuilding of Americans' wealth is proceeding in steps rather than strides. Households' net worth rose last quarter — the four straight quarterly gain.
GM Clarifies Memo Forbidding Use of "Chevy"
Relax, Chevrolet fanatics. Turns out you can take your "Chevy to the levee" or any other darn place you please.
Weaker Europe Demand Raises U.S. Trade Deficit
The U.S. trade deficit rose to the highest level in 16 months as exports fell for the second time in three months, a potentially worrisome ...
Jobless Claims Data Shows Much Better Jobs Market
The tally of laid-off workers continuing to claim jobless benefits fell by the largest amount in almost a year, suggesting that more unemployed workers
Foreclosure Rate Levels Off As Banks Wait
The foreclosure crisis appears to be leveling off.
AIG Struggles to Repay Government Bailout
A watchdog panel says it's still unclear whether U.S. taxpayers will ever fully recoup the $182 billion they plowed into American International Group Inc.
Bank of Korea Keeps Rate at Record Low
South Korea's central bank left its key interest rate at a record low Thursday as worries persist over the health of the global economy
Strike Forces Honda to Halt China Production Again
Honda Motor Co., which has been repeatedly forced to suspend production in China due to strikes, again halted operations
China Trade Surge Dispels Growth Fears
China's imports and exports both surged by nearly 50 percent in May over a year earlier in a positive sign for growth
Fed Survey Finds Modest Recovery Across Nation
For the first time since the beginning of the recession, economic growth — modest and fragile, but growth nonetheless — has spread to every corner
Wholesale Inventories, Sales Up in April
Inventories held by wholesalers rose for a fourth straight month in April while sales rose for a 13th consecutive time. Both gains were encouraging signs
Asia Stocks Boosted by Agricultural Bank IPO News
World markets mostly rose Wednesday as investors cheered the news that a state-owned Chinese bank is readying a record-breaking initial public offering.
More Workers Quit Jobs As Economy Improves
One sign of better economic times is when more people start finding jobs. Another is when they feel confident enough to quit them.
Hyundai Resumes India Production Despite Strike
Hyundai Motor has resumed production in India despite an ongoing strike that forced the nation's top car exporter to halt production for two days
Honda Hit by 2nd China Parts Factory Strike
Workers at a second auto parts factory affiliated with Honda Motor Co. walked off the job Wednesday as a strike dragged on at the other ...
China's Agricultural Bank IPO May Be World's Biggest
China's stock regulator has approved Agricultural Bank of China's plans for an initial public offering in Shanghai and Hong Kong worth well over $20 billion
GM Recalls 1.5 Mil. Cars for Potential Fire Hazard
General Motors Co. said Tuesday it was recalling about 1.5 million vehicles worldwide to address a problem with a heated windshield wiper fluid
Asian Stocks Mixed on Conflicting U.S. Economic Data
Asian stock markets were mixed in early trading Monday as a disappointing U.S. jobs report sparked worries that a recovery in the world's largest
Economic Stress Continues Easing in Most U.S. Counties
Two-thirds of U.S. counties became economically healthier in May, thanks to more manufacturing jobs in the Midwest and fewer home foreclosures
World Markets Rise on Bargain Hunting
World markets rose Tuesday as investors scooped up stocks that had been pummeled last week and anticipated a rally on Wall Street
Toyota Begins Global Lexus Recall for Engine Defect
Toyota started a global recall over engine defects in its Lexus and Crown models, moving to repair more than 95,000 vehicles in Japan and South ...
Ethnic Vegetables Sprout New Sales for U.S. Farmers
Maxixe, a Brazilian relative of the cucumber, is relatively unknown in the U.S., but it may one day be as common as cilantro as farmers ...
Greece Upbeat As Debt Crisis Eases
Debt-hobbled Greece may see a slightly milder than expected recession this year and aims to issue bonds again on international markets in 2011
Healthcare Bill Kick In to Expand Coverage
The first stage of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul is expected to provide coverage to about 1 million uninsured Americans
Mercedes June Sales Up 13% on China, U.S. Demand
Sales of Mercedes-Benz cars were up 13.2 percent in the year to June as strong demand for the premium brand in China and the United ...
Chrysler to Set Up Separate Fiat Dealer Network
Chrysler Group LLC will set up a separate dealership network to sell cars made by Italy's Fiat Group SpA when they are reintroduced in the ...
Toyota Recalls 92,000 Luxury Cars in Japan
Toyota started recalling more than 90,000 luxury Lexus and Crown vehicles Monday in Japan over defective engines — the latest setback
Gas Prices Continue Slide After July 4th Weekend
Drivers are finding lower gas pump prices now that the July 4th weekend is over and prices are likely to keep sliding.
Obama Awards $2 Bil. for Solar Power Plants
The government is handing out nearly $2 billion for new solar plants that President Barack Obama says will create thousands of jobs
Asia Stocks Rise, Europe Falls
European stocks fell Tuesday, as investors worried that growth would be hurt by the region's sprawling debt crisis and spending cuts.
4th Strike Since 2008 Halts India Hyundai Production
Striking workers forced Hyundai Motor to stop all production in India on Monday, the latest in a series
Debit Card Fees Pit Retailers Against Banks
Swipe your debit card at the supermarket and you've placed yourself at the heart of a contentious congressional debate.
Apple Answers Android with June 24 iPhone 4 Debut
The next iPhone comes out June 24 and will have a higher-resolution screen, longer battery life and thinner design.
Sharp Improves Giant Wall-Display Technology
Walls, ceiling and floors will turn into wall-to-wall imagery with Sharp's new technology that has minimized the gaps between displays
BOA Settles Claims Against Countrywide for $108 Mil.
Bank of America will pay $108 million to settle federal charges that Countrywide Financial Corp., which it acquired nearly two years ago
Airline Industry Projected to Earn Profits This Year
The International Air Transport Association has upgraded its forecast for the global airline industry this year — forecasting that it will earn $2.5 billion.
World Stocks Tumble on Jobs Data, Hungary Fears
World stock markets tumbled Monday and the euro hit a new four-year low in the wake of poor U.S. jobs figures and amid fresh fears ...
GM to Keep 900 More Dealers Than Planned
About 900 General Motors dealerships that the company had planned to cut loose appear to be getting a reprieve.
Foxconn to Give China Employees 2nd Pay Raise
Foxconn workers in China will get another pay raise in coming months, on top of an increase that just took effect in response to recent ...
China Agricultural Bank Ready for IPO
The state-owned Agricultural Bank of China plans to sell a 15 percent stake in what could become the world's largest initial public offering
Honda Settles China Labor Dispute After 2-Week Strike
Honda Motor Co. said a labor dispute at a parts plant that crippled the automaker's production in China has been resolved after a wage increase
Disappointing Jobs Data Batters Stocks, Euro
Stock markets dropped sharply Friday and the euro slid to a new four-year low against the dollar after U.S. government figures showed
BP Reports Some Oil Being Funneled by New Cap
BP reported some oil was flowing up a pipe Friday from a cap it wrestled onto its broken Gulf of Mexico well but crude still ...
McDonald's Pulls Cadmium-Tainted Shrek Glasses
Cadmium has been discovered in the painted design on "Shrek"-themed drinking glasses being sold nationwide at McDonald's, forcing the burger giant
Foxconn Faces Heat from Yet Another Worker Death
Taiwan's Foxconn Technology Group, which has been shaken by a spate of worker suicides in China this year, said Friday another employee
Geithner Says Europe Crisis Won't Sink U.S. Recovery
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Thursday he doesn't think that the European debt crisis will derail the U.S. economic recovery.
Recent Rise in Jobs Data Reflects Temporary Hiring
The nation's employers likely unleashed a wave of hiring last month, but it probably won't be repeated.
Strong Growth in Japan Led by Exports to China
Japan's economy, the world's second biggest, expanded at faster pace than originally estimated in the first quarter
EU to Approve S.Korea FTA Albeit Carmaker Opposition
The European Parliament is willing to approve a free trade agreement with South Korea by the end of this year despite
China Inflation Rises Amid Signs Growth Slowing
China's inflation rose in May amid signs its rapid rebound from the global slump is slowing, adding to pressure on
American Families Rebuild Wealth on Slippery Slope
The rebuilding of Americans' wealth is proceeding in steps rather than strides. Households' net worth rose last quarter — the four straight quarterly gain.
GM Clarifies Memo Forbidding Use of "Chevy"
Relax, Chevrolet fanatics. Turns out you can take your "Chevy to the levee" or any other darn place you please.
Weaker Europe Demand Raises U.S. Trade Deficit
The U.S. trade deficit rose to the highest level in 16 months as exports fell for the second time in three months, a potentially worrisome ...
Jobless Claims Data Shows Much Better Jobs Market
The tally of laid-off workers continuing to claim jobless benefits fell by the largest amount in almost a year, suggesting that more unemployed workers
Foreclosure Rate Levels Off As Banks Wait
The foreclosure crisis appears to be leveling off.
AIG Struggles to Repay Government Bailout
A watchdog panel says it's still unclear whether U.S. taxpayers will ever fully recoup the $182 billion they plowed into American International Group Inc.
Bank of Korea Keeps Rate at Record Low
South Korea's central bank left its key interest rate at a record low Thursday as worries persist over the health of the global economy
Strike Forces Honda to Halt China Production Again
Honda Motor Co., which has been repeatedly forced to suspend production in China due to strikes, again halted operations
China Trade Surge Dispels Growth Fears
China's imports and exports both surged by nearly 50 percent in May over a year earlier in a positive sign for growth
Fed Survey Finds Modest Recovery Across Nation
For the first time since the beginning of the recession, economic growth — modest and fragile, but growth nonetheless — has spread to every corner
Wholesale Inventories, Sales Up in April
Inventories held by wholesalers rose for a fourth straight month in April while sales rose for a 13th consecutive time. Both gains were encouraging signs
Asia Stocks Boosted by Agricultural Bank IPO News
World markets mostly rose Wednesday as investors cheered the news that a state-owned Chinese bank is readying a record-breaking initial public offering.
More Workers Quit Jobs As Economy Improves
One sign of better economic times is when more people start finding jobs. Another is when they feel confident enough to quit them.
Hyundai Resumes India Production Despite Strike
Hyundai Motor has resumed production in India despite an ongoing strike that forced the nation's top car exporter to halt production for two days
Honda Hit by 2nd China Parts Factory Strike
Workers at a second auto parts factory affiliated with Honda Motor Co. walked off the job Wednesday as a strike dragged on at the other ...
China's Agricultural Bank IPO May Be World's Biggest
China's stock regulator has approved Agricultural Bank of China's plans for an initial public offering in Shanghai and Hong Kong worth well over $20 billion
GM Recalls 1.5 Mil. Cars for Potential Fire Hazard
General Motors Co. said Tuesday it was recalling about 1.5 million vehicles worldwide to address a problem with a heated windshield wiper fluid
Asian Stocks Mixed on Conflicting U.S. Economic Data
Asian stock markets were mixed in early trading Monday as a disappointing U.S. jobs report sparked worries that a recovery in the world's largest
Economic Stress Continues Easing in Most U.S. Counties
Two-thirds of U.S. counties became economically healthier in May, thanks to more manufacturing jobs in the Midwest and fewer home foreclosures
World Markets Rise on Bargain Hunting
World markets rose Tuesday as investors scooped up stocks that had been pummeled last week and anticipated a rally on Wall Street
Toyota Begins Global Lexus Recall for Engine Defect
Toyota started a global recall over engine defects in its Lexus and Crown models, moving to repair more than 95,000 vehicles in Japan and South ...
Ethnic Vegetables Sprout New Sales for U.S. Farmers
Maxixe, a Brazilian relative of the cucumber, is relatively unknown in the U.S., but it may one day be as common as cilantro as farmers ...
Greece Upbeat As Debt Crisis Eases
Debt-hobbled Greece may see a slightly milder than expected recession this year and aims to issue bonds again on international markets in 2011
Healthcare Bill Kick In to Expand Coverage
The first stage of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul is expected to provide coverage to about 1 million uninsured Americans
Mercedes June Sales Up 13% on China, U.S. Demand
Sales of Mercedes-Benz cars were up 13.2 percent in the year to June as strong demand for the premium brand in China and the United ...
Chrysler to Set Up Separate Fiat Dealer Network
Chrysler Group LLC will set up a separate dealership network to sell cars made by Italy's Fiat Group SpA when they are reintroduced in the ...
Toyota Recalls 92,000 Luxury Cars in Japan
Toyota started recalling more than 90,000 luxury Lexus and Crown vehicles Monday in Japan over defective engines — the latest setback
Gas Prices Continue Slide After July 4th Weekend
Drivers are finding lower gas pump prices now that the July 4th weekend is over and prices are likely to keep sliding.
Obama Awards $2 Bil. for Solar Power Plants
The government is handing out nearly $2 billion for new solar plants that President Barack Obama says will create thousands of jobs
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