China Buys a Third of Chesapeake's S. Tex Oil Field
China's state-owned offshore oil and gas company has bought a one-third interest in 600,000 acres that Chesapeake Energy leases in a South
Business
Google Tests Self-Driving Cars on Calif. Roads
Google Inc. is road-testing cars that steer, stop and start without a human driver, the company says.
China Signals Gradual Rise in Yuan Value
The head of China's central bank says he agrees that appreciation of his country's currency should accelerate but repeated Beijing's insistence
Caterpillar to Raise Prices on Strong Growth
Heavy-equipment maker Caterpillar says it will raise prices up to 2 percent worldwide starting in January.
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
BP Says It Paid $11.2 Bil. on Gulf Oil Spill Claims
BP PLC said Friday that it has pledged royalty revenues from several Gulf of Mexico assets to guarantee payment of claims from the disastrous
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.
Microsoft Sues Motorola on Smart Phone Patents
Microsoft Corp. is suing Motorola Inc. for infringing on its smart-phone patents.
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
Cheap, Hi-Tech Toys Top Christmas List
This year's hot holiday toys are high-tech - and low-price. From tiny remote-control cars from Mattel to nearly paper-thin electronic guitars
Digital Reading Squeezes Out Finland's Paper Mills
Shielded from the deafening roar and searing heat of Paper Machine No. 4, factory foreman Reino Mustonen watches from his glassed-in office
Asia Stocks Rise on Hopes of More U.S. Stimulus
Asian stock markets climbed Wednesday, supported by growing speculation that the Federal Reserve is likely to introduce more stimulus
Japan Business Confidence Rises for 6th Straight Quarter
Business confidence in Japan rose for the sixth straight quarter, but companies fear the improvement is temporary as cooling global growth
Content Partners Sign Up for Google TV's October Launch
Google Inc.'s effort to wed Web surfing with television viewing is gathering more support from major media outlets that distribute some
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 ...
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
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.
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
Foreigners Find Irresistable Deals in U.S. Housing Bust
The Viceroy, a swanky condominium complex in downtown Miami, gives the impression that the United States is in another real estate boom.
Feds Sue 3 Major Credit Card Cos., Settle with 2
The Justice Department on Monday sued the three largest U.S. credit card companies for anticompetitive practices and reached a proposed settlement
Toyota Repaired 3.7 Mil. Cars Under Recalls
Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday it had fixed about 3.7 million vehicles in the United States as part of its massive safety recalls, citing progress
Poor Americans Bear High Cost of Going Bankless
The nickel-and-diming never stopped. The fees were constant: $28 to cash a paycheck. $1.50 for a money order.
Asia Stocks Up, Europe Down Ahead of U.S. Data
The continued relative strength of the yen hurt Japanese stocks earlier and the Nikkei 225 stock average closed down 23.17 points
Sanofi-Aventis Launches Hostile Bid for Genzyme
France's Sanofi-Aventis on Monday launched an $18.5 billion hostile takeover offer for Genzyme Corp., stepping up its effort to capture
Toshiba Unveils Glasses-Free 3-D TVs
Toshiba Corp. believes it has a solution for television viewers who like 3-D but hate the glasses.
Verizon Wireless May Refund $90 Mil. in Web Fees
Verizon Wireless could pay out up to $90 million in refunds to cell phone customers who were improperly charged for inadvertent Web access or data
BOA Forced to Delay Foreclosures in 23 States
Bank of America is delaying foreclosures in 23 states as it examines whether it rushed the foreclosure process for thousands of homeowners
Taiwan GDP Surged 12.5% on Electronics Demand
Taiwan's export-reliant economy surged 12.5 percent year-on-year in the second quarter on strong foreign demand for the island's electronics
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
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
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
China Buys a Third of Chesapeake's S. Tex Oil Field
China's state-owned offshore oil and gas company has bought a one-third interest in 600,000 acres that Chesapeake Energy leases in a South
Google Tests Self-Driving Cars on Calif. Roads
Google Inc. is road-testing cars that steer, stop and start without a human driver, the company says.
China Signals Gradual Rise in Yuan Value
The head of China's central bank says he agrees that appreciation of his country's currency should accelerate but repeated Beijing's insistence
Caterpillar to Raise Prices on Strong Growth
Heavy-equipment maker Caterpillar says it will raise prices up to 2 percent worldwide starting in January.
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
BP Says It Paid $11.2 Bil. on Gulf Oil Spill Claims
BP PLC said Friday that it has pledged royalty revenues from several Gulf of Mexico assets to guarantee payment of claims from the disastrous
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.
Microsoft Sues Motorola on Smart Phone Patents
Microsoft Corp. is suing Motorola Inc. for infringing on its smart-phone patents.
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
Cheap, Hi-Tech Toys Top Christmas List
This year's hot holiday toys are high-tech - and low-price. From tiny remote-control cars from Mattel to nearly paper-thin electronic guitars
Digital Reading Squeezes Out Finland's Paper Mills
Shielded from the deafening roar and searing heat of Paper Machine No. 4, factory foreman Reino Mustonen watches from his glassed-in office
Asia Stocks Rise on Hopes of More U.S. Stimulus
Asian stock markets climbed Wednesday, supported by growing speculation that the Federal Reserve is likely to introduce more stimulus
Japan Business Confidence Rises for 6th Straight Quarter
Business confidence in Japan rose for the sixth straight quarter, but companies fear the improvement is temporary as cooling global growth
Content Partners Sign Up for Google TV's October Launch
Google Inc.'s effort to wed Web surfing with television viewing is gathering more support from major media outlets that distribute some
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 ...
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
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.
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
Foreigners Find Irresistable Deals in U.S. Housing Bust
The Viceroy, a swanky condominium complex in downtown Miami, gives the impression that the United States is in another real estate boom.
Feds Sue 3 Major Credit Card Cos., Settle with 2
The Justice Department on Monday sued the three largest U.S. credit card companies for anticompetitive practices and reached a proposed settlement
Toyota Repaired 3.7 Mil. Cars Under Recalls
Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday it had fixed about 3.7 million vehicles in the United States as part of its massive safety recalls, citing progress
Poor Americans Bear High Cost of Going Bankless
The nickel-and-diming never stopped. The fees were constant: $28 to cash a paycheck. $1.50 for a money order.
Asia Stocks Up, Europe Down Ahead of U.S. Data
The continued relative strength of the yen hurt Japanese stocks earlier and the Nikkei 225 stock average closed down 23.17 points
Sanofi-Aventis Launches Hostile Bid for Genzyme
France's Sanofi-Aventis on Monday launched an $18.5 billion hostile takeover offer for Genzyme Corp., stepping up its effort to capture
Toshiba Unveils Glasses-Free 3-D TVs
Toshiba Corp. believes it has a solution for television viewers who like 3-D but hate the glasses.
Verizon Wireless May Refund $90 Mil. in Web Fees
Verizon Wireless could pay out up to $90 million in refunds to cell phone customers who were improperly charged for inadvertent Web access or data
BOA Forced to Delay Foreclosures in 23 States
Bank of America is delaying foreclosures in 23 states as it examines whether it rushed the foreclosure process for thousands of homeowners
Taiwan GDP Surged 12.5% on Electronics Demand
Taiwan's export-reliant economy surged 12.5 percent year-on-year in the second quarter on strong foreign demand for the island's electronics
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
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
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
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