Apple Sells 300,000 iPads on Debut Day
Apple says it sold more than 300,000 iPads on Saturday, the day it debuted across the country.
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Asia Stocks Gain on U.S. Job Gain
Asian stock markets were mostly higher Monday after an encouraging U.S. jobs report offered the latest sign the global economy is on the mend.
Apple iPad Arrives Amid Anticipation, Scorn
Apple Inc. began selling its much-anticipated iPad on Saturday, drawing eager customers intent on being among the first owners of the tablet-style devices.
China Steel Buyers Seek Clout Against Mining Giants
A state-affiliated industry group vowed Friday to tighten control over iron ore trading as Chinese steelmakers discussed strategy for contentious price talks
Sharp Debuts No-Glasses 3-D for Portable Devices
Sharp's latest 3-D displays deliver bright, clear imagery without the cumbersome glasses usually required for such technology.
Asian Markets Rise on Signs of Solid U.S. Growth
Asian stock markets rose slightly Friday after expanding U.S. manufacturing suggested the world's biggest economy is poised for solid growth
Most New Jobs in 3 Years Added in March
The nation's economy posted its largest job gain in three years in March, while the unemployment rate remained at 9.7 percent for the third straight ...
More Americans Feel Effects of Recovery
A flurry of reports out Wednesday suggested that many Americans are feeling better about the economic rebound.
Disgruntled Publishers Strike New e-Book Deal with Amazon
Amazon.com Inc. has reached new agreements with some publishers that had been fed up with the low prices Amazon charges for electronic books
Ford, GM March Sales Surge on Incentives War
An incentives war touched off by Toyota boosted sales at most major automakers last month.
Hollywood Scorns Proposed Betting on Box Office
Think you're better than Hollywood at gauging whether an upcoming flick will be a box office bomb or a sleeper hit? You'd get a chance ...
Manufacturing Data Give Big Boost to World Stocks
World stocks rallied strongly Thursday after strong manufacturing data encouraged hopes that the global recovery from recession is gaining traction
Japanese Begin Buying Affordable Plug-In Electrics
Japan's first mass-market electric car went on sale in showrooms Thursday as the futuristic technology becomes more affordable
China Manufacturing Growth Highest Since April 2004
China's manufacturing accelerated in March as the dampening impact of winter weather and a long holiday the previous month eased and both exports
Japan Business Confidence Rose for 4th Straight Qtr.
Confidence at Japanese companies rose for a fourth straight quarter amid growing faith in the global economic recovery, a key central bank report showed Thursday.
Toyota March Sales Surge 40% on Incentives
Toyota sales surged 40 percent in March compared with last year after the automaker offered some of its deepest discounts ever to cope with the ...
Ford, Microsoft to Collaborate on Home Electric Car Grid
Ford Motor Co. and Microsoft Corp. have signed a deal to work together on a computerized link between houses, electric cars and utility companies
Germany Nixes Bailout Until Greece Inks Austerity Measures
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble says parliament won't address Greece's aid request until Athens finishes talks with the European Union
Honda Returns to Profitability on China, India Demand
Honda posted a 72 billion yen ($774 million) profit for the January-March quarter in a reversal from red ink a year earlier as booming demand
Greek Debt Crisis Spreads to Portugal
Greece was pushed to the brink of a financial abyss and started dragging another eurozone country — Portugal — down with it Tuesday
Sands Opens $5.7-Bil. Singapore Casino Resort
Singapore's second casino-resort opened Tuesday, a massive $5.7 billion project by Las Vegas Sands Corp. that aims to makeover the city-state
World Markets Slide on China Fears, Greek Glitch
Greek shares led the global stock market retreat Tuesday amid mounting concerns about the country's ability to tap a bailout facility
S. Korea GDP Growing at Annualized 7.5% Rate
South Korea's economic growth accelerated sharply in the first quarter of 2010 amid a rebound in manufacturing, exports and spending.
Gasoline Prices Set to Rise As Recession Fades
After a weeklong break, gasoline prices are ready to climb higher again. Surging wholesale gasoline prices should push pump prices to an 18-month high
Wal-Mart to Face Massive Class Action Suit
A sharply divided federal appeals court on Monday exposed Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to billions of dollars in legal damages when it ruled a massive class
Hertz to Buy Dollar Thrifty for $1.2 Bil.
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. said Monday it has agreed to buy rival Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group for about $1.17 billion in cash
U.S. Newspaper Circulations Fall 8.7%
Circulation continues to drop severely at U.S. newspapers, though the rate of decline slowed from the previous six-month reporting period.
Germany Says Greek Aid Likely By May 7
Germany could have its contribution to a financial aid package for Greece approved by the end of next week if Athens successfully finalizes
Caterpillar Returns to Profit, Signals Strong Outlook
Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar signaled the economy is improving Monday with healthy outlook for the year and a sharp rebound from last
Treasury to Begin Selling Off Citigroup Shares
The Treasury Department said Monday that its first sales of Citigroup stock will cover up to 1.5 billion shares.
Murdoch Turns Up WSJ Heat on New York Times
It might be the last great American newspaper war. And Rupert Murdoch intends to win it. He has made a career of grabbing readers
China Carmakers Announce Global Expansion Plans
Chinese automakers announced ambitious plans Friday to expand abroad as global producers unveiled new models at the Beijing auto show
Video Games Shoot for Spectacular 3-D Experiences
For movie goers, watching a 3-D film is a relatively easy experience. Audiences didn't need to do anything other than pay a few extra bucks ...
BMW Aims for China Sales 20% Above Prior Record
Germany's BMW AG aims to lift its sales in China, a key market for the luxury automaker and one of its biggest.
Kia Motors Profits Quadruple on Strong Sales
Kia Motors said net profit quadrupled in the first quarter on stronger sales and equity gains from affiliated companies.
Microsoft Profits Jump 35% on PC Rebound
An improvement in corporate spending on computers helped Microsoft increase its net income 35 percent in the most recent quarter
Home Sales Rise, Jobless Claims Fall
The economy is improving, with home sales up, jobless claims down and inflation tame. Yet there are concerns the economic rebound
Credit-Rating Agencies Blamed for EU Debt Crisis
The rating agencies that sort good investments from junk are once again injecting fear into financial markets. Only this time it's for warning investors
Asian Stocks Drop as China Raises Bank Reserve
Asian stocks fell Monday after China ordered banks to raise their reserves, the latest in a series of moves aimed at curbing inflation
Shanghai Expo Irresistable Draw for Business World
China's commercial capital of Shanghai has always been all about business. Nowhere is that more evident than at its World Expo
China Manufacturing Accelerated in April on Domestic Demand
A survey says China's manufacturing accelerated in April as domestic demand increased.
World Stocks Rise on Greek Bailout Hopes
European stocks traded in a narrow range Friday as investors warily awaited the completion of a Greek support package and looked ahead of U.S. economic ...
Japan Factory Output Rises But More Unemployed
Japan received an uneven assessment of its economic health Friday with indicators showing an increase in joblessness and ominously falling prices.
Toyota Creates Design Quality Division
Toyota, its reputation battered by global recalls, is setting up a new division devoted to feeding customer concerns into the design process
Samsung Profits Soar on Big Chip Sales Jump
Samsung Electronics said Friday that net profit surged in the first quarter amid strong demand and higher prices for computer memory chips.
iPhones Will Never Support Flash Says Jobs
For iPhone users who've been wondering whether their devices will support Flash technology for Web video and games anytime soon
Korea Targets Nuclear Reactors As Key Export Industry
S. Korea plans to boost nuclear reactors as the next major export industry after cars, chips and ships, reported Chosun Ilbo.
Hyundai Profits Quintuple on Strong China, India Sales
Hyundai Motor said net profit hit a record high in the first quarter amid a jump in sales and strong performance in China and India.
Exxon Mobil Profits Jump 38% on Oil Rise
Exxon Mobil Corp. said Thursday its quarterly profit jumped 38 percent as oil prices rose in the first three months of the year.
Kodak Returns to Profit on Inkjet, Samsung Settlement
Eastman Kodak Co. said Thursday it posted a $119 million profit in the first quarter in contrast to a steep loss a year ago, lifted ...
Apple Sells 300,000 iPads on Debut Day
Apple says it sold more than 300,000 iPads on Saturday, the day it debuted across the country.
Asia Stocks Gain on U.S. Job Gain
Asian stock markets were mostly higher Monday after an encouraging U.S. jobs report offered the latest sign the global economy is on the mend.
Apple iPad Arrives Amid Anticipation, Scorn
Apple Inc. began selling its much-anticipated iPad on Saturday, drawing eager customers intent on being among the first owners of the tablet-style devices.
China Steel Buyers Seek Clout Against Mining Giants
A state-affiliated industry group vowed Friday to tighten control over iron ore trading as Chinese steelmakers discussed strategy for contentious price talks
Sharp Debuts No-Glasses 3-D for Portable Devices
Sharp's latest 3-D displays deliver bright, clear imagery without the cumbersome glasses usually required for such technology.
Asian Markets Rise on Signs of Solid U.S. Growth
Asian stock markets rose slightly Friday after expanding U.S. manufacturing suggested the world's biggest economy is poised for solid growth
Most New Jobs in 3 Years Added in March
The nation's economy posted its largest job gain in three years in March, while the unemployment rate remained at 9.7 percent for the third straight ...
More Americans Feel Effects of Recovery
A flurry of reports out Wednesday suggested that many Americans are feeling better about the economic rebound.
Disgruntled Publishers Strike New e-Book Deal with Amazon
Amazon.com Inc. has reached new agreements with some publishers that had been fed up with the low prices Amazon charges for electronic books
Ford, GM March Sales Surge on Incentives War
An incentives war touched off by Toyota boosted sales at most major automakers last month.
Hollywood Scorns Proposed Betting on Box Office
Think you're better than Hollywood at gauging whether an upcoming flick will be a box office bomb or a sleeper hit? You'd get a chance ...
Manufacturing Data Give Big Boost to World Stocks
World stocks rallied strongly Thursday after strong manufacturing data encouraged hopes that the global recovery from recession is gaining traction
Japanese Begin Buying Affordable Plug-In Electrics
Japan's first mass-market electric car went on sale in showrooms Thursday as the futuristic technology becomes more affordable
China Manufacturing Growth Highest Since April 2004
China's manufacturing accelerated in March as the dampening impact of winter weather and a long holiday the previous month eased and both exports
Japan Business Confidence Rose for 4th Straight Qtr.
Confidence at Japanese companies rose for a fourth straight quarter amid growing faith in the global economic recovery, a key central bank report showed Thursday.
Toyota March Sales Surge 40% on Incentives
Toyota sales surged 40 percent in March compared with last year after the automaker offered some of its deepest discounts ever to cope with the ...
Ford, Microsoft to Collaborate on Home Electric Car Grid
Ford Motor Co. and Microsoft Corp. have signed a deal to work together on a computerized link between houses, electric cars and utility companies
Germany Nixes Bailout Until Greece Inks Austerity Measures
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble says parliament won't address Greece's aid request until Athens finishes talks with the European Union
Honda Returns to Profitability on China, India Demand
Honda posted a 72 billion yen ($774 million) profit for the January-March quarter in a reversal from red ink a year earlier as booming demand
Greek Debt Crisis Spreads to Portugal
Greece was pushed to the brink of a financial abyss and started dragging another eurozone country — Portugal — down with it Tuesday
Sands Opens $5.7-Bil. Singapore Casino Resort
Singapore's second casino-resort opened Tuesday, a massive $5.7 billion project by Las Vegas Sands Corp. that aims to makeover the city-state
World Markets Slide on China Fears, Greek Glitch
Greek shares led the global stock market retreat Tuesday amid mounting concerns about the country's ability to tap a bailout facility
S. Korea GDP Growing at Annualized 7.5% Rate
South Korea's economic growth accelerated sharply in the first quarter of 2010 amid a rebound in manufacturing, exports and spending.
Gasoline Prices Set to Rise As Recession Fades
After a weeklong break, gasoline prices are ready to climb higher again. Surging wholesale gasoline prices should push pump prices to an 18-month high
Wal-Mart to Face Massive Class Action Suit
A sharply divided federal appeals court on Monday exposed Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to billions of dollars in legal damages when it ruled a massive class
Hertz to Buy Dollar Thrifty for $1.2 Bil.
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. said Monday it has agreed to buy rival Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group for about $1.17 billion in cash
U.S. Newspaper Circulations Fall 8.7%
Circulation continues to drop severely at U.S. newspapers, though the rate of decline slowed from the previous six-month reporting period.
Germany Says Greek Aid Likely By May 7
Germany could have its contribution to a financial aid package for Greece approved by the end of next week if Athens successfully finalizes
Caterpillar Returns to Profit, Signals Strong Outlook
Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar signaled the economy is improving Monday with healthy outlook for the year and a sharp rebound from last
Treasury to Begin Selling Off Citigroup Shares
The Treasury Department said Monday that its first sales of Citigroup stock will cover up to 1.5 billion shares.
Murdoch Turns Up WSJ Heat on New York Times
It might be the last great American newspaper war. And Rupert Murdoch intends to win it. He has made a career of grabbing readers
China Carmakers Announce Global Expansion Plans
Chinese automakers announced ambitious plans Friday to expand abroad as global producers unveiled new models at the Beijing auto show
Video Games Shoot for Spectacular 3-D Experiences
For movie goers, watching a 3-D film is a relatively easy experience. Audiences didn't need to do anything other than pay a few extra bucks ...
BMW Aims for China Sales 20% Above Prior Record
Germany's BMW AG aims to lift its sales in China, a key market for the luxury automaker and one of its biggest.
Kia Motors Profits Quadruple on Strong Sales
Kia Motors said net profit quadrupled in the first quarter on stronger sales and equity gains from affiliated companies.
Microsoft Profits Jump 35% on PC Rebound
An improvement in corporate spending on computers helped Microsoft increase its net income 35 percent in the most recent quarter
Home Sales Rise, Jobless Claims Fall
The economy is improving, with home sales up, jobless claims down and inflation tame. Yet there are concerns the economic rebound
Credit-Rating Agencies Blamed for EU Debt Crisis
The rating agencies that sort good investments from junk are once again injecting fear into financial markets. Only this time it's for warning investors
Asian Stocks Drop as China Raises Bank Reserve
Asian stocks fell Monday after China ordered banks to raise their reserves, the latest in a series of moves aimed at curbing inflation
Shanghai Expo Irresistable Draw for Business World
China's commercial capital of Shanghai has always been all about business. Nowhere is that more evident than at its World Expo
China Manufacturing Accelerated in April on Domestic Demand
A survey says China's manufacturing accelerated in April as domestic demand increased.
World Stocks Rise on Greek Bailout Hopes
European stocks traded in a narrow range Friday as investors warily awaited the completion of a Greek support package and looked ahead of U.S. economic ...
Japan Factory Output Rises But More Unemployed
Japan received an uneven assessment of its economic health Friday with indicators showing an increase in joblessness and ominously falling prices.
Toyota Creates Design Quality Division
Toyota, its reputation battered by global recalls, is setting up a new division devoted to feeding customer concerns into the design process
Samsung Profits Soar on Big Chip Sales Jump
Samsung Electronics said Friday that net profit surged in the first quarter amid strong demand and higher prices for computer memory chips.
iPhones Will Never Support Flash Says Jobs
For iPhone users who've been wondering whether their devices will support Flash technology for Web video and games anytime soon
Korea Targets Nuclear Reactors As Key Export Industry
S. Korea plans to boost nuclear reactors as the next major export industry after cars, chips and ships, reported Chosun Ilbo.
Hyundai Profits Quintuple on Strong China, India Sales
Hyundai Motor said net profit hit a record high in the first quarter amid a jump in sales and strong performance in China and India.
Exxon Mobil Profits Jump 38% on Oil Rise
Exxon Mobil Corp. said Thursday its quarterly profit jumped 38 percent as oil prices rose in the first three months of the year.
Kodak Returns to Profit on Inkjet, Samsung Settlement
Eastman Kodak Co. said Thursday it posted a $119 million profit in the first quarter in contrast to a steep loss a year ago, lifted ...
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