Cisco Systems Borrows $5 Bil.to Fuel Buying Binge

Cisco Systems Inc., the world's largest maker of computer networking equipment, said Monday it will sell three series of senior unsecured notes worth a total ...

U.S. Feared on Course to Repeat Japan's Lost Decade

Heavy government stimulus spending and near-zero interest rates did little to end a "lost decade" of stagnation and mushrooming debt in Japan. Some economists

Asian Stocks Rise on Growth in China, Japan

Asian stock markets were mostly higher Wednesday after figures from China and Japan showed the region's two biggest economies were on track

China Consumer Growth Offsets Export Decline

The slump in China's exports eased last month as industrial output and retail sales rose sharply, the government said Wednesday, showing that recovery in the ...

U.S. Recovery Threatened by Unemployment Says World Bank

Stubbornly high joblessness threatens to trigger loan defaults and drag on consumption next year, hobbling a U.S. economy struggling to rebound from recession

GM Chief Engineer Relieved Opel Staying with GM

When General Motors Co.'s board halted the sale of the company's European car business last week, no one was happier than the automaker's chief engineer.

Adobe to Cut 680 Full-Time Jobs

dobe Systems said Tuesday it is cutting 680 full-time jobs, or about 9 percent of its work force, to align costs with its fiscal 2010 ...

New England Recovery Slower Than Nation's

The worst of the recession may be over, but a new economic forecast points to a "slow and weak recovery" in the New England states, ...

Asia Stocks Rise on Wall Street Surge

Asian stocks extended their gains Tuesday after Wall Street touched its highest level for 2009 amid optimism low interest rates would continue to power this ...

Old Navy Recovery Boosts Gap Profits

Shoppers spent more money at low-price Old Navy stores in the third quarter, helping

Sprint to Cut Up to 2,500 Jobs

Sprint Nextel Corp. on Monday said it will cut 2,000 to 2,500 jobs, mostly before the end of the year, as it keeps losing subscribers.

Google to Buy Ad Mob for $750 Mil.

Google Inc. is stepping up its push to sell advertising on cell phones, announcing a deal Monday to buy a mobile ad network, AdMob, for ...

World Markets Boosted by G-20 Stimulus Pledge

World stock markets rose Monday and the dollar fell sharply against the euro after the Group of 20 leading rich and developing countries agreed to ...

China Car Sales Jump 72% in October

Powered by tax cuts and stimulus spending, China's October auto sales soared 72 percent from a year earlier, outpacing U.S. sales for another month

Northrop Sells TASC to Fund Stock Buyback Increase

Northrop Grumman said Sunday it agreed to sell its advisory services business TASC Inc. to private equity firm General Atlantic LLC and affiliates of Kohlberg ...

Fry's, Safeway Prepare for Possible Strike

In less than a week, unionized workers at two Arizona grocery store chains may be walking a picket line instead of stocking shelves and cutting ...

Unemployed Suffer More Now Than in 1982

It hurts more to be unemployed now than the last time the jobless rate hit 10 percent.

India Hopes to Top 7% Growth Rate in 2010

The Indian government is pushing ahead with economic reforms aimed at achieving a growth rate of more than 7 percent next year but will make ...

Ford Bets Big on Tiny Fiesta

Ford Motor Co.'s big U.S. gamble on small cars begins Wednesday when it formally unveils American versions of the new Fiesta subcompact

Peugeot Citroen in Talks to Acquire Mitsubishi

French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen said Thursday it is in talks with Mitsubishi Motors Corp. that could lead to a "strategic partnership."

World Markets Buoyed by BOA TARP Repayment Plan

World stock markets rose Thursday, with Japan's Nikkei up around 4 percent, after Bank of America Corp. said it will repay $45 billion

BOA to Repay TARP $45 Bil. Within Days

Bank of America Corp. said Wednesday it plans to repay its $45 billion in government bailout funds in the next few days

Fed Assessment Buoys Stocks

The stock market struggled but held its ground Wednesday as an upbeat assessment of the economy from the Federal Reserve offset drops

Hyundai Unveils Sleeker, More Efficient Sonata

Hyundai Motor Co.'s sales gain in the U.S. should get another boost early next year with the introduction of an all-new midsize Sonata.

Declining Job Losses Steady Wavering Stock Market

Stocks traded in a tight range Wednesday after a private report showed job cuts slowed last month, but not as much as expected.

GE Returns to Indusrial Roots with $30 Bil. NBC Spinoff

For General Electric Co., the NBC entertainment division was always an odd fit.

Daimler Moves Some C-Class Production to Alabama

GM Chief Resigns Amid Pressure for Faster Change

The leader of the new General Motors was done in by an old problem at the nation's largest car maker: Change wasn't happening fast enough.

American Offers $1.1 to Woo Japan Airlines

American Airlines upped the ante in the tug-of-war over Japan Airlines, vowing Thursday to lead a $1.1 billion investment in the struggling carrier

Steady Growth Shows Economy on Recovery Track

The economic recovery seems on track for slow but steady gains, after reports Tuesday showed growth in manufacturing activity, construction spending

U.S. Manufacturing Grew on Overseas Demand

U.S. manufacturing activity likely continued to grow in November as demand from overseas ramps up

Japan Central Bank Boosts Money Supply

Japan's central bank decided Tuesday to further ease monetary policy by massaging the economy with cheap loans amid government pressure to respond

Asian Markets Recover As Dubai Fears Ease

Asian stock markets rose Tuesday following modest gains on Wall Street and amid increased confidence the Dubai debt crisis was unlikely to derail

GE to Buy Vivendi's Stake in NBC for Comcast Deal

General Electric Co. has reached an agreement to buy the 20 percent stake in NBC Universal held by French media conglomerate Vivendi SA

Continental Shifts to Cashless Cabin Purchases

Continental Airlines Inc. said Monday that credit and debit cards will be accepted for purchases onboard most of its aircraft starting Tuesday.

Oct. Global Chip Sales Down on Year, Up on Month

Worldwide semiconductor sales fell 3.5 percent in October from a year ago, but rose from September as manufacturers ramped up production for the holiday season.

Newspapers Consider Alternatives to Google

There's an intriguing idea floating around the media: Microsoft Corp. wants to undercut Google so badly in Internet search that it might pay newspapers

GM Enters India As Junior Partner to China's SAIC

General Motors Co. and its main Chinese partner announced a venture Friday to sell vehicles in India, uniting in the two fastest-growing car markets

Nikkei Hits 6-Week High on Lower Yen

Asian markets were mixed Monday, with a weaker yen lifting Japanese stocks to a six-week high, while a drop in the U.S. unemployment rate failed ...

Jobless Professionals Vie for Holiday Sales Work

Mara Proctor used to design limestone hearths and columns for luxury homes near Kansas City, drawing on her college education and six years of training.

Colleges Explore Geothermal Power Systems

More college campuses are exploring geothermal power as a way to reduce energy costs that can add up to millions of dollars each year.

China Wind Power Companies Expand Overseas

China's Goldwind Science & Technology Ltd. is one of the world's biggest makers of wind turbines — a cornerstone of the booming clean power business

Kuwait Takes $1.1 Bil. Profit from Sale of Citi Stake

Kuwait's sovereign wealth fund said Sunday it booked a profit of $1.1 billion by selling the stake it took in Citigroup Inc. less than two ...

Tuna Farmers Raise Real Chicken of the Sea

Thousands of tuna, their silver bellies bloated with fat, swim frantically around in netted areas of a small bay, stuffing themselves until they grow twice

Chevron to End East Coast Retail Operations

Chevron will pull its name from about 1,100 service stations in eastern states, the oil giant said Friday.

Surprise Drop in Jobless Rate Spurs Optimism

A surprising drop in the unemployment rate and far fewer job losses last month cheered investors Friday and raised hopes for a sustained economic recovery.

National Parks Seek Cut of Science Profits

A soon-to-be-implemented policy for scientists who are permitted to conduct research in national parks will give the National Park Service a share

Taiwan Gov't to Subsidize World-Leading e-Book Industry

The Taiwan government says it will spend 2 billion New Taiwan dollars ($65 million) to support its electronic-book industry and help makers cash in

Sony Signs Deal to Record World Cup in 3-D

The 2010 World Cup is going 3-D. Sony Corp. said Friday it has signed a deal with FIFA, the international football governing body, to record ...

American Eagle Traffic Jumped 11.7% in November

American Eagle, which does regional flying for American Airlines, flew fuller planes in November as traffic jumped 11.7 percent, outstripping an 6.8 percent