Netflix to Pay $1 Bil. to Stream Paramount, MGM Films
Netflix Inc. will pay nearly $1 billion during the next five years for the online streaming rights to movies from Paramount, Lionsgate and MGM
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Google to Debut Street View in Germany Despite Attacks
Google will introduce its "Street View" mapping feature for 20 of Germany's largest cities before the end of the year, the company announced
China Exports Surge 38.1%, Imports Up 22.9%
China's exports grew strongly in July but import growth fell as its rapid economic expansion cooled, possibly hurting global demand.
Verizon, Google Outline Broadband Rules for ISPs
Phone and cable TV companies that provide Internet access should be barred from slowing down, blocking or charging to prioritize Internet traffic
Honda Recalls 400,000 Cars for Ignition Switch Glitch
Honda Motor Co. is recalling the popular Accord and Civic passenger cars to address problems with an ignition switch that could allow the key
Lenovo Returns to Profit on Surging China PC Sales
Lenovo Group, the fourth-largest personal computer maker, said Thursday it rebounded to a quarterly profit from a loss a year earlier
World Stocks Slip on Fears China's Growth Slowing
World markets fell Tuesday amid signs China's economy is losing steam and ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting that will be watched closely
Chrysler Posts First Operating Profit Since 2007
A year after emerging from bankruptcy protection, Chrysler Group LLC said Monday that growing car and truck sales helped it narrow
Hawaii Sugar Growers Spearhead U.S. Biofuel Push
The federal government has turned to a 130-year-old Hawaii sugar grower for help in powering the Navy and weaning the nation
German Export Growth Signals High-End Recovery
German exports grew by 3.8 percent on the month in June and reached their highest level since late 2008, official data showed Monday
Asian Stocks Mixed on U.S. Jobs, High Yen
Asian stock markets were mixed Monday after a poor U.S. jobs report added to evidence the economic recovery is weakening.
Ousted HP CEO Settles with Sex Harassment Accuser
Ousted Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd has settled allegations of sexual harassment lodged against him by a female contract worker
Germany Warns of Apple iPhone Security Problems
The German government has warned of serious security flaws in Apple's iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. The warning may have been prompted
Transocean, Anadarko Surge on BP Plug Success
With BP at a turning point in the Gulf oil spill, other companies with a role in the crisis are seeing their fortunes improve
Asian Stocks Fall Ahead of Bernanke Speech
Most Asian stock markets fell in early trading Friday as investors nervously awaited a speech later in the day by Federal Reserve Chairman
Eurozone Confidence Rises Again in August
Economic confidence in the 16 countries that use the euro rose to its highest level in nearly two-and-a-half years during August
Asia Stocks Lead World Markets in New Rally
Japanese stocks led the way in world markets Monday after the country's central bank eased monetary policy again in its latest attempt
World's Airlines Returned to Profit in Q2
The International Air Transport Association says 47 major carriers it monitors to assess the industry's financial health reported a net profit
Asia Expects Robust Growth Despite Slowdown in West
Talk of the global economic recovery fizzling doesn't faze Cho Byung-cheol, president of a small South Korean technology company that has already
Prices Slashed on Unsold L.A. Architectural Gems
The home sale slump has left some dwellings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and other architectural luminaries languishing on the Southern California
Intel Trims Q3 Forecast on Weakening PC Demand
Chip-maker Intel Corp. is cutting its sales forecast for the quarter, adding fresh evidence that a rickety economy is putting a damper
HP Tops Dell with $1.9 Bil. Offer for 3Par
3Par Inc. said Friday it has accepted computer maker Dell Inc.'s new offer of $1.8 billion which matches a bid for the data storage provider
Tiffany Profits Jump 19% on Global Growth
Tiffany & Co.'s second-quarter net income rose by 19 percent as the luxury jeweler's revenue rose as shoppers bought more of its products
Boeing Announces More Delay in 787 Delivery
Boeing Co. said Friday it now expects to deliver its first new 787 jetliner in the middle of first quarter 2011, the second such delay
LG to Unveil Super-Thin LED TV
LG Electronics Inc. will unveil an 8.8-milimeter-thick LED TV at the annual Berlin IFA consumer electronics show in September, the company announced
Q2 GDP Growth Expected to Be Halved by Revision
The government is about to confirm what many people have felt for some time: The economy barely has a pulse.
Japan Consumer Prices Fall for 17th Straight Month
Japan says its consumer prices fell for the 17th straight month in July, as deflation kept a tight grip on the economy.
Dell Boosts Bid for 3Par After Dell Raises Offer
Hewlett-Packard Co. has again raised its bid for 3Par Inc. above an offer from rival Dell Inc., suggesting that the little-known data-storage maker
Toyota Recalls 1.33 Mil. Corolla Sedans, Matrix Hatchbacks
Toyota recalled 1.13 million Corolla sedans and Matrix hatchbacks Thursday because their engines may stall, the latest in a string of quality
1 in 10 Homes with Mortgages Face Foreclosure
One in 10 American households with a mortgage was at risk of foreclosure this summer as the government's efforts to help have had little
Stocks Slip Despite Drop in Jobless Claims
Stocks were mainly higher early Thursday after a drop in new claims for unemployment benefits relieved some of the market's worries
World Stocks Rise on U.S. Uptick, German Data
World stock markets mostly rose Thursday, helped by late gains on Wall Street and more strong German data, though apprehension over a slowing
German Consumer Confidence Rises
German consumers are upbeat about their economy, a closely watched survey showed Thursday, reflecting the country's overall positive economic trend
Carbuyers Likely to See Fewer Deals This August
For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Think Cash for Clunkers
China Manufacturing, Car Sales Rebound in August
Chinese manufacturing and auto sales rebounded in August, suggesting the world's second-biggest economy may not be slowing as quickly as feared.
More Spent on Kids, Less on Moms in August
Not even skinny jeans for $20 are pulling Americans into stores. Nervous about jobs and an unraveling economy, shoppers spent — at best
U.S. Stock Futures Surge on China Factory Growth
Stock futures are surging after upbeat signs of growth in China and Australia lessened worries about a global economic slowdown.
Asian Stocks Up on Strong China, Australia Data
Asian stock markets rose Wednesday, rebounding from losses as Australia's economic growth accelerated and Chinese manufacturing
New Blackberry App Allows Sports Betting in Nevada
Getting money down on your favorite sports team is getting a little easier in Nevada with the first-ever legal wagering application for smart phones.
Exelon Buys Deere Wind Farm As Energy Industry Consolidates
Energy company Exelon Corp. said Tuesday it will pay $900 million for the wind energy assets of manufacturer Deere & Co., potentially signaling
JPMorgan to Shut Down Proprietary Trading
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is shutting down its proprietary trading desks and eliminating around 80 jobs to comply with new restrictions on investment banks
Korean Tablets Debut Ahead of iPad Launch
Korean companies aren't waiting for Apple's iPad launch to debut tablets aimed at people who want the mobility of smart phones but with touch-screens
Sony Pursues 3-D TV Without Glasses
Sony Corp. is working on 3-D televisions that don't need special glasses, joining a race with rival Toshiba Corp., but sees cost and technological hurdles
Eurozone Inflation Eases to 1.6%
Inflation in the 16 countries that use the euro fell in August, official figures showed Tuesday, reinforcing market expectations that the European
New U.S. Import Duties Likely on Chinese Aluminum
Analysts say the Obama administration, under congressional pressure to take a tough stance on Chinese trade policies, is expected to declare
Nikkei Leads Asian Stocks Down
Asian markets lost ground Tuesday as a strong yen pummeled Japanese shares and after Wall Street fell amid pessimism about the U.S. economy.
Japan Factory Output Rose 0.3% in July
Japan's factory output unexpectedly rose in July for the first time in two months as companies bolstered production of machinery, chemicals
Consumer Spending Rose 0.4% in July
Americans spent last month at the fastest pace in four months, helped by a jump in demand for automobiles.
Intel Buys Infineon's Wireless Unit for $1.4 Bil.
Intel Corp. is buying the wireless communications unit of Germany's Infineon Technologies AG for $1.4 billion in cash, the second deal
China Seeks Global Talent for Top Posts in State Firms
China announced plans to fill 20 top posts at some of its largest state-owned enterprises (SOEs), according to a notice on its State-owned Assets
Netflix to Pay $1 Bil. to Stream Paramount, MGM Films
Netflix Inc. will pay nearly $1 billion during the next five years for the online streaming rights to movies from Paramount, Lionsgate and MGM
Google to Debut Street View in Germany Despite Attacks
Google will introduce its "Street View" mapping feature for 20 of Germany's largest cities before the end of the year, the company announced
China Exports Surge 38.1%, Imports Up 22.9%
China's exports grew strongly in July but import growth fell as its rapid economic expansion cooled, possibly hurting global demand.
Verizon, Google Outline Broadband Rules for ISPs
Phone and cable TV companies that provide Internet access should be barred from slowing down, blocking or charging to prioritize Internet traffic
Honda Recalls 400,000 Cars for Ignition Switch Glitch
Honda Motor Co. is recalling the popular Accord and Civic passenger cars to address problems with an ignition switch that could allow the key
Lenovo Returns to Profit on Surging China PC Sales
Lenovo Group, the fourth-largest personal computer maker, said Thursday it rebounded to a quarterly profit from a loss a year earlier
World Stocks Slip on Fears China's Growth Slowing
World markets fell Tuesday amid signs China's economy is losing steam and ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting that will be watched closely
Chrysler Posts First Operating Profit Since 2007
A year after emerging from bankruptcy protection, Chrysler Group LLC said Monday that growing car and truck sales helped it narrow
Hawaii Sugar Growers Spearhead U.S. Biofuel Push
The federal government has turned to a 130-year-old Hawaii sugar grower for help in powering the Navy and weaning the nation
German Export Growth Signals High-End Recovery
German exports grew by 3.8 percent on the month in June and reached their highest level since late 2008, official data showed Monday
Asian Stocks Mixed on U.S. Jobs, High Yen
Asian stock markets were mixed Monday after a poor U.S. jobs report added to evidence the economic recovery is weakening.
Ousted HP CEO Settles with Sex Harassment Accuser
Ousted Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd has settled allegations of sexual harassment lodged against him by a female contract worker
Germany Warns of Apple iPhone Security Problems
The German government has warned of serious security flaws in Apple's iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. The warning may have been prompted
Transocean, Anadarko Surge on BP Plug Success
With BP at a turning point in the Gulf oil spill, other companies with a role in the crisis are seeing their fortunes improve
Asian Stocks Fall Ahead of Bernanke Speech
Most Asian stock markets fell in early trading Friday as investors nervously awaited a speech later in the day by Federal Reserve Chairman
Eurozone Confidence Rises Again in August
Economic confidence in the 16 countries that use the euro rose to its highest level in nearly two-and-a-half years during August
Asia Stocks Lead World Markets in New Rally
Japanese stocks led the way in world markets Monday after the country's central bank eased monetary policy again in its latest attempt
World's Airlines Returned to Profit in Q2
The International Air Transport Association says 47 major carriers it monitors to assess the industry's financial health reported a net profit
Asia Expects Robust Growth Despite Slowdown in West
Talk of the global economic recovery fizzling doesn't faze Cho Byung-cheol, president of a small South Korean technology company that has already
Prices Slashed on Unsold L.A. Architectural Gems
The home sale slump has left some dwellings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and other architectural luminaries languishing on the Southern California
Intel Trims Q3 Forecast on Weakening PC Demand
Chip-maker Intel Corp. is cutting its sales forecast for the quarter, adding fresh evidence that a rickety economy is putting a damper
HP Tops Dell with $1.9 Bil. Offer for 3Par
3Par Inc. said Friday it has accepted computer maker Dell Inc.'s new offer of $1.8 billion which matches a bid for the data storage provider
Tiffany Profits Jump 19% on Global Growth
Tiffany & Co.'s second-quarter net income rose by 19 percent as the luxury jeweler's revenue rose as shoppers bought more of its products
Boeing Announces More Delay in 787 Delivery
Boeing Co. said Friday it now expects to deliver its first new 787 jetliner in the middle of first quarter 2011, the second such delay
LG to Unveil Super-Thin LED TV
LG Electronics Inc. will unveil an 8.8-milimeter-thick LED TV at the annual Berlin IFA consumer electronics show in September, the company announced
Q2 GDP Growth Expected to Be Halved by Revision
The government is about to confirm what many people have felt for some time: The economy barely has a pulse.
Japan Consumer Prices Fall for 17th Straight Month
Japan says its consumer prices fell for the 17th straight month in July, as deflation kept a tight grip on the economy.
Dell Boosts Bid for 3Par After Dell Raises Offer
Hewlett-Packard Co. has again raised its bid for 3Par Inc. above an offer from rival Dell Inc., suggesting that the little-known data-storage maker
Toyota Recalls 1.33 Mil. Corolla Sedans, Matrix Hatchbacks
Toyota recalled 1.13 million Corolla sedans and Matrix hatchbacks Thursday because their engines may stall, the latest in a string of quality
1 in 10 Homes with Mortgages Face Foreclosure
One in 10 American households with a mortgage was at risk of foreclosure this summer as the government's efforts to help have had little
Stocks Slip Despite Drop in Jobless Claims
Stocks were mainly higher early Thursday after a drop in new claims for unemployment benefits relieved some of the market's worries
World Stocks Rise on U.S. Uptick, German Data
World stock markets mostly rose Thursday, helped by late gains on Wall Street and more strong German data, though apprehension over a slowing
German Consumer Confidence Rises
German consumers are upbeat about their economy, a closely watched survey showed Thursday, reflecting the country's overall positive economic trend
Carbuyers Likely to See Fewer Deals This August
For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Think Cash for Clunkers
China Manufacturing, Car Sales Rebound in August
Chinese manufacturing and auto sales rebounded in August, suggesting the world's second-biggest economy may not be slowing as quickly as feared.
More Spent on Kids, Less on Moms in August
Not even skinny jeans for $20 are pulling Americans into stores. Nervous about jobs and an unraveling economy, shoppers spent — at best
U.S. Stock Futures Surge on China Factory Growth
Stock futures are surging after upbeat signs of growth in China and Australia lessened worries about a global economic slowdown.
Asian Stocks Up on Strong China, Australia Data
Asian stock markets rose Wednesday, rebounding from losses as Australia's economic growth accelerated and Chinese manufacturing
New Blackberry App Allows Sports Betting in Nevada
Getting money down on your favorite sports team is getting a little easier in Nevada with the first-ever legal wagering application for smart phones.
Exelon Buys Deere Wind Farm As Energy Industry Consolidates
Energy company Exelon Corp. said Tuesday it will pay $900 million for the wind energy assets of manufacturer Deere & Co., potentially signaling
JPMorgan to Shut Down Proprietary Trading
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is shutting down its proprietary trading desks and eliminating around 80 jobs to comply with new restrictions on investment banks
Korean Tablets Debut Ahead of iPad Launch
Korean companies aren't waiting for Apple's iPad launch to debut tablets aimed at people who want the mobility of smart phones but with touch-screens
Sony Pursues 3-D TV Without Glasses
Sony Corp. is working on 3-D televisions that don't need special glasses, joining a race with rival Toshiba Corp., but sees cost and technological hurdles
Eurozone Inflation Eases to 1.6%
Inflation in the 16 countries that use the euro fell in August, official figures showed Tuesday, reinforcing market expectations that the European
New U.S. Import Duties Likely on Chinese Aluminum
Analysts say the Obama administration, under congressional pressure to take a tough stance on Chinese trade policies, is expected to declare
Nikkei Leads Asian Stocks Down
Asian markets lost ground Tuesday as a strong yen pummeled Japanese shares and after Wall Street fell amid pessimism about the U.S. economy.
Japan Factory Output Rose 0.3% in July
Japan's factory output unexpectedly rose in July for the first time in two months as companies bolstered production of machinery, chemicals
Consumer Spending Rose 0.4% in July
Americans spent last month at the fastest pace in four months, helped by a jump in demand for automobiles.
Intel Buys Infineon's Wireless Unit for $1.4 Bil.
Intel Corp. is buying the wireless communications unit of Germany's Infineon Technologies AG for $1.4 billion in cash, the second deal
China Seeks Global Talent for Top Posts in State Firms
China announced plans to fill 20 top posts at some of its largest state-owned enterprises (SOEs), according to a notice on its State-owned Assets
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