China Leads World in Top Global Selling Products
China led the world in global top-selling products with 1,210 items in 2008, according to a Korea International Trade Association analysis
Business
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
HSBC in Talks to Control Nedbank for $6.8 Bil.
British bank HSBC Holdings PLC said Monday it is in talks with financial group Old Mutual PLC to buy a controlling stake in Nedbank Group
Stocks Waver As Corporate Deals Offset U.S. Data
European stock markets rose modestly Monday as the recent pickup in corporate dealmaking helped offset the gloom from disappointing U.S. economic data.
Aussie Mining Stocks Rise on Poll Uncertainty
Stocks in Australia's biggest mining companies rose Monday as the government's plans for a new tax on their profits were thrown into doubt
4 Calif. Banks Among 8 Shut Down by Regulators
Regulators on Friday shut down a big community bank based in Chicago that has been known for its social activism but racked by financial troubles
Smartphone Boom Slowed by Lagging Chip Production
The seemingly recession-proof smart phone is suffering from a side effect of the rough economy: Manufacturers simply can't build enough
Stocks Keep Slipping on Persisting Unease Over Data
Stocks closed moderately lower Friday as investors' pessimistic view of the economy deepened.
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
HP Tops Dell Offer for Storage Innovator 3Par
Hewlett-Packard Co. is bidding $1.5 billion for data storage provider 3Par Inc., just a week after rival Dell Inc. agreed to acquire the company for ...
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
U.S. Jobs Data Dampen World Markets
European stock markets traded lower Thursday after soft U.S. jobs data reined in hopes for gains on Wall Street. Japanese stocks were the best-performing
Intel to Buy McAfee for $7.68 Bil.
Chip maker Intel Corp. said Thursday it is buying computer-security software maker McAfee Inc. for $7.68 billion, or $48 per share.
Germany Boosts 2010 Growth Forecast to 3%
Germany's economy is on course to grow by about 3 percent this year after a spectacular second-quarter growth spurt, the country's central bank
China Tries to Meet Booming Demand for Movies
China said it will expand its movie industry by making more films and building more theaters to meet growing demand.
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
Microsoft Begins Powering All Yahoo Searches
Microsoft Corp.'s technology is now processing all the search requests on Yahoo Inc.'s website in the U.S. and Canada, completing a long-awaited leap
Chinese Firms Tap Foreign Stars for Global Image
Kevin Garnett wore his affection for China's booming sportswear market on his back as the NBA star arrived in Beijing in August.
Google to Offer Free PC-to-Phone Calling
Google Inc. is adding a free e-mail feature that may persuade more people to cut the cords on their landline phones.
India Admits Chinese Telecom Gear on Tough Terms
India has relaxed an eight-month ban on imports of telecommunication equipment, approving orders from China's ZTE and Huawei and Finland's Nokia
Durable Goods Orders Rise Modestly
Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods increased slightly in July, but businesses spent less as the economic recovery
German Business Confidence Hits 3-Year High
Germany's business confidence rose in August to its highest level in three years, according to a key survey Wednesday, suggesting Europe's biggest
Homebuilder Toll Brothers Returns to Profit
Toll Brothers Inc. said Wednesday that it posted a profit in its fiscal third quarter, as the luxury homebuilder snagged important tax benefits
Credit Card Debt at Lowest Level in 8 Years
The amount consumers owed on their credit cards in this year's second quarter dropped to the lowest level in more than eight years as cardholders
Japan Exports Fall for Fifth Straight Month
Japan's export growth slowed for the fifth straight month in July, the government said Wednesday, as the global economy loses momentum
Coach Profits Jump As China Stores Open
A sharp in increase in sales in North America and Asia helped Coach's fourth-quarter net income rise 34 percent, the luxury handbag
U.S. Stocks Join Global Retreat on Home Sales Dip
Stocks are closing lower after another disappointing report on housing renewed worries about the economy.
Dell Debuts Inexpensive Android-Based Smart Phone
Dell Inc. said Tuesday its Aero smart phone is now on sale in the U.S. for $99 with a two-year AT&T contract.
Plug-In Guru Charges Obama's Electric Car Push
David Sandalow starts his five-mile commute each day by unplugging an orange extension cord connecting his Toyota Prius hybrid to an outlet
Empire State Building Owner Fights Proposed Rival
Look at Manhattan from afar, and the first thing you notice is the Empire State Building, spiking like a needle above the carpet of skyscrapers
Nikkei Leads World Markets Down
Japan's Nikkei index led world markets lower Tuesday as the yen's rise to a fresh 15-year high against the dollar and a nine-year best against ...
Top China Mortgage Bank Unfazed by Price Declines
Recent declines in real estate prices will have little impact on operations, said Pang Xiusheng, Chief Risk Officer of China Construction Bank.
Taiwanese CEO Barred from Leaving U.S. Pending LCD Probe
The chief executive of a leading Taiwanese LCD screen maker has been barred from leaving the U.S. during a U.S. Justice Department probe
AIG Repays $4 Bil. in Government Loans
In its single biggest repayment of bailout loans so far, American International Group Inc. said Monday it is paying back nearly $4 billion
China, Japan Cut U.S. Treasury Holdings in May
China reduced its holdings of U.S. Treasury debt in May as total foreign holdings of government debt posted a slight increase.
Delta Posts $467 Mil. Q2 Profits
Delta Air Lines reversed a second-quarter loss with what it says is its largest quarterly profit in a decade thanks to strong passenger revenue.
Nokia Siemens Buys Motorola Network
Nokia Siemens Networks says it will acquire the majority of Motorola's wireless operations in a $1.2 billion deal.
Halliburton Profits Jump 83%
Halliburton Co. says its second-quarter profit soared 83 percent as natural gas drilling activity picked up in the U.S.
Moody's Cuts Ireland Credit Rating
The Moody's agency cut Ireland's credit rating Monday, citing the country's swelling national debt, the unpredictable cost of its bank-bailout plans
Europe Stocks Anticipate Wall Street Rebound
European stock markets rose Monday as investors looked past a downgrade of Ireland's public debt and instead bet on a rebound on Wall Street
Phillips Profits Jump 5-Fold on Strong TV Sales
Football fans buying new flat screen televisions to watch the World Cup helped Dutch electronics maker Royal Philips Electronics NV post
Recovery Continues at Slower Pace
Economists say the U.S. recovery continued during the second quarter of this year with more businesses hiring workers and fewer cutting jobs
Investors Dump Stocks Despite Strong Profit Reports
Profit is so boring. That's one way to characterize investors' suddenly blase view of Corporate America's single most important figure. Earnings gushed last week like ...
Airbus, Boeing Kick Off Show with Big Orders
Boeing Co. predicts significant new plane orders for itself and European arch rival Airbus at the Farnborough International Airshow
Stock Market Moves Up Despite Weak Housing Data
Stocks rose modestly Monday as investors bought selectively following the market's big slide last week. The Dow Jones
Jobs Has Imperfect Response for iPhone Glitch
A perfect iPhone? There's no app for that. Apple Inc. will give free protective cases to buyers of its latest iPhone to prevent reception
GE Profits Rise but Revenues Slip 4%
Cost cutting and an improved financial business helped General Electric Co. post its first increase in quarterly profit since 2007 on Friday
China Leads World in Top Global Selling Products
China led the world in global top-selling products with 1,210 items in 2008, according to a Korea International Trade Association analysis
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
HSBC in Talks to Control Nedbank for $6.8 Bil.
British bank HSBC Holdings PLC said Monday it is in talks with financial group Old Mutual PLC to buy a controlling stake in Nedbank Group
Stocks Waver As Corporate Deals Offset U.S. Data
European stock markets rose modestly Monday as the recent pickup in corporate dealmaking helped offset the gloom from disappointing U.S. economic data.
Aussie Mining Stocks Rise on Poll Uncertainty
Stocks in Australia's biggest mining companies rose Monday as the government's plans for a new tax on their profits were thrown into doubt
4 Calif. Banks Among 8 Shut Down by Regulators
Regulators on Friday shut down a big community bank based in Chicago that has been known for its social activism but racked by financial troubles
Smartphone Boom Slowed by Lagging Chip Production
The seemingly recession-proof smart phone is suffering from a side effect of the rough economy: Manufacturers simply can't build enough
Stocks Keep Slipping on Persisting Unease Over Data
Stocks closed moderately lower Friday as investors' pessimistic view of the economy deepened.
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
HP Tops Dell Offer for Storage Innovator 3Par
Hewlett-Packard Co. is bidding $1.5 billion for data storage provider 3Par Inc., just a week after rival Dell Inc. agreed to acquire the company for ...
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
U.S. Jobs Data Dampen World Markets
European stock markets traded lower Thursday after soft U.S. jobs data reined in hopes for gains on Wall Street. Japanese stocks were the best-performing
Intel to Buy McAfee for $7.68 Bil.
Chip maker Intel Corp. said Thursday it is buying computer-security software maker McAfee Inc. for $7.68 billion, or $48 per share.
Germany Boosts 2010 Growth Forecast to 3%
Germany's economy is on course to grow by about 3 percent this year after a spectacular second-quarter growth spurt, the country's central bank
China Tries to Meet Booming Demand for Movies
China said it will expand its movie industry by making more films and building more theaters to meet growing demand.
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
Microsoft Begins Powering All Yahoo Searches
Microsoft Corp.'s technology is now processing all the search requests on Yahoo Inc.'s website in the U.S. and Canada, completing a long-awaited leap
Chinese Firms Tap Foreign Stars for Global Image
Kevin Garnett wore his affection for China's booming sportswear market on his back as the NBA star arrived in Beijing in August.
Google to Offer Free PC-to-Phone Calling
Google Inc. is adding a free e-mail feature that may persuade more people to cut the cords on their landline phones.
India Admits Chinese Telecom Gear on Tough Terms
India has relaxed an eight-month ban on imports of telecommunication equipment, approving orders from China's ZTE and Huawei and Finland's Nokia
Durable Goods Orders Rise Modestly
Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods increased slightly in July, but businesses spent less as the economic recovery
German Business Confidence Hits 3-Year High
Germany's business confidence rose in August to its highest level in three years, according to a key survey Wednesday, suggesting Europe's biggest
Homebuilder Toll Brothers Returns to Profit
Toll Brothers Inc. said Wednesday that it posted a profit in its fiscal third quarter, as the luxury homebuilder snagged important tax benefits
Credit Card Debt at Lowest Level in 8 Years
The amount consumers owed on their credit cards in this year's second quarter dropped to the lowest level in more than eight years as cardholders
Japan Exports Fall for Fifth Straight Month
Japan's export growth slowed for the fifth straight month in July, the government said Wednesday, as the global economy loses momentum
Coach Profits Jump As China Stores Open
A sharp in increase in sales in North America and Asia helped Coach's fourth-quarter net income rise 34 percent, the luxury handbag
U.S. Stocks Join Global Retreat on Home Sales Dip
Stocks are closing lower after another disappointing report on housing renewed worries about the economy.
Dell Debuts Inexpensive Android-Based Smart Phone
Dell Inc. said Tuesday its Aero smart phone is now on sale in the U.S. for $99 with a two-year AT&T contract.
Plug-In Guru Charges Obama's Electric Car Push
David Sandalow starts his five-mile commute each day by unplugging an orange extension cord connecting his Toyota Prius hybrid to an outlet
Empire State Building Owner Fights Proposed Rival
Look at Manhattan from afar, and the first thing you notice is the Empire State Building, spiking like a needle above the carpet of skyscrapers
Nikkei Leads World Markets Down
Japan's Nikkei index led world markets lower Tuesday as the yen's rise to a fresh 15-year high against the dollar and a nine-year best against ...
Top China Mortgage Bank Unfazed by Price Declines
Recent declines in real estate prices will have little impact on operations, said Pang Xiusheng, Chief Risk Officer of China Construction Bank.
Taiwanese CEO Barred from Leaving U.S. Pending LCD Probe
The chief executive of a leading Taiwanese LCD screen maker has been barred from leaving the U.S. during a U.S. Justice Department probe
AIG Repays $4 Bil. in Government Loans
In its single biggest repayment of bailout loans so far, American International Group Inc. said Monday it is paying back nearly $4 billion
China, Japan Cut U.S. Treasury Holdings in May
China reduced its holdings of U.S. Treasury debt in May as total foreign holdings of government debt posted a slight increase.
Delta Posts $467 Mil. Q2 Profits
Delta Air Lines reversed a second-quarter loss with what it says is its largest quarterly profit in a decade thanks to strong passenger revenue.
Nokia Siemens Buys Motorola Network
Nokia Siemens Networks says it will acquire the majority of Motorola's wireless operations in a $1.2 billion deal.
Halliburton Profits Jump 83%
Halliburton Co. says its second-quarter profit soared 83 percent as natural gas drilling activity picked up in the U.S.
Moody's Cuts Ireland Credit Rating
The Moody's agency cut Ireland's credit rating Monday, citing the country's swelling national debt, the unpredictable cost of its bank-bailout plans
Europe Stocks Anticipate Wall Street Rebound
European stock markets rose Monday as investors looked past a downgrade of Ireland's public debt and instead bet on a rebound on Wall Street
Phillips Profits Jump 5-Fold on Strong TV Sales
Football fans buying new flat screen televisions to watch the World Cup helped Dutch electronics maker Royal Philips Electronics NV post
Recovery Continues at Slower Pace
Economists say the U.S. recovery continued during the second quarter of this year with more businesses hiring workers and fewer cutting jobs
Investors Dump Stocks Despite Strong Profit Reports
Profit is so boring. That's one way to characterize investors' suddenly blase view of Corporate America's single most important figure. Earnings gushed last week like ...
Airbus, Boeing Kick Off Show with Big Orders
Boeing Co. predicts significant new plane orders for itself and European arch rival Airbus at the Farnborough International Airshow
Stock Market Moves Up Despite Weak Housing Data
Stocks rose modestly Monday as investors bought selectively following the market's big slide last week. The Dow Jones
Jobs Has Imperfect Response for iPhone Glitch
A perfect iPhone? There's no app for that. Apple Inc. will give free protective cases to buyers of its latest iPhone to prevent reception
GE Profits Rise but Revenues Slip 4%
Cost cutting and an improved financial business helped General Electric Co. post its first increase in quarterly profit since 2007 on Friday
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