Starbucks Starts Serving Beer, Wine
Something new is on the menu at a renovated Starbucks in Seattle: beer and wine. The store that reopened Monday
Business
Coca-Cola Profits Up on Global Sales Growth
Coca-Cola Co.'s third-quarter net income rose 8.4 percent as it sold more of its soft drinks and juices around the world and U.S. sales extended
Investors Encouraged by Citi Earnings, Housing Data
Better than expected third-quarter earnings from Citigroup Inc. on Monday helped shore up sentiment in stock markets at the start of a busy week
Halliburton Profits Double on Natural Gas Drilling
Halliburton Co. said Monday its net income more than doubled in the third quarter as vigorous drilling for natural gas onshore in the U.S. offset
France Forced to Cut Half of Flights Amid Strikes
France's civil aviation authority says airlines must drastically cut back on their flights into France on Tuesday due to strikes over the government's pension
Citi Posts $2.15 Bil. Profit As Loan Losses Decline
Citigroup says it has turned a profit for the third straight quarter as losses from failed loans declined.
Asia Stocks Fall, Dollar Strengthens on Fed Doubts
Asian stocks fell Monday at the start of a busy week on both the economic and corporate news front, while the dollar recouped some recent ...
Hitachi, Johnson Controls Ink Lithium-Ion Battery Pact
Japanese electronics company Hitachi is tying up with a U.S. battery-maker in developing and making batteries for green vehicles, both sides
Nikkei Gains on Tech Optimism
Asian stock markets were mixed in early trading Monday, with Japanese tech shares gaining after Google's upbeat earnings sparked a Nasdaq rally
Luxury Sales Back to Pre-Crisis Levels
The luxury sector is rebounding better-than-expected this year thanks in large part to wealthy Americans replenishing their wardrobes after a year
Delta Posts Q3 Profits on Booming Asia Routes
Delta Air Lines Inc. said Wednesday it posted a profit in the third quarter and expects to repeat that in the last three months of ...
Sony's Google TV Allows Seamless Switching
Sony plans to introduce its Web-surfing Google TV in nations other than the U.S. but they may have to wait more than a year, especially ...
GM China Exports Locally Developed Chevy New Sail
General Motors Co. said Thursday its Shanghai GM joint venture has begun exports of its Chevrolet New Sail, a small family sedan
China Growth Eases Further on Cooling Moves
China's rapid expansion slowed in the latest quarter as Beijing cooled a credit boom and tried to steer growth to a more sustainable level, possibly
Court Orders Google to ID Harassive Poster
A business consultant who wants to know who's been anonymously disparaging and fixating on her online has gotten a court to force Google
Microsoft Wants Back in Smart Phone Game with Phone 7
When it comes to smart phones, Microsoft is itching to get back in the game. Microsoft was sick of watching consumers flock to Apple's
Fed Survey Shows Uneven Regional Growth
The U.S. economy grew unevenly in early fall, with more than half the regions of the country expanding modestly while others are struggling to grow.
Japan Regulators Asked to Review Yahoo-Google Deal
A Japanese online shopping company said Wednesday it has asked the country's anti-monopoly watchdog to review a tie-up between Yahoo Japan
Boeing Profits Beat Views on More Jet Sales
Boeing posted an $837 million third-quarter profit on Wednesday and raised its profit guidance for the full year as it sold more commercial airplanes.
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
Chrysler to Name 200 Fiat Dealerships
Chrysler Group LLC is starting to name Fiat dealers for the U.S. The automaker said Wednesday that it wants Fiat dealers in 119 U.S. markets
China Up, Korea, Europe Stocks Recover
European stock markets steadied Wednesday as the surprise of China's first interest rate increase in three years slowly wore off. The dollar
Starbucks Expands Internet Strategy with Yahoo
Starbucks is adding a venti-sized dollop of free books, news and entertainment to its Internet offerings starting Wednesday.
Publishers Suffer from Print's Decline
The country's largest newspaper publishers still haven't been able to reverse a slump in advertising sales more than three years after it began.
J&J OTV Sales Fell 40% on Recalls
U.S. sales of Johnson & Johnson's nonprescription medicines plunged 40 percent in the third quarter as an embarrassing string of product recalls hurt sales
Intel to Spend $8 Bil. on U.S. Plants for Faster Chips
Intel Corp. on Tuesday revealed the scope of its latest infusion to keep its factories cutting-edge and push the chip industry's pace: an investment
Goldman Earnings Blow Past Forecasts
Goldman Sachs Group Inc.'s earnings easily beat analysts' forecasts again, but the bank saw a big slowdown in trading, its most profitable business.
Single-Family Home Growth Offset by Drop in Apts.
Home construction rose slightly last month on the strength of single-family homes, but the market was still too weak to propel growth
YouTube Launches Live-Streaming Trial
YouTube is making its long expected foray into live streaming by launching an experimental trial with four new media partners.
Obama Set to Win $30 Bil. Small Business Fund Bill
President Barack Obama is poised to win a long-sought victory as Senate Democrats appear likely to win a key vote that would clear the way
Eurozone Industrial Production Flat in July
Industrial production in the 16 countries that use the euro was flat in July from the previous month, official figures showed Tuesday
Yuan Hits New High vs. Dollar Ahead of Hearing
China's currency advanced to a fresh high against the U.S. dollar for the third straight trading day Tuesday, as U.S. lawmakers prepared
Dollar Slides to New 15-Year Low Against Yen
The U.S. dollar fell to a new 15-year low against the yen in early Tokyo trade Tuesday as investors tried to avoid risky bets, while ...
Buffett, Ballmer See Thriving Economy Ahead
Some of the biggest names in business said Monday that they see a bright future for the economy, with famed investor Warren Buffett
Wal-Mart Debuts Branded Wireless Service
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Monday that it is introducing the first cell phone plan that uses the chain's own branding, further demonstrating
Intel Chief Says Content-Shifting Key for Chipmakers
The semiconductor industry hasn't fully cracked the challenge of making chips that help people move content seamlessly between their devices
New Hitachi CEO Pushes Gov't for Lower Yen
The new president of Hitachi Ltd. urged Japan's government to tackle the strong yen, which is squeezing business as he seeks to transform
Stimulus-Funded Batteries Polarize Economic Debate
The first wave of mass-produced advanced batteries funded by the Obama administration's economic recovery program is starting
Wall Street Continues Rising on Positive Retail Data
World stock markets were mixed Tuesday despite another gain on Wall Street as the dollar retreated to a new 15-year low against the yen
Asian Stocks Rise on China Growth Data
Asian stock markets climbed Monday, encouraged by gains on Wall Street and Chinese economic indicators released over the weekend.
China Aggressive with Investments in Korea
A growing influx Chinese capital into Korea has begun reversing the traditional relationship between the two economies.
Nanowire Skin Lets Robots Sense Pressure Changes
Artificial "skin" developed by teams at UC Berkeley and Stanford will enable robots to adust theirs grips to be delicate enough to hold an egg
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
HP Seeks to Buy Security Software Firm for $1.5 Bil.
Computer maker Hewlett-Packard Co. may be close to another major acquisition. The company is nearing a deal to buy security
China Inflation Rises on Soaring Food Prices
China's inflation edged higher in August as the nation's worst flooding in a decade drove an increase in food costs and industrial growth
Hyundai Sonata Poised to Pass Accord in U.S.
Hyundai's popular new Sonata is on track to overtake the Honda Accord in this year's U.S. sales according to recent dealership figures, reported Chosun Ilbo.
India's Juy Industrial Output Shot Past Projections
India's industrial output grew 13.8 percent in July — far more than expected — rebounding from a 13-month low in June and adding to pressure
Banks Let Foreclosed Stay Amid Saturated Market
Lenders took back more homes in August than in any month since the start of the U.S. mortgage crisis.
China Approves Local Branches for Taiwan Banks
China has given approval to four Taiwanese banks to set up branches on the mainland, a major step toward financial cooperation
Electric Carmaker BYD Takes Stake in Tibet Lithium Mine
Chinese battery and autos maker BYD Co. said Friday it has agreed to buy an 18 percent stake in a Tibetan-based lithium and boron miner
Starbucks Starts Serving Beer, Wine
Something new is on the menu at a renovated Starbucks in Seattle: beer and wine. The store that reopened Monday
Coca-Cola Profits Up on Global Sales Growth
Coca-Cola Co.'s third-quarter net income rose 8.4 percent as it sold more of its soft drinks and juices around the world and U.S. sales extended
Investors Encouraged by Citi Earnings, Housing Data
Better than expected third-quarter earnings from Citigroup Inc. on Monday helped shore up sentiment in stock markets at the start of a busy week
Halliburton Profits Double on Natural Gas Drilling
Halliburton Co. said Monday its net income more than doubled in the third quarter as vigorous drilling for natural gas onshore in the U.S. offset
France Forced to Cut Half of Flights Amid Strikes
France's civil aviation authority says airlines must drastically cut back on their flights into France on Tuesday due to strikes over the government's pension
Citi Posts $2.15 Bil. Profit As Loan Losses Decline
Citigroup says it has turned a profit for the third straight quarter as losses from failed loans declined.
Asia Stocks Fall, Dollar Strengthens on Fed Doubts
Asian stocks fell Monday at the start of a busy week on both the economic and corporate news front, while the dollar recouped some recent ...
Hitachi, Johnson Controls Ink Lithium-Ion Battery Pact
Japanese electronics company Hitachi is tying up with a U.S. battery-maker in developing and making batteries for green vehicles, both sides
Nikkei Gains on Tech Optimism
Asian stock markets were mixed in early trading Monday, with Japanese tech shares gaining after Google's upbeat earnings sparked a Nasdaq rally
Luxury Sales Back to Pre-Crisis Levels
The luxury sector is rebounding better-than-expected this year thanks in large part to wealthy Americans replenishing their wardrobes after a year
Delta Posts Q3 Profits on Booming Asia Routes
Delta Air Lines Inc. said Wednesday it posted a profit in the third quarter and expects to repeat that in the last three months of ...
Sony's Google TV Allows Seamless Switching
Sony plans to introduce its Web-surfing Google TV in nations other than the U.S. but they may have to wait more than a year, especially ...
GM China Exports Locally Developed Chevy New Sail
General Motors Co. said Thursday its Shanghai GM joint venture has begun exports of its Chevrolet New Sail, a small family sedan
China Growth Eases Further on Cooling Moves
China's rapid expansion slowed in the latest quarter as Beijing cooled a credit boom and tried to steer growth to a more sustainable level, possibly
Court Orders Google to ID Harassive Poster
A business consultant who wants to know who's been anonymously disparaging and fixating on her online has gotten a court to force Google
Microsoft Wants Back in Smart Phone Game with Phone 7
When it comes to smart phones, Microsoft is itching to get back in the game. Microsoft was sick of watching consumers flock to Apple's
Fed Survey Shows Uneven Regional Growth
The U.S. economy grew unevenly in early fall, with more than half the regions of the country expanding modestly while others are struggling to grow.
Japan Regulators Asked to Review Yahoo-Google Deal
A Japanese online shopping company said Wednesday it has asked the country's anti-monopoly watchdog to review a tie-up between Yahoo Japan
Boeing Profits Beat Views on More Jet Sales
Boeing posted an $837 million third-quarter profit on Wednesday and raised its profit guidance for the full year as it sold more commercial airplanes.
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
Chrysler to Name 200 Fiat Dealerships
Chrysler Group LLC is starting to name Fiat dealers for the U.S. The automaker said Wednesday that it wants Fiat dealers in 119 U.S. markets
China Up, Korea, Europe Stocks Recover
European stock markets steadied Wednesday as the surprise of China's first interest rate increase in three years slowly wore off. The dollar
Starbucks Expands Internet Strategy with Yahoo
Starbucks is adding a venti-sized dollop of free books, news and entertainment to its Internet offerings starting Wednesday.
Publishers Suffer from Print's Decline
The country's largest newspaper publishers still haven't been able to reverse a slump in advertising sales more than three years after it began.
J&J OTV Sales Fell 40% on Recalls
U.S. sales of Johnson & Johnson's nonprescription medicines plunged 40 percent in the third quarter as an embarrassing string of product recalls hurt sales
Intel to Spend $8 Bil. on U.S. Plants for Faster Chips
Intel Corp. on Tuesday revealed the scope of its latest infusion to keep its factories cutting-edge and push the chip industry's pace: an investment
Goldman Earnings Blow Past Forecasts
Goldman Sachs Group Inc.'s earnings easily beat analysts' forecasts again, but the bank saw a big slowdown in trading, its most profitable business.
Single-Family Home Growth Offset by Drop in Apts.
Home construction rose slightly last month on the strength of single-family homes, but the market was still too weak to propel growth
YouTube Launches Live-Streaming Trial
YouTube is making its long expected foray into live streaming by launching an experimental trial with four new media partners.
Obama Set to Win $30 Bil. Small Business Fund Bill
President Barack Obama is poised to win a long-sought victory as Senate Democrats appear likely to win a key vote that would clear the way
Eurozone Industrial Production Flat in July
Industrial production in the 16 countries that use the euro was flat in July from the previous month, official figures showed Tuesday
Yuan Hits New High vs. Dollar Ahead of Hearing
China's currency advanced to a fresh high against the U.S. dollar for the third straight trading day Tuesday, as U.S. lawmakers prepared
Dollar Slides to New 15-Year Low Against Yen
The U.S. dollar fell to a new 15-year low against the yen in early Tokyo trade Tuesday as investors tried to avoid risky bets, while ...
Buffett, Ballmer See Thriving Economy Ahead
Some of the biggest names in business said Monday that they see a bright future for the economy, with famed investor Warren Buffett
Wal-Mart Debuts Branded Wireless Service
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Monday that it is introducing the first cell phone plan that uses the chain's own branding, further demonstrating
Intel Chief Says Content-Shifting Key for Chipmakers
The semiconductor industry hasn't fully cracked the challenge of making chips that help people move content seamlessly between their devices
New Hitachi CEO Pushes Gov't for Lower Yen
The new president of Hitachi Ltd. urged Japan's government to tackle the strong yen, which is squeezing business as he seeks to transform
Stimulus-Funded Batteries Polarize Economic Debate
The first wave of mass-produced advanced batteries funded by the Obama administration's economic recovery program is starting
Wall Street Continues Rising on Positive Retail Data
World stock markets were mixed Tuesday despite another gain on Wall Street as the dollar retreated to a new 15-year low against the yen
Asian Stocks Rise on China Growth Data
Asian stock markets climbed Monday, encouraged by gains on Wall Street and Chinese economic indicators released over the weekend.
China Aggressive with Investments in Korea
A growing influx Chinese capital into Korea has begun reversing the traditional relationship between the two economies.
Nanowire Skin Lets Robots Sense Pressure Changes
Artificial "skin" developed by teams at UC Berkeley and Stanford will enable robots to adust theirs grips to be delicate enough to hold an egg
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
HP Seeks to Buy Security Software Firm for $1.5 Bil.
Computer maker Hewlett-Packard Co. may be close to another major acquisition. The company is nearing a deal to buy security
China Inflation Rises on Soaring Food Prices
China's inflation edged higher in August as the nation's worst flooding in a decade drove an increase in food costs and industrial growth
Hyundai Sonata Poised to Pass Accord in U.S.
Hyundai's popular new Sonata is on track to overtake the Honda Accord in this year's U.S. sales according to recent dealership figures, reported Chosun Ilbo.
India's Juy Industrial Output Shot Past Projections
India's industrial output grew 13.8 percent in July — far more than expected — rebounding from a 13-month low in June and adding to pressure
Banks Let Foreclosed Stay Amid Saturated Market
Lenders took back more homes in August than in any month since the start of the U.S. mortgage crisis.
China Approves Local Branches for Taiwan Banks
China has given approval to four Taiwanese banks to set up branches on the mainland, a major step toward financial cooperation
Electric Carmaker BYD Takes Stake in Tibet Lithium Mine
Chinese battery and autos maker BYD Co. said Friday it has agreed to buy an 18 percent stake in a Tibetan-based lithium and boron miner
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