Google Milks Daily Animated Doodle for Publicity
For a dozen years, Google Inc. has been occasionally swapping its everyday logo for a "doodle," a sketch celebrating holidays, inventions, artists
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Toys R Us to Hire 45,000 Workers, Plans Stock Sale
Toys R Us will hire about 45,000 employees to help with the holiday season, doubling its U.S. work force.
Waxman Shelves Bill to Control Bandwidth Manipulation
House Democrats have shelved a last-ditch effort to broker a compromise between phone, cable and Internet companies on rules
Cheap, Hi-Tech Toys Top Christmas List
This year's hot holiday toys are high-tech - and low-price. From tiny remote-control cars from Mattel to nearly paper-thin electronic guitars
Digital Reading Squeezes Out Finland's Paper Mills
Shielded from the deafening roar and searing heat of Paper Machine No. 4, factory foreman Reino Mustonen watches from his glassed-in office
Asia Stocks Rise on Hopes of More U.S. Stimulus
Asian stock markets climbed Wednesday, supported by growing speculation that the Federal Reserve is likely to introduce more stimulus
Japan Business Confidence Rises for 6th Straight Quarter
Business confidence in Japan rose for the sixth straight quarter, but companies fear the improvement is temporary as cooling global growth
HP Reveals Rosy Outlook but Not Next CEO
Hewlett-Packard Co. offered a rosy financial outlook Tuesday without giving any guidance on the biggest issue hanging over the world's largest
Hulu Plus to Play on Roku, Tivo Set-Top Boxes
Hulu Plus, the $10-per-month online TV subscription service, will soon be available for users of Roku Inc. set-top boxes and Tivo Inc. subscribers
Recession Widens Rich- Poor Gap, Cuts Marriages
The recession seems to be socking Americans in the heart as well as the wallet: Marriages have hit an all-time low while pleas for food ...
Coca-Cola to Invest $1 Bil. in Philippines
Coca-Cola Co. said Tuesday it will spend $1 billion in the Philippines over the next five years to expand its presence in the fast-growing market
German Jobless Rate Falls to 7.2%
Germany's unemployment rate dropped to 7.2 percent in September as the strength of Europe's biggest economy helped the labor market recover quickly
LG Chem Adds Mitsubishi Motors As Battery Client
Mitsubishi Motors became the latest automaker to sign Korea's LG Chem as the battery supplier for its upcoming electric and hybrid vehicles
World Stocks Slip on Euro Debt Fears, Yen Action
World stock markets fell sharply Tuesday amid renewed worries over Europe's government debt crisis and a report that the Federal Reserve
China Studio Buys Stake in Hollywood Production Firm
The Hollywood production house behind hits including "Clash of the Titans" and "Inception" has sold a 3.3 percent stake to a Chinese studio
ADB Raises Asia Growth Forecast to 8.2%
The Asian Development Bank raised its forecast for the region's economic growth this year, crediting a rapid recovery in exports even as it warned
Blackberry Maker Unveils Small Tablet for Business
The company that gave us the BlackBerry — still the dominant phone in corporate circles — thinks its business customers will have room in their ...
Wal-Mart Bids $4.25 Bil. for S. Africa's Massmart
Wal-Mart-Stores Inc. says it has offered to buy South African retailer Massmart Holdings Ltd. for approximately $4.25 billion.
Nestle to Expand Herbal Medicine Business
Nestle plans to plow hundreds of millions of dollars into expanding its medical nutrition business over the next decade, hoping to capitalize
Asian Stocks Enjoy Bounce After Holidays
Asian stock markets kicked off a new week of trading in good spirits, encouraged by an improvement in U.S. economic indicators and higher metal prices.
Eurozone Unemployment at 10.1% in August
Unemployment in the 16 countries that use the euro remained unchanged at 10.1 percent in August despite a stronger than anticipated economic recovery
Toshiba Unveils Glasses-Free 3-D TVs
Toshiba Corp. believes it has a solution for television viewers who like 3-D but hate the glasses.
Verizon Wireless May Refund $90 Mil. in Web Fees
Verizon Wireless could pay out up to $90 million in refunds to cell phone customers who were improperly charged for inadvertent Web access or data
BOA Forced to Delay Foreclosures in 23 States
Bank of America is delaying foreclosures in 23 states as it examines whether it rushed the foreclosure process for thousands of homeowners
Microsoft Sues Motorola on Smart Phone Patents
Microsoft Corp. is suing Motorola Inc. for infringing on its smart-phone patents.
Car Sales Surge Mostly on New Crossovers
New models and Labor Day promotions didn't do much to fire Americans' appetites for new cars in September.
Manufacturing Expands for 14th Straight Month
Manufacturing activity expanded in September for the 14th straight month, although at the slowest pace since November.
Incomes, Spending Both Rose in August
Consumer spending rose by a moderate amount in August while incomes increased by the largest amount in eight months, a gain that was propelled
United, Continental Merge to Become World's No. 1
United and Continental closed a deal on Friday that will create a new No. 1 airline in the world, ending Delta's two-year hold on the ...
Hyndai Recalls 2011 Sonatas for Steering Glitch
Hyundai Motor Co. said it is voluntarily recalling 139,500 Sonata sedans in the U.S. because of a manufacturing defect that could cause drivers
BP Says It Paid $11.2 Bil. on Gulf Oil Spill Claims
BP PLC said Friday that it has pledged royalty revenues from several Gulf of Mexico assets to guarantee payment of claims from the disastrous
China Manufacturing Picks Up Steam in September
Growth in Chinese manufacturing picked up pace in September, a survey showed Friday, adding to evidence that China's economic recovery remains on track.
Japan Jobless Rate Fell to 5.1% in August
Japan's jobless rate improved in August, but prices fell for the 18th straight month as deflation kept its hold on the country's economy.
Cheap, Clean and China the Foci of Paris Auto Show
At the Paris auto show, the car market's fortunes appear to come down to three C's: clean, cheap and China.
Caterpillar to Raise Prices on Strong Growth
Heavy-equipment maker Caterpillar says it will raise prices up to 2 percent worldwide starting in January.
Green Goes Sleek at Paris Auto Show
Sizzling, sleek designs for a carbon-conscious world headlined Thursday as global automakers rolled out their latest high-tech models at the Paris auto
AIG Sells 2 Japanese Units for $4.8 Bil.
AIG, which reportedly is close to a deal that would allow the U.S. government to exit its ownership interest, says it will sell its two ...
Spain Debt Downgrade Drags Down Stock Prices
Spain's hurting economy got hit again Thursday with yet another downgrade of its government debt by a major ratings agency, meaning the nation's
Strong European Debt Sales Lift Investor Mood
Solid bond auctions in Ireland, Spain and Greece helped to further shore up sentiment in the markets Tuesday while investors waited for the latest
CarMax Posts Higher Profits on Strong Used-Car Sales
Used car dealership chain CarMax says its fiscal second-quarter net income rose 4.8 percent as an uncertain economy continued to boost sales
Asia Stocks Gain in Thin Holiday Trading
Asian stock markets posted modest gains in holiday-thinned trade Wednesday after the Federal Reserve expressed concern about the flailing
Twitter Hacker Causes Mischief with Feeds
A new way to cause mischief quickly spread through short-messaging service Twitter on Tuesday morning before the site could fix the problem
Stocks Tilt Back Up After Fed Speaks
Stocks and bonds rose Tuesday after the Federal Reserve said it was ready to provide more help to the economy if necessary.
MetroPCS Leads 4G Wireless Rollout in U.S.
MetroPCS Communications Inc., a regional cell phone company that mainly caters to low-income customers, on Tuesday became the first U.S. carrier
Cessna Blames Economy for Cutting 700 Jobs
Cessna Aircraft announced Tuesday it will cut another 700 jobs, saying it has not seen the growth and recovery that it expected this year.
August Jobless Rate Rose in Calif., 26 Other States
More than half of U.S. states saw their unemployment rates rise in August, the largest number in six months, as hiring weakened across the country.
IBM to Pay $1.7 Bil. for Data Miner Netezza
IBM Corp. said Monday it has agreed to pay $1.7 billion for Netezza Corp., a company that helps businesses sort through data on corporate servers.
Yuan Hits New High As Dollar Weakens
The yuan hit a new high of 6.6997 against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, the highest level since June 19 when China pledged to make ...
Oil Slips to $74 Ahead of Key Fed Meeting
Oil prices slipped to near $74 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as traders looked to a key U.S. central bank meeting later in the day ...
World's Airlines Treble Profit Forecast
Global airlines have rebounded faster than expected from the recession after losing nearly $26 billion over 2008 and 2009, the industry association
Google Milks Daily Animated Doodle for Publicity
For a dozen years, Google Inc. has been occasionally swapping its everyday logo for a "doodle," a sketch celebrating holidays, inventions, artists
Toys R Us to Hire 45,000 Workers, Plans Stock Sale
Toys R Us will hire about 45,000 employees to help with the holiday season, doubling its U.S. work force.
Waxman Shelves Bill to Control Bandwidth Manipulation
House Democrats have shelved a last-ditch effort to broker a compromise between phone, cable and Internet companies on rules
Cheap, Hi-Tech Toys Top Christmas List
This year's hot holiday toys are high-tech - and low-price. From tiny remote-control cars from Mattel to nearly paper-thin electronic guitars
Digital Reading Squeezes Out Finland's Paper Mills
Shielded from the deafening roar and searing heat of Paper Machine No. 4, factory foreman Reino Mustonen watches from his glassed-in office
Asia Stocks Rise on Hopes of More U.S. Stimulus
Asian stock markets climbed Wednesday, supported by growing speculation that the Federal Reserve is likely to introduce more stimulus
Japan Business Confidence Rises for 6th Straight Quarter
Business confidence in Japan rose for the sixth straight quarter, but companies fear the improvement is temporary as cooling global growth
HP Reveals Rosy Outlook but Not Next CEO
Hewlett-Packard Co. offered a rosy financial outlook Tuesday without giving any guidance on the biggest issue hanging over the world's largest
Hulu Plus to Play on Roku, Tivo Set-Top Boxes
Hulu Plus, the $10-per-month online TV subscription service, will soon be available for users of Roku Inc. set-top boxes and Tivo Inc. subscribers
Recession Widens Rich- Poor Gap, Cuts Marriages
The recession seems to be socking Americans in the heart as well as the wallet: Marriages have hit an all-time low while pleas for food ...
Coca-Cola to Invest $1 Bil. in Philippines
Coca-Cola Co. said Tuesday it will spend $1 billion in the Philippines over the next five years to expand its presence in the fast-growing market
German Jobless Rate Falls to 7.2%
Germany's unemployment rate dropped to 7.2 percent in September as the strength of Europe's biggest economy helped the labor market recover quickly
LG Chem Adds Mitsubishi Motors As Battery Client
Mitsubishi Motors became the latest automaker to sign Korea's LG Chem as the battery supplier for its upcoming electric and hybrid vehicles
World Stocks Slip on Euro Debt Fears, Yen Action
World stock markets fell sharply Tuesday amid renewed worries over Europe's government debt crisis and a report that the Federal Reserve
China Studio Buys Stake in Hollywood Production Firm
The Hollywood production house behind hits including "Clash of the Titans" and "Inception" has sold a 3.3 percent stake to a Chinese studio
ADB Raises Asia Growth Forecast to 8.2%
The Asian Development Bank raised its forecast for the region's economic growth this year, crediting a rapid recovery in exports even as it warned
Blackberry Maker Unveils Small Tablet for Business
The company that gave us the BlackBerry — still the dominant phone in corporate circles — thinks its business customers will have room in their ...
Wal-Mart Bids $4.25 Bil. for S. Africa's Massmart
Wal-Mart-Stores Inc. says it has offered to buy South African retailer Massmart Holdings Ltd. for approximately $4.25 billion.
Nestle to Expand Herbal Medicine Business
Nestle plans to plow hundreds of millions of dollars into expanding its medical nutrition business over the next decade, hoping to capitalize
Asian Stocks Enjoy Bounce After Holidays
Asian stock markets kicked off a new week of trading in good spirits, encouraged by an improvement in U.S. economic indicators and higher metal prices.
Eurozone Unemployment at 10.1% in August
Unemployment in the 16 countries that use the euro remained unchanged at 10.1 percent in August despite a stronger than anticipated economic recovery
Toshiba Unveils Glasses-Free 3-D TVs
Toshiba Corp. believes it has a solution for television viewers who like 3-D but hate the glasses.
Verizon Wireless May Refund $90 Mil. in Web Fees
Verizon Wireless could pay out up to $90 million in refunds to cell phone customers who were improperly charged for inadvertent Web access or data
BOA Forced to Delay Foreclosures in 23 States
Bank of America is delaying foreclosures in 23 states as it examines whether it rushed the foreclosure process for thousands of homeowners
Microsoft Sues Motorola on Smart Phone Patents
Microsoft Corp. is suing Motorola Inc. for infringing on its smart-phone patents.
Car Sales Surge Mostly on New Crossovers
New models and Labor Day promotions didn't do much to fire Americans' appetites for new cars in September.
Manufacturing Expands for 14th Straight Month
Manufacturing activity expanded in September for the 14th straight month, although at the slowest pace since November.
Incomes, Spending Both Rose in August
Consumer spending rose by a moderate amount in August while incomes increased by the largest amount in eight months, a gain that was propelled
United, Continental Merge to Become World's No. 1
United and Continental closed a deal on Friday that will create a new No. 1 airline in the world, ending Delta's two-year hold on the ...
Hyndai Recalls 2011 Sonatas for Steering Glitch
Hyundai Motor Co. said it is voluntarily recalling 139,500 Sonata sedans in the U.S. because of a manufacturing defect that could cause drivers
BP Says It Paid $11.2 Bil. on Gulf Oil Spill Claims
BP PLC said Friday that it has pledged royalty revenues from several Gulf of Mexico assets to guarantee payment of claims from the disastrous
China Manufacturing Picks Up Steam in September
Growth in Chinese manufacturing picked up pace in September, a survey showed Friday, adding to evidence that China's economic recovery remains on track.
Japan Jobless Rate Fell to 5.1% in August
Japan's jobless rate improved in August, but prices fell for the 18th straight month as deflation kept its hold on the country's economy.
Cheap, Clean and China the Foci of Paris Auto Show
At the Paris auto show, the car market's fortunes appear to come down to three C's: clean, cheap and China.
Caterpillar to Raise Prices on Strong Growth
Heavy-equipment maker Caterpillar says it will raise prices up to 2 percent worldwide starting in January.
Green Goes Sleek at Paris Auto Show
Sizzling, sleek designs for a carbon-conscious world headlined Thursday as global automakers rolled out their latest high-tech models at the Paris auto
AIG Sells 2 Japanese Units for $4.8 Bil.
AIG, which reportedly is close to a deal that would allow the U.S. government to exit its ownership interest, says it will sell its two ...
Spain Debt Downgrade Drags Down Stock Prices
Spain's hurting economy got hit again Thursday with yet another downgrade of its government debt by a major ratings agency, meaning the nation's
Strong European Debt Sales Lift Investor Mood
Solid bond auctions in Ireland, Spain and Greece helped to further shore up sentiment in the markets Tuesday while investors waited for the latest
CarMax Posts Higher Profits on Strong Used-Car Sales
Used car dealership chain CarMax says its fiscal second-quarter net income rose 4.8 percent as an uncertain economy continued to boost sales
Asia Stocks Gain in Thin Holiday Trading
Asian stock markets posted modest gains in holiday-thinned trade Wednesday after the Federal Reserve expressed concern about the flailing
Twitter Hacker Causes Mischief with Feeds
A new way to cause mischief quickly spread through short-messaging service Twitter on Tuesday morning before the site could fix the problem
Stocks Tilt Back Up After Fed Speaks
Stocks and bonds rose Tuesday after the Federal Reserve said it was ready to provide more help to the economy if necessary.
MetroPCS Leads 4G Wireless Rollout in U.S.
MetroPCS Communications Inc., a regional cell phone company that mainly caters to low-income customers, on Tuesday became the first U.S. carrier
Cessna Blames Economy for Cutting 700 Jobs
Cessna Aircraft announced Tuesday it will cut another 700 jobs, saying it has not seen the growth and recovery that it expected this year.
August Jobless Rate Rose in Calif., 26 Other States
More than half of U.S. states saw their unemployment rates rise in August, the largest number in six months, as hiring weakened across the country.
IBM to Pay $1.7 Bil. for Data Miner Netezza
IBM Corp. said Monday it has agreed to pay $1.7 billion for Netezza Corp., a company that helps businesses sort through data on corporate servers.
Yuan Hits New High As Dollar Weakens
The yuan hit a new high of 6.6997 against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, the highest level since June 19 when China pledged to make ...
Oil Slips to $74 Ahead of Key Fed Meeting
Oil prices slipped to near $74 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as traders looked to a key U.S. central bank meeting later in the day ...
World's Airlines Treble Profit Forecast
Global airlines have rebounded faster than expected from the recession after losing nearly $26 billion over 2008 and 2009, the industry association
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