Warner to Return Music to YouTube Under New Deal
Warner Music Group Corp. has agreed to return songs and music videos from its artists to the YouTube video site, after a monthslong boycott over ...
Business
Singapore Recoups Half of Big Loss from Crash
Singapore state investment company GIC said Tuesday its investments fell more than 20 percent in the 12 months ending March, but have recovered more than ...
Asian Stocks Rise on Yen Fall, Wall Street Jump
Asian stocks bounced back Tuesday as big corporate takeovers in the U.S. gave investors a new shot of confidence and the yen retreated from a ...
CNN to Charge Fee to Download Its iPhone App
CNN is coming out with an iPhone application Tuesday that has a feature few other news apps have tried: a price tag. There's been a ...
Success of Specials Masks TV's Shrinking Audience
While special events are doing very well for broadcasters — capped off by an Oscars telecast that was the most-watched entertainment program in five years ...
California Tax Panel Recommends Total Overhaul
A commission charged with reforming California's tax structure will recommend repealing the state sales and corporate taxes, flattening the income tax rate and taxing businesses ...
China Gives Bombardier $4 Bil. Hi-Speed Train Contract
Train maker Bombardier Inc. said Monday its Chinese joint venture has been awarded a $4 billion contract to build 80 high-speed trains for China's railway ...
Asian Stocks Fall on Strengthening Currencies
World stocks fell Monday after disappointing data from the U.S. undermined hopes of a fast economic recovery and a sharp strengthening in Asian currencies hurt ...
Fox Cable News Wins Big by Catering to Angry Wingnuts
Amplifying the nation's political division has been good business for Fox News Channel and MSNBC during this season of anger — but it may come ...
Xerox to Buy Affiliated Computer Svcs for $5.75 Bil.
Xerox has announced a deal to buy the business processing company Affiliated Computer Services for about $5.75 billion.
Airlines Add Baggage Fees to Europe, India, Canada
The big U.S. airlines are charging baggage fees on some international flights, generally coach tickets between Europe and the U.S. or Canada. What you should ...
China's Richest Communists Celebrate 60th Birthday
Public loudspeakers in the central square blare the village anthem hourly: "If you want to see a miracle, come to Huaxi." Not that any reminders ...
China Industrial Profits, Growth Improve in Q2
Profits at China's oil producers, steel makers and other major industrial companies fell 10.6 percent in the first eight months of 2009 from the same ...
Stocks Keep Slipping on Persisting Unease Over Data
Stocks closed moderately lower Friday as investors' pessimistic view of the economy deepened.
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Warner to Return Music to YouTube Under New Deal
Warner Music Group Corp. has agreed to return songs and music videos from its artists to the YouTube video site, after a monthslong boycott over ...
Singapore Recoups Half of Big Loss from Crash
Singapore state investment company GIC said Tuesday its investments fell more than 20 percent in the 12 months ending March, but have recovered more than ...
Asian Stocks Rise on Yen Fall, Wall Street Jump
Asian stocks bounced back Tuesday as big corporate takeovers in the U.S. gave investors a new shot of confidence and the yen retreated from a ...
CNN to Charge Fee to Download Its iPhone App
CNN is coming out with an iPhone application Tuesday that has a feature few other news apps have tried: a price tag. There's been a ...
Success of Specials Masks TV's Shrinking Audience
While special events are doing very well for broadcasters — capped off by an Oscars telecast that was the most-watched entertainment program in five years ...
California Tax Panel Recommends Total Overhaul
A commission charged with reforming California's tax structure will recommend repealing the state sales and corporate taxes, flattening the income tax rate and taxing businesses ...
China Gives Bombardier $4 Bil. Hi-Speed Train Contract
Train maker Bombardier Inc. said Monday its Chinese joint venture has been awarded a $4 billion contract to build 80 high-speed trains for China's railway ...
Asian Stocks Fall on Strengthening Currencies
World stocks fell Monday after disappointing data from the U.S. undermined hopes of a fast economic recovery and a sharp strengthening in Asian currencies hurt ...
Fox Cable News Wins Big by Catering to Angry Wingnuts
Amplifying the nation's political division has been good business for Fox News Channel and MSNBC during this season of anger — but it may come ...
Xerox to Buy Affiliated Computer Svcs for $5.75 Bil.
Xerox has announced a deal to buy the business processing company Affiliated Computer Services for about $5.75 billion.
Airlines Add Baggage Fees to Europe, India, Canada
The big U.S. airlines are charging baggage fees on some international flights, generally coach tickets between Europe and the U.S. or Canada. What you should ...
China's Richest Communists Celebrate 60th Birthday
Public loudspeakers in the central square blare the village anthem hourly: "If you want to see a miracle, come to Huaxi." Not that any reminders ...
China Industrial Profits, Growth Improve in Q2
Profits at China's oil producers, steel makers and other major industrial companies fell 10.6 percent in the first eight months of 2009 from the same ...
Stocks Keep Slipping on Persisting Unease Over Data
Stocks closed moderately lower Friday as investors' pessimistic view of the economy deepened.
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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