China Growth Still Robust But Expected to Slow
China's economy is showing signs of softening after its strong stimulus-fueled rebound last year
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Asian Stocks Mixed After Flat Wall Street Finish
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Oil Prices Rally on Rising Recovery Hopes
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US Stocks See Broad Gains As Industrials, Tech Climb
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T-Mobile Gives Free HTC Slides Ahead of iPhone G4
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Honda China Supplier Strike Ends Amid Talks
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Asian Stocks Up Despite Wall Street Anxiety
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Honda Strike Over In China With Some Concessions
A Honda Motor parts supplier in southern China was operating at full capacity on Tuesday as striking workers returned
Stocks Rise on Signs of Europe Growth
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YouTube Tries to Emulate Boob Tube
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Bank of Korea Raises Interest on Strong Growth
South Korea's central bank raised its key interest rate Friday from a record low amid prospects for faster growth in the country's economy.
China Renews Google's Web Operating License
Google CEO Eric Schmidt said Thursday he expects Beijing to renew the license the company needs to continue operating a website in China.
Rising Costs Force Big Shift from South Coastal China
Factory workers demanding better wages and working conditions are hastening the eventual end of an era of cheap costs that helped make southern
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Japan Machinery Orders Fell 9.1% in May
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Asian Stocks Down Despite Wall Street Gains
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Toyota Adds Quality Time to Car Development Timeline
Toyota Motor Corp. is extending the time it takes to develop new vehicles by about four weeks for more quality checks in the wake of ...
Peugeot Citroen Has Record Half Year on China Demand
Strong demand for new cars in China helped French auto maker PSA Peugeot Citroen SA report Wednesday a record number of unit sales
First-Class Stamps to Cost $0.46 in 2011
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China Agricultural Bank IPO Sets World Record $19.2 Bil.
The Agricultural Bank of China's initial public offering has raised more than $19 billion in what could turn out to be the largest IPO ever.
Dow Ends 7-Day Slide with Modest Gain
The Dow Jones industrial average broke a seven-day slide Tuesday after traders sifted through the market for beaten-down stocks.
Avon to Buy Silver Jeweler Silpada for $650 Mil.
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Federal Deficit Tops $1 Tril. with 3 Months Left
The federal deficit has topped $1 trillion with three months still to go in the budget year, showing the lasting impact of the recession
Trade Deficit Jumps As Import Growth Outpaces Exports
The trade deficit rose in May to an 18-month peak as rising imports offset another solid gain in U.S. exports. The surge in imports was ...
Nissan Leads Japan Car Outsourcing with Thai-Made March
Nissan took the wraps off its new March subcompact Tuesday, which is being manufactured in Thailand for sale in Japan, underlining a trend for Japanese
Europe Stocks Rise on Alcoa Earnings, Asia Slips
Asian stock markets rose Tuesday as sentiment strengthened on better-than-expected earnings results from US aluminum maker Alcoa Inc.
Apple iPhone 4 Defective Says Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports said Monday it will not recommend Apple Inc.'s newest iPhone because of reception problems caused by its antenna design.
Conde Nast's Reddit Asks Readers for Donations
Though it's owned by a large media company, Reddit needs money, and it's turning to its loyal audience for help.
Hugh Hefner Makes Bid to Take Playboy Private
Hugh Hefner wants to buy out the portion of the Playboy empire he doesn't already own in a bet that the iconic brand can still ...
J&J to Buy Device Maker Micrus for $480 Mil.
Johnson & Johnson said Monday it will pay $480 million for medical device maker Micrus Endovascular, adding a range of treatments
Service Sector Data Shows Slightly Slower Growth
The service sector grew more slowly in June, an industry trade group said Tuesday, offering the latest sign that the economic recovery
Asia Stocks Rise on Booming China Trade
Asian stock markets rose Monday, lifted by robust Chinese trade figures that eased worries the global recovery is losing momentum.
Bank of Korea Raises Growth Forecast to 5.9%
South Korea's central bank raised its forecast for the country's economic growth this year to 5.9 percent on solid exports
China Rating Agency Offers Alternative Risk Assessments
A Chinese firm that aims to compete with Western rating agencies declared Washington a worse credit risk than Beijing in its first report on government
China Foreign Reserves Hit $2.45 Trillion
China's foreign reserves reached $2.45 trillion dollars by the end of June, a 15.1 percent increase year on year, the central bank said Sunday.
China June Imports Skyrocket 53%
China's customs agency on Saturday said exports were up 35 percent in June from a year ago, while imports rose almost 53 percent.
China Growth Still Robust But Expected to Slow
China's economy is showing signs of softening after its strong stimulus-fueled rebound last year
Toyota Draws UAW Ire for Reviving Mississippi Plant
Toyota's announcement that it will resume construction of a car factory in Mississippi should have been a much-needed piece of good news
Stocks Gain Despite Jobless, Manufacturing Data
The stock market managed a slender gain Thursday after traders shook off a pair of disappointing economic reports.
Euro Surges on Successful Spain Debt Sale
The euro rose sharply against the dollar Thursday after a closely watched auction of Spanish bond was oversubscribed, easing worries
Asian Stocks Mixed After Flat Wall Street Finish
Asian stocks were mixed Thursday amid mild profit-taking in Tokyo and a muted finish on Wall Street.
Apple, AT&T Get Record Number of iPhone Orders
Apple Inc. said Wednesday that it and its phone company partners took orders for more than 600,000 iPhone 4s in one day, the highest number ...
FedEx Says World Underestimating Recovery
FedEx said people are too pessimistic about a recovery in global trade, after it reported Wednesday that strong exports from Asia
Foxconn to Build Megaplant in China Despite Deaths
Foxconn Technology, a supplier to Apple Inc., looks ready to build a huge new factory in north-central China despite the company's own misgivings
Glitches for iPhone 4 Pre-Orders
Buyers reported problems registering their orders and an apparent glitch in AT&T's website was steering some customers into strangers' accounts.
Oil Prices Rally on Rising Recovery Hopes
Oil prices hovered near $77 a barrel Wednesday in Asia as a rally fueled by a stock market surge and a stronger euro pauses.
US Stocks See Broad Gains As Industrials, Tech Climb
Industrial and technology stocks pulled the market sharply higher Tuesday after Boeing Co. said it was boosting
T-Mobile Gives Free HTC Slides Ahead of iPhone G4
Wireless carrier T-Mobile plans to give free phones to customers who sign up for group calling plans at its retail stores on Saturday
Honda China Supplier Strike Ends Amid Talks
A Honda Motor parts supplier in southern China was operating at full capacity on Tuesday as striking workers returned to their jobs
Asian Stocks Up Despite Wall Street Anxiety
Asian shares rose slightly Tuesday as skittish investors came back to the market despite a drop on Wall Street
Honda Strike Over In China With Some Concessions
A Honda Motor parts supplier in southern China was operating at full capacity on Tuesday as striking workers returned
Stocks Rise on Signs of Europe Growth
Stocks extended their rally to a third day Monday following signs that Europe's debt crisis isn't devastating the region's economy.
YouTube Tries to Emulate Boob Tube
YouTube is trying to become as brainless and painless to watch as the boob tube. In the process, the Web's leading video site hopes to ...
Bank of Korea Raises Interest on Strong Growth
South Korea's central bank raised its key interest rate Friday from a record low amid prospects for faster growth in the country's economy.
China Renews Google's Web Operating License
Google CEO Eric Schmidt said Thursday he expects Beijing to renew the license the company needs to continue operating a website in China.
Rising Costs Force Big Shift from South Coastal China
Factory workers demanding better wages and working conditions are hastening the eventual end of an era of cheap costs that helped make southern
New Jobless Claims Drop Sharply
New claims for unemployment benefits dropped sharply last week, a sign that layoffs could be slowing. At the same time, hundreds of thousands
Tepid June Retail Sales Separate Winners, Losers
Americans focused on deeply discounted clothing that they needed in June amid escalating worries about jobs, resulting in sluggish sales for many retailers
World Stocks Continue Rising on Growth Upgrade
World markets climbed Thursday on hopes that the global economy will recover faster than expected and as investors prepared for a European
IMF Boosts Global Growth Forecast Despite Risks
The global economy is recovering faster than expected but Europe's debt crisis might stall the rebound and governments need to shore up shaky
German Imports Outsurged Strong Exports in May
German exports rose by a healthy 9.2 percent on the month in May as an improving global economy stoked demand, while imports surged
Japan Machinery Orders Fell 9.1% in May
Japan's machinery orders, a closely watched indicator of future business investment, dropped more than expected in May, signaling that a recovery
World Stocks Continue Rise on Korea Rate Hike
World stock markets rose Friday on hopes that global economic growth will prove resilient, with investors viewing a surprise interest rate hike
Massive ABC IPO Reflects China Cash Squeeze
Agricultural Bank of China's $22 billion initial public offering is making headlines as potentially the world's biggest. It also underlining the cash squeeze
Asian Stocks Down Despite Wall Street Gains
Asian markets retreated Wednesday, with investors losing their appetite for stocks after a disappointing U.S. services sector report pointed to an anemic
Job Losses Has Peaked in Rich Nations Says OECD
Unemployment in rich countries may have peaked — but there are still 17 million more people out of work than at the start of the ...
Toyota Adds Quality Time to Car Development Timeline
Toyota Motor Corp. is extending the time it takes to develop new vehicles by about four weeks for more quality checks in the wake of ...
Peugeot Citroen Has Record Half Year on China Demand
Strong demand for new cars in China helped French auto maker PSA Peugeot Citroen SA report Wednesday a record number of unit sales
First-Class Stamps to Cost $0.46 in 2011
Buy those Forever stamps now. The cost of mailing a letter is going up again. Fighting to survive a deepening financial crisis, the Postal Service
China Agricultural Bank IPO Sets World Record $19.2 Bil.
The Agricultural Bank of China's initial public offering has raised more than $19 billion in what could turn out to be the largest IPO ever.
Dow Ends 7-Day Slide with Modest Gain
The Dow Jones industrial average broke a seven-day slide Tuesday after traders sifted through the market for beaten-down stocks.
Avon to Buy Silver Jeweler Silpada for $650 Mil.
Avon Products Inc., a direct seller of beauty products, agreed to buy Silpada Designs for at least $650 million in an effort to expand its ...
Federal Deficit Tops $1 Tril. with 3 Months Left
The federal deficit has topped $1 trillion with three months still to go in the budget year, showing the lasting impact of the recession
Trade Deficit Jumps As Import Growth Outpaces Exports
The trade deficit rose in May to an 18-month peak as rising imports offset another solid gain in U.S. exports. The surge in imports was ...
Nissan Leads Japan Car Outsourcing with Thai-Made March
Nissan took the wraps off its new March subcompact Tuesday, which is being manufactured in Thailand for sale in Japan, underlining a trend for Japanese
Europe Stocks Rise on Alcoa Earnings, Asia Slips
Asian stock markets rose Tuesday as sentiment strengthened on better-than-expected earnings results from US aluminum maker Alcoa Inc.
Apple iPhone 4 Defective Says Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports said Monday it will not recommend Apple Inc.'s newest iPhone because of reception problems caused by its antenna design.
Conde Nast's Reddit Asks Readers for Donations
Though it's owned by a large media company, Reddit needs money, and it's turning to its loyal audience for help.
Hugh Hefner Makes Bid to Take Playboy Private
Hugh Hefner wants to buy out the portion of the Playboy empire he doesn't already own in a bet that the iconic brand can still ...
J&J to Buy Device Maker Micrus for $480 Mil.
Johnson & Johnson said Monday it will pay $480 million for medical device maker Micrus Endovascular, adding a range of treatments
Service Sector Data Shows Slightly Slower Growth
The service sector grew more slowly in June, an industry trade group said Tuesday, offering the latest sign that the economic recovery
Asia Stocks Rise on Booming China Trade
Asian stock markets rose Monday, lifted by robust Chinese trade figures that eased worries the global recovery is losing momentum.
Bank of Korea Raises Growth Forecast to 5.9%
South Korea's central bank raised its forecast for the country's economic growth this year to 5.9 percent on solid exports
China Rating Agency Offers Alternative Risk Assessments
A Chinese firm that aims to compete with Western rating agencies declared Washington a worse credit risk than Beijing in its first report on government
China Foreign Reserves Hit $2.45 Trillion
China's foreign reserves reached $2.45 trillion dollars by the end of June, a 15.1 percent increase year on year, the central bank said Sunday.
China June Imports Skyrocket 53%
China's customs agency on Saturday said exports were up 35 percent in June from a year ago, while imports rose almost 53 percent.
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