Target Profits Up 29% on Card Boost, Clothing Sales
Target Corp. reported a 29 percent increase in first-quarter net income, fueled by an improvement in its credit-card business and higher sales
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Oil Falls to $68 on Europe Fears
Oil prices fell to near $68 a barrel Wednesday, extending losses to an eight-month low as mixed U.S. crude supply figures failed to stem a ...
Stocks Slide on German Naked Short Selling Curbs
World markets slid Wednesday while the euro hovered near four-year lows against the dollar after Germany announced new curbs on traders
Toyota to Recall Up to 11,500 Lexuses
Toyota said Wednesday it will recall 4,500 Lexus vehicles in Japan to fix a computerized steering problem, with another 7,000 vehicles
HP Net Income Surges on PC Sales Jump
Hewlett-Packard Co.'s latest numbers show how deeply dependent the company is on personal computers even as it aggressively expands
EU Regulators Ban Some Kinds of Naked Short Selling
Germany's market regulator announced a ban Tuesday on so-called naked short-selling of eurozone government debt and shares of major financial
Yahoo to Buy Freelance News Outlet Associated Content
Yahoo Inc. is buying freelance news site Associated Content in a deal that will add a more folksy touch to one of the world's biggest ...
Construction Permits Fall, Wholesale Prices Slip
Construction of homes surged in April to the highest level in 18 months, fueled by buyers capitalizing on an expiring tax credit.
2.7 Mil. Log on for Halo Game Beta Test
Master Chief isn't lacking for friends. More than 2.7 million people logged onto the video game "Halo: Reach," the upcoming prequel to the first-person shooter ...
Consumer Confidence Rises Again in May
Americans' confidence in the economy rose in May for the third straight month in a row, fueled by growing optimism about future job prospects.
Wal-Mart Slashes 3G iPhone Prices in Half
Wal-Mart says it's cutting the price of the most up-to-date iPhone in half. That's another sign Apple is getting ready to unveil a new model.
Asian Stocks Slide on Euro Pessimism
Asian stock markets tumbled Tuesday, extending a sell-off that sent Wall Street lower overnight as the sliding euro hit exporters amid a new wave
U.S. Drivers Still Showing Restraint at Gas Pump
Although gasoline prices are dropping ahead of the Memorial Day weekend and the start of the summer driving season, there's no sign motorists
Wall Street Hit by Late Slide in Financials
Financial companies dragged stocks lower Monday as already anxious investors grew even more uncertain about the U.S. government's financial overhaul
Toyota Halts U.S. Sale of Lexus LS Pending Fix
Toyota Motor Corp. has stopped sales of the Lexus LS sedan for about three weeks while it works to get parts to dealers to fix ...
Yahoo Turns Over Mapping, Navigation to Nokia
Nokia Corp. will run mapping and navigation services for Yahoo Inc. in an acknowledgement that the slumping Internet company hasn't kept up with rival
Euro Down Again on Spain Bank Nationalization
The euro dropped sharply Monday after the weekend's de facto nationalization of a regional bank in Spain reignited fears about the continent's debt
Google Buys Global IP to Boost Video Offerings
Google Inc. is buying Global IP Solutions Holding AB for $68.2 million in cash in a move to expand its Internet video and audio offerings
IBM to Buy AT&T's Sterling for $1.4 Bil.
IBM Corp. said Monday that it is buying AT&T Inc.'s Sterling Commerce unit, which makes software that helps businesses buy and sell to each other
Europe Debt Woes Weigh on Stocks Again
European stock markets fell again Monday ahead of an expected lower opening on Wall Street as the euro was back under pressure.
Asian Stocks Gain Ground After Selloff on Euro Jitters
Asian stocks markets were mostly higher Monday but gains were tepid as investors stayed cautious about Europe's debt problems even after a big jump
Chrysler Adds 1,100 Jobs at Detroit Jeep Plant
Chrysler Group LLC gave a big boost to the battered Michigan economy Friday when it announced plans to add about 1,100 workers
Stocks End Higher After Year's Biggest Slide
Stocks ended sharply higher a day after posting their biggest drops in more than a year.
3-D Shrek Shocks Moviegoers with $20 Tickets
A few theaters seemed to flirt with the idea of raising the adult ticket price to $20 to the IMAX 3-D family movie "Shrek Forever ...
PepsiCo to Invest $2.5 Bil. More in China
PepsiCo says it plans to invest an additional $2.5 billion in China in the next three years as the food and beverage maker looks to ...
German Business Confidence Dips on Debt Crisis
German business confidence slipped marginally in May, it's first such decline since February, as worries about the debt crisis weighed on financial markets
Asian Stocks Rally on Positive Europe News
Asian stock markets rallied in early trading Thursday on easing worries over Europe's debt crisis after Spain
World Stocks Fall on Euro Debt, U.S. Jobless
World stock markets and the euro fell Friday on worries that Europe's fiscal austerity measures and stubbornly high unemployment in the U.S. will slow
Lawyers Vie to Lead Mass Suits Against Toyota
Dozen of lawyers spoke glowingly about their courtroom credentials Thursday as they tried to persuade a federal judge to give them a lead position
Google Says China Situation Stable for Now
Google CEO Eric Schmidt has assured shareholders that the Internet search company's China operations are stable after a falling out
Adobe Fires Back at Apple with Love Ad Campaign
Adobe is firing back at Apple with love. Adobe Systems Inc. is countering Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs' recent jab at Adobe's Flash technology for ...
Ford CEO Expects Solid Profits for 2010
Ford's chief executive said the second-largest U.S. automaker should be "solidly" profitable in 2010 as it recovers from a sharp downturn in the car industry.
Stocks End Down on Sluggish Job-Growth Data
A late-day slide left stocks lower Thursday following a disappointing forecast from department store chain Kohl's and a drop in financial shares.
Euro Drops Back After Bailout Bounce
The euro soared after the EU announced a startling $1 trillion financial rescue package earlier this week. But that respite has evaporated
Walgreens Postpones Sales of Genetic Tests
The largest U.S. drugstore chain, Walgreen Co., said Wednesday it will hold off selling what was poised to be the first over-the-counter genetic test
Sony Reports First Yearly Loss on Revenue Drop
Sony Corp. stayed in the red last business year but shrank losses through cost cuts and better sales of consumer electronics.
Mizuho Swings to $2.6 Bil. Profit As Japan Recovers
Mizuho Financial Group, Japan's No. 2 bank, posted a 239.4 billion yen ($2.6 billion) profit for the year through March, returning to the black
Cisco Profits Jump 63% on Revenue Rebound
Cisco said Wednesday that its net income for the latest quarter rose 63 percent from last year, as the economic recovery gave customers the confidence
SAP Buys Sybase to Bolster Fight Against Oracle
German business software maker SAP AG has agreed to buy Sybase Inc. in a $5.8 billion deal that ratchets up SAP's rivalry with database leader ...
Another Possible iPhone Prototype Turns Up in Vietnam
Another possible next-generation iPhone prototype has surfaced, this time in Vietnam.
Samsung Life Shares Jump After Record IPO
Samsung Life Insurance shares jumped 10 percent in their first day of trading in South Korea after a $4.3 billion initial public offering that set ...
Macy's Returns to Profits on Localized Merchandising
Macy's Inc. returned to profitability in the first quarter as the department store operator saw sales pick up on efforts to tailor its merchandise
$40 Bil. Trade Deficit Evidences U.S. Rebound
The U.S. trade deficit rose to a 15-month high as rising oil prices pushed crude oil imports to the highest level since the fall of ...
Nissan Slashes Q1 Loss to $125 Mil.
Nissan's losses for the January-March quarter shrank dramatically as Japan's No. 3 automaker benefited from a global auto recovery
Microsoft Offers Free Office Apps Online
Microsoft Corp. is rolling out a new edition of its Office programs to businesses Wednesday, and for the first time it's adding versions of Word
Japan's Astellas to Buy U.S. Drugmaker OSI for $4 Bil.
Astellas Pharma Inc., Japan's No. 2 drug maker, said Monday it will buy U.S. cancer drug company OSI Pharmaceuticals Inc. for $4 billion in cash
China Expects Higher Inflation in May, June
China's inflation should rise slightly in May and June but the overall increase in consumer prices for the first half should be just 2.5 percent
Vodafone Yearly Profits Double on Asia Growth
Vodafone Group PLC, the world's largest mobile telephone company, saw its full year profit more than double as strong growth in Asia
Home Depot Profits Surge, Outlook Improves
Home Depot's fiscal first-quarter net income surged 41 percent as consumers snatched up seasonal items and the number of customer transactions
Oil Rises to $71 After 2-Week Selloff
Oil prices rose slightly to near $71 a barrel Tuesday in Asia after fears a European debt crisis could halt a global economic recovery sparked ...
Target Profits Up 29% on Card Boost, Clothing Sales
Target Corp. reported a 29 percent increase in first-quarter net income, fueled by an improvement in its credit-card business and higher sales
Oil Falls to $68 on Europe Fears
Oil prices fell to near $68 a barrel Wednesday, extending losses to an eight-month low as mixed U.S. crude supply figures failed to stem a ...
Stocks Slide on German Naked Short Selling Curbs
World markets slid Wednesday while the euro hovered near four-year lows against the dollar after Germany announced new curbs on traders
Toyota to Recall Up to 11,500 Lexuses
Toyota said Wednesday it will recall 4,500 Lexus vehicles in Japan to fix a computerized steering problem, with another 7,000 vehicles
HP Net Income Surges on PC Sales Jump
Hewlett-Packard Co.'s latest numbers show how deeply dependent the company is on personal computers even as it aggressively expands
EU Regulators Ban Some Kinds of Naked Short Selling
Germany's market regulator announced a ban Tuesday on so-called naked short-selling of eurozone government debt and shares of major financial
Yahoo to Buy Freelance News Outlet Associated Content
Yahoo Inc. is buying freelance news site Associated Content in a deal that will add a more folksy touch to one of the world's biggest ...
Construction Permits Fall, Wholesale Prices Slip
Construction of homes surged in April to the highest level in 18 months, fueled by buyers capitalizing on an expiring tax credit.
2.7 Mil. Log on for Halo Game Beta Test
Master Chief isn't lacking for friends. More than 2.7 million people logged onto the video game "Halo: Reach," the upcoming prequel to the first-person shooter ...
Consumer Confidence Rises Again in May
Americans' confidence in the economy rose in May for the third straight month in a row, fueled by growing optimism about future job prospects.
Wal-Mart Slashes 3G iPhone Prices in Half
Wal-Mart says it's cutting the price of the most up-to-date iPhone in half. That's another sign Apple is getting ready to unveil a new model.
Asian Stocks Slide on Euro Pessimism
Asian stock markets tumbled Tuesday, extending a sell-off that sent Wall Street lower overnight as the sliding euro hit exporters amid a new wave
U.S. Drivers Still Showing Restraint at Gas Pump
Although gasoline prices are dropping ahead of the Memorial Day weekend and the start of the summer driving season, there's no sign motorists
Wall Street Hit by Late Slide in Financials
Financial companies dragged stocks lower Monday as already anxious investors grew even more uncertain about the U.S. government's financial overhaul
Toyota Halts U.S. Sale of Lexus LS Pending Fix
Toyota Motor Corp. has stopped sales of the Lexus LS sedan for about three weeks while it works to get parts to dealers to fix ...
Yahoo Turns Over Mapping, Navigation to Nokia
Nokia Corp. will run mapping and navigation services for Yahoo Inc. in an acknowledgement that the slumping Internet company hasn't kept up with rival
Euro Down Again on Spain Bank Nationalization
The euro dropped sharply Monday after the weekend's de facto nationalization of a regional bank in Spain reignited fears about the continent's debt
Google Buys Global IP to Boost Video Offerings
Google Inc. is buying Global IP Solutions Holding AB for $68.2 million in cash in a move to expand its Internet video and audio offerings
IBM to Buy AT&T's Sterling for $1.4 Bil.
IBM Corp. said Monday that it is buying AT&T Inc.'s Sterling Commerce unit, which makes software that helps businesses buy and sell to each other
Europe Debt Woes Weigh on Stocks Again
European stock markets fell again Monday ahead of an expected lower opening on Wall Street as the euro was back under pressure.
Asian Stocks Gain Ground After Selloff on Euro Jitters
Asian stocks markets were mostly higher Monday but gains were tepid as investors stayed cautious about Europe's debt problems even after a big jump
Chrysler Adds 1,100 Jobs at Detroit Jeep Plant
Chrysler Group LLC gave a big boost to the battered Michigan economy Friday when it announced plans to add about 1,100 workers
Stocks End Higher After Year's Biggest Slide
Stocks ended sharply higher a day after posting their biggest drops in more than a year.
3-D Shrek Shocks Moviegoers with $20 Tickets
A few theaters seemed to flirt with the idea of raising the adult ticket price to $20 to the IMAX 3-D family movie "Shrek Forever ...
PepsiCo to Invest $2.5 Bil. More in China
PepsiCo says it plans to invest an additional $2.5 billion in China in the next three years as the food and beverage maker looks to ...
German Business Confidence Dips on Debt Crisis
German business confidence slipped marginally in May, it's first such decline since February, as worries about the debt crisis weighed on financial markets
Asian Stocks Rally on Positive Europe News
Asian stock markets rallied in early trading Thursday on easing worries over Europe's debt crisis after Spain
World Stocks Fall on Euro Debt, U.S. Jobless
World stock markets and the euro fell Friday on worries that Europe's fiscal austerity measures and stubbornly high unemployment in the U.S. will slow
Lawyers Vie to Lead Mass Suits Against Toyota
Dozen of lawyers spoke glowingly about their courtroom credentials Thursday as they tried to persuade a federal judge to give them a lead position
Google Says China Situation Stable for Now
Google CEO Eric Schmidt has assured shareholders that the Internet search company's China operations are stable after a falling out
Adobe Fires Back at Apple with Love Ad Campaign
Adobe is firing back at Apple with love. Adobe Systems Inc. is countering Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs' recent jab at Adobe's Flash technology for ...
Ford CEO Expects Solid Profits for 2010
Ford's chief executive said the second-largest U.S. automaker should be "solidly" profitable in 2010 as it recovers from a sharp downturn in the car industry.
Stocks End Down on Sluggish Job-Growth Data
A late-day slide left stocks lower Thursday following a disappointing forecast from department store chain Kohl's and a drop in financial shares.
Euro Drops Back After Bailout Bounce
The euro soared after the EU announced a startling $1 trillion financial rescue package earlier this week. But that respite has evaporated
Walgreens Postpones Sales of Genetic Tests
The largest U.S. drugstore chain, Walgreen Co., said Wednesday it will hold off selling what was poised to be the first over-the-counter genetic test
Sony Reports First Yearly Loss on Revenue Drop
Sony Corp. stayed in the red last business year but shrank losses through cost cuts and better sales of consumer electronics.
Mizuho Swings to $2.6 Bil. Profit As Japan Recovers
Mizuho Financial Group, Japan's No. 2 bank, posted a 239.4 billion yen ($2.6 billion) profit for the year through March, returning to the black
Cisco Profits Jump 63% on Revenue Rebound
Cisco said Wednesday that its net income for the latest quarter rose 63 percent from last year, as the economic recovery gave customers the confidence
SAP Buys Sybase to Bolster Fight Against Oracle
German business software maker SAP AG has agreed to buy Sybase Inc. in a $5.8 billion deal that ratchets up SAP's rivalry with database leader ...
Another Possible iPhone Prototype Turns Up in Vietnam
Another possible next-generation iPhone prototype has surfaced, this time in Vietnam.
Samsung Life Shares Jump After Record IPO
Samsung Life Insurance shares jumped 10 percent in their first day of trading in South Korea after a $4.3 billion initial public offering that set ...
Macy's Returns to Profits on Localized Merchandising
Macy's Inc. returned to profitability in the first quarter as the department store operator saw sales pick up on efforts to tailor its merchandise
$40 Bil. Trade Deficit Evidences U.S. Rebound
The U.S. trade deficit rose to a 15-month high as rising oil prices pushed crude oil imports to the highest level since the fall of ...
Nissan Slashes Q1 Loss to $125 Mil.
Nissan's losses for the January-March quarter shrank dramatically as Japan's No. 3 automaker benefited from a global auto recovery
Microsoft Offers Free Office Apps Online
Microsoft Corp. is rolling out a new edition of its Office programs to businesses Wednesday, and for the first time it's adding versions of Word
Japan's Astellas to Buy U.S. Drugmaker OSI for $4 Bil.
Astellas Pharma Inc., Japan's No. 2 drug maker, said Monday it will buy U.S. cancer drug company OSI Pharmaceuticals Inc. for $4 billion in cash
China Expects Higher Inflation in May, June
China's inflation should rise slightly in May and June but the overall increase in consumer prices for the first half should be just 2.5 percent
Vodafone Yearly Profits Double on Asia Growth
Vodafone Group PLC, the world's largest mobile telephone company, saw its full year profit more than double as strong growth in Asia
Home Depot Profits Surge, Outlook Improves
Home Depot's fiscal first-quarter net income surged 41 percent as consumers snatched up seasonal items and the number of customer transactions
Oil Rises to $71 After 2-Week Selloff
Oil prices rose slightly to near $71 a barrel Tuesday in Asia after fears a European debt crisis could halt a global economic recovery sparked ...
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