COMPANIES

Norway's sovereign wealth fund was one of the top 10 investors in Empire State Realty Trust's $929.5 million IPO.

But auto dealers really, really don’t want competition from manufacturers.

Despite strong earnings overall, Starbucks’ financial summary for 2013 so far highlighted a tough year in Europe and other regions.

The new rules will allow passengers to watch video, play games and read e-books -- but airplane mode is strongly recommended.

Seven of the 10 biggest Chinese foreign mergers or acquisitions by the Chinese so far this year were in the energy sector.

The major decision throws the world’s largest gold producer into even more uncertainty with respect to its overall mine plans.

The Food and Drug Administration tested imported spices over a three-year period and found many contaminated with “filth” such as salmonella, insects and hair.

Open new Apple stores or expand existing ones? Flatlining foot traffic may dictate the answer.

Apple's Retina iPad mini is yet to receive an official launch date from Apple, but a retailer has already posted a release date for the device.

Market's direction could depend on which interpretation of the FOMC’s comments sticks, while earnings too will have an impact on stocks.

Despite the slip in forecast for November, GfK said a previous estimate on consumer spending for all of 2013 remains steady.

An absence of new product launches in the second and third quarters have cost Apple dearly in the worldwide tablet market.

As memories of the Enron scandal fade, audit firms are in a push to get back into the lucrative consulting business.

Ahead of the iPad Air's Friday release, new benchmarks for the tablet suggest that it is significantly more advanced than the iPad 4.

The new age limit will come to force within six months and follows a ban on smoking in public places.

Investors were impressed, at least initially, as the stock soared more than 10 percent in after-hours trading.

Facebook Inc. is expected to report fiscal third-quarter earnings of 12 cents per share on revenue of $1.91 billion on Wednesday.

Two companies claim Twitter fraudulently had them organize a private sale of its shares to stoke investor interest for an IPO then canceled it.

A week ahead of Tesla's third quarter earnings, CEO Elon Musk reveals new details on his company's fast-charging stations.

The dispersion rating, a measure of connectedness between two users' mutual friends, is the most accurate indicator of relationship status.

Myanmar's rice exports fell 38 percent this year, stumping the nation's hope of becoming a major exporter.

Turkey relies heavily on oil and gas imports, and nuclear power is just one way to help diversify its energy mix.

Opponents of the law have raised $22 million, while supporters have collected a paltry $7 million.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has denied that his company plans to build its own smartphone, calling it "the wrong strategy."

Australia is dealing with its own environmental concerns over its energy industry.

A government panel is considering three options, including creating a separate entity to oversee the cleanup effort.

AgBank’s September quarter profits rose the most among peers such as ICBC, BoC and BoCom.

The deal keeps the Japanese electronics giant supplying batteries for Tesla's electric cars.

GM profit rises $1.6 billion, excluding one-time hits. Revenue misses by $500 million.