Dow Jones Tops 2007 High: US Is Recovering, But No Good News From Europe
The US stocks rose Monday on the back of strong manufacturing data, lifting Dow Jones Industrial Average to the highest level since 2007.
Asian Shares Rise On Growth Hopes After Firm U.S. Data
Asian shares rose Tuesday, riding on the back of strong gains in global equities overnight after solid manufacturing data from the United States and leading Asian exporters offset signs of mild recession in Europe.
Radioactive ‘Hotspots’ Found Far From Fukushima Disaster
Three months after a March 2011 tsunami led to meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in northern Japan, scientists detected higher levels of radioactive elements in the ocean up to 600 kilometers (373 miles) off the Japanese coast - but not at levels that present an immediate threat to human health, according to a new study.
Indian Car Sales Up in March as Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors See Big Gains
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US Stock Futures Signal Early Gains; ISM, Construction Data Eyed
Friday, the Dow gained 66.22 points, or 0.50 percent, to 13,212.04 at the close. The S&P 500 Index gained 5.19 points, or 0.37 percent, to 1,408.47, while the Nasdaq Composite dipped 3.79 points, or 0.12 percent, to 3,091.57. The uptick capped U.S. stocks' strongest quarter in more than two years.
Rihanna Tweets From Tokyo, Posts Her ‘So High Up’ Pictures With Beautiful City View
Riri is in the capital of Japan for the premiere of her debut movie Battleship, directed by Peter Berg.
Panasonic to shift mobile handset production abroad: Nikkei
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic Corp is expected to shift all production of its mobile phone handsets abroad as early as this summer as it looks to re-enter overseas markets this fiscal year, the Nikkei daily said on Sunday.
USA Vs. Japan: Watch Live Stream Online Of Women’s Soccer Exhibition, Preview
Where to watch a live stream online of the U.S. women Vs. Japan in the Kirin Challenge Cup, plus a full preview.
Alaska, Oil Giants Reach Deal On $40 Billion Pipeline Project
BP, ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips ended litigation with Alaska over a field of natural gas in the state's North Slope that has remained undeveloped for 30 years.
Chinese Company Denies Involvement in Japan, India, Tibet Hack Attack
A Chinese graduate was said to be involved in attacks that were linked to Japan, India and Tibet. Trend Micro released the research paper, which unveiled details on the hacker.
Honda committed to Thailand as flood-hit plant restarts
AYUTTHAYA, Thailand, March 31 - Honda Motor Co <7267.T>, Japan's third-largest car maker, officially resumed production on Saturday at its plant in Ayutthaya in Thailand, which was forced to close for almost six months after severe flooding last October.
Japan Passes Hike In Consumption Tax Despite Strong Opposition
Japan's government approved on Friday a bill to double the nation's consumption tax by 2015, which is seen as an important step towards putting the public finances on a sustainable path.
European Action, Upbeat US Data Drive Results: Daily Markets Wrap
Stocks and other risky assets rallied Friday, rounding out the quarter with even more price gains on a day that encapsulated the main developments of the year so far: encouraging news out of Europe, better-than-expected consumer sentiment in the United States, and the perceived and steady pull of inflation.
President Obama OKs Iran Sanctions: Foreign Banks Targeted
U.S. President Barack Obama is moving ahead with sanctions against Iran's oil industry, in the hope that increased economic pressure will push Tehran into abandoning its nascent nuclear program.
What is Faster Than 50 Million Laptops? (Hint: It's Not Superman)
We are witnessing the beginning of a new age in computing, an age that will allow computers to perform even thousands of times faster than the fastest supercomputer of our days. Those computers will operate on the exaFLOP level and are expected to appear by the end of the decade.
Japan Threatens To Shoot Down North Korea Rocket
Japan said Friday it will shoot down a long-range rocket North Korea plans to launch next month if it flies over any part of its territory, the defense minister said.
Disney, Japan's DeNA to Jointly Develop Mobile Games
DeNA Co Ltd and Walt Disney Co said on Friday they would jointly develop mobile social games, marking another step in the Japanese gaming platform operator's quest to become a global player.
Analysis: Brazil commodity exporters under friendly fire in currency war
In its latest bid to slow dollar inflows in a global currency war, Brazil has dealt an unexpected blow to its own commodity exporters, choking off medium-term trade financing at a vulnerable time for the sector.
US Stock Index Futures Up, Economic Data Eyed
Futures on major US stock indices point to a higher opening Friday ahead of a wave of economic data including core PCE price index and Chicago PMI.
Japan Retail Sales Increase 3.5 Percent In February
Retail sales in Japan increased 3.5 percent year-on-year in February, supported by subsidies on cars and higher fuel prices, according to data from the Japanese ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Asian Stocks Down As Japan Industrial Output Retreats
Most of the Asian stock markets ended lower Friday as weaker-than-expected U.S. jobless claims and industrial production data in Japan hurt investors sentiment.
Nicole Scherzinger, Jessica Michibata And Other Stunning Formula One Girlfriends At The Malaysian Grand Prix (PHOTOS)
The Malaysian F1 Grand Prix race was an action packed event not only for the thrilling races and celebrity spotting but also for the stunning current wives and girlfriends of this season's drivers.
Markets Sell Off Despite Positive Jobs Data: Daily Markets Wrap
Positive jobs data from the U.S. and Germany were not enough to keep investors bullish Thursday, as a moderate asset sell-off continued, with traders apparently squaring up their positions in anticipation of earnings season.
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Fukushima Nuclear Plant Operator Asks Govt For $22B More In Aid
The Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc. (TYO:9501), or Tepco, operator of the failed Fukushima nuclear power plant, has asked the Japanese government for in additional bailout money to pay for mounting expenses, including compensation costs to victims of the nuclear meltdown.
Facebook To Stop Insider Trades Before April Roadshow For IPO
Facebook (NYSE: FB), the No. 1 social network website, will stop insider trades of its shares Friday because its initial public offering roadshow will begin next week.
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