German carmakers BMW and Volkswagen reported robust vehicle sales growth in October.
Vodafone (VOD.L:Quote) lifted its full-year profit outlook on Tuesday as strong growth in emerging markets and robust trading in northern Europe more than offset weakness on the southern fringes of the euro zone.
Sometimes Filippo Callipo, one of southern Italy's most successful businessmen, wonders why he is still alive.
Stock index futures rose on Tuesday as lawmakers in Rome readied for a crucial vote on public finances that marks the latest chapter in the euro zone debt crisis.
Bwin.party Digital, the world's biggest listed online gaming company, shrugged off economic worries to post a rise in third-quarter revenue, helped by the launch of new games in Italy and strong growth in its casino division.
Owing to the soaring demand of Apple's recently launched fifth-generation iPhone - the iPhone 4S, an inventory survey reveals that most Apple stores in the U.S. and abroad have run out of stock on a daily basis.
The 24/7 nature of Occupy Wall Street and its offshoots distinguish this protest movement from others that relied more on rallies.
Michael Jackson's physician Dr. Conrad Murray, who was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter, has been placed on suicide watch while he waits for his sentencing hearing, which is scheduled for Nov. 29.
Up to a third of Hong Kong's 50,000 or so factories in China could downsize or shut by the end of the year as exporters get hit by cost rises and darkening global demand for Chinese goods, a major Hong Kong industrial body said on Tuesday.
Greek party leaders were struggling Tuesday to agree on a new prime minister, under pressure from the European Union to push through a bailout to save the country's finances and end the chaos threatening the euro.
Michael Jackson's personal doctor was found guilty on Monday of involuntary manslaughter in the singer's death following a six-week trial that captivated Jackson fans around the world.
Gold prices hovered above $1,790 on Tuesday, after soaring more than 2 percent in the previous session, supported by safe haven demand as Italy took center stage in the euro zone debt crisis.
The top after-market NASDAQ stock market gainers are: Solazyme, DealerTrack Holdings, Amedisys, Central European Distribution, and Kopin. The top after-market NASDAQ stock market losers are: Legacy Reserves, Urban Outfitters, Limelight Networks, Array BioPharma, and Savient Pharmaceuticals.
Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain will hold a news conference Tuesday to confront the latest sexual harassment allegations that are threatening to derail his campaign.
Al-Qaida's current leader, Ayman al-Zawahiri, set up his boss Osama bin Laden to be killed, a former U.S. Navy SEAL says. The charge comes from the forthcoming book, Seal Target Geronimo, by Chuck Pfarrer.
American drone strikes in Pakistan have killed hundreds of innocent people, as a result of often having missed their target or hit the wrong one.
Samuel Goldwyn Films has picked up U.S. rights to The Island President and plans a February release, the company announced Monday.
A former U.S. Army Ranger arrested during demonstrations in Oakland last week and later hospitalized is reluctant to become the face of protests there, his friends said on Monday.
Joe Frazier, the relentless slugger who became the heavyweight champion of the world and earned boxing immortality with three epic battles against Muhammad Ali, died Monday at age 67, his personal manager said.
Deaths and health problems from floods, drought and other U.S. disasters related to climate change cost an estimated $14 billion over the last decade, researchers said on Monday.
Caterpillar Inc said Monday it plans to add 100 to 150 jobs in central California in late 2012 when it opens another parts depot as part of its ongoing expansion its distribution business.
United States midfielder Landon Donovan has pulled out of Friday's friendly game with France in Paris in order to focus on the MLS Cup final nine days later.