US Stock Index Futures Rise; Alcoa Results Eyed
U.S. stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wall Street on Tuesday that would halt a four-session losing streak, with futures for the S&P 500 up 0.32 percent, Dow Jones futures up 0.34 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.44 percent at 0845 GMT.
Android beats Apple in China mobile platform race: report
Google Inc's Android mobile operating system was the top smartphone platform in China last year, growing its market share by about 35 percent in the world's largest market for mobile phones, a Chinese technology research firm said.
Bank of Japan stands pat but seen keeping finger on trigger
The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady as expected on Tuesday, holding off on any further steps to help meet its new inflation target and boost activity ahead of a more thorough assessment of the economy later this month.
Bank of Japan holds off on easing as expected
The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady on Tuesday, holding fire until a more thorough assessment of the economy at another rate review in two weeks that may show further action is needed to nudge inflation up towards its 1 percent target.
Bernanke Says Banks Need Bigger Capital Buffer
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Monday banks need to have more capital at hand in order to ensure the financial system is stable.
Bernanke says financial stability a work in progress
The U.S. economy has yet to fully recover from the effects of the financial crisis, and regulators must continue to find new ways to strengthen the banking system, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Monday.
China Dismayed by Australian Ban on Huawei
China expressed consternation over the decision of the Australian government to ban telecommunications giant Huawei from competing in its new national broadband network over concerns for cybersecurity.
Dow, S&P end lower for four days; jobs data a worry
The Dow and the S&P 500 extended losses to a fourth day on Monday, as investors took their cues from last week's disappointing jobs report, which raised fresh concerns about the U.S. economy's recovery.
Microsoft trumps Amazon, others for AOL patents
Microsoft trumped Amazon, eBay and other tech giants with its more than $1 billion purchase of the majority of AOL Inc's patent trove.
Companies use popular provision to avoid income taxes
More than two dozen Fortune 500 companies paid no U.S. federal income taxes in recent years partly because of a corporate tax break that is broadly supported by Republicans and Democrats alike, a consumer group said on Monday.
Ford recalls more than 140,000 Focus cars in U.S.
Ford Motor Co is recalling 140,310 Focus cars from model year 2012 in the United States to repair a potential problem with the passenger-side windshield wiper motor, according to U.S. safety regulators.
Wall Street sinks in wake of jobs report
The Dow and the S&P 500 extended losses to a fourth day on Monday, as investors took their cues from last week's disappointing jobs report, which raised new concerns about the U.S. economy's recovery.
Court revives Rosetta Stone suit vs Google
A federal appeals court on Monday revived the bulk of language-software maker Rosetta Stone Inc's trademark infringement lawsuit against Google Inc.
In foreclosures, Occupy groups see a unifying cause
Mercedes Robinson-Duvallon turned 83 in February, but there was little time for celebration.
Icahn sues Amylin, pushes for sale
Carl Icahn sued Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc to block enforcement of a bylaw that prevents the billionaire investor from launching a proxy fight that could lead to a sale of the maker of diabetes drugs.
Avon names J&J's Sherilyn McCoy as CEO; shares fall
Avon Products Inc named Johnson & Johnson senior executive Sherilyn McCoy to be its new CEO, presenting Coty Inc with another hurdle in its $10 billion bid for the world's largest direct seller of cosmetics.
Wall Street falls on weak jobs data but indexes off lows
Stocks fell on Monday but pulled off their lows by mid-session, suggesting the market is shrugging off the weaker-than-expected jobs data that pushed major indexes down more than 1 percent earlier.
Sony to ax 10,000 jobs in turnaround bid: Nikkei
Japan's Sony Corp is cutting 10,000 jobs, about 6 percent of its global workforce, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Monday, as new CEO Kazuo Hirai looks to steer the electronics and entertainment giant back to profit after four years in the red.
Wall Street stumbles on weak jobs data
Stocks fell more than 1 percent on Monday after a much weaker-than-expected report on March U.S. job creation last week.
Sony to axe 10,000 jobs in turnaround bid: Nikkei
Japan's Sony Corp is cutting 10,000 jobs, about 6 percent of its global workforce, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Monday, as new CEO Kazuo Hirai looks to steer the electronics and entertainment giant back to profit after four years in the red.
Avon names Johnson &Johnson's Sherilyn McCoy as CEO; shares fall
Avon Products Inc named Johnson & Johnson executive Sherilyn McCoy as its new CEO, ending a four-month outside search for a fresh face to refocus the company and turn around sales at home and abroad.
Avon names Johnson & Johnson's Sherilyn McCoy as CEO; shares fall
Avon Products Inc named Johnson & Johnson executive Sherilyn McCoy as its new CEO, ending a four-month outside search for a fresh face to refocus the company and turn around sales at home and abroad.
Toyota aims to spice up cars with new development methods
Toyota Motor Corp <7203.T> unveiled on Monday a new framework for vehicle development aimed at making its cars more appealing, while cutting costs by at least 30 percent through the use of more shared parts.
Wall St slides after weak jobs data
Major stock indexes fell more than 1 percent in early trading on Monday, weighed by growth-related sectors, after last week's much weaker-than-expected report on March U.S. job creation.
Shares slide on tepid U.S. jobs data, oil falls
Global stocks and crude oil fell on Monday after data released last week showed a sharp slowdown in U.S. jobs growth, raising concerns about the strength of the world's largest economy.
Analysis: Asia gauges inflation through rear-view mirror
Depending on where you look, Asia's inflation is either benign or stubbornly hot.
Freddie Mac $2 billion bill sale-rates up, demand down
Freddie Mac , the No. 2 U.S. home funding company, said on Monday it sold $2 billion of reference bills at higher rates and weaker demand compared with the last week's sale of similar maturities.
Wall Street To Tumble After Weak Payrolls Report
Major stock indexes were set to open about 1 percent lower on Monday after last week's much weaker-than-expected report on March U.S. job creation.
Futures fall after weak payrolls report
Stock index futures traded lower on Monday after last week's much weaker-than-expected report on U.S. job creation for March.
AT&T to sell Yellow Pages stake to Cerberus
AT&T Inc said on Monday it would sell a 53 percent stake in its Yellow Pages business to private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management LP [CBS.UL}, which will pay AT&T $750 million in cash and take on $200 million in debt.
