UK opposition seeks debate on RBS chief's bonus
* CEO could theoretically get 8 mln stg bonus
ABB nears deal to buy Thomas & Betts for about $4 billion: WSJ
Swiss engineering giant ABB Ltd was near an agreement Sunday to acquire U.S. manufacturer Thomas & Betts Corp for about $4 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on its Website Sunday, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.
Super Bowl advertisers seek buzz on social media
In the age of Twitter and Facebook, many Super Bowl viewers will use the commercial breaks to go online and see what people are saying about the game. This year, advertisers want them to tweet about their favorite commercials as well.
Republican Congressional Leaders Expect Deal on Payroll Tax
Top Republican lawmakers on Sunday said they expect to forge a deal with Democrats to extend the payroll tax cut before it expires at the end of February but offered no specifics on how they would pay for it.
Republican leaders expect payroll tax deal
Top Republican lawmakers on Sunday said they expect to forge a deal with Democrats to extend the payroll tax cut before it expires at the end of February but offered no specifics on how they would pay for it.
Germany Demands Greece Give up Control of its Budget
Greece must surrender control of its budget policy to outside institutions if it cannot implement reforms attached to euro zone rescue measures, the German economy minister was quoted as saying on Sunday.
Merkel deflects pressure to boost euro bailout funds
Chancellor Angela Merkel tried to deflect growing international pressure on Germany to agree an increase in the euro zone's bailout funds Sunday by saying talks were still continuing.
Stock Investors in Quest of the Prized 'Golden Cross'
January has turned out to be strong for stocks with just two trading days to go. If you're afraid to miss the ride, there's still time to jump in. You just might want to wear a neck brace.
Quest for the golden cross
January has turned out to be strong for stocks with just two trading days to go. If you're afraid to miss the ride, there's still time to jump in. You just might want to wear a neck brace.
Davos Report: More Than Ever, Businesses Must Think 'What If'
A tumultuous 12 months that saw revolutions in the Middle East, a worsening debt crisis in Europe and a tsunami in Japan has set the tone for corporate activity in 2012.
Analysis: More than ever, businesses must think what if
A tumultuous 12 months that saw revolutions in the Middle East, a worsening debt crisis in Europe and a tsunami in Japan has set the tone for corporate activity in 2012.
New SNB Chief May be Named in February: Newspaper
The new Swiss National Bank chief could be named in February, sooner than had been expected after the resignation of former chairman Philipp Hildebrand this month, a newspaper reported on Sunday.
New SNB chief may be named in February: paper
The new Swiss National Bank chief could be named in February, sooner than had been expected after the resignation of former chairman Philipp Hildebrand earlier this month, a newspaper reported on Sunday.
Trade cheats beware: new U.S. team will come after you: Kirk
A new team of U.S. trade enforcers will make countries think twice about putting up unfair barriers to American exports, President Barack Obama's top trade official said.
Union says refinery workers strike more likely
The United Steelworkers union warned on Saturday that a strike by U.S. refinery workers as early as 12 a.m. Wednesday was becoming more likely due to the lack of a more substantive response from the industry.
Michael Jackson's legacy cemented by children
Late pop star Michael Jackson was immortalized in cement on Thursday when his three children stamped the Thriller singer's glove and shoe prints in the hallowed concrete courtyard of Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood.
Liam Neeson to rake in the green at box office with Grey
The Grey, starring Liam Neeson -- Open Road Film's second release ever -- is poised to debut as the No. 1 movie at the domestic box office this weekend.
IFC Films acquires Killer
IFC Films has purchased the North American rights to the thriller Simon Killer, TheWrap has confirmed.
Katherine Heigl goes for Money in new caper film
Katherine Heigl has headlined several romantic comedies such as 27 Dresses and The Ugly Truth, but for her newest film, the former Grey's Anatomy TV star toplines an action comedy One for the Money, in theaters of Friday.
TV Ratings: Idol and Bang tie, Fox wins top rating
CBS' Big Bang Theory pulled up to American Idol for a tie in the ratings Thursday night, while Fox was the highest rated and most-watched network as its new drama The Finder improved by 32 percent, according to preliminary numbers.
California sets landmark rules to cut auto emissions
California approved aggressive new rules on Friday to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring automakers to put many more electric and hybrid vehicles on the Golden State's roads by 2025.
Twitter's New Censorship Rules Face Opposition
It was only two weeks ago that Twitter was protesting online censorship in the form of anti-piracy bills SOPA and PIPA. Now the social networking site faces a surge of opposition to its own censorship practices.
Demi Moore smoked something before convulsions: 911 tape
Actress Demi Moore suffered convulsions and seemed only semi-conscious after smoking an undisclosed substance before being rushed to hospital earlier this week, according to the tape of a medical emergency call released on Friday.
War reduced to PG-13 after Fox trims sexual content
When This Means War hits theaters on Valentine's Day, the Reese Witherspoon action comedy will arrive with a PG-13 rating, TheWrap has confirmed.
David Arquette is paying a visit to 'Cougar Town'
David Arquette and Courteney Cox are continuing their campaign to be crowned the Most Amicably Estranged Couple Ever.
Sarah Jessica Parker replaces Demi Moore in 'Lovelace'
Sarah Jessica Parker will play feminist icon Gloria Steinem in the upcoming porn biopic Lovelace.
'Anderson' executive producer Jim Murphy steps down
Jim Murphy, co-executive producer of Anderson Cooper's syndicated daytime talk show Anderson, has stepped down.
Academy makes credits exception for 'Tree of Life'
The Academy has made an unusual exception for The Tree of Life, determining that the film has four true producers and should not be limited by an AMPAS rule that limits the number of producers on a Best Picture nominee to three.
ABC picks up 3 comedy pilots
ABC beefed up its comedy stockpile Friday with orders for three pilots. How to Live With Your Parents for the Rest of Your Life, created by Claudia Lonow (Friends With Benefits, Accidentally on Purpose and, more recently, the troubled cross-dressing sitcom Work It), will follow the adventures of recent divorcee and single mother Polly, who moves in with her eccentric parents, Elaine and Max, who are full of life but know no boundaries. Lonow is also executive-prod...
Jay-Z, Beyonce make Billboard industry power list
Power couple Jay-Z and Beyonce joined a list of top music executives, led by Live Nation Entertainment chairman Irving Azoff, on Billboard magazine's first Power 100 chart on Friday.