Wall Street Week Ahead: It's Earnings Vs. Europe for Stock Investors
U.S. stock investors will return to a tug-of-war between signs of domestic strength and overseas concerns next week as a batch of critical earnings reports look to add credence to the idea the economy is improving, while credit-rating downgrades in Europe will keep that region's difficulties in view.
Trading lull a headwind for discount brokers
Main Street investors made fewer trades in their brokerage accounts toward the end of 2011 amid skittish markets, slowing a key engine of growth for U.S. discount brokers.
FTC expands Google antitrust probe: source
U.S. regulators looking at whether Google manipulates its search results to favor its own products have expanded the probe to include Google+, the search giant's new social networking tool, a source familiar with the probe said on Friday.
FTC Expands Antitrust Probe to Encompass Google+: Source
U.S. regulators looking at whether Google Inc. manipulates its search results to favor its own products have expanded the probe to include Google+, the search giant's new social-networking tool, a source familiar with the probe said on Friday.
U.S. trade judge: Motorola does not infringe Apple
Motorola Mobility Inc did not violate Apple's patented technology in making its Droid, Cliq, BackFlip and other smartphones, a judge at the U.S. International Trade Commission said in a preliminary decision issued on Friday.
Analysis: Path to connected future clear at crowded show
From the world's first eye-controlled laptop and a pet-tracking app to a glass-encased ultra-thin notebook, 2012's Consumer Electronics Show produced more than a few gems to point the way forward in technology.
Apple reveals supply chain, details conditions
Apple revealed its closely guarded list of global suppliers for the first time and vowed to deal with worker abuses, hoping to deflect criticism it was turning a blind eye to cases of poor working conditions in a mostly Asian supply chain.
Another Groupon rival pulls back on deals effort
Online retailer Rue La La, has stepped back from its Rue Local daily deal business, the latest Groupon Inc rival to hit trouble.
Wall Street slips on reports of euro-zone downgrades
Stocks dropped on Friday, snapping a four-day winning streak, after news reports that Standard & Poor's would downgrade credit ratings on several euro-zone countries.
Fed officials say not time to buy bonds now
Two top Federal Reserve officials, including a policy centrist, said on Friday the central bank should hold off buying more bonds to boost growth given a strengthening in the economy.
Billionaire jailed in dispute over U.S.-Canada bridge project
A judge ordered an 84-year old billionaire to jail on Thursday after finding him in contempt for failing to complete a construction project at Detroit's Ambassador Bridge, the busiest crossing between the United States and Canada.
Canada posts trade surplus on U.S. strength
Canada posted an unexpected trade surplus in November as a strengthening U.S. economy helped push exports to a three-year high, offering hope to a hard-hit sector.
Canada pension funds are stronger together, Caisse says
The head of Canada's most storied pension fund wants rivals to be partners as debt-laden governments offload assets, and says a recent bid with two other pension funds for the nation's leading stock market operator is a good start.
Hotel chains team up to offer 1-stop booking shop
Several major hotel chains have launched a new website in an effort to increase their online booking revenue and lower costs associated with third-party travel services.
Harrison, tipped for CP Rail, shifted culture at CN rail
Hunter Harrison engineered a turnaround at Canadian National Railway by making his trains run on time, like dictator Mussolini promised for Italy, calling even low-ranking employees if a screen mounted in his office pointed to a problem.
WaMu creditors to vote on bankruptcy plan
Washington Mutual Inc said on Friday it has won court approval to send its latest reorganization plan to creditors for a vote, and hopes to end its nearly 3-1/2-year-old bankruptcy by the end of February.
Apple reveals supply chain to silence labor critics
Apple revealed its closely guarded list of global suppliers for the first time and vowed to deal with worker abuses, hoping to deflect criticism it was turning a blind eye to cases of poor working conditions in a mostly Asian supply chain.
Crosby skates with team for first time in month
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby skated with his team mates for the first time in more than a month on Friday, the National Hockey League (NHL) team said.
S&P downgrades France, eight other euro zone nations
Standard & Poor's carried out a mass downgrade of euro zone countries on Friday, stripping France and Austria of their top-grade AAA ratings in a move that may complicate efforts to solve a two-year old European debt crisis.
Stephen Colbert for President: He Can't Run, but That's Not the Point
Sorry, Stephen Colbert fans: The Colbert Report host can't run for president in his home state of South Carolina, despite polls showing him ahead of Jon Huntsman and despite his transferring control of his super PAC to Jon Stewart.
Madonna not totally sharing the love with Lady Gaga?
Lady Gaga has been up front about her admiration for Madonna. But does Madonna share the love?
AT&T Challenges FCC Once Again on Spectrum Auctions
A senior executive of the Dallas-based telecommunications company wrote in a blog post that the FCC shouldn't have the power to determine which companies can purchase wireless spectrum.
Consumer sentiment perks up while trade gap widens
Consumer sentiment hit an eight-month high in early January as Americans grew more optimistic about job prospects, a survey released on Friday showed.
Canada to close loophole on foreigner gay marriages
Canada will plug a loophole in its marriage laws that left foreign gay couples in a legal limbo, able to marry in Canada, but in a union that might not be legal, and perhaps without the ability to divorce.
India government backs case against internet giants
The Indian government on Friday threw its weight behind a case against internet giants including Google and Facebook, who are embroiled in a battle over offensive content after a judge warned websites may be blocked like in China.
Apple reveals suppliers in supply chain audit
Apple revealed its once closely guarded list of global suppliers on Friday, taking a dramatic and unprecedented step in response to harsh criticism that it was turning a blind eye to dismal working conditions at partner factories.
Exclusive: Angelides to lead distressed mortgage firm
Phil Angelides, formerly the chairman of a federal commission who led investigations into why the financial markets collapsed, is heading an investment group that hopes to do a good thing for America while turning a profit from the wreckage of the housing market.
Son of Boss crackdown lands in Supreme Court
A tax shelter case going before the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday puts $1 billion in potential government tax revenues at stake and may tackle questions about the enforcement powers of federal agencies that make some businesses nervous.
JPMorgan profit falls, but sees hope in economy
The drag of the European debt crisis on investment banking weighed on JPMorgan Chase & Co's fourth-quarter profit, sending financial stocks tumbling even as the bank provided evidence that the domestic economy is strengthening.
Bowing to Twitter, Canada ends election night gag
The Canadian government, bowing to the power of Twitter and Facebook, said on Friday it would end a ban on reporting early election results before polls close across the country.
