Murdoch suffers BSkyB revolt, but hangs on
BSkyB independent shareholders dealt James Murdoch a heavy blow on Tuesday with over 40 percent failing to back his re-election as chairman, venting their anger at his handling of a phone hacking scandal.
Zynga to kick off IPO roadshow next week: sources
Zynga Inc embarks on a road show to promote its initial public offering next Monday, two sources familiar with the matter said, the latest dotcom name to try and whet investors' appetites.
Facebook Settles With Federal Government Over Charges of Deception
Facebook has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it deceived customers into believing personal information was private when in fact it was public, the commission announced Tuesday.
Zynga road show kicks off next week: sources
Zynga's road show with investors for its initial public offering will start next Monday, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.
Prince Harry Leaves US, Returns to England
Prince Harry of Wales' time in the United States has ended. The member of the British Royal Family and active duty member of the British Navy has finished his training stint in Arizona and is headed home to England.
Bill to scrap Canadian Wheat Board monopoly advances
A government bill to scrap the Canadian Wheat Board's grain marketing monopoly cleared the final stage of approval by Canada's House of Commons on Monday, leaving it all but certain to become law next month.
Dow. S&P rise on Europe hopes, strong confidence data
Stocks mostly rose for a second straight day on Tuesday as a rebound in consumer confidence and soothed fears over Europe whetted investors' appetite for risky assets.
Yellen sees scope for further Fed monetary easing
Janet Yellen, the Federal Reserve's influential vice chair, said on Tuesday the U.S. central bank has room to ease monetary policy further to support a tenuous economic recovery.
Instant view: Consumer confidence rebounds in Nov
The Conference Board's U.S. consumer confidence index jumped in November to 56.0 from a upwardly revised 40.9 in October, the private business research group reported on Tuesday.
Victoria's Secret Angels with Wings: Top 20 Supermodels [PHOTOS]
The Victoria's Secret fashion show, the most watched and gorgeous fashion show in the world, will air on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 10 p.m. ET on CBS.
Victoria's Secret Angels with Wings: Top 20 Supermodels [PHOTOS]
The Victoria's Secret fashion show, the most watched and gorgeous fashion show in the world, will air on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 10 p.m. ET on CBS.
Canadian retailers had strong weekend: industry group
Canada's holiday shopping season has started with a bang, an industry group said on Monday, as more retailers than ever offered Black Friday promotions to keep up with competitors south of the border.
Herman Cain Affair: Candidate 'Reassessing' Campaign; May Drop Out of Race
Just as the sexual harassment allegations against him were beginning to fade, Herman Cain was faced on Monday with a new scandal when a Georgia businesswoman claimed to have had a 13-year affair with him -- and now several news outlets are reporting that he is reassessing whether to stay in the race for the Republican presidential nomination.
AT&T May Sell Assets to Leap Wireless to Save Deal with T-Mobile
AT&T hopes that an asset sale will ease regulator concerns regarding the $39 billion merger with T-Mobile USA, according to reports.
Tiffany sales growth shows signs of slowing
Concerns about slowing sales momentum took some of the luster off Tiffany & Co's stock amid signs that European and U.S. economic distress are weighing on luxury consumers, and shares fell 9 percent.
Diphtheria and Polio? More Parents Opting Out of Vaccines for Their Children
Diphtheria and polio are generally thought of as historical relics, diseases to go along with consumption as plot devices for period piece movies and historical fiction novels. For some kids, though, these bacterial menaces could become very much a part of a modern life.
Instant view: Home prices decline in September: S&P
Single-family home prices declined in September, highlighting the fragility of a market that is struggling to get back on its feet, a closely watched survey showed on Tuesday.
Nokia Siemens sells WiMax unit, starts revamp
Struggling mobile telecom gear venture Nokia Siemens Networks said on Tuesday it had agreed to sell a unit working on a niche WiMax technology to private-equity backed NewNet Communication Technologies.
Wall Street rises after rebounding confidence data
Wall Street rose for a second straight day on Tuesday as consumer confidence bounced back from a 2-1/2 year low in November, feeding appetite for risky assets.
Occupy Oakland Protests: Injured Veteran Scott Olsen Gives Interview
The Occupy Oakland protests have become infamous for acts of violence and clashes with police. Perhaps no incident has gotten more attention, though, than the injury suffered by Iraq War veteran Scott Olsen was hit by a tear gas canister.
Consumer Confidence Rebounds in November
Consumer confidence bounced back from a 2-1/2 year low in November as apprehension about job and income prospects eased, according to a private sector report released on Tuesday.
Retailers report strong start to holiday season
Retailers reported strong sales last week as shoppers took advantage of discounts and longer store hours for the start of the holiday shopping season.
Italy borrowing cost soars as euro pressure mounts
Italy's borrowing costs hit a euro lifetime high of nearly 8 percent on Tuesday, taking the debt crisis to a new level of intensity hours before new prime minister Mario Monti was to meet euro zone finance ministers to set out his economic reform plans.
Egyptians tweet, film and message to monitor poll
Standing in long queues as Egyptians wait to cast their vote, many are tweeting, filming, and relaying their every observation, bringing a new dimension to election monitoring in the Arab world's most populous nation.
Wall Street opens flat after rally
Stocks opened little changed on Tuesday as a strong rally in the previous session limited upside even as Italian bond yields fell from session highs.
AT&T in talks with Leap about divestitures: report
AT&T is in talks with Leap Wireless International about a potential sale of some assets to the smaller operator in a last ditch effort to gain regulatory approval for AT&T's proposed T-Mobile USA purchase, according to a New York Times report.
Home prices decline in September: S&P
Single-family home prices declined in September, highlighting the fragility of a market that is struggling to get back on its feet, a closely watched survey showed on Tuesday.
Remy confident on Asia, eyes acquisitions
French spirits group Remy Cointreau said on Tuesday it was actively looking for acquisitions after cutting first-half debt and said it had the firepower to seal deals worth up to 800 million euros ($1.07 billion).
Wall Street set to open up after Italian bond auction
Wall Street was set for a higher open on Tuesday after Italian bond yields fell from session highs amid hopes a meeting of European finance ministers will be a step forward in resolving the region's debt crisis.
Michael Jackson Trial: Conrad Murray To Learn His Fate Today
Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's former doctor found guilty earlier this month of involuntary manslaughter, will learn his fate today as he faces a possible four year prison sentence.