Lenovo Q2 profit up 88 percent, beats forecast
Lenovo Group Ltd, the world's No.2 PC brand, posted a better-than-expected 88 percent rise in second-quarter profit, helped by acquisitions and an increase in sales in emerging markets such as China.
Inmarsat Q3 earnings up 18 percent on LightSquared deal
British satellite provider Inmarsat said its LightSquared spectrum sharing agreement in North America boosted its revenue in the third quarter as it saw no signs of growth in its core shipping services.
Sony Forecasts 4th Straight Loss, Cuts TV Sales
Sony Corp said it is headed for its fourth straight annual net loss, instead of a profit it forecast earlier, as Thai floods disrupted camera production, adding to losses from a soaring yen and price slides in its TVs and PCs in the United States and Europe.
Sony forecasts fourth straight loss, cuts TV sales
Sony Corp said it is headed for its fourth straight annual net loss, instead of a profit it forecast earlier, as Thai floods disrupted camera production, adding to losses from a soaring yen and price slides in its TVs and PCs in the United States and Europe.
Lenovo Q2 Profit up 88%, Beats Forecast
Lenovo Group Ltd, the world's No.2 PC brand, posted a better-than-expected 88 percent rise in second-quarter profit, helped by acquisitions and an increase in sales in emerging markets such as China.
Bank of Japan Supplies Dollars in Rare Move, Issues Warning on Markets
The Bank of Japan supplied dollars in market operations on Wednesday for the first time in more than a year, a sign of the global market strains that board member Sayuri Shirai separately said could push the yen higher again.
World Stocks and Euro Rise as Markets Look to Fed, G20
World stocks and the euro edged up on Wednesday after a rollercoaster week, as investors hoped for comfort on the weak U.S. economy and troubled euro zone from meetings of the U.S. Federal Reserve and Group of Twenty leaders.
World stocks, euro rise, look to Fed, G20
World stocks and the euro edged up on Wednesday after a rollercoaster week, as investors hoped for comfort on the weak U.S. economy and troubled euro zone from meetings of the U.S. Federal Reserve and Group of Twenty leaders.
Lenovo Q2 Net Profit up 88 Percent, Beats Forecast
Lenovo Group Ltd, the world's No.2 PC brand, posted a better-than-expected 88 percent rise in second-quarter profit, helped by acquisitions and an increase in sales in emerging markets such as China.
Chelsea 1-1 Genk - Match Highlights [VIDEO]
Chelsea's domestic frustration spread into Europe as they drew 1-1 at minnows Genk in the Uefa Champions League.
Sony Slashes Forecast to Fourth Straight Loss
Sony Corp said it is now headed for its fourth straight annual net loss instead of a profit as Thai floods disrupt camera production on top of losses from a soaring yen and price slides in its TVs and PCs in the United States and Europe.
Ousted Olympus CEO Wants Meeting with Probe Panel
Olympus Corp's ousted CEO Michael Woodford said on Wednesday he wants to meet a third-party panel probing past M&A deals at the endoscope maker after the head of the investigative group earlier said it would seek a hearing with him.
Sony slashes annual profit outlook by 90 percent
Sony Corp slashed its full-year operating profit outlook by 90 percent on Wednesday as Thai floods disrupt camera production at the Japanese company, which is already struggling with a soaring yen and weak television sales.
Greek worry revives risk aversion, Fed in focus
Asian shares fell and the euro stuck near 3-week lows against the dollar on Wednesday, as investors shed riskier assets after Greece's shock call for a referendum stoked fears about the viability of a European debt deal struck just last week.
Walmart offers early preview of Black Friday deals
Wal-Mart Stores Inc said it is offering an early preview of its Black Friday deals starting Wednesday and will also hold an early holiday sale beginning Saturday.
Qantas says agrees to regulator request on compensation
Qantas Airways said on Wednesday it accepted the Australian competition regulator's request to provide further compensation for losses to passengers affected by the carrier's weekend grounding.
Bank of Japan Offers Dollar Funds in Rare Move amid Europe Strains
The Bank of Japan offered dollars to banks in market operations on Wednesday for the first time since July last year, a sign that market strains from Europe's sovereign debt crisis may be broadening.
Asia shares, euro fall on debt worry, FOMC eyed
Asian shares fell and the euro hovered near three-week lows against the dollar on Wednesday, as investors shed riskier assets after Greece's abrupt call for a referendum rekindled fears about the viability of a European debt deal reached just last week.
BOJ offers dollar funds in rare move amid Europe strains
The Bank of Japan offered dollars to banks in market operations on Wednesday for the first time since July last year, a sign that market strains from Europe's sovereign debt crisis may be broadening.
PIMCO's Gross: U.S. Banks Need More Capitalization
U.S. banks have not done enough to ensure they are well capitalized, and getting back to a system where retail and investment banking are separated would be attractive in terms of reform, Bill Gross, manager of the world's largest bond fund, said on Tuesday.
Barcelona 4-0 Viktoria Plzen - Match Highlights [VIDEO]
Defending champions Barcelona became the first team to qualify for the knock-out rounds with a 4-0 win at Viktoria Plzen in the Uefa Champions League.
Olympus panel aims to hear ex-CEO; need at least month
A panel set up to investigate the Olympus Corp scandal wants to hear from the firm's ousted British chief executive and will need at least a month to report its findings, the group's head said on Wednesday.
PIMCO's Gross: U.S. banks need more capitalization
U.S. banks have not done enough to ensure they are well capitalized, and getting back to a system where retail and investment banking are separated would be attractive in terms of reform, Bill Gross, manager of the world's largest bond fund, said on Tuesday.
Greek PM wins cabinet backing for referendum
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou fought off a barrage of criticism to win the backing of his cabinet Wednesday to push ahead with a referendum the government said would take place as soon as possible on a European Union debt bailout deal.
Greek PM wins backing from cabinet for referendum
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou fought off a barrage of criticism to win the backing of his cabinet Wednesday to push ahead with a referendum the government said would take place as soon as possible on a European Union debt bailout deal.
Greek PM convinces cabinet to push referendum ahead
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou fought off a barrage of criticism to win the backing of his cabinet Wednesday to push ahead with a referendum the government said would take place as soon as possible on a European Union debt bailout deal.
PIMCO's Gross says U.S. banks need further capitalization
U.S. banks have not done enough to ensure they are well capitalized, and getting back to a system where retail and investment banking are separated would be attractive in terms of reform, Bill Gross, manager of the world's largest bond fund, said on Tuesday.
Will Apple Change Under Tim Cook?
A little over two months as CEO, a new report outlined by the Wall Street Journal talks about the adjustments Tim Cook has began making. As a whole, it seems as though Cook will not making any changes to Apple's overall success formula.
Sony's Hirai to address Q2, focus on restructuring
Sony Corp's heir apparent will make a rare appearance at the Japanese firm's earnings conference on Wednesday, raising hopes the once-stellar brand is at last getting to grips with its struggling TV business and can challenge smartphone rivals.
Greek Premier Gets Cabinet to Back Referendum, Faces Grilling by Europeans
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou fought off a barrage of criticism to win the backing of his Cabinet Wednesday to push ahead with a speedy referendum on the European debt bailout deal.