Wall Street rallies on euro fund hope, momentum
U.S. stocks extended their recent rally on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 on track for its sixth winning day in the past seven as the euro-zone rescue fund was set to get approval from all EU members.
Jim Carrey offered role in New Line's Burt Wonderstone
New Line has offered Jim Carrey a role in its comedy Burt Wonderstone, but the two sides haven't started talking money yet, TheWrap has learned.
Apple's iMessage Could Alter Carriers' Text, Data Plans
With Apple releasing the iMessage application for its iPhone, changes in how carriers collect money for text messaging and data plans could change within the next few years.
Debates just may not be Rick Perry's thing
If Rick Perry is going to win the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, he'll have to do it based on something other than his debate performances.
Michael Moore giddy over Occupy Wall St.: Finally!
At the culmination of his last muckraking documentary, 2009's Capitalism: A Love Story, Michael Moore said he was not going to make another film until someone else -- a group, a movement, an individual, anyone -- stepped up with their own dissonant voice.
A three-day disruption of BlackBerry services spread to North America
A three-day disruption of BlackBerry services spread to North America on Wednesday, frustrating millions of users of the Research In Motion smartphones and putting more pressure on the company for sweeping changes.
Three-day BlackBerry outages spread to North America
A three-day disruption of BlackBerry services spread to North America on Wednesday, frustrating millions of users of the Research In Motion smartphones and putting more pressure on the company for sweeping changes.
Malcolm McDowell guest stars as Psych returns
The Psych gang makes a welcome return on Wednesday night with another season rife with rapid-fire pop culture references, more guest stars than Love Boat and ... pretend psychic Shawn Spencer (James Roday) being exposed?
Job openings contract in August
The number of jobs waiting to be filled fell in August, underscoring the pain in the labor market where millions of unemployed workers have been shut out of the economic recovery.
Wall Street flies on euro-fund hope, S&P up 2 percent
Stocks extended their recent rally on Wednesday, with the Dow industrials back in positive territory for the year and the S&P 500 briefly rising 2 percent as the euro-zone rescue fund was set to get approval from all EU members.
Tim Allen's Last Man Standing off to solid start
ABC's plan for a Tuesday night comedy block is off to a good start as Tim Allen's Last Man Standing premiered to solid numbers.
Samsung upgrades smartphones to avoid Dutch sales ban
Samsung Electronics Co said on Wednesday it will soon release upgraded versions of three Galaxy smartphones in Europe to get around temporary sales bans on earlier versions of products that violated an Apple patent.
Tentative Labor Deal Reached by Chrysler, UAW
The deal negotiated by Chrysler and the United Auto Workers includes a boost in hourly wages, additional bonuses, and an agreement by the company to bring over 2,000 jobs to the United States.
Punishing China no boon for U.S. manufacturing jobs
For every Apple iPad sold in the United States, the U.S. trade deficit with China increases by about $275.
Air Canada Strike: Flight Attendants Prepare Despite Government's Announced Block
Flight attendants prepare to walk out of Air Canada Thursday morning, although the Labour Minister told the media that the government will block the strike.
NASA Space Shuttle Endeavour Finds New Owner: California Science Center
Next year, NASA's Space Shuttle Endeavour will move from Los Angeles to retire at the California Science Center. At 122 feet, the Endeavour was built 20 years ago and is now the last shuttle to fly a mission into space.
Discovery of World's Largest Virus in Chile Astounds Scientists
The world's largest virus has been discovered off the coast of Las Cruces, Chile. Appropriately named Megavirus chilensis, it is about 10 to 20 times larger than the average virus and 6.5% bigger than its nearest competitor, the Mimivirus. The Megavirus measures about .7 micrometers (thousandths of a millimeter) in diameter and is an oddity among its virus brethren, which are usually smaller than bacteria.
Slovak parties reach deal on euro rescue fund
Parties in Slovakia's fallen government struck a deal with the leftist opposition on Wednesday to ratify a plan to bolster the euro zone's rescue fund by Friday, effectively ending a crisis that had threatened the currency's main safety net.
Europe eyes bigger Greek losses for banks
Euro zone countries will ask banks to accept losses of up to 50 percent on their holdings of Greek debt, officials said on Wednesday, as part of a grand plan to avert a disorderly default and stem a crisis that threatens the world economy.
Solyndra CEO leaves, high-profile fixer lined up
Solyndra, the solar panel maker that collapsed despite a U.S. government infusion of $535 million, wants to appoint a high-profile bankruptcy expert to run it after the departure of its chief executive.
Wall St jumps on euro-fund hope, Dow positive for year
Stocks extended their recent rally on Wednesday, with the Dow industrials back in positive territory for the year as the euro-zone rescue fund was set to get approval from all EU members.
BlackBerry outages spread to North America
A three-day disruption to BlackBerry services spread to North America on Wednesday, frustrating users of the Research In Motion devices just two days before rival Apple's new iPhone 4S goes on sale.
Nigeria naira firms as cbank feeds dlr demand
The Nigeria naira firmed sharply against the greenback on Wednesday after the central bank pumped dollars into the market and cleared all forex demand at its bi-weekly auction, signalling its determination to support the local currency.
S.Africa could use FX reserves if necessary
South Africa could use its foreign exchange reserves if necessary to relieve market stress caused by global turmoil, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Wednesday.
Dow up for year as Wall Street rally continues
U.S. stocks extended their recent rally on Wednesday, with the Dow industrials rising back into positive territory for the year, as the euro-zone rescue fund was set to get approval from all EU members.
Too soon for Commonwealth gesture to Zimbabwe: UK
A British government minister sharply criticised Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on Tuesday and said it would be premature for Commonwealth leaders to hold out an olive branch to Zimbabwe when they meet later this month.
Liberia's Sirleaf just ahead of rival: partial tally
Liberia's Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has a narrow vote lead over her main presidential rival Winston Tubman, according to a tally by a local independent media group of ballot slips counted so far on Wednesday.
Gaddafi loyalists in two small pockets of Sirte
Fighters loyal to deposed Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi are now holding out in just two small pockets of his home town Sirte on Wednesday, government commanders said after making gains overnight.
Canon seeing no sales downturn, eyes year-end
Canon has so far seen no downturn in sales sparked by the European financial crisis, but cannot predict its effect on the year-end shopping season, the company's chief financial officer told Reuters on Wednesday.
Accused 'underwear bomber' pleads guilty in US
The Nigerian man accused of trying to use a bomb in his underwear to blow up a U.S. airliner on Christmas Day 2009 pleaded guilty on Wednesday to all charges against him and warned the United States could face a great calamity.