Commerzbank CEO calls for EU finance minister: report
A European finance minister with sway over member states' taxes and budgets is needed to lead the euro zone out of its debt crisis, says the Chief Executive of Germany's second-largest lender, Commerzbank.
Zachery Tims Funeral To Go Private, Shrouds More Mystery
Pastor Zachery Tims' funeral arrangements are set for Saturday 11 a.m., at First Baptist church of Orlando, but the ceremony will be held privately and will not stream live online.
Investors seeing gold in farmland, infrastructure
The overall economy may be struggling against a double-dip recession but in farm country the boom times have rarely been better.
Horsemaning, Planking, Owling or Leisure Diving: Which is Most Popular? (PHOTOS)
Planking, a game between friends to have fun that involves simply lying down with face and feet straight down and arm by side, is viral on the Internet.
Free games boost gaming industry revenue
An increase in the number of people playing free games is providing the gaming industry with an additional source of revenue as gamers shell out millions for virtual goods and add-ons.
HP Touchpad Selling for $99 Puts Stores Out of Stock
Just a day after, HP announced that it would discontinue with the webOS smartphone and tablet business, the company is selling its Wi-Fi only HP Touchpad 16 GB for $99 and 32 GB version for $149.
Barclays Premier League - Arsenal Vs Liverpool Live Coverage - August 20
Big spending Liverpool travel to the Emirates Stadium to face big sellers Arsenal in Saturday's early kick-off, in what promises to be an early-season Premiership blockbuster.
Microsoft: Windows Phone 7 Mango is Ready Before Time, Waiting for Manufacturers to Release
While rumors are still in the air about the release date of iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S II is yet to come to the U.S market, Microsoft comes with a “Hey! We’re ahead of schedule!”
Belgium adds to call for euro bonds, bigger bailout
Pressure on Germany and France to take radical action on the euro zone debt crisis mounted on Friday, as financial markets sagged further and Belgium added its support to calls for the region to issue debt jointly.
German State Imposes Ban on Facebook 'Like'
The German State of Schleswig-Holstein has imposed a ban on clicking the Facebook “Like” button and has said state institutions should remove it from their Web sites or face a fine.
Microsoft's Android Patent Claim Could Delay Google's Motorola Acquisition
Hearing on Microsoft’s claims that the Google’s Android run devices infringed on its patents will begin at the U.S. International Trade Commission will begin on Monday.
Exclusive: Bain to buy Australia's MYOB for $1.3 bln: sources
Bain Capital has agreed to buy Australian software maker MYOB for about A$1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) after Sage Group plc's bid ran into last-minute trouble, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Saturday.
Bain agrees to buy Australian firm MYOB for $1.3 bln - sources
Bain Capital has agreed to buy Australian software maker MYOB for about A$1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) after Sage Group plc's bid ran into last-minute glitches, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Saturday.
Has Motorola Acquisition Given Google Another Chance to Hit Healthcare Market?
With the acquisition of Motorola Mobility, Google might once again start a lucrative healthcare wireless market, now that it is heading with the hardware to compete with the mobile market.
Premier League - Arsenal Vs Liverpool Live Coverage
Liverpool will travel to the Emirates Stadium to take on Arsenal in the early kick-off on Saturday.
Arsenal Vs Liverpool Preview - Barclays Premier League
Big spending Liverpool travel to the Emirates Stadium to face big sellers Arsenal in Saturday's early kick-off, in what promises to be an early-season Premiership blockbuster.
Gold a bubble that could deflate, says analyst
Record gold prices may be heading for a correction of about 8 percent next month, but the safe-haven metal may also rally to $2,400 an ounce next year as investors seek refuge amid global economic turmoil, a global head at INTL FCStone on Saturday.
Bronfman steps down as Warner Music CEO
Billionaire Edgar Bronfman Jr is stepping down as chief executive of Warner Music Group Corp, the world's third-largest music company, just two months after the company was bought by Len Blavatnik's Access Industries.
Lady Gaga: 5 Fun Facts
Lady Gaga is an interesting and unique phenomenon as it is. Nevertheless, here are some fun facts about the wildly popular singer that could surprise you.
Japan mulling another FX intervention: report
Japan is considering intervening in the currency market again to stem further yen gains after the currency's overnight ascent to a fresh record high against the dollar, the Nikkei newspaper said on Saturday.
Moody's managers pressured analysts: ex-staffer
An ex-Moody's Corp derivatives analyst said the credit-rating agency intimidated and pressured analysts to issue glowing ratings of toxic complex, structured mortgage securities.
More volatility ahead as uncertainty rules
The historic swings in the U.S. stock market over the past two weeks have investors struggling to figure out where equities may be headed next. Only one thing seems clear: The volatility is far from over.
BofA cutting 3,500 jobs this quarter
Bank of America Corp plans to cut 3,500 jobs in the next few weeks as CEO Brian Moynihan tries to come to grips with the bank's $1 trillion pile of problem home mortgages.
HP sinks as investors flee business revamp
Shares of Hewlett-Packard slumped by more than 20 percent to a six-year low on Friday as investors wiped about $16 billion off the market value of the world's biggest PC maker in a resounding rejection of its plan for a major shake-up.
Sprint, cable operators in Clearwire talks: sources
Sprint Nextel Corp has held talks with cable partners about supporting their loss-making Clearwire Corp wireless venture in the face of increasing competition from bigger rivals, according to two people familiar with the matter.
West Memphis 3: How They Became Free Men
The West Memphis 3 gets freed with an unusual plea deal where they get to maintain their innocence.
Wall Street sinks for fourth straight week
Wall Street ended a fourth week of losses on a down note on Friday as most buyers left the market before the weekend on growing fears of another U.S. recession and destabilization in Europe's financial system.
Wall Street slides for fourth straight week
Wall Street ended a fourth week of losses on a down note on Friday as most buyers left the market before the weekend on growing fears of another U.S. recession and destabilization in Europe's financial system.
Deal Frees West Memphis Three, Including Man on Death Row
The West Memphis Three, three men imprisoned in 1994 for killing three 8-year-old Cub Scouts in Arkansas, changed their pleas Friday. Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley and Jason Baldwin used a legal maneuver that allowed them to simultaneously say that they are innocent and admit that prosecutors likely have sufficient evidence to win.
Avnet's M&A focus on emerging markets
Avnet Inc, a distributor of electronic parts and computer gear for the likes of IBM and Apple, is focusing its M&A strategy on emerging markets, where the growth is, seeking to bolster its product offerings in an uncertain market.