MetLife saves its cash, may use it for investments
MetLife is building up cash as the United States creeps closer to default, and may use that extra money for investments, the largest U.S. life insurer said on Friday.
Angry Birds Developer eyes China market
Rovio- the Angry Birds maker, and Madhouse- the largest mobile advertising network in China are collaborating to make the most of the growing mobile marketing in China.
China's Alibaba Group to Introduce First Mobile Phone Powered by Cloud OS
Alibaba, the cloud computing unit of Alibaba Group is about to come up with its own cloud operated system for mobile phones.
Actor Leonardo Di Caprio and His Gorgeous Ex-Girlfriends (Photos)
List of beauties in actor Leonardo Di Caprio's life through the years.
'Super Antibody' Brings Universal Flu Vaccine a 'Step Closer'
Scientists say their discovery of "super antibody" FI6, which can fight all types of influenza A viruses that cause disease in humans and animals, may serve as a turning point in the development of new flu treatments.
[PHOTOS] 'The Smurfs 3D' Cast Paints the Town Blue: See What Critics Have to Say
Expect to see Sofia Vergara, Tim Gunn, Tom Colicchio and Joan Rivers wandering around the 'Big Apple' this weekend. In addition, there will be stars: Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays and Hank Azaria as Gargamel. The childhood classic in 3D hits theaters Friday.
Football Transfer Rumours - Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea News
Here are the pick of the transfer rumours of the day from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United.
Hideki Irabu Dead: Pitching Images of Him [PHOTOS]
Hideki Irabu the former Yankees fastball pitcher was found dead on Wednesday by his friend at home near Los Angeles.
Economic growth tepid as spending flat
The economy grew less than expected in the second quarter as consumer spending barely rose amid higher gasoline prices, and growth braked sharply in the prior quarter, a government report showed on Friday.
Chevron profit jumps on strong oil price
Chevron Corp, the second-largest U.S. oil company, reported a 43 percent jump in quarterly profit on Friday, beating Wall Street forecasts as high oil prices and fat refinery margins offset a drop in its oil output.
Wall Street falls on weak economic data, debt setback
Stocks dropped for a fifth straight day on Friday after weak data on the economy and a setback on a debt deal discouraged investors, pushing the S&P 500 briefly below a key technical level.
Weak growth raises worry, debt fight poses risk
The U.S. economy came perilously close to flat-lining in the first quarter and grew at a meager 1.3 percent annual rate in the April-June period, leading economists to warn of recession if a stand-off over U.S. debt does not end quickly.
Adrian Grenier, 'Entourage' Crew: 'We're Doing a Movie!'
"Entourage" returned to HBO with its final (8th) season, but fans won't need to say goodbye to "Entourage" just yet.
Phoenix Girl who Died Inside Locked Box Was Habitually Abused: Police
Phoenix police said Thursday they believed that a 10-year-old girl died after she was locked inside of a box as punishment for stealing a Popsicle. Four people were arrested Wednesday night on suspicion of first-degree murder after Samantha and John Allen, both 23, confessed to locking the child into a storage container, police said.
Michelin, Continental lift tire sales goals
Tire makers Michelin and Continental raised their full-year sales targets and said price hikes were compensating for the surging cost of rubber, their main raw material.
Exclusive: China to guard bond investors from government shuffle
China has ordered companies that have issued bonds to submit any asset restructuring plans to bond holders for approval, sources said, as Beijing steps up its efforts to rein in the risks from a mounting pile of local government debt.
Oil majors Total and Eni hit by weak dollar, Libya
French and Italian oil majors Total SA and Eni SpA reported lower second-quarter profits on Friday, reflecting dollar weakness and production outages partly due to fighting in Libya which shut some fields.
Manchester United Transfer Rumours - Sneijder, Hamsik, Bangura and Hernandez
The on-off manner of Manchester United's pursuit of Wesley Sneijder continues, with latest reports stating that the frustrated English side will look elsewhere for a Paul Scholes' replacement.
Nintendo product flop crushes shares, outlook crumbles
Nintendo's shocking profit battered its shares as much as 20 percent, underscoring deep challenges for an iconic brand struggling to win back users flocking to other gadgets.
Samsung Galaxy S2's White Avatar
Leaked photographs of an all-white Samsung Galaxy S2 Android phone has been doing rounds on the web sphere.
Data shows deeper recession, sharper slowdown
The Great Recession was even greater than previously thought, and the U.S. economy has skated uncomfortably close to a new one this year.
Wall Street opens 1 percent lower on debt concerns
U.S. stocks opened 1 percent lower and were on track to post their worst weekly losses in nearly a year on Friday after data showed meager growth in the economy while a setback in Washington over a debt deal kept investors nervous.
Kat Von D and Tattos on Her Body
Katherine Drachenberg, known professionally as Kat Von D is an American tattoo artist and television personality.
Investors Seek Better Reward System for Performing Companies
Long-term investors are losing patience with companies that fail to maximize value as the slowing recovery whittles away returns, with some calling for greater financial rewards for loyalty or takeovers that put growth targets back on course.
Phoenix Girl Died Inside of a Locked Box: Police
Phoenix police said Thursday they believed that a 10-year-old girl died after she was locked inside of a box as punishment for stealing a Popsicle. Four people have been arrested.
Wall street set for worst week in year after GDP data
Stocks were on track to post their worst weekly losses in nearly a year on Friday after data showed meager growth in the economy while a setback in Washington over a debt deal kept investors nervous.
[PHOTOS] Hideki Irabu Dead: Pictures Throughout His Career
Former New York Yankee pitcher Hideki Irabu was found dead on Wednesday. His body was reportedly found by his friend. He was 42 years old.
CDC: New Moms, 'Alarming' Pregnancy-Related Stroke Risks Spike
A recent study published by the American Heart Association said that the rate of pregnancy-related stroke in women rose by 54 percent.
Weak growth raises concerns on economy
The U.S. economy came perilously close to flat-lining in the first quarter and grew at a meager 1.3 percent annual rate in the April-June period as consumer spending barely rose.
Daniel Craig Beyond Bond: From Cowboys & Aliens To Marrige with Rachel Weisz
He grew into other roles in films after James Bond film.