March home prices suffer double-dip setback
Single-family home prices dropped in March, dipping below their 2009 low, as the housing market remained bogged down by inventory and weak demand, a closely watched survey said on Tuesday.
Wall St climbs as Greece hopes outweigh data
Stocks climbed on Tuesday as optimism that new aid for Greece was on the horizon lifted the euro against the dollar, overshadowing another round of weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data.
The London underground, a new art venue
This June, Art Below will display an artist's work on a billboard for 2 weeks in one of London's major underground stations.
Killer E. Coli Cucumber Outbreak In Europe [PHOTOS]
E. coli outbreak in cucumbers has already killed 15 people in Europe.
Obama says U.S. freedom comes at 'dear cost'
The United States as a free people and free society remain thanks to the 'dear cost' of soldiers who have given their lives, President Barack Obama said on Monday at Arlington National Cemetery at a Memorial Day Service.
Apple confirms iCloud release : Will Google and Amazon survive the assault?
Apple has confirmed that it will launch iOs 5, iCloud and Mac OS X Lion at the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 6.
Microsoft ways 'troublesome' for processor makers: Acer
Microsoft Corp. has set up troublesome rules on makers of processors to support the up-coming Windows tablet-computer operating system, Acer Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer J.T. Wang said at the Computex trade show in Taipei.
Unusual Mets lineup beats Pirates, 7-3
Daniel Murphy, Justin Turner, Dillon Gee and Ruben Tejada keyed the New York Mets' win over the Pittsburgh Pirates yesterday--and perhaps gave fans a glimpse of the future.
Pippa's got pep: Pippa Middlton watches French Open 2011 [PHOTOS]
Pippa Middleton, sister of Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, enjoyed some tennis matches at the 2011 French Open tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.
Google says Chrome to power only notebooks for now
Google Inc will keep the focus of its Chrome operating system on notebooks, and has no immediate plan to make it available on tablets or to merge with its popular Android software for smartphones, said a senior executive.
Price To Buy Gold Stays Flat, Greek Restructuring Not An Option As Talk Turns To New €60bn Aid Package
Gold continued to trade in a tight range Tuesday morning around $1538 per ounce - just over 2% off its all-time high - after a flat day on Monday as the UK and US had official holidays.
Wall Street to open higher on Greek bailout hopes
Stocks were set for a higher open on Tuesday as the euro rose against the dollar and commodities prices climbed on optimism that new aid for Greece was on the horizon.
Home price index falls to double-dip in March: S&P
Single-family home prices dropped into double-dip territory in March as the housing market remained bogged down by inventory and weak demand, a closely watched survey said on Tuesday.
Intel Ultrabook, a tablet-like laptop under $1,000, available 2011 winter
Intel announced at Computex the debut of an entirely new category of laptops called Ultrabooks, which will combine the best qualities of MacBook Air and those of iPad.
Broadcom sees NFC technology as future main revenue driver
U.S. chipmaker Broadcom Corp expects near-field communications wireless technology to be a main revenue driver in coming years, a senior executive said on Tuesday, when it becomes more of a norm for consumers use their handphones to make payments.
Jersey Shore's Snooki taken into police custody in Florence
TMZ is reporting that reality television star Nicole Snooki Pollizi was taken into custody in Florence, Italy yesterday after crashing into a police car.
Uniqlo sees boost from light clothing in power-starved Japan
Fast Retailing Co <9983.T> Japan's leading apparel chain, said it expected a sales boost from shoppers seeking lighter clothing this summer as temperatures rise and half the nation turns its air conditioners on low to conserve power.
Twitter's plan to launch photo sharing is sure to antagonize developers
Micro-blogging site Twitter is planning to launch a built-in photo sharing feature which will put the future of twitter apps like Twitpics and Yfrogs in limbo and will place its third-party developers in a quandary as to which apps to write for Twitter.
Met's star drops out of Japan tour, fear of radiation
Metropolitan Opera star, Anna Nebtrebko, dropped out of the Met's Japan tour after concerns for her health and safety.
Intel upbeat on 'Ultrabook'
Intel introduced a new class of mobile computers,’ Ultrabook’ taking cues from Apple’s iPad and MacBook Air, to beat the market of tablets
Anne Muir on probation for illegally sharing music files online
Anne Muir, the first Scot person to be convicted for illegally sharing music files online, has been given three years probation.
Europe weighs options for new Greek package
European officials met on Tuesday to sketch out options for a second bailout package for Greece, with private sector participation still under discussion to help relieve the country of its massive debt burden.
Nokia warns on Q2, drops FY targets
Nokia, the world's biggest phone maker by volume, warned on Tuesday that sales and margins would fall well below its previous guidance and dropped its full-year outlook, sending its shares down 10 percent.
Swatch Group may struggle to hit 2011 sales guidance
Swatch Group, the world's largest watchmaker, will struggle to meet its 2011 sales guidance of 7 billion Swiss francs ($8.23 billion) if the franc remains at such high levels, Chief Executive Nick Hayek said.
Greek bailout optimism lifts stock futures
U.S. stock index futures advanced on Tuesday as the euro rose against the dollar and commodity prices jumped on optimism that new aid for Greece from the European Union was on the horizon.
Euro zone May inflation slows, ECB rate rise still seen
Euro zone inflation slowed in May largely thanks to lower oil prices, but the dip is likely to be temporary and will not stop the European Central Bank from raising interest rates in July.
VW motors ahead with MAN-Scania truck merger plan
German carmaker Volkswagen formally launched its bid for MAN on Tuesday, in a move toward creating Europe's biggest truckmaker.
Stock futures climb on Greece bailout hopes
U.S. stock index futures advanced on Tuesday as the euro rose against the dollar and commodity prices jumped on optimism that new aid for Greece from the European Union was in the offing.
Euro zone inflation slows in May, April unemployment flat
Euro zone consumer prices grew slower than expected in May, though remained well above the European Central Bank's target, data showed on Tuesday, while unemployment held steady in April for the third month.
Intel unveils laptops that include tablet features
Intel unveiled a new category of laptops that it says will include the best features of tablets as the world's top chipmaker struggles to find its footing in the exploding market for mobile gadgets.