Staples disappoints; some want office chains to merge
Staples Inc slashed its full-year forecast and said it would open fewer stores than it had planned after its quarterly results missed Wall Street estimates, sending its shares down nearly 16 percent.
Rovio aims for IPO in two to three years
Rovio Mobile, creator of hit iPhone game Angry Birds, is aiming for a stock market listing in New York in two to three years, its chief executive told Reuters.
Shares to open flat to slightly higher; Fed eyed
Wall Street was set to open flat to slightly higher on Wednesday as caution before a Federal Reserve announcement was balanced against gains by computer maker Dell and a rebound in commodity prices.
A’s grab share of division lead, trounce Angels 14-0
The Oakland Athletics grabbed a share of first place in the division, trouncing the Los Angeles Angels 14-0, on a perfect all around game for the A’s. The A’s are now tied with the Texas Rangers for the best record in the AL West.
Strauss-Kahn accuser did not know who he was
The woman who has accused Dominique Strauss-Kahn of attempted rape did not know about his position as a top-ranked French politician or as managing director of the International Monetary Fund, her lawyer said on Tuesday.
Djokovic earns McEnroe praise
Legendary tennis champion John McEnroe has praised the world number two juggernaut Novak Djokovic, saying the Serb's 37-match unbeaten run so far this season is more impressive than his own unbeaten record set in 1984.
Intel plans to unveil 10 tablets; says Windows 8 ARM will not run legacy apps
Intel plans to introduce more than 10 tablets which run on its processor, and also revealed that Microsoft may release both an ARM-based and x86-based Windows 8.
Mavericks take Game 1 off Nowitzki and Barea's performance
Dirk Nowitzki put on a historic shooting performance on Tuesday night, as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 121-112, at American Airlines Center, to take Game One.
Endeavour Arrives At The International Space Station
Endeavour docks at the ISS and begins preparation for the first space walk on Friday.
Amtrak expects continued losses despite more passengers
Amtrak CEO Joseph Boardman told a Senate committee that losses will continue to increase and long-distance train service has caused the company to lose money, even though Amtrak set a passenger record last year.
Ex-Enron CFO moved to halfway house from prison
Andrew Fastow, the former Enron Corp chief financial officer considered the mastermind behind the energy company's fraud, has been moved to a halfway house from a Louisiana prison.
IMF sounds alarm on Greece reforms
The IMF warned Greece on Wednesday it must redouble reform efforts to avoid derailing its fiscal program, key to dealing with a huge debt mountain.
Hershey CEO West leaves for Del Monte
Hershey Co Chief Executive David West is leaving chocolate bars for Del Monte canned vegetables and cat food, the second unexpected CEO departure at Hershey in less than four years.
A 13 Year Old, Who Warned Obama about Suicide Bombers on Facebook, Interrogated By the Secret Service
A Secret Service agent interrogated a 13-year-old boy without parental consent over a Facebook posting.
Blake Lively and Sarah Jessica Parker, 'Sex and The City' [Pictures]
It has been rumored that Blake Lively will play Carrie in Sex and The City. Sarah Jessica Parker speaks about the prequel at Cannes.
Target, BJ's profits up despite shopper concerns
Shoppers are spending cautiously because of higher food and gas prices, quarterly results from Target Corp and BJ's Wholesale Club Inc showed on Wednesday.
The Oprah Winfrey Show: A star-studded farewell including Tom Hanks, Beyonce and Maria Shriver
As the episodes are winding down for The Oprah Winfrey Show, thousands of fans are expected to gather at Chicago's United Center for the taping of a double episode Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular.
Eye on tech exports, Israel launches cyber command
Israel set up a government cyber command on Wednesday to secure the country against hacking attacks on its key networks and boost the competitiveness of local industries specializing in high-tech security.
Wall Street little changed; Fed minutes eyed
Stocks were little changed on Wednesday with investors hesitant to make bets before the Federal Reserve's assessment of the economy later in the day.
Medvedev raps Sechin over BP-Rosneft deal failure
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev rapped Premier Vladimir Putin's top deal maker on Wednesday for lapses that contributed to the collapse of a major oil deal between Rosneft and BP.
IMF warns Greece on reform efforts
The IMF warned Greece on Wednesday that a drive to shore up its troubled finances would fail unless Athens redoubled its reform efforts, and the ECB hit back at suggestions a debt restructuring might be the solution.
Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress to be released June 6, Jets await?
Wide receiver Plaxico Burress will get out of prison early, and some sources say he may end up with the New York Jets.
Target beats estimates on credit cards
Target Corp posted a bigger-than-expected rise in quarterly profit on Wednesday, as soaring profitability in its credit card business mitigated the impact of some sluggish sales at its stores.
Futures flat on caution before Fed minutes
Stock index futures were little changed on Wednesday as investors turned cautious before news from the Federal Reserve, offsetting gains in computer maker Dell and a rebound in commodity prices.
Staples cuts outlook after weak Q1; shares tumble
Staples Inc reported lower-than-expected quarterly results on higher costs and weak demand for office supplies, prompting the top U.S. office supply chain to slash its full-year outlook.
IMF sounds alarm for Greece, more reforms needed
The IMF warned Greece on Wednesday it must redouble reform efforts to avoid derailing its fiscal program, key to dealing with a huge debt mountain.
Insider trial jurors asked about Rajaratnam, bias
In a trial of three New York securities traders on insider trading charges, several jurors told the judge on Tuesday they could consider the case separately and impartially from last week's conviction of high-profile Galleon Group hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam.
LG Display, Samsung see depressed LCD market turning
Samsung Electronics Co. and LG Display, the world's top two flat-screen makers, expect the depressed LCD market to start rebounding as demand rises in China and new TV models are rolled out.
Angry Birds maker Rovio aims for IPO in two to three years
Rovio Mobile, creator of hit iPhone game Angry Birds, is aiming for a stock market listing in New York in two to three years, its chief executive told Reuters.
5 best Leonardo DiCaprio films
Leonardo DiCaprio's film career has offered him a wide range of roles to play. Time and time again, Leonardo has proven he is an actor of many talents. We take a look at five of the films we believe were the best of Leonardo's career, thus far.