Obama Wants Debt Target Soon, How to Reach it May Be Years Away
Washington Democrats and Republicans have already generally agreed - though no official deal is in place - that the U.S. debt will grow by trillions of dollars over the next 10 years and that the pace of its growth must slow. How the government will cut deficits in the years to come is a matter of debate and Congress is undecided.
Charlie Sheen denied custody of twin boys
The reason the judge did not award Sheen full custody was because of the actor's troubled past.
Children's Place says customer database hacked
Children's Place Retail Stores Inc said its customer database has been hacked, and clients were sent an unauthorized email directing them to a website where they were asked to enter their credit card numbers for a software upgrade.
Oil climbs above $123 on bullish stocks data
Brent and U.S. crude oil futures rallied more than $2 on Wednesday, with Brent over $123 a barrel, helped by a weekly draw in U.S. crude inventories that confounded expectations for a stock build, and by a weaker dollar.
Special Report: China set to unearth shale power
China has spent tens of billions of dollars buying into energy resources from Africa to Latin America to slake the unquenched thirst for fuel from its growing industry and burgeoning cities.
Wall St jumps on earnings
U.S. stocks jumped on Wednesday as optimism about the economic recovery rose on a wave of strong earnings and profit outlooks.
Existing home sales rise, prices fall
Sales of previously owned U.S. homes rose more than expected in March, a trade group said on Wednesday, suggesting the housing market's downward trend may be close to hitting a bottom.
Hedge fund managers more upbeat for 2011: survey
Hedge fund managers are finally breathing a sigh of relief.
EBay to buy local ad provider Where
EBay Inc said it would buy Where, a company that delivers local advertising to mobile phones, in its latest push to allow more retailers to do business with customers through its services.
Contaminated Water Levels Fall; TEPCO Plans Re-Use
Tokyo Electric Power Co. says there is somewhat less radioactive water in the tunnel linked to one of the reactors, amounting to 210 metric tons of water, according to broadcaster NHK.
Amazon to allow library lending of Kindle books
Amazon.com Inc will start allowing users of the Kindle to borrow e-books from many U.S. public libraries later this year in its latest move to speed the adoption of its electronic reading device.
Governments struggle to recruit, keep cyber warriors
Cyberspace is likely to be a key battleground for states in the 21st century but recruiting those with the technical skills to fight there and retaining their loyalty will be a tough task.
Gold powers to record high above $1,500
Gold hit record highs above $1,500 an ounce on Wednesday as fears over the U.S. economic outlook boosted its appeal as a haven from risk, while Asian buyers sought protection from rising inflation.
Samsung Suit Reveals iPad Sales Ahead Of Earnings Call
In a discussion the company's background and history in product innovations, Apple revealed that it sold 19 million iPads and 108 million iPhones.
Brent climbs above $122 on weak dollar
Brent crude rose above $122 a barrel on Wednesday, helped by a weaker dollar and a rebound in equities.
AT&T weathers iPhone exclusivity loss
AT&T Inc survived the loss of its exclusive U.S. rights to sell the Apple Inc iPhone.
Pia Toscano set to perform for Mark Ballas n Dancing With the Stars
TMZ is reporting that former American Idol contestant Pia Toscano will be performing on for her alleged boyfriend, Mark Ballas, on Dancing With the Stars.
Massive Growth in Gold Bullion Demand as Prices Hit New All-Time Highs
Gold Bullion jumped above $1500 per ounce in London on Wednesday, setting new Dollar and Sterling highs but falling sharply against the Euro as the single currency rose to its highest level since 2009.
Match Preview - Who will emerge victorious when Real Madrid and Barcelona clash in the Copa Del Rey final?
The widely billed 'biggest match in the world' is set to pan out for the second time in five days, as Barcelona and Real Madrid clash at a neutral venue in the Copa del Rey final.
Nasdaq's profit up 70 percent, amid buyout battle
Nasdaq OMX Group's quarterly profit rose 70 percent, as the exchange operator battling to buy out crosstown rival NYSE was helped by robust European and derivatives trading.
Stock futures climb on positive tech earnings
U.S. stock index futures climbed on Wednesday after solid earnings and outlooks from major technology companies renewed optimism over the economic recovery.
Putin says no plans to crack down on Internet
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said he had no plans to crack down on the Internet ahead of 2012 elections, seeking to play down concerns over recent hacker attacks on a blogging website.
Copa Del Rey Final - Octopuses 'Iker' and 'Iniesta' picks Real Madrid to beat Barcelona
In an attempt to take up the throne of psychic match-predictor, vacated by the late 'Paul' the octopus, 'Iker 'and 'Iniesta' - two other octopuses have picked Real Madrid to beat Barcelona on Wednesday's Copa Del Rey finals.
AT&T survives loss of exclusive iPhone rights
AT&T Inc survived the loss of its exclusive U.S. rights to sell the Apple Inc iPhone.
Wall St set to open higher, powered by profits
U.S. stocks were poised for a strong open on Wednesday after a raft of solid earnings and outlooks bolstered optimism about the economic recovery.
Spain, Portugal to offer debt
Spain will sell up to 3.5 billion euros in bonds on Wednesday in an auction that should give clues on whether it can avoid the bailout contagion that has engulfed the much smaller economies of Greece, Ireland and Portugal.
Wells Fargo first-quarter profit beats Street
Wells Fargo & Co , the fourth-largest U.S. bank, posted a higher quarterly profit as it put aside less money for bad loans.
Barcelona Vs Real Madrid Live Coverage
The widely billed 'biggest match in the world' is set to pan out for the second time in five days, as Barcelona and Real Madrid clash at a neutral venue in the Copa del Rey final.
BHP Billiton boosts iron ore output, warns on coal
BHP Billiton , the world's biggest mining house, warned on Wednesday that persistent rains in Australia were delaying a recovery in its coal operations after a devastating March quarter cut production by nearly a fifth.
AT&T subscriber growth weakens, but beats Street
AT&T Inc's first-quarter subscriber growth weakened as it lost exclusive U.S. rights to sell the Apple Inc iPhone but the impact was not as bad as Wall St feared.
