UEFA Champions League Round-up - Real Madrid break jinx to advance, Chelsea through
Real Madrid broke the jinx and qualified for the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League for the first time in seven years after a 3-0 victory over French side Olympique Lyon at the Santiago Bernabeu. In the other game, Chelsea and FC Copenhagen played out a 0-0 draw, meaning the English side go through with an aggregate score of 2-0.
Rajaratnam lawyer: information public, not secret
Accused hedge fund manager Raj Rajaratnam did not get secrets about Advanced Micro Devices Inc and eBay Inc from a former high-placed friend because the information was already public, his lawyer argued at trial on Wednesday.
Yen surges to record high; intervention risk looms
The yen soared to a record high against the dollar on Wednesday as concerns escalated over a nuclear crisis in Japan, and investors nervously watched to see if Japanese authorities will step in to stem the currency's rise.
Lionsgate teams with Groupon on Lincoln Lawyer
TORONTO - Lionsgate is partnering with Groupon to sell half-price $6.00 tickets for The Lincoln Lawyer, starring Matthew McConaughey, Marisa Tomei and Ryan Phillippe. The film is opening wide this Friday.
U.S. Plays Role in Japan's Aid, Search, Rescue Efforts
The United States is playing a key role in support of Japan's aid, search, and rescue efforts.
S&P, Nasdaq negative for 2011 on Japan nuclear fears
The S&P and Nasdaq dropped into negative territory for the year on Wednesday in a crush of trading on the perception Japan's nuclear crisis would continue to be a headwind for equities.
24 Hours In, Internet Explorer 9 Nets 2.35 Million Downloads
The newest version of Internet Explorer boasts impressive first-day numbers.
Japan quake insured loss may reach $25 billion: Eqecat
The earthquake in Japan caused insured losses of $12 billion to $25 billion, making it one of the costliest natural disasters in history for global insurers, according to risk modeling firm Eqecat.
Apple clobbered by rare Wall St downgrade, Japan looms
A rare Wall Street downgrade stoked fears that Apple Inc's torrid growth is slowing and sent its shares sliding for the second straight day as nervous investors ponder the impact on the tech industry from Japan's largest-ever earthquake.
Special report: U.S. budget delays start to hurt
When they finally completed their new control tower last November, officials at University Park Airport hoped it would provide a needed safety upgrade.
Markets tumble on Japan but pull off lows
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq turned negative for the year on 2011's highest volume in a sharp selloff on Wednesday as investors feared Japan's nuclear crisis could worsen.
J&J gives CEO high marks and pay despite low year
After a year in which Johnson & Johnson's product quality control was deemed such a shambles that the U.S. government will oversee some plants, the board had praise for Chief Executive William Weldon and awarded him almost $29 million in overall compensation.
Apple shares slide after rare Wall St downgrade
Apple Inc shares slid for a second straight day after a rare broker downgrade stoked worries that the company's torrid pace of growth will slow.
Obama administration seeks Internet privacy bill
The Obama administration is backing legislation to protect the personal data of Internet users, toughening its stance from a call last year for voluntary codes of conduct for data companies and advertisers.
‘Do Not Track’ Becoming A Reality
Senators, government organizations and even the President are throwing their support behind 'Do Not Track' legislation.
Geithner says imperative to cut deficits
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Wednesday it is imperative that the United States cut its budget deficits, and he believes there is increasing bipartisan support in Congress to do so.
Corrected: J&J gives CEO high marks and pay despite low year
(Corrects month of Goggins departure in paragraph 12)
Anti-Nuclear Group Warns Of Long-Term Hazards In Japan
The disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power stations in Japan could have long-lasting effects that go beyond the radiation exposure measured directly from the site, according to one anti-nuclear group.
Motorola Prepares Wi-Fi-Only Xoom for March Release
The device is a follow-up to the 3G version of the device released last month.
Twitter Ramps Up Security
Twitter adds HTTPS option to for users.
Netflix in talks to nab Spacey drama ahead of HBO and AMC
Netflix, the DVD rental and online video service, is breaking away from its traditional role just as a licensor of movies and TV shows by negotiating with two of Hollywood's biggest names for an original show.
Zediva latest to try hand at streaming movie rentals
Zediva Inc, a startup, said it has launched a new service that lets customers watch movies over the Web the same day they are released on DVD, avoiding the usual delays required by film studios.
Manhattan's most expensive mansion gets listed at $90 million
A French Gothic townhouse in Manhattan was put on the market at $90 million last Friday.
Inflation pressure bubbles, home building dives
Producer prices surged in February at their fastest pace in 1-1/2 years, data showed on Wednesday, a day after the Federal Reserve said it had a watchful eye on inflation pressures it expects to subside.
Special report: On borrowed time: budget delays start to hurt
When they finally completed their new control tower last November, officials at University Park Airport hoped it would provide a needed safety upgrade.
ICE: Mergers an unintended consequence of reforms
Mergers sweeping financial exchanges are in part an unintended consequence of global financial regulatory reforms, the head of IntercontinentalExchange Inc said on Wednesday .
Apple hit by rare Wall St. downgrade as Japan looms
A rare Wall Street downgrade stoked fears that Apple Inc's torrid pace of growth is slowing, sending shares in the world's largest technology company sliding for the second straight day.
Match Preview - Can Copenhagen prevent a humiliation against Chelsea?
Chelsea will host FC Copenhagen in the second-leg of the Champions League last-16 round tie on Wednesday, knowing that even a 1-0 loss wouldn't halt their progress into the quarter-finals.
Economic hit from Japan quake seen up to $200 billion
Japan's devastating earthquake and deepening nuclear crisis could result in losses of up to $200 billion for the world's third largest economy but the global impact remains hard to gauge five days after a massive tsunami battered the northeast coast.
Wal-Mart says on pace to meet Chicago jobs target
Wal-Mart Stores Inc added another two stores to its list of planned locations in Chicago and said it was on pace to meet its goal of creating 10,000 jobs in that city by 2015.
