TOPIX slumps 6 percent as nuclear crisis deepens
Japanese stocks slumped almost 6 percent and to their lowest level in nearly two years and government bond futures rose on Tuesday after a fresh explosion rocked a stricken Japanese nuclear power station and workers were ordered to leave, a sign the situation may be getting more serious.
Japan quake strains supply chain from chips to ships
Automakers, shipbuilders and technology companies worldwide scrambled for supplies after the disaster in Japan shut down factories there and disrupted the global manufacturing chain.
Aflac fires duck voice Gottfried over tweets
Disability insurer Aflac Inc fired comedian Gilbert Gottfried as the voice of its iconic duck on Monday after a series of Twitter jokes about the earthquake in Japan, Aflac's most important market.
Kraft CFO to step down; operations exec to take job
Kraft Foods Inc said on Monday its chief financial officer will step down in mid-2011 and be replaced by the executive who oversees the food maker's operations.
TI sees lost revenue from 2 chip plants in Japan
Texas Instruments warned on Monday of lost revenue from two of its semiconductor plants in Japan following the country's biggest-ever earthquake.
Japan crisis hits U.S./Canada nuclear sector
Investors punished shares of companies that build nuclear power plants and supply them with fuel on Monday as the disaster in Japan threw an industry renaissance into doubt.
Toys R Us cancels $1.1 billion loan deal: report
Privately held toy retailer Toys R Us has canceled a $1.1 billion loan deal that was intended to refinance its debt and reduce borrowing costs, Bloomberg reported on Monday.
HP shoots for sharp profit jump, looks to cloud
Hewlett-Packard Co Chief Executive Leo Apotheker, outlining his vision for the company, promised to boost earnings and dividends sharply in coming years as it pushes aggressively into cloud computing.
Analysis: Japan disaster costs seen at least $180 billion
Quake-hit Japan faces a recovery and reconstruction bill of at least $180 billion, or 3 percent of its annual economic output, or more than 50 percent higher than the total cost of 1995's earthquake in Kobe.
NRG Texas nuclear plans seen in doubt after Japan
NRG Energy Inc's $10 billion nuclear plant expansion planned for South Texas may never get off the drawing board as repercussions from the nuclear disaster in Japan spread, analysts said on Monday.
Japan earthquake cost estimate hits insurer shares
Though it will take weeks or longer to determine how much was actually lost in the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, investors sold insurance shares on Monday in fear of how high the total will go.
Renault says sorry to execs over false spy claims
French carmaker Renault made a public apology to three executives accused of industrial espionage after the Paris prosecutor said the trio had no case to answer.
How to remove spots from clothes: Use salt!
Salt is one of the most precious seasonings used daily. It has also been known as one of the best food preservatives for thousands of years, especially for meat. Yet salt has more useful purposes.
Microsoft to phase out unsuccessful Zune player
Microsoft Corp is not planning any more versions of its unpopular Zune digital media player, but is to continue offering music and video using the same software online, through its Xbox game console and on its Windows phones.
Japan hurts markets, but selling could wane
U.S. stocks fell in the aftermath of Japan's devastating earthquake on Monday, but other than specific industries such as nuclear power, the broad impact on equities was expected to be short-lived.
Nuclear industry in turmoil after Japan quake
Investors hammered companies that build nuclear reactors and supply them with fuel on Monday as Japan struggled to avert a meltdown at a stricken reactor, on fear that the whole sector could be in for a downturn, in the short and medium term at least.
U.S. confident Japan will handle economic challenges
The United States is confident Japan will be able to handle economic challenges in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami, and does not expect the disaster to stall the world's recovery from economic recession, a White House spokesman said on Monday.
Match Preview - Can Manchester United get past a defensively solid Marseille?
Manchester United will host Marseille at Old Trafford for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League last-16 round tie on Tuesday.
Japan quake may erode investor confidence: Moody's
Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami may accelerate the point at which investors potentially lose confidence in the country's finances, Moody's Investors Service said on Monday.
Lady Gaga already raises $250,000 for Japan relief efforts
The singer posted on Twitter that through the sale of bracelets her fans helped her raise a quarter of a million dollars.
Sprint’s Kyocera Echo To Launch April 17
Sprint announced its Kyocera Echo phone will officially launch on April 17.
Markets hurt by Japan, but selling could wane
U.S. stocks fell in the aftermath of Japan's devastating earthquake on Monday, but other than specific industries such as nuclear power, the broad impact on equities was expected to be short-lived.
Nasdaq bid for NYSE could come this week: report
Nasdaq OMX Group Inc is preparing an offer for NYSE Euronext and the bid could come as early as this week, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Your Odds of Getting the Brackets Right
If you thought your odds of winning each game in the NCAA tournament were decent, think again.
Angry Birds Exec: Console Games Are Dying
Citing the low-cost price models and nimbleness of mobile developers, the Angry Birds creator sees the future of games in mobile devices.
GE's Immelt takes first bonus since 2007
General Electric Co paid Jeffrey Immelt a $4 million cash bonus in 2010, following two years when the chief executive of the largest U.S. conglomerate declined a payout in the face of sliding profits.
Euro zone likely to boost bailout fund guarantees
The euro zone is likely to increase guarantees for its bailout fund to boost its effective lending capacity, Eurogroup President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Monday, but a deal was likely only next week.
Obama Backs Treatment of Soldier in Wikileaks Case, Critic Resigns
President Barack Obama on Friday defended the military's treatment of a soldier accused of leaking classified State Department cables which have been released by whistleblower site Wikileaks, as a key State Department official resigned on Sunday after criticizing the military.
Ministers promise more on EU bailout deal, Fitch warns
Euro zone finance ministers signaled on Monday they would flesh out a deal to bolster their bailout fund over the next week, while Fitch Ratings warned the steps were not enough to resolve Europe's debt crisis.
Usher sex tape reportedly being shopped around the Internet
According to a report by TMZ, a sex tape of Usher and his ex-wife Tameka Foster is being shopped around the Internet.
