Stocks set for lower open on oil and Portugal debt
Stocks were poised for a lower open on Wednesday, with oil prices edging higher on continued turmoil in Libya, and as a bond auction in Portugal failed to ease concerns the country would need a bailout.
Post-revolution stir in Cairo: Feminists sexually assaulted, Muslims-Christians clash, anti-Mubarak protesters face fury [PHOTOS]
A post-revolution stir is burning through Egyptian capital Cairo as feminists were sexually assaulted, and Muslims-Christians clashed on Tuesday, after anti-Mubarak protesters face fury of armed men on Sunday.
Toyota bets on emerging markets
Toyota Motor Corp will rely more on emerging markets for sales and launch about 10 new hybrid models under a long-term strategy aimed at nearly doubling profits before 2015, its president said on Wednesday.
Top 5 Undergraduate Business Programs with an international focus
Take a look here at 5 of the best undergraduate business schools and the ways in which they are preparing students for eventual careers in the global economy.
NVIDIA To Push Into Supercomputing
The company is looking to create supercomputers with 1,000 times more power than today's machines.
Google, Sequoia, Salesforce back online marketing start-up HubSpot
Internet marketing start-up HubSpot Inc. said it has raised $32 million from Google Ventures, Sequoia Capital and Salesforce.com Inc. (NYSE:CRM) in its fourth round of funding. To date, the five-year old company has raised $65 million.
Futures edge higher as oil holds steady
Stock index futures edged higher on Wednesday as oil prices held steady after an OPEC official said the group saw no need for a meeting to discuss raising output even as turmoil in Libya continued.
Brent up near $114 as Libyan fighting intensifies
Oil rose over $1 on Wednesday as fighting intensified in Libya, and an OPEC delegate said it saw no need to hold an emergency meeting to ease supply fears.
Foursquare 3.0 New Features [Slideshow]
Start the slideshow for a walk through of the new features that Foursquare 3.0 has to offer Android and iPhone users:
Jury to hear gripping opening of Rajaratnam trial
The biggest Wall Street insider trading criminal case in a generation goes to trial on Wednesday, when prosecutors open their case against Galleon Group founder Raj Rajaratnam whose arrest 16 months ago shook the hedge fund world.
Soros says U.S. spending cuts to brake economy
Public spending cuts forced by Congress would be a serious brake on U.S. economic growth, hitting jobs and demand, billionaire investor George Soros said on Wednesday.
Toyota aims to double profit before 2015
Toyota Motor Corp will rely more on emerging markets for sales and launch about 10 new hybrid models under a long-term strategy aimed at nearly doubling profits before 2015, its president said on Wednesday.
Futures edge up as oil supply fears wane
U.S. stock index futures rose on Wednesday as oil prices held steady after an OPEC official said the group saw no need for an emergency meeting to discuss raising its output even as turmoil in Libya continued.
Brent up at over $113 as Libyan fighting continues
Oil rose over $1 on Wednesday to trade at more than $114 a barrel as fighting intensified in Libya, and an OPEC delegate said it saw no need to hold an emergency meeting to ease supply fears.
UK's Pru hikes payout to dispel AIA fallout
Prudential said it would pay a bigger-than-expected dividend from forecast-beating 2010 profits, hoping to finally dispel lingering investor resentment over its bungled and costly bid for Asian rival AIA last year.
Will Facebook nullify the Netflix-effect threatening Hollywood?
With Hollywood turning to social media giant Facebook to nullify the Netflix-effect following 'The Dark Knight' deal with Warner Bros., the electronic audience emerges as king.
Brent pushes to $114 as Libya effect persists
Oil rose over $1 on Wednesday to trade at over $114 a barrel as fighting intensified in Libya, and OPEC said it saw no need to hold an emergency meeting to ease supply fears.
Oldest known wild bird raises chick at 60
The oldest known wild bird in the United States - a Laysan albatross estimated to be at least 60 years old - is a new mother, officials said.
UK's Pru beats profit forecasts on Asian growth
Prudential , Britain's biggest insurer, beat forecasts with a 24 percent increase in its 2010 profit, helped by continued strong growth in Asia, and hiked its dividend by a fifth.
Stock index futures edge higher, oil eyed
Wall Street was set to edge higher on Wednesday, with futures for the S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq flat to 0.2 percent higher at 1020 GMT.
RIM's PlayBook tablet gets 7digital music store
Blackberry-maker Research In Motion will release its long-awaited PlayBook tablet computer with Britain's 7digital music store, the companies said on Wednesday.
EADS sees stable core profit in 2011
European aerospace group EADS forecast higher revenue and stable core operating profit as it boosts development spending this year, after bouncing back to profit with a record cash pile in 2010.
UK's Pru hikes dividend as profit beats forecast
Insurer Prudential will pay out a bigger-than-expected dividend on forecast-beating 2010 results, as it seeks to dispel lingering shareholder resentment over the group's bungled and costly bid for rival AIA last year.
Euro debt concerns weigh on global stocks
Concerns about the euro zone debt crisis weighed on world stocks and lifted Portugal's yields to a new euro-era peak on Wednesday, while crude oil held steady off highs following reassurances on supply from OPEC states.
Students in 14 states to receive school-sponsored wireless Internet connections off campus
Schools in these states will receive $9 million in federal funds that will help them provide students with wireless broadband connection for laptops, phones and mobile devices even after regular campus hours.
EIA lifts oil, gasoline price forecast
The U.S. Department of Energy forecasts oil prices to average $105 a barrel in 2011, and said there is a 25 percent chance that gasoline prices will exceed $4 a gallon this summer.
EADS restores dividend, sees stable profit in 2011
European aerospace group EADS forecast higher revenue and stable core operating profit as it boosts development spending this year, after bouncing back to profit with a record cash pile in 2010.
Vending machines in Japan to charge electric cars
Beverage vending machines across Japan plan to install electric vehicle chargers to charge cars, the AFP reported today.
Airbus blames loss of China deal to Boeing on U.S. political pressure
John Leahy, chief operating officer for customers at Airbus claims that the U.S. administration had a significant influence on the award of the deal.
Brent below $113, falls 3rd day
Brent crude dropped for a third day, dipping below $113 on Wednesday after reassurances from OPEC members of ample spare capacity eased anxiety about production losses from Libya, the world's 12th-largest oil exporter.