AT&T revenue, subscribers miss analyst view
AT&T Inc posted revenue that missed Wall Street estimates and its wireless subscriber growth was also slower than expected in its final quarter as the exclusive U.S. provider for the Apple Inc iPhone, sending shares down 3 percent.
Nokia sees weak Q1, flags strategy change
HELSINKI, Jan 27 - The world's biggest cellphone maker Nokia warned of a grim start to 2011 after rivals ate even more of its market share, highlighting the scale of the turnaround task facing its new boss.
When will your tax refund arrive? There's an app for that
With the onset of the annual tax season in the United States, residents concerned about the status of their refund or their federal tax returns don't have to worry -- because there is an app for that.
Lenovo, NEC in Japanese joint venture to sell PCs
Chinese group Lenovo, the world's No. 4 PC brand, is to invest $175 million in a joint venture with Japanese company NEC to sell PCs in Japan, it said, to help it outpace global market growth.
Lockheed posts higher fourth-quarter profit
Lockheed Martin Corp reported a higher quarterly profit, as it had a gain from a business sale, and forecast 2011 earnings above current Wall Street estimates.
Alleged Ponzi scheme mastermind Stanford found unfit to stand trial
A judge in Houston, Tx. has found Allen Stanford, the alleged mastermind behind a $7 billion Ponzi scheme, is unfit to stand trial due to an addiction to pain medication.
Dow once again hits 12,000 as stocks rise
Dow once again briefly surpassed 12,000 points as stocks rose slightly on strong earnings reports.
Special report: Can Samsung change with the tech times?
Only a handful of reporters were at Samsung's booth at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas earlier this month when Jay Y. Lee dropped by.
U.S. budget to show higher, $1.5 trillion deficit in 2011:CBO
The U.S. federal government's budget in fiscal 2011 is expected to show a higher deficit than last year - nearly $1.5 trillion compared with nearly $1.3 trillion, according to a 10-year outlook report unveiled by Congressional Budget Office on Wednesday.
S&P cuts Japan sovereign rating
Standard & Poor's cut Japan's credit rating on Thursday for the first time since 2002, saying Tokyo had no plan to deal with its mounting debt, a warning that could rattle other heavily indebted rich countries.
Netflix shares soar on strong quarterly results
Netflix Inc shares soared as high as 15 percent in morning trading as investors and analysts cheered the company's strong results.
Market holds near 29-month high, Netflix soars
Stock indexes held near 29-month highs on Thursday as buyers took their cues from companies reporting strong results, like Caterpillar, but the short-term technical picture suggested big gains are going to be hard to muster.
Time Warner Cable profit jumps, raises dividend
Time Warner Cable Inc posted a 22 percent rise in quarterly profit as it added more Internet customers and raised its dividend 20 percent.
GM drops U.S. loan application after turnaround
General Motors Co has withdrawn its application for $14 billion in subsidized loans from the U.S. Department of Energy, saying it has the financial strength to fund investment in more fuel-efficient and electric vehicles on its own.
OPINION: Merry Christmas, Michele
It’s only January and already the whole world knows what to get Rep. Michele Bachmann for Christmas – a history book, or two.
Sleepy's offers pillows to new congressmen
Sleepy's, as part of its new sleep campaign, is offering free pillows to 21 new House Representatives
AT&T shares fall on disappointing results
AT&T Inc set a disappointing profit target after adding fewer wireless subscribers than expected in the fourth quarter, hinting at the troubles it may face once Verizon Wireless starts selling Apple Inc's iPhone.
U.S. diplomat kills two men in Pakistan to avert robbery
A U.S. consulate employee foiled a robbery attempt and in the process shot and killed two men in eastern Pakistan.
Goldman allegedly received $2.9-bln in bailout money from AIG
Goldman Sachs allegedly received $2.9 billion in bailout money from American International Group, which in turn received it from the Federal government as part of the 2008 bailout package.
Manufacturing profits suggest stronger economy
Slimmed-down work forces helped drive better-than-expected quarterly results from U.S. manufacturers, though some investors worried that persistently high unemployment threatens the recovery.
GM drops US loan application after turnaround
General Motors Co has withdrawn its application for $14 billion in subsidized loans from the U.S. Department of Energy, saying it has the financial strength to fund investment in more fuel-efficient and electric vehicles on its own.
India's B-school ISB offers management program with $15,000 annual stipend
Indian School of Business (ISB), a premier business school based in the south Indian city of Hyderabad, is offering a Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) with a view to churning out high-quality faculties.
Invesco quarterly profit surges on stocks, merger
Invesco Ltd , one of the largest U.S. mutual fund companies, reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit as it benefited from a big acquisition and increases in global stock markets.
Facebook denies to launch branded phones with HTC
Facebook has no plans to launch Facebook-branded phones with Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC, it said on Thursday, following reports that it planned to launch an official tie-up next month.
Amazon's short Kindle digital books Singles hits stores
Amazon.com announced the launch of Kindle Singles digital books that are longer than a magazine article but shorter than a typical book. Priced between $0.99 and $4.99, each Kindle Single is intended to allow a single killer idea - well researched, well argued and well illustrated - to be expressed at its natural length.
Lenovo and NEC in Japanese joint venture to sell PCs
Lenovo, the world's No. 4 PC brand, will invest $175 million with NEC Corp to form a joint venture to sell personal computers in Japan, it said on Thursday, as it prepares to take on bigger rivals such as Hewlett-Packard and Dell.
BP seen reinstating dividend
Oil giant BP Plc is expected to reinstate its dividend when it unveils fourth quarter earnings on Tuesday, after it canceled the payout at the height of the oil spill last summer.
Dow, S&P flat as data offsets Caterpillar results
The Dow and S&P were little changed on Thursday as disappointing labor market data offset strong results from Caterpillar, but a strong outlook from Qualcomm lifted the Nasdaq.
S&P cuts Japan sovereign debt rating, first time since 2002
Rating agency Standard & Poor's cut Japan's long-term sovereign debt rating on Thursday for the first time since 2002, saying the country's government lacked a coherent plan to tackle its mounting debt.
Apple awarded patent for 'Magic Glove' and real-world gestures like OK and hitchhiker
Apple is due to take gesture-based navigation to the next level, as a recently awarded patent to Apple illustrates a technology that can interpret real-world gestures on touch and hover sensitive devices.