World stocks rise, dollar falls before Fed
The dollar fell to a three-week low against the euro and Treasuries steadied ahead of a Federal Reserve policy meeting on Tuesday, while stocks held near a two-year peak, supported by optimism over Chinese growth.
Japan's tax cut plan leaves industry asking for more
Japanese business gave a guarded welcome on Tuesday to the cash-strapped government's plan to cut corporate taxes, saying more support was needed to help them create jobs and compete with regional rivals.
Japan firms underwhelmed by PM's tax cut plan
Japan's plan to boost its ailing economy by cutting corporate taxes got a guarded welcome from business on Tuesday, but is unlikely to help restore the fortunes of unpopular Prime Minister Naoto Kan.
Assange still committed to publishing secret documents: mother
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange told his mother from his prison cell in London that he remained committed to publishing secret U.S. cables, despite condemnation from Washington and elsewhere, Australian television reported Tuesday.
Bank regulators to tackle capital standards
U.S. banking regulators meet on Tuesday to take the first steps toward implementing higher capital requirements set out in the Dodd-Frank financial overhaul law.
Regulators carve into bank profits and trading bets
Rules that have the potential to slash banks' debit card profits and stop traders from excessive speculation in oil and other commodity markets will be unveiled by U.S. regulators this week.
Non-durables sector emerges as most women-friendly in corporate governance
The industry had the highest proportion of women in boardrooms in 2010 - at 18.1 percent.
Still a long walk for women to the boardroom
The most recent annual Census from Catalyst, based on a study of women's representation in boards and executive positions, shows that only 15.7% of seats in the boards of 497 among Fortune 500 companies were occupied by women.
Women more likely to choose mentors in workplace, but less likely to benefit from them
Catalyst report indicates thatmen actually reap higher benefits from mentoring in their careers than women of equal potential
Carlyle's ManorCare and HCP in $6 billion asset deal
Private equity firm Carlyle Group's nursing and assisted living firm HCR ManorCare Inc is selling most of its real estate assets to HCP Inc , a health care real estate investment trust, in a $6.1 billion sale and leaseback deal, the companies said on Monday.
U.S. regulators carve into bank profits and trading bets
Rules that have the potential to slash banks' debit card profits and stop traders from excessive speculation in oil and other commodity markets will be unveiled by U.S. regulators this week.
U.S. bank regulators to tackle capital standards
U.S. banking regulators meet on Tuesday to take the first steps toward implementing higher capital requirements set out in the Dodd-Frank financial overhaul law.
Asia stocks rise on China growth, Fed to assess
Asian stocks advanced on Tuesday, supported by optimism that China would shun aggressive measures to curb inflation that could inhibit its strong economic growth or blunt its voracious demand for raw materials.
Online vendor of 25-cent Beatles songs loses case
NEW YORK - A federal judge has ruled on summary judgment that BlueBeat.com is liable for violating copyrights in thousands of songs. In making the decision, the judge had swatted away one of the stranger defenses to infringement of sound recordings.
M.Stanley to close S.Korea property investing office: sources
Morgan Stanley will shut down its real estate investment operations in South Korea by the end of the year to focus on other Asian markets, sources close to the company said on Tuesday.
Park gives United hard-fought win over Arsenal
Manchester United secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory in the English Premier League encounter against Arsenal at Old Trafford with Park Ji-Sung scoring the game's only goal late in the first half.
Way clears for tax cut vote
The U.S. Senate today passed, 83 to 15, a procedural measure that allows the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010 to come to the Senate floor for a vote. The measure also allows a limited time for debate before the vote, which could take place later this week.
Two banks outline TARP repayment plans
Two regional U.S. banks plan to repay their government bailout loans, a sign of health that could put pressure on other lenders to shed government aid.
Regulators eye Stanford brokers in probe: report
U.S. regulators have notified some brokers who worked for indicted financier Allen Stanford that they may face civil fraud charges, the Financial Times reported on Monday.
China to keep new loan target unchanged: report
China will probably target about 7.5 trillion yuan ($1.1 trillion) in new loans next year, level with its 2010 target, a leading official newspaper reported on Tuesday, an indication that policy could be slightly looser than expected.
Two U.S. banks reveal TARP repayment plans
Two regional U.S. banks plan to repay their government bailout loans, a sign of health that could put pressure on other lenders to shed government aid.
Microsoft Joins Coalition Opposing Google-ITA Deal
Computer software giant Microsoft has joined the ranks of companies opposing Google's proposed acquisition of ITA Software, which powers most of the online airfare search sites.
Toshiba to make LCD panels for Apple iPhone: report
Toshiba Corp will spend about 100 billion yen ($1.19 billion) to build a factory to make small LCD panels, mainly to supply to Apple Inc for use in iPhones, Japanese business daily Nikkei said on Tuesday.
Cuba launches Wikipedia-like online encyclopedia
Cuba has begun its own online encyclopedia, similar to Wikipedia, with the goal of presenting its version of the world and history.
GM offers U.S. factory job buyouts
General Motors Co said on Monday it wants to cut as many as several thousand U.S. skilled trades workers through retirement incentives, its first attempt to reduce factory jobs since its 2009 bankruptcy.
Lawmakers tangle on Zadroga bill
The partisan tensions surrounding the healthcare and compensation bill for sick Ground Zero workers today broke into an open war of words between U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi, R-WY, and two of the bill’s authors.
A&P seen using bankruptcy to shut about 100 stores
Grocery store chain A&P, which filed for bankruptcy on Sunday, may have to shutter a quarter or more of its stores if it hopes to survive, analysts say.
Email, birthdays of McDonald's customers hacked
McDonald's Corp said on Monday hackers gained access to a database containing information such as the email addresses and birth dates of people who voluntarily signed up for its websites and promotions.
TI bets on analog chips with new capacity
Texas Instruments is betting massive new output capacity will help it extend its lead in analog chips over the next few years but said it won't use aggressive pricing to grab market share in the meantime.
Sprint may cut Clearwire votes to avoid debt risk
Sprint Nextel Corp , the majority owner of Clearwire Corp , can cut its voting rights in Clearwire without reducing its economic interest in a move to help Sprint avoid liquidity risks if Clearwire ever runs out of cash.