Stock futures up on Europe data ahead of jobless claims
Stock index futures rose on Thursday following two days of declines for the S&P 500 after upbeat European economic data and ahead of an expected drop in U.S. jobless claims.
Thomson Reuters profit falls, sees Q3 revenue growth
Thomson Reuters Corp reported lower quarterly profit and revenue that were slightly below Wall Street expectations, but said sales trends pointed to a return to revenue growth this quarter.
Thomson Reuters quarterly profit and revenue fall
Thomson Reuters Corp reported lower quarterly profit and revenue that were slightly below Wall Street expectations, but said sales trends pointed to a return to revenue growth this quarter.
Sony surprises with return to profitability, raises outlook
Sony Corp lifted its annual outlook and returned to profitability in the first quarter on booming demand for its Bravia flat TVs and PlayStation 3 game consoles.
Sony surprises returns to profitability and raises outlook
Sony Corp lifted its annual outlook and returned to profitability in the first quarter on booming demand for its Bravia flat TVs and PlayStation 3 game consoles.
Wall Street futures point to higher open as data eyed
Wall Street futures pointed to a firmer start for equities, after gains in Europe. The Dow closed lower in the previous session on weak durable goods data and a downbeat assessment of the economy from the Fed's Beige Book.
Wall St futures point to higher open as data eyed
Wall St futures pointed to a firmer start for equities, after gains in Europe. The Dow closed lower in the previous session on weak durable goods data and a downbeat assessment of the economy from the Fed's Beige Book.
Panasonic buying Sanyo, other unit for $9.4 billion
Japan's Panasonic Corp plans to buy out subsidiaries Sanyo Electric and Panasonic Electric Works for up to 818.4 billion yen ($9.4 billion) to strengthen its push into greener businesses.
Shell Q2 profits double as overhaul beats targets
Royal Dutch Shell Plc said second-quarter current cost of supply net income jumped 94 percent to $4.53 billion thanks to a strong operating environment and a speedy restructuring of the group.
AstraZeneca doubles buyback as Brilinta shines
AstraZeneca doubled its 2010 share buyback program on Thursday, after posting strong results and winning an endorsement from a U.S. advisory panel for its potential blockbuster heart drug Brilinta.
Nissan and Hyundai profits soar as U.S. and China seen slowing
Nissan Motor Co and Hyundai Motor Co's forecast-beating quarterly profits may prove tough to match in the second half as robust sales in China and elsewhere start to slow.
Nissan has best quarter in 2 years and keeps guidance
Nissan Motor Co reported its strongest quarterly operating profit in more than two years as sales surged in China and other major markets, but it left its cautious guidance unchanged amid an increasingly murky outlook for demand.
Hyundai sees demand sliding after record Q2
Hyundai Motor Co , South Korea's top automaker, warned global car demand will likely ease in the second half due to a slowdown in key markets such as China, Europe and the United States, sending its shares lower.
Toshiba Q1 profit surges as Japan chipmakers rebound
Japanese chipmakers Toshiba , Renesas Electronics and Elpida Memory reported improved quarterly earnings as robust global sales of smartphones and other consumer electronics boosted chip demand.
Stocks up on earnings as dollar hits 3-month low
Robust quarterly earnings from Europe drove world stocks higher on Thursday, while the dollar hit a three-month low on the back of weak U.S. data and a downbeat assessment of the economy from the Federal Reserve.
Panasonic to buy out Sanyo and issue shares
Japan's Panasonic Corp plans to buy the shares it does not own in Sanyo Electric and another unit, four sources said, in a deal that could top $10 billion and strengthen its push into greener businesses.
Instant View: Hyundai posts record Q2 profit, beats forecast
Hyundai Motor Co , South Korea's top automaker, said its quarterly net profit rose 71 percent to a record high, beating estimates on healthy demand in the United States and China.
Hyundai Q2 profit hits record on U.S. and China demand
Hyundai Motor Co , South Korea's top automaker, said on Thursday its quarterly net profit rose 71 percent to a record high, beating estimates on healthy demand in the United States and China.
Hyundai posts record Q2 profit
Hyundai Motor Co , South Korea's top automaker, said its quarterly net profit rose 71 percent to a record high, beating estimates on healthy demand in the United States and China.
India raises security concerns over BlackBerry services
India has raised security concerns with Research In Motion over the Canadian company's popular BlackBerry services, but is not planning a ban in the world's fastest growing mobile phone market.
Asian shares edge back towards highs as dollar dips
Asian stocks edged back up toward a three-month high and the dollar eased toward three-month lows on Thursday, hit by soft U.S. data that highlighted the patchy nature of the U.S. economic recovery.
A virtual tool to know your scrap gold value
Consumers report the primary obstacle in selling unwanted gold jewelry is confusion about their gold's true value. Lack of knowledge about the weight of their gold and strange terms like pennyweights (dwt), grams and troy ounces, confuse and intimidate many potential gold sellers.
BP aims for quick well kill and weighs asset sales
BP Plc may permanently shut the well that caused the worst off-shore oil spill in U.S. history as early as Monday, the company said as speculation grew over assets it might sell to cover mounting costs.
Asia shares retreat from highs
Asian stocks edged down from a three-month high and the dollar eased toward three-month lows on Thursday, hit by soft U.S. data that underlined the patchy nature of the U.S. economic recovery.
Researchers use Twitter tweets to measure moods
NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Twitter is for more than just tweeting.
Two IPOs get mixed reception
A natural gas limited partnership IPO was priced at the top of the expected range on Wednesday while an investment technology platform company IPO was priced at the bottom of the range and sold fewer shares.
Hackers study vulnerabilities as ATMs spit cash
A security expert showed off techniques for breaking into ATMs, causing machines to spit out cash to a cheering crowd at an annual gathering of hackers.
U.S. experts back AstraZeneca blood thinner
U.S. advisers backed a potential blockbuster blood thinner from AstraZeneca on Wednesday, a victory for a company seeking new drugs to offset expiring patents on some of its best-selling medicines.
Jobless rate to stay high: former Fed No. 2
The United States will suffer high unemployment for some time as it slowly recovers from the deep recession that ended in 2009, a former second in command at the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday.
Australian Dollar Outlook 29/7/2010
The Australian dollar has opened lower this morning following a bout of risk aversion trading overnight.