Not so sunny: trade war looms in solar space
German solar firms Conergy and Solarworld have voiced strong concern about the pricing practices of Chinese panel makers -- who undercut their German peers' products by around 20 percent. Chinese modules sell in Europe at about 1.70 euros per watt, according to a UBS report.
Oil falls after U.S. jobs data
Oil prices slipped on Friday, weighed down by concerns about economic recovery after U.S. jobs data showed the unemployment rate at a 26-year high.
Unemployment rate jumps to 9.7 percent
U.S. job losses were the smallest in a year last month but the unemployment rate unexpectedly jumped to a 26-year high, according to data on Friday that showed the labor market limping toward health.
Bullock comedy
When things go as seriously wrong as they do in the Sandra Bullock comedy
Unhealthy habits alter thinking, memory skills
If you're having trouble remembering where you left your keys or recalling a word, mull over the number of times and how many years you've continued unhealthy behaviors.
CORRECTED:Unemployment rate jumps to 9.7 percent
US says European subsidies have harmed Boeing
The United States confirmed on Friday it has received a confidential World Trade Organization ruling in its multibillion-dollar complaint against European government support for Airbus.
White House's Romer: U.S. job losses are moderating
The pace of U.S. job losses is moderating and the trend in the labor market is beginning to improve, a top White House adviser said on Friday.
Warner Bros. poised to take summer box-office crown
Topping the summer box office has become habit-forming at Warner Bros.
U.S. job losses slow, but jobless rate at 26-year high
U.S. job losses were the smallest in a year last month but the unemployment rate unexpectedly jumped to a 26-year high, according to data on Friday that showed the labor market limping toward health.
Obama prepares to address to school children; Watch live online
President Barack Obama will deliver a national speech on education to students on September 8th at 12:00 p.m. at Wakefield High School in Arlington, VA.
Santander Brazil unit IPO could exceed $5.6 bln
Banco Santander SA, the Brazilian unit of Spain's Santander, filed on Thursday for an initial public offering in Brazil and the United States, in what could become one of the largest IPOs of the year.
Study finds potential way to make an AIDS vaccine
The discovery of immune system particles that attack the AIDS virus may finally open a way to make a vaccine
Sinopharm IPO to raise up to $1.13 bln - term sheet
China's largest pharmaceutical products distributor, Sinopharm Group Co Ltd, is set to raise up to HK$8.73 billion ($1.13 billion) in an initial public offering of shares in Hong Kong, according to a term sheet seen by Reuters on Friday.
China's Shanda plans $800 mln US IPO for games unit
China's largest online game firm Shanda Interactive plans to raise as much as $800 million in a U.S. IPO for its games unit, to help it monetise its core business as it seeks to become a diversified media company.
H1N1 has killed 2,837, but not more serious: WHO
The pandemic H1N1 flu virus continues to cause widespread infection in many parts of the world but is not becoming more serious, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.
Megan Fox admits mental disorder
Transformers' actress Megan Fox, touted as one of the sexiest woman in the planet, said she has a mental problem, according to an interview she made for British magazine Wonderland.
Iran leader helped secure backing for government: MP
Iran's supreme leader helped secure parliament's support for hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's government ministers, a senior lawmaker said in remarks carried by an Iranian news agency on Friday.
ChemChina, after Blackstone deal, seeks fresh funds
State-run chemicals company ChemChina, the little-known acquisition pioneer that won the affection of private equity firm Blackstone, is looking for yet more strategic investment as it scouts for more overseas assets, its chief executive said on Friday.
AIG may unveil Taiwan unit buyer at end-Sept.: paper
AIG will likely now announce the buyer of its Taiwan Nan Shan Life unit at the end of September instead of on Friday, a local newspaper reported, after potential buyers bid below the $2 billion the insurer had hoped for.
Indonesia quake landslide attracts voyeurs
A huge landslide that engulfed a small village and buried more than 40 local inhabitants after this week's powerful quake in West Java has become a grisly local tourist attraction.
H1N1 has killed 2,837, virus has not mutated: WHO
H1N1 flu has killed at least 2,837 people but is not causing more severe illness than previously and the virus has not mutated, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.
Germany's K+S gains on talk of bid from PotashCorp
Shares in K+S rise on Friday as traders point to market talk that peer Potash Corp of Saskatchewan might be considering bidding 50 euros per share for the German salts and fertilizer.
Netanyahu to allow new Israeli settler homes: aide
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will approve building new settler homes before considering a freeze that could lead to a resumption of peace talks with Palestinians, an aide said on Friday.
People would rather lose wallet than cellphone
Cellphone feels like a part of your body? A global survey has found that most people can't live without their mobiles, never leave home without them and, if given a choice, would rather lose their wallet.
Daiwa to buy out SMFG from banking venture: sources
Daiwa Securities Group could pay around $2 billion to exit an investment banking joint venture with Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, sources said, triggering a further shake-up of Japan's banking industry.
Daily Outlook - Sept 4
Economy Still Fragile; Crutches Still Needed; Airy Dispute
U.S. August payrolls fall 216,000, jobless rate 9.7 percent
U.S. employers cut a fewer-than-expected 216,000 jobs in August, while the unemployment rate rose to a 26-year high, the government said on Friday in a report showing a still fragile labor market.
Roubini: U-shaped recovery is possible
Nouriel Roubini, a leading economist who predicted the scale of global financial troubles, said a U-shaped recovery is possible, with leading economies undeperforming perhaps for 3 years.
Wall Street edges up after mixed payrolls data
Stocks inched higher on Friday following a mixed payrolls report showing U.S. employers cut fewer-than-expected jobs in August even as the unemployment rate hit a 26-year high.
