GM details plans to wipe out current shareholders
General Motors Corp on Tuesday detailed plans to all but wipe out the holdings of remaining shareholders by issuing up to 60 billion new shares in a bid to pay off debt to the U.S. government, bondholders and the United Auto Workers union.
Connie Culp: First U.S. Face Transplant Patient speaks (VIDEO)
The first face transplant patient today went before cameras today and thanked the doctors who performed her life changing surgery following a devastating shooting incident in 2004.
Disney quarterly profit beats Wall Street forecasts
The Walt Disney Co posted a 26 percent earnings drop on Tuesday as the global downturn ate into ad sales and consumer spending, but company executives said the worst may be over for its key media networks and theme parks businesses.
Many stress test banks won't need help: Bernanke
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, seeking to soothe markets worried about the eagerly awaited government stress tests of 19 big banks, on Tuesday downplayed the possibility of new taxpayer bailouts.
U.S. presses Israel on two-state solution, settlements
The Obama administration stepped up pressure on Israel's new government on Tuesday to accept the goal of a Palestinian state and halt expansion of Jewish settlements on occupied land.
U.S. charges father of money market funds with fraud
The father of the money market mutual fund -- investor Bruce Bent -- was charged with fraud by U.S. regulators on Tuesday over accusations he deceived investors into believing his flagship fund was safe before it broke the buck last year.
Father of money market funds charged with fraud
The father of the money market mutual fund -- investor Bruce Bent -- was charged with fraud by U.S. regulators on Tuesday over accusations he deceived investors into believing his flagship fund was safe before it broke the buck last year.
Chrysler holdouts must say who they are, judge says
A small group of Chrysler's lenders who have objected to the Obama administration's plan for a quick dash through bankruptcy must identify themselves, in spite of death threats, a U.S. judge ruled on Tuesday.
Oprah offers free KFC
Oprah has teamed up with fast food giant KFC to offer its newest menu item free of charge as part of its “unthink” campaign.
U.S. Rep. Frank to unveil online gambling bill
U.S. Representative Barney Frank will unveil legislation on Wednesday to roll back a U.S. ban on online gambling, he said in a statement on Tuesday.
Broadcom turns hostile after Emulex rebuffs bid
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Broadcom Corp's (BRCM.O) $764 million bid for Emulex Corp (ELX.N) turned hostile on Tuesday as the chipmaker took its offer directly to Emulex shareholders at the same price that the company had rejected.
U.S. drafts rule to lower CO2 output from biofuels
NEW YORK - U.S. President Barack Obama's administration issued a draft rule on Tuesday aiming to cut greenhouse gasses emitted by biofuels but confirming his predecessor's target for production of corn-based ethanol.
Opel labor leader says Fiat deal risks everything
FRANKFURT - The senior labor leader of German carmaker Opel (GM.N) warned that Fiat's (FIA.MI) ambitious growth strategy was an all-or-nothing bet, rejecting the Italian rival's takeover concept for the GM Europe brand.
Government may own at least 50 pct of GM
GM General Motors Corp. says it may offer current shareholders a reverse stock split where they would receive one share of new stock for every 100 shares they currently own.
SEC charges father of money market funds with fraud
The father of money market funds, Reserve Primary Fund founder Bruce Bent Sr., was among those charged with fraud on Tuesday by securities regulators for allegedly failing to tell investors about the fund's vulnerability to Lehman Brothers' bankruptcy.
Why Confidence Matters – An Insight from Churchill
Emerson once said, “If I have lost confidence in myself, I have the universe against me.” We are living in times when panic is running high and confidence is running low
Fed rejects request to help credit card holders
The U.S. Federal Reserve rejected a request to force credit card companies to immediately halt retroactive interest-rate increases on existing balances, Democratic Senator Charles Schumer said on Tuesday.
Communicate That You Are Well Organized
If “lean and mean” meant something in the work force two years ago, that motto has ascended to near mantra status by now. Clearly--whether by choice or circumstance--companies are trying to get the job done with fewer employees.
Bloggers battle over 'Apple- Twitter takeover' rumor
The latest rumor making the rounds of the blogosphere suggests that Apple is in talks to buy Twitter for as much as $700 million.
Consultant to Employee: Position candidacy carefully
Dear Sam: I currently own and run a very successful consulting business on a part-time basis. I also maintain a full-time job. My question is how I incorporate my skills and experience gained from my own business onto my résumé. The work experience is tremendous. – Shawn
Bernanke denies asking B of A’s Lewis to stay mum
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testified at the Joint Economic Committee on Tuesday that he never asked Kenneth Lewis, chief executive officer of Bank of America Corp., to remain silent about the Merrill Lynch & Co. losses, before its January 1 acquisition.
U,.S. Rep Frank to unveil online gambling bill
U.S. Representative Barney Frank will unveil legislation on Wednesday to roll back a U.S. ban on online gambling, he said in a statement on Tuesday.
Officials, Craigslist meet to discuss illegal ads
Lawyers for Craigslist met with several state lawyers Tuesday to discuss blocking the social networking site's erotic services ads, which have been linked to recent high-profile murders.
Profit-taking, bank tests trip market; Disney up late
U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday as cautious investors fretted about impending bank stress test results and energy shares succumbed to the pressure of lower oil prices.
Atlas Air post Q1 revenue fell
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc on Tuesday said its first quarter revenue fell deeply due to deconsolidation of Polar Air Cargo eliminates losses on fuel and yield risk level from its core business.
Energy Dept pours $786.5 million into renewable fuels projects
The U.S. Department of Energy will provide $786.5 million to increase the use and production of domestic renewable fuels, Secretary Steven Chu announced on Tuesday.
Microsoft slashes more jobs
As Microsoft continues to prepare for the upcoming release of its Windows 7 operating system, the software giant announced Tuesday it will eliminate up to 5,000 jobs by June next year.
HP Unveils Groundbreaking High-speed 30-inch-wide Digital Color Press
HP unveils a high-speed digital color press consisting of 30-inch-wide HP Inkjet Web Press targeting high-volume production operations.
IMF approves 17.1B loan for Romania to boost economy
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a two-year loan valued by $17.1 billion for Romania to help the country get through the global economic crisis, the IMF's said in a statement Monday.
Wall St dips on profit-taking as bank tests loom
U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday as cautious investors fretted about impending bank stress test results and energy shares succumbed to the pressure of lower oil prices.