Millions in AIG bonuses ignite bipartisan fire
President Barack Obama's top advisers and Democratic and Republican congressional leaders voiced outrage on Sunday that insurer American International Group, recipient of a $173 billion taxpayer bailout, is paying $165 million in employee bonuses.
OPEC keeps output steady to help heal sick economy
OPEC ministers agreed on Sunday to leave existing output targets unchanged, but promised to enforce those curbs more strictly and said they would meet again at the end of May to review progress.
U.S. to ‘soon’ release public-private plan for toxic assets
U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said the U.S. “will soon outline” its plan to partner with private companies to rid banks of products which they can’t sell amid the current credit crisis in financial markets.
Apple faces lawsuit over an 'explosive' iPod touch
Apple has been sued by a mother in Cincinnati after her son's 16GB iPod exploded in his pocket, according to Apple Insider.
Facebook Connect now available on iPhone
Facebook has announced Facebook Connect for the iPhone, which allows users to take their Facebook friends, identity and privacy with them on Apple's mobile phones wherever they go.
UBS to cut 5,000 management jobs: report
Swiss bank UBS will cut 5,000 senior and management jobs in the next few weeks, according to a report.
OPEC keeps output steady, wary of sick economy
OPEC ministers agreed on Sunday to leave existing output targets unchanged, but promised to enforce those curbs more strictly and said they would meet again at the end of May.
U.S. backs off on renegotiating AIG worker payments due Sunday
Giant insurer AIG is still paying $165 million on Sunday to retain certain employees due to contract obligations, despite initial opposition earlier this week from the Obama Administration.
Rep. Frank wants to see if AIG bonuses recoverable
U.S. Representative Barney Frank, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, said on Sunday the government needs to determine if millions in employee bonuses at American International Group Inc can be recovered.
Rio shareholders aim to derail Chinalco deal: report
Shareholders in Rio Tinto Ltd/Plc are trying to overturn a controversial $19.5 billion investment in the mining group planned by Chinese state-owned Chinalco, a report said on Sunday.
Germany to seek answers on Opel plan in U.S. talks
German Economy Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg said on Sunday he hoped General Motors and the U.S. government would help answer remaining questions on a plan to save German unit Opel.
UBS cutting 5,000 management jobs:report
Switzerland's biggest bank UBS plans to cut up to 5,000 senior and management jobs in the next few weeks, Swiss weekly SonntagsZeitung said on Sunday.
OPEC considers full compliance or fresh cuts
OPEC ministers began talks on Sunday to decide whether to set new output targets or stick to existing curbs against a backdrop of swelling oil inventories and a shattered world economy.
OPEC yet to decide on compliance or more cuts
OPEC ministers weighed the options of tighter compliance with existing output curbs or agreeing to new cuts as they prepared to meet Sunday against a backdrop of high oil stocks and a damaged world economy.
Pioneer in car electronics tie-up talks: report
Pioneer Corp is in talks with Mitsubishi Electric Corp , Alpine Electronics Inc and Clarion Co Ltd on a possible tie-up in car navigation and other auto equipment operations, the Nikkei business daily reported on Sunday.
CORRECTED: U.S. business leaders say hobbled by healthcare costs
WASHINGTON - U.S. business leaders urged lawmakers on Thursday to act quickly on healthcare reform, saying American companies were losing out to other countries with cheaper healthcare and healthier workers.
G20 backs rescue funds boost
G20 finance ministers promised rescue money for troubled emerging market economies on Saturday and said they would use their full fiscal and monetary firepower to combat the worst downturn since the 1930s.
OPEC to debate compliance versus cuts
OPEC ministers will on Sunday debate whether their best policy is strict compliance with existing output curbs or a new set of cuts as they balance the issues of bulging oil stocks and a bruised world economy.
Treasury soon to offer details on toxic-asset plan
The Treasury will offer more details in the coming week about how proposed public-private partnerships to take bad assets off banks' books will work, a senior department official said on Saturday.
China's Geely Auto eyes foreign M&A for tech, markets
China's Geely Automobile Holdings, considered a potential buyer of assets from struggling global auto giants, said foreign acquisitions would allow it to secure technology and new markets but it remains cautious about possible deals.
NASA releases space junk audio tape
Following the close call the International Space Station had on Thursday by being hit with space junk, NASA released an audio recording of the communications between the astronauts and ground crews.
Tibet silent, shut-off on riot anniversary
China warned the West not to put its fingers into Tibet as the anniversary on Saturday of riots in Lhasa passed with heavy security to prevent any challenge to Beijing's rule.
MGM mulling breakup to pay looming debts: report
MGM Mirage , which has warned it could breach its credit agreements this year if the economy doesn't rebound, may break itself up to lure potential buyers as it races to raise the more than $1.5 billion it owes in bond payments and interest this year, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.
OPEC ministers to debate compliance versus cuts
OPEC ministers in Vienna this weekend will debate whether the best policy is strict compliance with existing curbs or a new set of output cuts as they balance the issues of bulging oil stocks and a bruised world economy.
World economy could stifle OPEC's urge to cut
OPEC ministers in Vienna this weekend will debate whether the best policy is strict compliance with existing curbs or a new set of output cuts as they balance the issues of bulging oil stocks and a bruised world economy.
Cash-hungry U.S. states turn to Web to auction goods
U.S. municipalities, strapped for cash as the recession decimates revenues, are stepping up sales of everything from old police cars, helicopters and bicycles to confiscated jewelry and slot machines in an effort to reduce swollen deficits.
B of A CEO says bank profitable, rejects nationalization
Bank of America Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ken Lewis said his bank was profitable in the first two months of the year and called possible nationalization of the bank a “nightmare.”
Freddie Mac urges less fees for home loans
Freddie Mac, the second largest mortgage finance company in the U.S., urged lenders to limit fees for borrowers so they could benefit from President Barack Obama’s housing stimulus plan.test
Obama Reassures China Over Treasuries Worries
U.S. officials tried to reassure Chinese premier Wen Jiabao about his country’s investment $2 trillion investment in U.S. Treasuries after he expressed worries in the light of the current financial crisis.
Madoff's net worth is $823 million
Bernard Madoff and his wife’s net worth is between $823 million and $826 million according to a court filing