Medtronic slashes 1,100 Jobs
Medical technology company Medtronic Inc. said on Tuesday it will cut about 1,100 jobs in the current fiscal year in businesses that are not longer growing at previous rates, the company said.
Crude oil reaches $122 a barrel on fears of strained supplies
Crude futures reached $122 a barrel inTuesday's trading as supply disruptions, overseas growing demand outlook and a falling dollar sent the prices to new all time records.
Fannie Mae Takes Big Loss, Will Raise Capital
Fannie Mae, the largest U.S. mortgage finance company, revealed additional troubles from the U.S. housing downturn as it lost $2.2 billion in the first three months of the year. The Washington-based firm also said it would cut its dividend to investors and raise $6 billion by selling stock.
UBS Set to Slash 5,500 Jobs, Sell Assets
Swiss banking giant UBS announced Tuesday it would cut its workforce by 5,500 over the next year and sell a $15 billion chunk of its risky mortgage assets to BlackRock Inc., after reporting first-quarter losses due to the U.S. subprime crisis.
Dollar takes a breather
Dollar eased against the euro yesterday despite an unexpectedly strong data from the US Service sector.
U.S. Airways April Traffic Slumps, Shares drop
U.S. Airways Group Inc. reported on Monday April traffic slumped 2 percent from 5.25 billion revenue passenger miles last year to 5.14 billion.
Cardinal Recalls Mouthwash Contaminated with Bacteria
Cardinal Health Inc. reported on Monday the recall of 60,000 bottles of mouthwash contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia bacteria.
Sluggish movement in Sterling
Sterling witnessed a sluggish movement yesterday in the absence of any major data.
Dollar Slips after Bernanke Warning on Foreclosures
The dollar fell on Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Bern Bernanke said home prices may continue to fall as foreclosures increase.
News Corp to Close Spy Trial: Reports
A federal judge presiding over a corporate spying suit against News Corp said the company could lose the case worth hundreds of millions of dollars if Chairman and Chief Executive Rupert Murdoch fails to testify about what he knew, according to media reports released Monday.
Intel, Samsung, TSMC Partner for More Efficient Chip-Making
Chipmakers Intel, Samsung and TSMC will jointly develop larger silicon wafers to boost efficiency in semiconductor manufacturing.
Wal-Mart Now Offers 3 Months of Medicines for $10
Wal-Mart Stores Inc, the world's largest retailer, is expanding its discounted generic drug program, announcing today that now offers a 90-day supply of medicines for $10.
Wal-Mart Lowers Prices On More Drugs
Wal-Mart rolled out a 90-day special offer to American consumers on Monday that sells prescription drugs for $10. The promo includes increasing additional medications for women and unveiling $4 over-the-counter pharmaceuticals.
Target to Sell $3.6 Bln of Credit-Card Loans to JP Morgan
Target Corp., the second-largest discount store in the U.S, has agreed to sell a 47 percent stake in its credit-car loans to J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. for $3.6 billion to raise cash for stock buybacks in a deal that was urged by activist shareholder William Ackman.
China stock markets boosted by policies
Both China's Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets opened higher on Monday morning, boosted by Fed's cut of interest rates and China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) Chairman Shang Fulin's requirement that institutions to maintain stability.
After Failing to Acquire Yahoo, What's Next for Microsoft?
Microsoft's failure to acquire Yahoo increased pressure on its executive to find better ways of catching up with Google Inc., which is currently leading the Internet advertisement business.
Merck Cuts 1,200 sales jobs amid Non Approval of Cordaptive
Merck & Co. said Monday it will cut 1,200 U.S. sales jobs in an attempt to save expenses amid the recent rejection of its Cordaptive cholesterol drug last week.
Sprint Nextel Mulls Spin-off or Sale of Nextel: Report
Sprint Nextel Corp. is considering spinning off or selling its Nextel unit, according to a report.
Ford Seals Canada Labor Pact, GM to Start on Thursday
Ford Motor Co. and the Canadian Auto Workers ratified a three-year labor contract that their union plans to use as a pattern for negotiations with General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC.
Iron Man Gets Sequel after $100 mln Weekend
Movie fans rewarded 'Iron Man' with box office success over the weekend and the film's producer Marvel Entertainment returned the favor, announcing a sequel to the film set for release in 2010.
Vietnam adds electricity import from China
Vietnam plans to buy more electricity from China as local energy supplies vie to keep up with the burgeoning economy.
Crude soars to $120 a barrel on Nigeria Attacks, Dollar Declines
Crude oil futures rose on Monday to $120 a barrel after another attack in Nigeria rose concerns on tight supplies from the country while the dollar fell and U.S. economic data showed demand may not be as weak as expected.
PRECIOUS METALS: Gold Rises as Dollar Falls Against Euro, Silver Gains
Gold futures rose on Monday, rebounding from posting losses in three consecutive weeks, as the dollar dropped against the euro and crude oil hit a new record.
U.S. Stocks Drop on Yahoo, Countrywide
U.S. stocks fell as Yahoo dropped the most in almost two years after Microsoft Corp. abandoned its $50 billion bid for the company and Countrywide Financial Corp. tumbled on concern its suitor will abandon its pending takeover.
Corn, Soybean Decline as Dry Weather Boosts Planting
Corn and Soybeans declined on Monday as farmers increased planting of the two crops boosted by average rainfall that brought favorable planting conditions.
Yahoo Shares Recovering After Early Plunge
Shares of Yahoo fell as much as 20 percent on Monday but recovered slightly after Microsoft withdrew its buyout bid for the Internet portal over the weekend.
Amazon Sues New York Over New Tax Law
Amzazon.com sued the state of New York, challenging it for the new statute that requires Internet retailers based outside New York to collect New York sales taxes.
United Airlines to Ask For Credit Revision: Report
UAL's United Airlines is contemplating asking its banks to revise the terms of its credit facility in a bid to gain crucial financial flexibility to withstand the airline industry's sharp slump, according to media reports released Monday.
China eases rules for funds to operate in Hong Kong
China 's stock market watchdog said on Sunday it had allowed local fund management companies to set up branches in Hong Kong, which will help national fund firms become more familiar with international financial rules.
Dollar strengthens against Euro
Dollar strengthened against the euro on Friday after government report showed the U.S. economy shed just 20 000 jobs in April fewer than economists had expected.