Toyota expanding recall by another 1 million vehicles
Toyota Motor Corp late on Wednesday said it is expanding a recall of its cars and trucks by another 1.1 million vehicles to address the risk of accelerator pedals becoming dangerously stuck.
This Week In Petroleum - Released on January 27, 2010
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) is seeking comments and recommendations on information needed to support analysis and increased understanding of energy markets, in support of the Energy and Financial Markets Initiative announced on September 9, 2009. A notice appeared today in the Federal Register describing topics of particular interest, as well as procedures for public comment over the next 60 days. The notice does not itself propose new EIA information collection. Comments receive...
eHarmony settles lawsuit over same-sex matching
eHarmony Inc, which operates a website to help singles find relationships, said on Tuesday that it settled a class action lawsuit over same-sex matching.
Fundamental Commentary for 2009
Although stocks posted amazing gains in 2009, it has left most with an empty feeling as the decade overall was flat in US equities. The politics though fiery and hopeful at one euphoric moment in 2008 were also empty.
It appears that in hindsight the last decade was a wash for America. Americans marched through most of the last ten years mad at a President who recovered an economy that had been dealt its largest blow ever and kept us from being attacked for a second time during his watch from a...
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Parents cut kids' calories when menus are labeled
But parents don't restrict their own energy intake, according to the report, which joins a growing body of work on the effects of menu labeling.
Amgen 2010 forecast shows potential upside
Amgen Inc issued a 2010 forecast on Monday that showed potential to exceed Wall Street expectations, but the company's slightly higher fourth-quarter profit came in shy of analyst estimates primarily due to higher expenses.
Amgen 2010 forecast in line with Street view
Amgen Inc on Monday issued a 2010 forecast that was in line with Wall Street expectations, but its slightly higher fourth-quarter profit came in shy of analyst estimates.
Apple reports 50% jump in profit in Q1 on strong iPhone sales
Apple Inc. on Monday reported its strongest quarter ever in revenue and net income for the first quarter of 2010, on the back of strong sales of its iPhone and Mac computers.
Wall Street up as Bernanke support firms; Apple reports
Stocks snapped a three-day slide on Monday as signs that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke would win a U.S. Senate vote for a second term helped ease investors' concerns.
Apple profit, revenue surge
Apple Inc reported sharp gains in quarterly revenue and profit as the company moved to adopt new accounting standards for its iPhone.
Intel puts up Solar Installations in 4 States
Intel said new contracts are in place to incorporate approximately 2.5 megawatts worth of new solar power projects as it moves to develop renewable energy sources.
Stocks climbs as Bernanke approval firms
U.S. stocks moved higher on Monday as signs that Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke would win a U.S. Senate vote for a second term helped lift shares beaten down in last week's sell-off, such as technology stocks.
Stocks rise on reassurance that Bernanke will be confirmed
The S&P 500 rose slightly in early trading amid signs over the weekend that Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke will be confirmed for a second term.
AIG's bailout disclosure surprised NY Fed
New York Federal Reserve officials debated in November 2008 whether the terms of the bailout of American International Group could be kept secret from the public and whether securities regulators would even permit it to do so, according to emails obtained by Reuters on Friday.
Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Long Beach, California
Today celebrities and tourists still relax and enjoy the scenic and historic charm of the city. Reuters correspondents with local knowledge offer tips on how to get the most out of one of the few California towns where walking shoes will suffice to see most of the sights.
Google posts strong Q4 profits
Google on posted big profit and sales gains for the fourth quarter as it continued to see an increase in the number of users clicking its online advertisements.
California sees problems in U.S. vehicle pollution plan
California has issues with federal attempts to weaken new vehicle pollution standards, but the state backed away on Wednesday from a report that it was threatening to pull out of a deal with U.S. President Barack Obama's administration.
Salt reduction could save 92,000 lives a year
The benefit to the U.S. population would be comparable to cutting smoking by 50 percent, significantly lowering obesity rates and giving cholesterol drugs to virtually everyone to prevent heart attacks, said Dr. Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo of the University of California, San Francisco and colleagues.
Report sees small Hollywood jobs recovery for 2010
A record breaking movie box office take in 2009 was not enough to stave off Hollywood job losses last year, but 2010 is expected to bring a modest recovery of up to 3,000 jobs, in part due to an increase in TV productions, according to an economic report released on Thursday.
Oracle to reveal Sun strategy next week
After regulators approved Oracle's proposed acquisition of Sun Microsystems this morning, the company is planning to unveil its long-term strategy at an event next week.
FDIC geared up for busy year of bank failures
The U.S. agency charged with dismantling or selling off failed banks said it is equipped to deal with what it sees as a busy 2010, according to remarks to be delivered before Congress on Thursday.
Jobless rates seen high for many more years
Unemployment rates will likely peak in most U.S. cities in 2010, but it will be many more years before jobless rates hit their lows of the last decade, a report released by a U.S. mayors group shows.
JPMorgan in exclusive talks on RBS Sempra: sources
JPMorgan Chase is in exclusive talks to buy the RBS Sempra commodities joint venture, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, in a deal expected to be worth about $4 billion.
With tech salaries nearly flat, frustration rises: poll
U.S. technology professionals are more frustrated with their pay than they have been in years as their salaries stagnate, according to an annual survey of about 17,000 visitors to the Dice.com website.
Chevron to cut refinery jobs, exit some markets
Giant oil company Chevron Corp plans to restructure its refinery operations, cutting some jobs and exiting some markets, a company spokesman said on Tuesday.
Electric car road test planned for Quebec
Quebec's power utility is teaming up with Mitsubishi Motors to road test the performance of up to 50 all-electric vehicles against the rigors of the Canadian climate and measure their infrastructure needs.
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