International Business News - AS http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif The Walt Disney Co's breakthrough deal to build one of its signature theme parks in Shanghai marks a major advance for Western media and entertainment firms trying to crack a tough China market. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/223425-a-plane-flies-pastmusical-parade-at-hong.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091104/disney-takes-china-stride-as-shanghai-park-gets-nod.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091104/disney-takes-china-stride-as-shanghai-park-gets-nod.htm Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:48:02 EST Polo Ralph Lauren Corp posted a quarterly profit far above Wall Street estimates and strengthened its full-year revenue outlook, as demand for its fashions picked up as the quarter progressed. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/223401-the-polo-ralph-lauren-logo-is-seen.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091103/polo-profit-tops-view-as-demand-picks-up.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091103/polo-profit-tops-view-as-demand-picks-up.htm Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:08:01 EST Oil majors Royal Dutch Shell Plc and Eni warned of a slow recovery, highlighting weak energy demand and operational challenges, as their profits slumped. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/223218-.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091029/shell-cools-outlook-as-profits-tumble.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091029/shell-cools-outlook-as-profits-tumble.htm Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:48:01 EDT Japanese automakers such as Honda and Nissan want to reduce their reliance on the U.S. market, where weak demand and a falling dollar have slashed profits, even as a poor turnout at their flagship auto show highlights the challenges at home. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/222705-a-visitor-walks-pastline-of-toyota-motor.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091021/japan-automakers-look-beyonds-as-strong-yen-bites.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091021/japan-automakers-look-beyonds-as-strong-yen-bites.htm Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:40:01 EDT The A400M military transporter made by Airbus is set to have its maiden flight as soon as November 30, German weekly magazine FOCUS reports in an advance copy. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/222161-.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091010/airbus-a400m-flight-as-soon-as-november-30-report.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091010/airbus-a400m-flight-as-soon-as-november-30-report.htm Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:40:01 EDT China's President Hu Jintao may lay down a "carbon intensity" target for his country at a top level United Nations summit on Tuesday, experts said, as he seeks to show Beijing's commitment to fighting climate change. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/220820-.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090921/carbon-intensity-focus-as-china-hu-heads-ton.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090921/carbon-intensity-focus-as-china-hu-heads-ton.htm Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:48:14 EDT Gardasil will continue to dominate the U.S. cervical cancer vaccine market despite the expected launch of a competitor from GlaxoSmithKline, Merck & Co's chief executive said on Thursday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090917/merck-confident-on-gardasil-as-glaxo-rival-nears.htm Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:50:34 EDT CombiMatrix Corp said it engaged Robert W. Baird as its financial and strategic adviser to help develop and review strategies aimed at unlocking shareholder value. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090916/combimatrix-hires-baird-as-strategic-adviser.htm Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:45:40 EDT World Wrestling Entertainment Inc said Chief Executive Linda McMahon resigned to run for the U.S. Senate and named Chairman Vince McMahon to the post. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090916/wwe-says-ceo-resigns-names-chairman-as-ceo.htm Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:37:36 EDT NEW YORK - U.S. copper futures headed higher at the open on Tuesday, after upbeat reports of rising retail sales and producer prices reinforced optimistic views about the economic recovery. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/220451-.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090915/us-copper-firms-open-as-data-points-recovery.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090915/us-copper-firms-open-as-data-points-recovery.htm Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:43:31 EDT Alkermes Inc said its Chief Executive Officer David Broecker has resigned, effective immediately, and will be replaced by prior CEO Richard Pops. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090911/alkermes-ceo-resigns-names-prior-ceo-as-replacement.htm Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:46:51 EDT Global oil demand will be almost 0.5 million barrels per day higher than previously forecast this year and next on stronger-than-expected fuel use in North America and Asia, the International Energy Agency said. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090910/iea-sees-higher-global-oil-use-as-economy-steadies.htm Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:40:01 EDT Oil prices rose on Wednesday, as optimism surrounding economic recovery and a weaker U.S. dollar prompted investors to buy crude to hedge against inflation. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090909/oil-prices-rise-slightly-as-dollar-weakens.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:48:01 EDT Oil prices rose above $69 a barrel on Tuesday as spot gold crossed a psychological threshold and ahead of an OPEC meeting analysts said would see more target compliance rhetoric but no change in output limits. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/219896-excess-oil-is-burnt-off-at-the.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090908/oil-rises-above-69-as-gold-jumps.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090908/oil-rises-above-69-as-gold-jumps.htm Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:24:02 EDT The Prius hybrid automobile is popular for its fuel efficiency, but its electric motor and battery guzzle rare earth metals, a little-known class of elements found in a wide range of gadgets and consumer goods http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/219619-.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090902/as-hybrid-cars-gobble-rare-metals-shortage-looms.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090902/as-hybrid-cars-gobble-rare-metals-shortage-looms.htm Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:15:59 EDT The Prius hybrid automobile is popular for its fuel efficiency, but its electric motor and battery guzzle rare earth metals, a little-known class of elements found in a wide range of gadgets and consumer goods. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/219583-.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090901/as-hybrid-cars-gobble-rare-metals-shortage-looms.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090901/as-hybrid-cars-gobble-rare-metals-shortage-looms.htm Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:51:11 EDT Standard & Poor's said on Tuesday it is continuing to review its ratings on International Lease Finance Corp for downgrade as American International Group Inc's plans to sell the unit have become less clear. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/219542-.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090901/sstill-may-ilfc-as-aig-sale-plans-unclear.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090901/sstill-may-ilfc-as-aig-sale-plans-unclear.htm Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:23:28 EDT NEW YORK - U.S. copper futures headed higher at the open on Tuesday, recovering a portion of the prior session's steep losses, as equity markets regained their footing and manufacturing and housing data suggested the economic recovery was on track. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090901/us-copper-climb-open-as-data-points-recovery.htm Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:50:45 EDT NEW YORK - Merck & Co Inc announced plans on Monday for a reorganization once its acquisition of Schering-Plough Corp closes later this year, including naming leaders for five main divisions. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/219457-.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090831/refile-updatemerck-reorganizes-as-schering-deal-nears-close.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090831/refile-updatemerck-reorganizes-as-schering-deal-nears-close.htm Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:00:43 EDT NEW YORK - U.S. stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Monday as Chinese equities dropped sharply and commodities fell on concerns that asset prices have run ahead of the economic realities. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090831/us-stocks-futures-dip-as-china-equities-commodities-fall.htm Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:34:13 EDT