International Business News - US 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 Signs of recovery are popping up in many corners of the U.S. economy, but the bosses of major airlines are still reaching for that rainbow. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/222816-the-delta-airline-logo-is-seen-onstrap.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091022/delta-us-airways-results-hampered-by-economy.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091022/delta-us-airways-results-hampered-by-economy.htm Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:48:02 EDT China and a top G77 official accused rich nations on Monday of trying to kill off the Kyoto Protocol, the U.N.'s main weapon in the fight against global warming, as nations try to craft a broader climate pact. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/221767-.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091005/rich-nations-trying-kill-kyoto-pact-says-china.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091005/rich-nations-trying-kill-kyoto-pact-says-china.htm Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:28:41 EDT The number of rigs drilling for natural gas in the United States climbed six this week to 705, according to a report on Friday by oil services firm Baker Hughes in Houston. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090918/us-natgas-rig-count-climbsto-705-week.htm Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:14:03 EDT The climate change bill approved by the U.S. House of Representatives would reduce the gross domestic product of the United States by as much as 3.5 percent in 2050, the Congressional Budget Office estimates. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/220687-.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090918/us-climate-bill-could-gdp5-pct-2050-cbo.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090918/us-climate-bill-could-gdp5-pct-2050-cbo.htm Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:56:39 EDT Chemical shipments on U.S. railroads fell 9.1 percent last week, the Association of American Railroads said on Thursday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090917/figure-us-chemical-demand-falls-report.htm Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:54:25 EDT Exclusive deals between mobile phone makers and carriers got support on Thursday from two Republican members of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, which is probing if the arrangements harm consumers in rural markets. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090917/two-us-fcc-members-back-exclusive-cellphone-deals.htm Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:39:38 EDT A stretch of Enbridge Inc's crude oil pipeline from Canada to the United States was operating normally after being shut by a power outage last week, the company said on Thursday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090917/enbridge-says-canada-us-linenow-normal.htm Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:04:51 EDT U.S. copper futures fell before steadying at slightly lower levels Thursday morning, under pressure from a steadier dollar and down even as latest labor, housing and manufacturing data provided further evidence of recovery. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090917/us-copper-dips-under-early-dollar-induced-pressure.htm Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:22:42 EDT British gas prices firmed early on Thursday following a strong rally in the U.S. natural gas market overnight and firm oil prices, while prompt power prices eased on solid supply margins. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090917/uk-gas-climbs-on-us-oil-rallies-power-soft.htm Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:21:00 EDT Construction and engineering group Balfour Beatty is in advanced talks regarding a "significant" acquisition and is mulling a rights issue to fund a deal analysts expect will involve a U.S. or British firm. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090917/balfour-beatty-nears-acquisition-us-seentarget.htm Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:46:13 EDT U.S. lithium-ion battery maker Ener1 Inc said on Thursday it would supply batteries to Ford Motor Co's Swedish Volvo brand for a new electric car prototype. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090917/us-ener1-make-batteries-volvo-electric-cars.htm Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:36:33 EDT YUKOS Capital, a former affiliate of bankrupted Russian oil giant YUKOS, asked a U.S. court to confirm a 13 billion rouble ($421 million) arbitration award against state-run OAO Rosneft Oil Company. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090915/yukos-capital-seeks-us-court-order-on-rosneft.htm Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:04:37 EDT Coach Inc said on Tuesday it had hired the head of luxury brand Prada's U.S. operations to run its new Reed Krakoff division, which will sell handbags, shoes and jewelry. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090915/coach-says-prada-us-head-take-reins-unit.htm Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:52:18 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 MasterCard Inc, the world's second-largest credit-card network, said processed volume in the United States declined less in July and August than in the second quarter, reinforcing sentiment that the industry is stabilizing. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/220437-.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090915/mastercard-processed-volume-decline-slows-us.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090915/mastercard-processed-volume-decline-slows-us.htm Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:27:40 EDT BASF SE said on Tuesday it has received approval from the Environmental Protection Agency for a new herbicide that it will market as a complement to a popular Monsanto Co herbicide. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090915/basf-gets-ok-herbicide-from-us-epa.htm Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:35:11 EDT Small and midcap healthcare stocks were standout performers on improved earnings outlooks, helping major U.S. small-stock indexes outperform on Monday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090914/us-small-mid-caps-growth-prospects-boost-healthcare-companies.htm Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:44:36 EDT U.S. copper futures ended lower on Monday, after hitting their lowest levels in nearly two weeks, as a steadier tone in the dollar and worries about recent supply builds and moderating import levels in China combined to drag prices down for the fourth straight session. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090914/dollar-demand-worries-drag-us-copper-futures-down.htm Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:36:39 EDT Direct Edge's applications to operate two stock exchanges appeared for public comment on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's web site on Monday, bringing the privately held alternative venue a step closer to becoming a formal exchange operator. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/220388-.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090914/direct-edge-moves-closer-us-exchange-status.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090914/direct-edge-moves-closer-us-exchange-status.htm Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:34:29 EDT Visa Inc, the world's largest payment network, said on Monday that its U.S. payment volume had declined in August as fewer consumers used their credit cards. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090914/visa-us-payment-volume-declines-august.htm Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:21:35 EDT