Hollywood depicts asteroids as Earth-shattering nemeses, but, in the real world, some hope to bring them closer to Earth.
Analysts had forecast GM's 2012 profit to be $5.6 billion, or $3.26 per share. Instead it was $4.9 billion, or $2.92 per share.
Heinz, the maker of Ketchup, is being bought by Warren Buffet and a partner for $28 billion.
Anheuser-Busch InBev has agreed to sell its Mexican beer brands. Meanwhile, there's trouble brewing in Australia.
The waiting is over: We're about to get a new No. 1 airline after an $11 billion merger was approved.
A look at why US Airways and American Airlines are reportedly set to merge Thursday in a mega-merger that will create the world's largest airline.
China’s state-owned oil giant CNOOC was cleared by U.S. regulators to to make its largest-ever foreign acquisition.
The world's biggest maker of heavy farm equipment beat expectations as farmers prepare for a big corn planting.
G.M. 4Q results likely benefited from stronger demand, cost cuts, more-enticing cars, and a focus on successful brands.
Comcast Corp. announced Tuesday that it would buy General Electric's remaining 49 percent equity stake in their NBCUniversal joint venture for about $16.7 billion.
Finmeccanica is Italy's second largest corporate employer, after only Fiat SpA.
Today marks a record in U.S. aviation history -- it has been four years since the last fatal crash of a commercial airliner.
New Zealand coroner's report says a woman died from drinking gallons of the sugary soda every day.
Comcast Corp. (CMCSA), the top U.S. cable provider, is expected to report higher fourth-quarter and full-year earnings.
Lay’s "Do Us a Flavor" campaign has selected three finalist flavors, Chicken & Waffles, Cheesy Garlic Bread and Sriracha that will be tested in retail stores to select the company's 2013 flavor.
The cost of corn has surpassed the price of the ethanol made from it, which doesn’t bode well for producers.
As horse-tainted meat spreads to France, Sweden, Findus Nordic files suit against France's Comigel S.A.S.
A Chicago real estate developer used a U.S. visa program to defraud foreign investors of millions, the SEC said Friday.
Peugeot SA is writing down billions of euros because of its heavy exposure to the flailing European car market.
Though the earnings season is winding down, results continue to boost growth estimates for the fourth quarter.
A McDonald's in Australia will become the first to offer customers plates, cutlery and table service -- at least for a five-week trial period.
The expected merger of American Airlines and U.S. Airways will bring cost benefits to both and create the world's largest airline.
Home improvement stores announced how many seasonal workers they'll be hiring this spring.
Boeing will be allowed to conduct a one-time ferry flight of a grounded 787 Dreamliner from Texas to Washington state Thursday, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday.
A national survey of employees revealed that biopharmaceutical company Celgene is the best employer.
Biogen expects sole ownership of multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri to add as much as 60 cents to its adjusted EPS.
U.S. Postal Service will stop Saturday delivery of letters to save an estimated $2 billion.
Several major U.S. retailers are expected on Thursday to report modestly stronger January sales -- and offer a glimpse regarding consumer attitudes.
Land sales figures in China's 10 key cities almost tripled in the first month of 2013.
Dell agreed to be taken private in a $24.4 billion buyout deal by a consortium led by its founder and chief executive, Michael Dell, in the biggest leveraged buyout since the 2008 financial crisis.
