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Tokyo Electric Power Company, the operator of the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, said it has started monitoring the seawater nearby and found elevated levels of radiation, but that there is as yet no cause for alarm.

Chinese oil demand rose more than 10 percent year-on-year in February to reach the second strongest demand level on record, as refineries scampered to pile up supplies in view of the upcoming peak demand season and adverse weather conditions.

Lockheed Martin unveiled its new Orion Spacecraft, part of NASA's program for space flight beyond low Earth orbit and possibly back to the moon.

The average transaction prices for key fuel-efficient Japanese imported cars in the United States are starting to creep up in the wake of the quake and tsunami in Japan that caused supply disruptions, according to an analyst.

Babcock & Wilcox said it is in discussions with Toshiba Group to provide nuclear technical assistance and services to secure and maintain the safety of the nuclear power plants at Fukushima Daiichi in Japan.

Japanese carrier NTT Communications said on March 22 it is steadily restoring communications services, although some still remain disrupted.

AOL Jobs, through its partnership with CareerBuilder.com, has listed out the top ten U.S. companies hiring this week from March 21 to March 27.

With only 333 Audi R8 GT models to be built worldwide and 90 slated for U.S. buyers, the Audi of America established prices for the limited-edition vehicle starting at $196,800.

Elin Nordegren, Tiger Woods’ ex-wife, has reportedly purchased a new home in North Palm Beach, Florida for $12.2 million.

Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway Chairman, confirmed his reluctance to invest in technology stocks, called South Korea a good hunting ground for acquisitions and said sees buying opportunity in Japan.

Robert W. Baird said there is no change in its education services thesis after viewing the Department of Education's clarification letter for new rules that go into effect July 1, 2011.

Starting May 20, the Concorso will serve as the dream destination for all car and motorcycle lovers as there will be numerous high-end classics on display in special exhibitions.

AT&T plans to acquire Deutsche Telekom AG's T-Mobile USA for $39 billion in cash and stock, a deal which will alter the telecom landscape in US leaving only three key players in the market.

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The Nuclear regulatory Commission has no plans to retrofit existing nuclear power plants due to seismic hazards, despite an increase in measured seismic risk at some sites.

Apple is involved in testing retypes of iPhone which incorporate Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, adding fuel to earlier reports which surmised that the next edition of iPhone will be NFC enabled Cult of Mac reported.

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Brean Murray Carret & Co. reiterated its Hold rating and narrowed its loss estimate on apparel retailer New York & Co. (NYSE: NWY) after the company posted stronger-than-expected quarterly results.

Quest Diagnostics Inc. announced an agreement to acquire smaller rival Celera Corp., a maker of diagnostic tests, for $8 per share to gain immediate access to genetic tests and pipeline of biomarkers.

The Internet giant will be sponsoring around 20 projects focusing on the fundamentals of online auctions across three Israeli universities.

Mizuho Financial Group Inc, Japan’s third-largest bank by market value, said it has restored its automated teller machine (ATM) service nationwide, following three days of system failures. Its internet service was also on the fritz.

Intel Corp. has acquired New Venture Partners' portfolio company, Silicon Hive, a spin-out from Philips Electronics (Philips). Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

Shares of apparel retailer Guess? Inc. (NYSE: GES) plunged to a 4 1/2 month low on Thursday after it guided first quarter below consensus estimates.

Brean Murray Carret & Co. reiterated its price target of $60 on Guess? Inc. (NYSE: GES), saying the apparel retailer remains well positioned for uncertain times.

JP Morgan Chase & Co. is in the process of testing $5 and $4 ATM usage fee for non-customers in Illinois and Texas.

Japan's Nissan Motor has been able to repair some damaged facilities and/or equipment, it is still taking time to arrange delivery of parts from our suppliers, the company said in a statement on the latest update on post-earthquake operations.

Global major in financial software, MetaQuotes Software Corp. set a new example in CSR when it recently announced a free offer of its groupware TeamWox to any educational institution in the world.

A French Gothic townhouse in Manhattan was put on the market at $90 million last Friday.

Construction of new homes, as well as new building permits, declined more than expected in February, indicating that the U.S. housing industry’s recovery is still weak, even as the rest of the economy improves.