Alaska's main oil pipeline was still expected to restart this week after a spill on Saturday forced it to shut down, idling 12 percent of U.S. oil production, a source familiar with its operations said.
Considered an indication of what to expect at the Oscars, True Grit and 127 Hours find no mention along with the ladies in the DGA list
The holiday shopping season still delivered a few surprises on Tuesday, both naughty and nice, showing that the U.S. economic recovery is not strong enough to lift all retailers.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will argue he should not be extradited from Britain to Sweden over alleged sex crimes because he could end up in the United States facing the death penalty, his lawyers said on Tuesday.
Statistics released by the People’s Bank of China on Tuesday showed the Chinese forex kitty is bursting at seams with an 18.6 percent growth in 2010 which made it zoom to a record $2.85 trillion.
Lennar Corp , the third-largest U.S. homebuilder, reported quarterly results that bested Wall Street estimates and said it expected a profitable 2011, sending its shares up more than 7 percent.
U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday as the first major set of fourth-quarter earnings came in largely higher than expected, suggesting that the recent run-up in anticipation of results was justified.
China has carried out a test flight of its advanced laser-evading stealth fighter J-20, media reports have said, perfectly timing the event to coincide with the visit of U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates to the country.
Web advertising firm Groupon Inc, announced on Monday that it has completed a $950 million round of financing.
Stock index futures indicated a higher open for Wall Street on Tuesday after Alcoa
, the largest U.S. aluminum producer, kicked off the earnings season by beating forecasts.U.S. stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Tuesday as the fourth-quarter earnings season started with a stronger-than-expected profit from Alcoa and higher outlooks from several retailers.
U.S. consumers continue to struggle to pay back home equity, auto and other loans as high unemployment drags on the economy.
Reportedly giving in to political pressure the History Channel refused to air 'The Kennedys' serial. In related news, Tom Cruise and Katie Homes may not be attending the Oscars.
Stock index futures rose on Tuesday as fourth-quarter earnings season began with a profit from Alcoa that topped Wall Street targets and as concerns over European debt eased.
Porsche AG, Stuttgart, opened the North American International Auto Show Monday with the World Premiere of the Porsche 918 RSR.
U.S. stock index futures rose on Tuesday as the fourth-quarter earnings season unofficially got started with a strong profit beat from Alcoa and as Europe rebounded from recent losses.
World stocks firmed on Tuesday on hopes for a solid earnings season, while the euro steadied above four-month lows after Japan offered to buy euro zone bonds.
British chipmaker CSR said it had settled its legal battle over technology patents with U.S. rival Broadcom Corp, boosting the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi specialist's shares on Tuesday.
WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange is due to appear in a London court Tuesday as lawyers draw the battle lines in his fight to avoid extradition to Sweden for questioning about alleged sex crimes.
Arnold Fields, who was in-charge of investigating corruption from the United States, has resigned.
General Motors Co is considering buying back part of Ally Financial, its former GMAC auto loan business, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing three people familiar with the situation.
China has arrested more than 4,000 people for violating intellectual property rights since November and will enforce tougher punishments to combat the rampant problem, a senior government official said on Tuesday.
