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China rural spending inspires retailers' hopes

When Dell Inc reported its fourth-quarter results last month, the announcement included a surprising figure -- an 81 percent jump in the PC maker's China sales during the quarter.

Obama to push healthcare overhaul into final act

President Barack Obama said on Tuesday he would explore adding more Republican ideas to his healthcare plan, even as congressional Democrats prepared for a final push to pass the overhaul without Republican backing.

U.S. to send Pakistan laser-guided bomb kits

The United States will deliver 1,000 laser-guided bomb kits to Pakistan this month and is considering additional arms sales to help the Pakistani air force crack down on insurgents in the Afghan border region.

Perry wins Texas Republican governor primary

Incumbent Rick Perry beat U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison in a bruising primary election on Tuesday to decide the Republican candidate for Texas governor.

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Judge sentences ex-Monster counsel to probation

A U.S. judge sentenced a former general counsel of recruitment services company Monster Worldwide Inc to one-year probation after he pleaded guilty in 2007 and cooperated with a probe into a fraud over the backdating of millions of dollars worth of stock options.

Yahoo CEO not pushing for Google search probe

Yahoo Inc CEO Carol Bartz said she does not believe Yahoo needs to discuss Google Inc's Internet search practices with government regulators.

Brakes seen key fix; Toyota confronted with memo

Support grew for changes to vehicle braking systems, as a congressional hearing into unintended acceleration confronted Toyota Motor Corp executives with a 2006 internal document warning of quality problems.

AT&T CEO sees iPad mostly used on Wi-Fi

AT&T Inc expects users of Apple Inc's iPad to connect to the Internet mostly using short-range Wi-Fi networks rather than AT&T's cellular network, the chief executive of AT&T said on Tuesday.

Tyson shifting away from Russia chicken market

Tyson Foods Inc , the biggest U.S. meat producer, said on Monday it had reduced the amount of chicken it exports to Russia to about 10 percent of its total chicken exports from 26 percent four years ago as the company works to find other markets for the product.

Judge could tip General Growth's future

The top two U.S. mall owners will square off before a judge on Wednesday to shape the outcome of the largest U.S. real estate bankruptcy ever.

Northrop nearing decision on tanker bid

Northrop Grumman Corp said on Tuesday it was still reviewing the Air Force's final terms for a multibillion-dollar aerial tanker competition but was getting closer to a decision on whether to submit a bid with its European partner EADS .

Pfizer set to join bidding for Ratiopharm-Bloomberg

Pfizer Inc is set to join the bidding for German generic-drug maker Ratiopharm GmbH, offering as much as 3 billion euros, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday.

Bristol-Myers names COO Andreotti to succeed CEO

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co on Tuesday named Chief Operating Officer Lamberto Andreotti, 59, to succeed James Cornelius as its chief executive officer, effective May 4.

Independents still luring wirehouse clients: Schwab

Independent wealth management shops continue to lure clients away from the big U.S. brokerages, according to a survey by online brokerage giant Charles Schwab Corp .

Poor credit conditions for Main Street limits job creation: Senators

In a Senate hearing on Tuesday titled Restoring Credit to Main Street, witnesses stated that the inability of small businesses to obtain financing is severely hindering job creation in the United States.

U.S. unveils cybersecurity safeguard plan

The United States, pushing to promote global Internet freedom, on Tuesday declassified some of its initiatives on safeguarding government networks as it pursues partnerships in the effort.

New OTC swaps rules must apply to all: CFTC's Dunn

Congress should not create blanket exemptions from new rules designed to make trading of over-the-counter derivatives more transparent, a commissioner on the top U.S. futures regulator said on Tuesday.

Activision forms new Call of Duty unit

Activision Blizzard Inc is forming a business unit for its blockbuster Call of Duty franchise, following the departure of two senior executives at the studio that developed the video game, the company said on Tuesday.

U.S. Feb auto sales tepid

U.S. auto sales stalled in February as a safety crisis sent Toyota Motor Corp reeling, allowing Ford Motor Co to leap into the industry's top spot for the first time since 1998.

Starbucks tests larger iced drinks

Starbucks Corp, responding to customer demand for larger cold beverages, is selling 31-ounce (916.8 ml) iced teas and iced coffees in Phoenix and Tampa as part of a limited market test, the coffee chain said on Tuesday.

U.S. consumer confidence up: report

ABC News reported on Tuesday that while its weekly measure of U.S. consumer confidence reversed course after hitting nearly a four-month low last week, the gauge is still struggling to dig out of 2009 lows after its worst year on record.

U.N. council may take up Iran nuclear issue in March

The U.N. Security Council might take up this month the issue of Iran's nuclear program and Western proposals for a fourth round of sanctions against Tehran, Gabon's U.N. envoy said on Tuesday.

The Advantage of the Swiss Franc

Warren Buffett says he worries about all currencies.

U.S. government to enhance municipal market regulation

The Internal Revenue Service has agreed to work more closely with the Securities and Exchange Commission to regulate the U.S. municipal bond market, the IRS said on Tuesday, adding the two federal agencies had signed memorandum of understanding.

Weak Walgreen sales may prompt analyst reviews

Top U.S. drugstore chain Walgreen Co is expected to post a third month of weak sales when it issues February data on Wednesday, which could put pressure on its shares and lead some analysts to review their profit expectations.

Disney plays bully in dispute, says Cablevision CEO

Cablevision Systems chief executive Jim Dolan on Tuesday blasted Walt Disney's bullying threat to pull ABC from its cable systems over a contract dispute, calling the move senseless and one that invites questions from U.S. regulators.

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