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McDonald's sales beat expectations

McDonald's Corp said sales at restaurants open at least 13 months rose a better-than-expected 4.3 percent in July, helped by gains in Britain, France and the United States.

Daily Outlook - August 10- Energy

The National Clean Energy Summit 2.0: Jobs and the New Economy in the University of Nevada in Las Vegas kicks off Monday morning bringing together high ranked politicians and leaders of clean energy to talk about future prospects in the industry.

Interview of President Obama in 1993 emerges

An interview of President Barack Obama in 1993 when he was only two years out of law school surfaced online recently for a documentary released last week on DVD called Becoming Barack.

Echelon shares jump 40 pct on deal with Duke

Echelon Corp shares soared 40 percent Monday on news that the company has entered into a long-term agreement to supply smart meters to electric utility Duke Energy Corp.

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GMAC resumes leasing in most U.S. states

GMAC Inc on Monday said it will resume offering leases on select vehicles in most U.S. states, a year after curtailing the practice.

India inspects North Korea ship for nuclear material

Indian authorities were inspecting a North Korean ship detained in the Bay of Bengal for nuclear material or fuel, officials said on Monday, the latest sign of the international noose tightening around the North.

New Zealand sets 10-20 percent CO2 cut by 2020 target

New Zealand set itself a goal on Monday to cut carbon emissions by between 10 and 20 percent by 2020, holding off setting a hard target until a broader global climate pact now under negotiation takes shape.

Fortinet files for $100 mln IPO

Network security provider Fortinet Inc filed with U.S. regulators on Monday to raise up to $100 million in an initial public offering of common stock.

Corrected: First U.S. wireless pacemaker gives patient freedom

Dollar supported after payrolls, Fed awaited

The dollar held gains against the euro and a currency basket on Monday following a broad rally late last week on surprisingly strong U.S. jobs figures.

Barnes & Noble to buy college bookstores, stock up

Barnes & Noble Inc said on Monday it plans to buy Barnes & Noble College Booksellers Inc for $596 million, reuniting the Barnes & Noble brand, and its shares jumped more than 12 percent.

Iran will strongly resist West vote interference: official

Iran accused the West on Monday of meddling in its state affairs for criticizing its mass trial of moderates charged with spying and trying to topple the clerical establishment after the disputed president vote.

Oil slips below $71

Oil prices edged above $71 a barrel on Monday, drawing some support from the possibility of the first tropical cyclone of the hurricane season, but gains were capped by prospects for a stronger dollar.

U.S. recession seen ending in Q3

The worst U.S. recession since the Great Depression will probably end in the third quarter, but there is uncertainty over the speed and duration of the economic recovery, according to the most recent survey of private economists.

Ethanol industry wants U.S. cars alternative fuel ready

The ethanol industry called for requirements that all vehicles sold in the United States accept the renewable gasoline substitute as part of a push to slow global warming and provide jobs at home.

Electric car future may power a charging industry

As makers from Tesla to Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) jockey to dominate the next generation electric-powered cars, a fight on which companies will control the lucrative market to fuel them is just getting started.

U.S. recession to end in third quarter: survey

Dish Network profit falls

Dish Network Corp , the second largest U.S. satellite TV operator, on Monday posted a fall in quarterly profit, hurt in part by expenses tied to a litigation with TiVo Inc .

Dynegy in asset-sale deal with LS Power, plans job cuts

Dynegy Inc said it was selling some of its power plants to LS Power for $1.0 billion in cash as the U.S. power producer seeks to pay back debt and improve its liquidity position.

Stocks set for lower open as mild profit-taking prevails

Stocks were poised for a lower open on Monday as investors looked set to book profits, ahead of a Federal Reserve Board meeting and earnings from some of the nation's largest retailers later this week.

Three amigos summit dominated by swine flu, trade

Leaders of the United States, Mexico and Canada gather on Monday to present a united front to try to limit the spread of the H1N1 swine flu, but there is less unity on simmering trade issues.

Futures dip on mild profit-taking after 4-wk rally

U.S. stock index futures dipped on Monday as investors paused for profit-taking after a sharp run-up, ahead of key indicators on consumer spending due later this week.

Ethanol industry wants U.S. cars alt-fuel ready

The ethanol industry called for requirements that all vehicles sold in the United States accept the renewable gasoline substitute as part of a push to slow global warming and provide jobs at home.

Stock futures dip on mild profit-taking

Stock index futures dipped on Monday as investors paused for profit-taking after a sharp run-up, ahead of key indicators on consumer spending due later this week.

Stock futures slip as investors pause

Stock index futures slipped on Monday as investors paused to book profits after a sharp four-week run-up.

Dollar retains gains on jobs boost, but dips vs yen

The dollar retained most of its gains against a basket of currencies on Monday but lost ground to the yen as Japanese exporters and short-term speculators took advantage of its jump the previous session on U.S. jobs data.

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