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Bush Visits Tornado Victims, 230 People Still Missing

U.S. President George W. Bush on Friday visited Tennessee, one of the areas that were affected by the tornadoes that swept through five states earlier this week.

Wall Street Ends Week Mixed, Nasdaq Gains

U.S. stocks ended mixed on Friday with the Dow Jones ending its worst week in almost five years as ongoing credit market woes dragged down the financial sector increasing anxiety over the broader economy. The Nasdaq, despite being down for the week, rose as investors snatched up the biggest names in technology which have recently been left affected. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones industrial average, which rose in earlier trading, fell more than 60 points.

Treasuries Stage Comeback as Recession Risk Rises

Treasuries staged a comeback as safe-haven vehicles on Friday as greater risks of a U.S. recession raised the chance of a U.S. recession.

McDonald's Sales Growth Rise in January

McDonald's Corp , the world's largest fast-food chain, said on Friday that sales in the United States rebounded in January, easing investors fears after a flat December, sending its stock up more than 2 percent.

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Wheat Prices Increase on Concerns of Depleted Supply of the Grain

Wheat posted gains on Thursday after millers and overseas importers encountered shortage of spring grain, used to make bread, pasta and other staple foods.

Natural Gas Gains as Supplies Fall Higher than Forecasted

Natural gas gained on Thursday after a government report showed that U.S. supplies declined more than forecasted.

Atlantis Space Shuttle Ready for Launch, but is the Weather?

The Atlantis space shuttle is set for launching later today after NASA announced it had finished all the preparations for the mission to deliver Europe's first permanent space laboratory to the International Space Station.

Gold Edge Higher on BOE Rate Cut

Gold futures edged higher on Thursday, trading $912 an ounce, on speculation that central banks will mimic the U.S. by cut borrowing rates which boosted the appeal of the precious metal.

Romney Steps Aside, Endorses McCain

Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney ended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday, endorsing rival Sen. John McCain, saying it was in the best interest of his party and the nation to do so.

Euro slides after Trichet's growth comments

The euro declined to two-week lows versus the dollar on Thursday after European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said euro zone growth risks are to the downside, signaling lower interest rates this year.

Fed wrestles with growth and inflation worries

Federal Reserve officials on Wednesday expressed concern about a possible U.S. recession but warned that the central bank cannot let down its guard when it comes to fighting inflation. Right now, we're concerned about growth, Richmond Federal Reserve Bank President Jeffrey Lacker said.

Google to Fight Baidu for Chinese Internet Market

Google Inc may partner with another Chinese company in an effort to capture the Chinese market after two years of operation in the region with stiff competition from Baidu.com Inc which leads the market and provides free, unlicensed music downloads.

Copper Rises as London Inventories Data Slump

Copper futures climbed on Wednesday as supplies of the red metal stored in London Metal Exchange warehouses fell.

NASA Might Delay Atlantis Shuttle Launch on Thursday

The launch of Atlantis shuttle to the international space station may be delayed again due to bad weather as a result of the tornadoes and thunderstorms that swept through the US on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning.

Tornado Leaves 45 Dead, Bush Offers Special Prayers to Victims

At least 45 people confirmed dead, more than 150 others seriously injured when the tornadoes and thunderstorms struck five US states.

Cotton Gains as Dollar Weakens

Cotton prices increased on Wednesday after a decline of the dollar made exports cheaper.

Wall Street Down on Plosser News, Media Shares Mixed

U.S. stocks retreated after the markets single-plunge in nearly a year on Wednesday after Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Charles Plosser said he was against overly aggressive rate cuts.

Stellar Year, but can Apple's iPhone Sustain Growth?

After being on the market for slightly over 200 days, Apple's iPhone managed to take second place in the U.S smartphone market behind Research in Motion's venerable Blackberry, and ahead of Motorola offerings, but some experts contend the growth may shot lived unless the firm's business model changes.

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