Bank regulators roll fines into mortgage pact
The Federal Reserve announced on Thursday it has reached an agreement with five U.S. banks on penalties totaling $766.5 million over problems in their mortgage servicing businesses as part of a larger $25 billion foreclosure deal struck between the banks and state and federal agencies.
Analysis: In cyber era, militaries scramble for new skills
With growing worries about the threat of cyber warfare, militaries around the world are racing to recruit the computer specialists they believe may be central to the conflicts of the 21st century.
U.S. to approve Google's bid for Motorola: sources
The Justice Department will approve Google's $12.5 billion bid to acquire Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc, according to sources close to the antitrust review.
Greek deal leads to modest gains on Wall St
Stocks rose modestly for a third straight day on Thursday after Greece reached a deal to secure a financial bailout, but investors were cautious after weeks of gains.
Path Fumble Highlights Internet Privacy Concerns
A privacy debate surrounding fledgling social network Path went viral this week, triggering discussions on blogs and on Twitter about how far social networks can go in using members' private data.
Greek Deal Enough for Modest Gains on Wall Street
Stocks rose modestly for a third straight day on Thursday after Greece reached a deal to secure a financial bailout, but investors were cautious after weeks of gains.
Greek deal enough for modest gains on Wall St
Stocks rose modestly for a third straight day on Thursday after Greece reached a deal to secure a financial bailout, but investors were cautious after weeks of gains.
Activision's Quarterly Sales Beat Expectations
Activision Blizzard's quarterly sales beat Wall Street expectations on Thursday as the video game publisher lost fewer World of Warcraft subscribers than it did a quarter ago.
Roland Martin Agreed to Meet with GLAAD Over Super Bowl Tweets
CNN commentator Roland Martin has agreed to meet with GLAAD following his suspension Wednesday for tweets during the Super Bowl that the group and others denounced as homophobic.
Two Ford execs retiring, Mulally staying
Two top Ford Motor Co executives who helped steer the U.S. automaker through the financial crisis will retire by April 1, thinning the ranks of likely candidates to replace Chief Executive Alan Mulally in coming years.
Apple to reveal latest iPad in March: report
Apple Inc plans to introduce its latest iPad tablet at an event in the first week in March, the website AllThingsD reported, citing unnamed sources.
Wall Street Ticks Higher on Greek Deal
Stocks edged higher on Thursday after Greece reached a deal to secure a financial bailout, but investors took a wait-and-see attitude in a market that has become extended after weeks of gains.
CEO Hirai to Network Sony Content and Gadgets
Incoming Sony CEO Kazuo Hirai aims to re-shape the company by linking hardware and software through online networks - a model he used at the PlayStation maker's computer entertainment unit.
Two top Ford execs set to retire
Two top Ford Motor Co executives who helped steer the U.S. automaker through the financial crisis will retire by April 1, thinning the ranks of potential candidates who could replace Chief Executive Alan Mulally in coming years.
Wall Street ticks higher after Greece deal
Stocks edged higher on Thursday after Greece reached a deal to secure a financial bailout, but investors took a wait-and-see attitude in a market that has become extended after weeks of gains.
Oracle Buying Taleo for $1.9B as Cloud War Brews
Oracle Corp agreed to buy Taleo Corp, a maker of Web-based software for recruiting employees, for about $1.9 billion, as technology giants battle for the top spot in the fast-growing cloud computing market.
Oracle buying Taleo for $1.9 billion, cloud war brews
Oracle Corp agreed to buy Taleo Corp, a maker of Web-based software for recruiting employees, for about $1.9 billion, as technology giants battle for the top spot in the fast-growing cloud computing market.
Apple to Reveal New iPad in March: Report
Apple Inc plans to introduce its latest iPad tablet at an event in the first week in March, the website AllThingsD reported, citing unnamed sources.
SEC charges insider trading in Takeda pharma deal
U.S. market regulators charged a former employee of Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd with making $63,000 in illegal profits on inside information about the company's 2008 agreement to acquire Millennium Pharmaceuticals Inc.
US bank regulators roll fines into mortgage pact
U.S. banking regulators are using the agreement announced on Thursday between large U.S. banks and state and federal agencies over foreclosure abuses as a vehicle for levying their own fines on banks for problems in their mortgage servicing businesses.
Jobless claims drop brightens labor market picture
The number of Americans signing up for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, the latest sign of recovery in the labor market.
IMF, Greece continue talks to finalize bailout
The International Monetary Fund and Greek authorities continue talks to finalize details of a new rescue package following an agreement among the country's political leaders, an IMF spokesman said on Thursday.
Oracle to buy Taleo for $1.9 billion; cloud war brews
Oracle Corp plans to buy Taleo Corp, a maker of Web-based software for recruiting employees, for about $1.9 billion as a war heats up for control over the fast-growing cloud computing market.
Troika inspectors gear up for Portugal bailout review
Debt-ridden Portugal's international lenders will next week begin assessing the country's compliance with the terms of its 78-billion euro bailout, against a backdrop of concerns it may eventually have to sign up for a second rescue package.
German Bundestag parties to meet on Greece Friday
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will meet with parliamentary floor leaders on Friday to discuss Greece's bailout after euro zone ministers meet in Brussels later on Thursday, parliamentary sources said.
ECB opens door to indirect Greece aid
European Central Bank President Mario Draghi opened the door on Thursday to helping Athens indirectly after Greek politicians finally signed up to an austerity package following days of dither and delay.
Cisco slips as fragile recovery fails to impress
Shares of Cisco Systems Inc fell 3 percent, a day after the network equipment maker's estimate-beating forecast failed to impress, suggesting investors may still be wary of its restructuring efforts paying off so early.
Jobless claims brighten labor market picture
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, suggesting recent gains in employment are being sustained.
Greek deal gets cool reception on Wall Street
News that Greece had reached a deal to secure a bailout was greeted with caution on Wall Street on Thursday, with investors taking a wait-and-see approach in a market that has become extended after weeks of gains.
MF Global judge to examine insurance for ex-execs
The U.S. judge overseeing MF Global's bankruptcy plans a closer review before deciding whether any of an estimated $190 million of insurance coverage for former company executives should instead go to customers.
