Battles by states over online taxes may yield little
America's state governments won't see many revenue gains any time soon if they triumph in battles to tax sales by out-of-state Internet retailers, a leading Wall Street credit-ratings group said on Monday.
Herman Cain Essentially Ties Rick Perry in Texas, Perry's Home State: Poll
Rick Perry cannot count on winning the Republican primary in the state he has governed for 10 years, according to a new University of Texas-Texas Tribune poll.
Profit tax holiday could blunt U.S. exports: gov't
Any economic benefit that might result from a U.S. tax holiday for overseas corporate profits could be muted, or even reversed, if it strengthened the U.S. dollar and weakened exports, according to a Congressional Research Service report.
SunTrust to Drop $5 Monthly Debit Card Fee from Nov. 2
SunTrust Banks Inc said on Monday it planned to drop a $5 monthly debit card service fee, adding the Atlanta-based regional bank to the list of lenders dropping such maintenance fees amid rising public criticism of the industry.
Grain Elevator Explosion's Final Victims Found
The final three bodies from the weekend Kansas grain elevator explosion were recovered this morning.
Nook Color 2 Could be Unveiled Next Week
Barnes and Noble could be unveiling the new version of the Nook Color on Nov. 7 in New York.
World Population Reaches 7 Billion: Impact on Top 10 Megacities
As the world population reaches 7 billion on Oct. 31, we take a look at the impact the rising population will have on the world's megacities.
Air France Cancels 15 Percent of Flights but Says Strike Losing Steam
Air France canceled around 15 percent of flights Monday but claimed the upper hand in a dispute with striking cabin staff after two trade unions withdrew from the industrial action over reorganization of staffing on certain routes.
SEC case against ex-State Street execs dismissed
The U.S. government suffered a setback in its investigation of subprime fraud when a judge dismissed a case against two former State Street Corp executives accused of misleading investors in the summer of 2007 about a $2.9 billion fund loaded with exposure to risky mortgages.
Smartphone maker HTC warns of weak Q4
HTC Corp warned its sales in the fourth quarter, traditionally a bumper sales season for smartphones, would drop below the previous quarter and analysts' forecasts as the Taiwanese firm struggles to compete against bigger rivals.
Honda to curtail N.A. output due to Thai floods
Honda Motor Co Ltd will temporarily cut production at its six plants in the United States and Canada due to parts shortages stemming from the flooding in Thailand, the company said on Monday.
G20 to keep focus on China currency flexibility: U.S.
Greater currency flexibility from China and other emerging economies will be reviewed by G20 leaders this week as they focus on the need for balanced global economic growth, a top U.S. Treasury official said on Monday.
Online Health Information Beneficial, But Use Caution, Researchers Say
Over 50 percent of patients turn to the Internet for health information.
Wall Street loses ground as investors cool on Europe
Wall Street eyed its best month in almost 25 years despite a pullback on Monday that came as euphoria over European measures to resolve the debt crisis gave way to more cool-headed assessments of how the remedies would be implemented.
October Storm Downs Trees, Power Lines and Snowfall Records in Northeast
Nobody dreams of a white Halloween, but millions of people throughout the Northeast got that and more on Saturday when a northeaster dumped several inches of snow and toppled trees and power lines throughout the region.
Midwest business barometer eases in October
The pace of business activity in the U.S. Midwest slowed modestly in October as new orders eased, though the employment gauge rose to its highest level in six months, a report showed on Monday.
Analysis: Corporate defendants rack up wins in test trials
A string of courtroom victories by drugmakers in key product-liability trials could be a signal that these and other companies can beat back claims in upcoming cases against them.
Zimplats Q1 output down, eyes local ownership plan
Impala Platinum's Zimbabwe unit said on Monday metal production fell 13 percent during the July-September quarter after a maintenance shutdown at its furnace, but the company was on track to submit a revised local ownership plan in November.
Nigeria cbank to review naira, likely 155-156/dlr target
Nigeria's Central Bank Governor Lamido Sanusi said on Monday the bank would review its target band for the naira in the next few days, and depending on where the exchange rate settles may move its midpoint to 155/156 to the dollar, compared to its current 150.
NATO Concludes Libya Mission After Seven Months
NATO ends its military operation in Libya at midnight on Monday, seven months after launching an air and sea campaign that helped bring the overthrow and death of Muammar Gaddafi.
GTL Resources agrees $52 million takeover
GTL Resources, the owner of an ethanol and bio-refining company, has agreed to a 32 million pound ($52 million) cash offer from marine firm Siem Kapital and fund manager North Atlantic Value , the companies said on Monday.
Uganda frees opposition leader, threatens to re-arrest
Ugandan police released opposition leader Kizza Besigye on Monday, hours after detaining him for the second time in a month, but warned they would keep seizing him if he tried again to take part in protests against surging prices.
Gaddafi son should be tried in Libya first: minister
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi will not escape justice and should be tried in Libya for murder, corruption and many things before an international court questions him, the country's interim justice minister said on Monday.
IMF Sees Slower Kenya Growth, Approves Extra Funds
The International Monetary Fund on Monday trimmed its 2011 growth outlook for Kenya on Monday and backed further funds to boost the country's foreign exchange reserves to help tackle a widening balance of payments gap.
Mugabe says he's still fit, may target Swiss assets
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe denied speculation his health is failing and hinted at taking action against Swiss firms in retaliation for his wife and aides being denied visas to visit Geneva, the official Herald newspaper reported on Monday.
Insight: Dreaded Brazil cost may dim Foxconn's iPad dreams
The nondescript stretch of asphalt is an unlikely symbol of Brazil's attempt to lift its economy into a new high-tech era.
Board to post accurate, real-time US muni ratings
Real-time disclosure of the credit ratings on debt in the $3.7 trillion U.S. municipal bond market will be available in coming months, the board that collects market data said on Monday.
Perry's New Iowa Ad Focuses on Obama [VIDEO]
Rick Perry's new Iowa TV ad focuses on his record
Canada exchange operator backs $3.8 billion buyout bid
The operator of Canada's largest stock market has thrown its support behind a C$3.8 billion ($3.8 billion) takeover offer from a group of banks and pension funds, embracing the deal four months after a failed attempt to merge with the London Stock Exchange.
Justin Bieber rounds off MTV Europe awards lineup
Canadian pop star Justin Bieber has been added to the line-up for the MTV Europe Music Awards in Belfast on Sunday, when he will join his girlfriend and host for the night, actress and singer Selena Gomez.