Beyond the gloom, reforms bode well for growth
Largely unnoticed by markets riveted by the drama of the day, more and more countries are successfully implementing complex, politically treacherous reforms needed to raise their long-term economic growth rates.
Big bank surcharge not anti-American: watchdog
A proposed capital surcharge for big banks is not anti-American and will help reduce the risk of big bank failures, a top European regulator said on Monday.
Market drops on euro zone effort to rescue Greece
U.S. stocks tumbled on Monday as growing fears of a Greek debt default prompted investors to sell risky assets and put an end to a week-long rally on Wall Street.
Contract spat blamed for Boeing 747 delay
Boeing scrambled on Monday to iron out contract problems that forced it to postpone the inaugural delivery of the latest version of its 747 jumbo jet, driving down its shares.
BRICS nations already buying EFSF debt: report
The BRICS emerging market powerhouses have already bought debt through the European Financial Stability Facility and could buy more, a potential help to struggling euro zone economies, a Brazilian newspaper reported on Monday.
PETA to launch porn site in name of animal rights
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, no stranger to attention-grabbing campaigns featuring nude women, plans to launch a pornography website in the name of animal rights.
EBay builds new division to woo developers
Ebay Inc is building a new division to woo developers and attract more merchants as the company tries to emulate the success of Apple Inc's iOS platform in the e-commerce world.
World oil demand to hit 112.2 million bpd in 2035: EIA
Despite rising oil prices, global petroleum use is expected to be stronger over the next two decades than previously estimated, the U.S. government said on Monday.
Analysis: Japan's Lost Decade Still a Risk for U.S. Economy
As the U.S. economy slouches toward another recession and confidence in policymakers erodes, investors are coming to grips with the notion that the country may already be several years into a Japan-style lost decade.
U.S. Stocks Tank Over Fears of Possible Greek Default
U.S. stocks fell sharply on Monday as renewed fears of a Greek debt default prompted investors to book some of last week's gains and turn toward the safety of U.S. government debt.
UBS CEO Gruebel in firing line over rogue loss
The rogue trade disaster at UBS will put pressure on the Swiss bank to accelerate plans to install a successor to Chief Executive Oswald Gruebel with a mission to dramatically slash the investment bank and renew the focus on wealth management.
Analysis: Japan's lost decade still a risk for U.S. economy
As the U.S. economy slouches toward another recession and confidence in policymakers erodes, investors are coming to grips with the notion that the country may already be several years into a Japan-style lost decade.
U.N. Fears Defeat of Costly Global Disease Epidemic as Summit Arrives
More and more people around the world are diagnosed with infectious diseases such as heart and lung disease, cancer and diabetes each year, yet there may be cheaper solutions to prevent and treat millions of these cases, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Wall St sharply down on escalating euro zone woes
U.S. stocks fell sharply on Monday as renewed fears of a Greek debt default prompted investors to book some of last week's gains and turn to toward the safety of U.S. government debt.
Grocery Strike 2011: Chain Negotiators 'Still at the Table' With So Calif. Workers
Contract negotiations continue between grocery chain Albertsons, Ralphs and Vons and its workers, who on Thursday issued a 72-hour notice to cancel a contract extension after the deadline passed on Sunday evening.
UBS starts probe into $2.3 billion rogue trade loss
UBS has kicked off an internal investigation into the catastrophic failure of its risk systems after rogue equity trades cost the Swiss bank $2.3 billion, raising the pressure on top management.
Home builder sentiment dips in September: NAHB
Homebuilder sentiment dipped in September with an industry index mired in a low range as the housing market continues to struggle, the National Association of Home Builders said on Monday.
NASA's Webb Telescope Mirrors Coated with Spectacular Gold
Toward fulfilling the mission to observe the most distant objects in the universe, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope was newly dressed with giant mirrors coated with gold - a spectacularly new technology fit for its grand mission.
Wall St set for lower open on growing euro zone woes
Wall Street stock indexes were set to drop more than 1 percent at the open on Monday as renewed fears of a Greek debt default prompted investors to book some of last week's gains and turn to safer assets such as gold.
Airbus lifts demand forecasts on Asian growth
Global airlines will buy $3.5 trillion of aircraft over the next 20 years to meet relentless demand for travel to and from Asia's burgeoning megacities and renew aging fleets in the West, Airbus said on Monday.
Apple to Tighten Security After iPhone 5 Prototype Loss
Apple seems to have woken up to the need to tighten its security after it lost an iPhone prototype for the second time — this time it's about the upcoming iPhone 5.
Start-up SpiderCloud targets emerging corporate mobile market
Venture capital-backed telecom gear startup SpiderCloud Wireless aims to tap into the emerging market of small wireless networks which can be used inside offices, shopping centers and stadiums.
Barcelona Takes Lead Over Stumbling Real Madrid
Barcelona stormed past Osasuna with an 8-0 mauling, a victory made sweeter as Real Madrid succumbed to a 1-0 loss at Levante, although neither of the two teams are in the top two of the La Liga.
Futures down after rally as euro zone fears grow
U.S. stock index futures fell sharply on Monday as renewed fears of a Greek debt default prompted investors to book some of last week's gains and turn to safer assets such as gold.
Futures off after rally as euro zone fears grow
U.S. stock index futures fell sharply on Monday as renewed fears of a Greek debt default prompted investors to book some of last week's gains and turn to safer assets such as gold.
Most Glamorous Celebrities at Emmy Awards 2011(Photos)
At the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards, the Academy of Television Arts & Science awarded celebrities for programs and achievements at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, making it a memorable evening.
Fashion app brings window shopping to the iPhone
Women on the hunt for a killer pair of heels or new handbag have endless options when shopping online.
Japan's defense industry hit by its first cyber attack
Japan's biggest defense contractor, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd, said on Monday hackers had gained access to its computers, with one newspaper saying its submarine, missile and nuclear power plant component factories had been the target.
U.S. Stock Index Futures Signal Sharp Losses
Stock index futures pointed to a sharply lower open on Wall Street on Monday, as renewed fears of a Greek debt default prompt investors to book some of last week's gains and turn to safer assets such as gold.
Lloyds Banking's finance director to quit
Lloyds Banking Group's finance director, Tim Tookey, is to quit the partly state-owned British bank to join insurer Friends Life, continuing a series of high-profile management departures since the arrival of new chief executive Antonio Horta-Osorio at the beginning of the year.