Obama to call for urgent steps on economy
President Barack Obama will lay out a jobs package worth more than $300 billion on Thursday, staking his re-election hopes on a call for urgent action to revive the economy and challenging Republicans who have consistently opposed his initiatives.
JPMorgan seeks profit pampering rich branch clients
Banking giant JPMorgan Chase & Co , a relative lightweight in retail wealth management, sees untapped riches residing in its own bank branches.
World policymakers see darkening outlook
From Seoul to Washington, policymakers are increasingly worried about the outlook for the global economy.
Nike Makes a Call Back…to the Future for Next Big Product
Nike may be releasing the Marty McFly Air Mags soon.
Canada economy shows signs of life after Q2 dip
After a dismal second quarter Canada's economy showed signs of life in July as higher exports almost halved the trade deficit and the value of building permits hit a record high.
Texas Summer Hottest on Record in U.S.
In fact, Texas has just finished the hottest summer (June-August) on record, The National Weather Service reports Thursday.
Analysis: AOL's Armstrong feeling the heat with Project Devil
Forget the Michael Arrington sideshow -- AOL boss Tim Armstrong has a bigger problem, involving the Project Devil advertising unit.
Bernanke speech on U.S. economic outlook
The following are highlights of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's speech on the economic outlook before the Economic Club of Minnesota on Thursday.
Carol Bartz: Yahoo Board F---ed me Over
Carol Bartz lashes out at Yahoo's Board of Directors in an interview, calling them doofuses and saying, These people f--ed me over.
Wal-Mart hires former head of Russia's X5 as VP
Wal-Mart Stores Inc has appointed Lev Khasis, the former head of Russia's biggest food retailer X5 , as a senior vice-president, a company spokeswoman said on Thursday.
FedEx may buy Boeing, Airbus freighters: source
FedEx Corp may buy about 50 wide-body freighters from Boeing Co and Airbus to update its cargo airline fleet, an industry source familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
Droid Bionic Review Roundup: Great Performance, High Price
For the most part, the Droid Bionic is getting rave reviews. Although its price is an issue.
Should Graffiti on Kelburn Castle Stay or Go?
The Earl of Glasgow hopes to keep outlandish graffiti on the 13th century Kelburn Castle.
Layaway, $15 toys among Walmart's holiday plans
Eager to keep its sales momentum growing, Wal-Mart Stores Inc is kicking off the holiday season early, cutting some toy prices in September, offering layaway in October and selling more Christmas decorations.
September 11 Anniversary: Preview of the National World Trade Center Memorial
View photographs of the progress made on the National September 11 Memorial and learn what to expect to see when visiting the site.
Pennsylvania Flooding: Mass Evacuations as Delaware and Susquehanna Rivers Rise
Central and eastern Pennsylvania are being hit hard by the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, with the Delaware River expected to crest at a level not seen since Hurricane Ivan in 2004. More than 100,000 residents are evacuating.
Bernanke: Fed to help restore strong growth, mum on measures
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Thursday the U.S. central bank would spare no effort to boost disappointingly weak growth and reduce unemployment, while downplaying concerns about inflation.
Instant view: Fed's Bernanke seeks to restore robust growth
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Thursday said the central bank would spare no effort to boost disappointingly weak growth and lower unemployment but offered no details of steps monetary policymakers might take.
Google buys Zagat in local push; vies with Yelp
Google Inc has bought Zagat, the popular restaurant recommendations and ratings authority, to expand its local content in the niche marketplace that includes Yelp and Yahoo Inc.
Bernanke says Fed seeks to restore strong growth
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Thursday said the central bank would spare no effort to boost disappointingly weak growth and lower unemployment but offered no details of steps monetary policymakers might take.
Lower trade gap boosts growth, but jobs weak
The U.S. economy may be stumbling, but it is still standing.
Wall Street hits session lows
Stocks fell more than 1 percent on Thursday on investor disappointment that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gave no new details of steps policy makers might take to mend the economic recovery.
Ben & Jerry's Give the Scoop On New 'Schweddy Balls' Ice Cream Flavor
To bring in the holiday season, Ben & Jerry's unveiled their new flavor, Schweddy Balls, on Thursday inspired by a Saturday Night Live (SNL) classic skit.
Australia's Westfield eyes Toronto development
Australian mall developer Westfield Group is looking at a possible investment in a waterfront site in Toronto, Canada, the company said on Thursday, after recently announcing expansions plans in Europe and South America.
California may give Amazon year-long tax reprieve
California lawmakers rushed to write a bill to give Amazon.com Inc a one-year reprieve from collecting certain sales taxes in exchange for dropping its ballot measure campaign to undo the tax, aides said on Thursday.
TSX shows little conviction before Obama speech
Toronto's main stock market index edged higher in cautious action on Thursday morning following weak U.S. jobs data and ahead of a speech by U.S. President Barack Obama detailing his plan for job creation.
Twitter now has 100 million active users, mobile surging
More than 100 million users are active and log onto Twitter daily, or about half its registered members, and a growing number are doing so from a plethora of mobile devices, Chief Executive Dick Costolo told reporters on Thursday.
China monetary tightening should continue: IMF
China should keep tightening monetary policy to fight inflation pressures even as the pace of global growth shows signs of faltering, the International Monetary Fund's China mission chief said on Thursday.
Meteorites Showered Gold and Platinum on Ancient Earth
3.9 billion years ago, a meteor shower which lasted for 200 million years brought gold on Earth, scientists revealed in a new research.
Weight Watchers Study Serves Up Diet Success On A Platter
In the first randomized controlled study of Weight Watchers participants, family doctors compared the commercial weight-loss program with standard care, and found that Weight Watchers was more than twice as effective.
