Greek backsliding sparks euro exit talk
Anger at Greece's failure to meet fiscal targets that are a condition for its international bailout is nearing breaking point in Germany and the Netherlands, with senior politicians talking openly about a possible Greek exit from the euro zone.
New jobless claims rise, July trade gap narrows
The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits rose unexpectedly last week, further evidence of a weak labor market just hours before President Barack Obama unveils a plan on job creation in a major address to Congress.
San Francisco Police Launch Investigating to Search Lost Phone, Probably iPhone 5
The questions surrounding the way in which the San Francisco’s Police Department assisted the Apple security employees for a missing iPhone prototype believed to be iPhone 5, has triggered an internal investigation at the SFPD.
Oscar Winner Witherspoon Struck Down by 84-year-old Driver
Hollywood actress Reese Witherspoon, the 35- year-old Academy Award winner, was struck down by a car on Sept. 6 in Santa Monica.
Update: Missing Michelle Le's Ex-Friend Arrested for Murder [VIDEO]
A former friend of Michele Le, a Northern California nursing student missing for more than three month, was arrested Wednesday in connection with Le's disappearance.
Report: Apple Ramps up iPhone 5 Production Ahead of Release
Apple is planning on shipping out more than 20 million iPhone 5 units this year.
Reese Witherspoon Hospitalized After Being Hit by Car While Jogging
Water for Elephants star Reese Witherspoon was hospitalized after being struck by a car while jogging Wednesday morning, the Santa Monica Police Department confirmed.
New jobless claims rise to 414,000 last week
New U.S. jobless claims rose unexpectedly last week, further evidence of a weak labor market just hours before President Barack Obama delivers a major address to Congress on the issue.
Analysis: Markets have hope but Obama speech may change little
After learning the economy added no new jobs in August, investors say they are ready for bold ideas from Washington to put people to work.
Fitch warns of downgrades for China, Japan
Fitch Ratings warned on Thursday that it might downgrade China's credit rating within two years as the country's banks struggle with debt loads following a lending surge to help lift the economy during the 2008 financial crisis.
Futures flat ahead of claims data, Obama speech
Stock index futures were little changed on Thursday as investors awaited data on the labor market ahead of U.S. President Barack Obama's speech unveiling his plan to stimulate jobs growth.
ECB holds rates as recession fears mount
The European Central Bank held interest rates at 1.5 percent on Thursday and is likely to indicate that a policy tightening cycle it began in April is on hold in the face of growing evidence the euro zone's economic recovery is losing momentum.
Apple's Patent War Against Samsung Galaxy Arrives Japan
Apple's latest litigation was filed in Japan against its rival Samsung for violating patents for the iPhone and iPad.
ECB to signal change in policy tack
The European Central Bank is expected to signal a change in policy direction on Thursday, halting an interest-rate rise cycle just five months after it started as the euro zone debt crisis weighs on the economy.
OECD says growth outlook has got much worse
The outlook for economic growth in developed countries has got much worse in the last three months, the OECD said on Thursday and urged central banks to keep rates low and be ready to pursue other forms of easing.
All Set for Motorola Droid Bionic Launch While iPhone 5 Still Stuck in Rumors
Motorola Droid Bionic, one of the most anticipated smartphones this year along with iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S2, is launching today on Verizon’s fast 4G network.
Apple Taps Japan Court to Ban Sales of Samsung Phones
Apple is seeking to ban sales of some Samsung Electronics gadgets in Japan, accusing its rival of violating patents relating to the iPhone and iPad, the latest salvo in a series of patent battles between the two companies.
Wall Street seen opening higher
Stock index futures pointed to a firmer open on Wall Street on Thursday, with futures for the S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq 100 flat to 0.2 percent higher at 0916 GMT.
Some fearful China billionaires steer clear of rich
Growing numbers of China's rich want to avoid publicizing their wealth, Forbes said, reflecting fears of official scrutiny amid a vast and growing rich-poor divide after several billionaires have ended up in jail.
Gartner slashes 2011 PC market growth forecast
Research firm Gartner slashed its growth forecast for the global PC market this year to 3.8 percent from its earlier forecast of 9.3 percent, citing slower economies in Western Europe and the United States.
Swiss face up to a franc mountain
In early August, Philipp Hildebrand pulled out of an expedition to mark the bicentennial of the first ascent of the Jungfrau, one of the highest mountains in the Alps.
‘Lovestruck’ Neil Diamond Tweets his Engagement
Pop music icon, Neil Diamond has announced via Twitter that he is engaged to Katie McNeil, his co-manager.
Hitachi buys U.S. data storage firm BlueArc
Hitachi Ltd <6501.T> said on Thursday it has bought struggling California-based network storage company BlueArc Corp in an all-cash transaction after a five-year OEM partnership, in the latest such move to take advantage of the yen's strength.
Motorola Droid Bionic and Upcoming HTC Phones May Spoil Samsung Galaxy S2's Party
Samsung Galaxy S2 has already wasted a lot of time, missing its summer window to hit the U.S. smartphone market and it isn’t set to launch until Sept.16, when Sprint will launch Galaxy S 2 Epic 4G Touch.
HTC extends lawsuit versus Apple to patents from Google
HTC Corp has extended its lawsuit against Apple Inc to include nine more patents the Taiwanese firm acquired from Google Inc last week, underscoring intensifying legal actions between the Google camp and Apple.
Apple sues Samsung in Japan over patents: report
Apple is suing Samsung Electronics in Japan, accusing it of patent violations relating to the iPhone and iPad, Kyodo news agency said, the latest salvo in a series of patent battles between the two firms.
Moderate and Regular Alcohol Consumption Linked to Healthy Aging in Women: Study
Middle-aged women, who indulge in moderate consumption of an alcoholic beverage on a regular basis, stand a better chance of staying healthy as they grow older, research shows.
Euro slips, stock rebound fades ahead of ECB
The euro slipped on Thursday ahead of a European Central Bank meeting that is expected to call a halt to its rate tightening cycle to support economies battered by a two-year-old sovereign debt crisis, while a stock rally ran out of steam.
Euro slips, but stocks seen up ahead of ECB
The euro slipped and European stock index futures inched up on Thursday ahead of a European Central Bank meeting that is expected to call a halt to its rate tightening cycle to support economies battered by a two-year-old sovereign debt crisis.
Earth-moving magnate tops yet another China rich list
Forbes' latest ranking of China's richest people pits stolid industrial muscle against high-tech, with the head of an earth-moving company pipping the co-founder of the nation's biggest Internet search engine for the top spot.
