Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks April 22
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks tomorrow night, though it starts tonight (April 21) between midnight and dawn. The time for the most activity will be during the day, at 7 p.m. Greenwich time on April 22, but for people watching from the U.S. the best time is probably the early morning hours of April 22 and 23.
Google unit to buy more wind power from NextEra
NextEra Energy Inc said its unit will sell 100.8 megawatts of wind energy to Google Inc's energy subsidiary, the companies' second such agreement that could help the Internet search giant power its data centers using renewable sources of energy.
iPhone boosts Verizon customers, hurts profit
Apple Inc's iPhone pushed Verizon Communications Inc's wireless subscribers higher in the first quarter but it also took a toll on profits, sending shares down 1.8 percent.
Jobless claims fall to 403,000 last week
New U.S. claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, but held above the key 400,000 level, according to government report on Thursday.
Lawsuits fly in BP's Gulf spill blame game
BP Plc and its partners in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill have unleashed a $100 billion-plus barrage of legal claims against each other a year after the rig blast killed 11 workers and created an environmental disaster.
Morgan Stanley profit not as bad as many feared
Morgan Stanley's first-quarter profit fell nearly 50 percent, but the results were better than many analysts had forecast thanks to stronger-than-expected fixed-income trading revenue.
Airlines results hit by soaring fuel costs
Skyrocketing fuel costs and disasters in Japan took a bite of out major U.S. airline earnings reported on Thursday, but higher fares helped the carriers, including United Continental Holdings , meet or beat Wall Street forecasts.
Dollar tumbles to 3-year low
The dollar hit a three-year low against a basket of currencies on Thursday as strong corporate earnings buoyed risk appetite in illiquid pre-Easter trade, threatening to drive the greenback to historic lows.
Instant View: Morgan Stanley profit drops nearly 50 percent
Morgan Stanley said first-quarter profit dropped nearly 50 percent, hurt by a decline in fixed income trading revenue. The investment bank and brokerage posted net income for shareholders of $736 million, or 50 cents per share, down from $1.411 billion, or 99 cents per share, in the same quarter last year.
Senator Al Franken's Letter To Apple On iPhone Location Tracking [FULL TEXT]
Minnesota Senator Al Franken has called out Apple after reports emerged that the company's products were keeping detailed records of the location data of their users.
Mid-Atlantic factories slow, jobless claims fall
Factory activity in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic braked sharply in April and the number of Americans claiming new jobless aid fell less than expected last week, implying the economy was struggling to regain momentum.
Nokia sees weaker times after strong first quarter
Nokia Oyj warned operating profit margins at its key phone unit would slip through the rest of the year, taking the shine off higher-than-expected first-quarter earnings on Thursday.
NY Times gains new readers, revenue falls
The New York Times showed signs of early progress in attracting paying customers to its flagship website.
Wall Street edges up on profits but data caps gains
U.S. stocks rose on Thursday in a holiday-shortened week on earnings and outlooks, but the gains were tempered on signs of regional economic weakness.
Prince William and Kate Middleton: Preparations for the Royal Wedding [PHOTOS]
Prince William's and Kate Middleton's big day is only about a week away. While the bride and groom and finalizing last minute details for their wedding, the entire city of London is also in preparation mode.
How do you spend $13 billion in Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen style? [SLIDESHOW]
A slideshow which showcases Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Paul Allen's many indulgences:
Instant view: Nokia Q1 earnings beat expectations
Nokia's earnings fell less than expected in the first quarter and the company signed a final agreement to start using Microsoft software, sending its shares 3 percent higher.
Nokia signs Microsoft deal, sees weaker margins
Nokia's earnings fell less than expected in the first quarter and the company signed a final agreement to start using Microsoft software, sending its shares 3 percent higher.
TEPCO: 20,000 Times Limit For Radioactive Water Went Into Pacific
Tokyo Electric Power Co. said the radioactive contamination in the water that leaked into the ocean from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant was more than 20,000 times the allowable annual limits.
Apple's Tim Cook: Samsung Crossed The Line
Calling Samsung a valued component supplier, Apple's chief operating officer said that the South Korean company had gone too far.
Philly Fans Boo Pitching Robot (VIDEO)
After failing to throw the ball across the plate, the PhillieBot was greeted with a chorus of boos.
Obama Focus on Deficits, Still Urgent on Immigration, Energy
President Barack Obama is currently focused on reaching a deal with Republicans on lowering the nation's long term deficits, but said Wednesday that he is still urgent to make changes to the nation's immigration and energy systems.
Gold hits fresh record as dollar slides
Gold prices hit record highs for a fifth session on Thursday and silver rallied to its strongest since 1980 as the dollar slid to a three-year low against a basket of major currencies.
Wall Street opens higher on solid profits
U.S. stocks opened higher on Thursday in a shortened week as strong earnings and outlooks bolstered optimism about the pace of the economic recovery.
McDonald's warns of accelerating food inflation
McDonald's Corp reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit on Thursday as the world's largest restaurant company posted March sales that topped analyst expectations.
Glencore's secrecy erodes pulling power: investors
Glencore, the secretive commodities trader on the cusp of a record IPO, may pay a high price for its low profile, as corporate governance fears damage its ability to achieve a top price for its stock.
Nokia Q1 beats forecasts, nails Microsoft deal
Nokia Oyj's earnings fell less than expected in the first quarter and the company signed a final agreement to start using Microsoft Corp software, sending its shares 3 percent higher.
Capital One profit rises 60 percent
Capital One Financial Corp's first-quarter profit rose 60 percent as losses on bad loans fell and revenue rose.
FTC: Wal-Mart Keeps More Kids From R-Rated DVDs, Games
A new report from the FTC says certain electronics manufacturers aren't doing as good a job preventing kids from buying R-rated content.
Earnings set to lead Wall St to higher open
U.S. stocks were set for a higher open on Thursday as strong corporate earnings and outlooks supported optimism about the pace of the economic recovery.
