New Wal-Mart vendor? First, head down the street
It all starts with Walmart 101.Companies trying to sell goods to Wal-Mart Stores Inc often find it difficult to figure out the best ways to work with the world's largest retailer, as each buyer has his or her own style and there are vast amounts of sales data to decipher.
EC VP says U.S. airline ownership talks productive
Europe is renewing its push for the United States to ease restrictions on foreign ownership of airlines, arguing that access to a steady stream of capital remains a top industry concern.
Wall Street rises as JP Morgan curbs banks, techs gain
U.S. stocks rose in a choppy session on Wednesday, with JPMorgan's results weighing on financial shares, while the technology sector outperformed as strong earnings enticed investors.
Nintendo Rumored To Plan Wii Price Cut
News of the Wii's price cut may be confirmation that Nintendo plans on announcing the console's successor soon.
Obama Targets Deficit with Higher Taxes, Lower Spending
President Barack Obama on Wednesday proposed a four-step plan to reduce the federal deficit by $4 trillion over the next 12 years and called on negotiations involving Congress and the White House to begin in May.
JPMorgan Q1 profit up 67 percent; can it be repeated?
JPMorgan Chase & Co reported tepid corporate loan growth in the first quarter, raising questions about the banking industry's ability to boost profit in coming years.
Bank regulators in pact with mortgage lenders
U.S. bank regulators announced pacts with the largest home lenders over allegations of shoddy foreclosure practices, jumping ahead of a states-led probe and leaving the amount of fines until later.
Why Did Cisco Kill Flip Video? Blame The iPhone
The Flip Video's transition from the best-selling consumer-grade camcorder to obsolete technology corresponds with the rise of another massively popular consumer device – the smartphone.
Chrysler dealers to service rival vehicles
Chrysler Group LLC dealers will now be able to service vehicles made by other automakers through a partnership between the parts and service divisions of Chrysler and its partner Fiat SpA .
Retail sales up modestly; growth forecasts pared
U.S. retail sales posted their smallest gain in nine months in March, as auto sales plunged and consumers felt the sting of higher gas prices.
Prosecution quizzes key Rajaratnam defense witness
A key defense witness in Raj Rajaratnam's insider trading trial was pressed by a prosecutor about whether cheating and corruption were accepted practices at hedge funds.
Catherine Zeta-Jones: Treated for Bipolar Disorder
People.com is reporting that actress Catherine Zeta-Jones was treated for Bipolar Disorder.
Greece plans new measures, denies debt restructuring
Greece will present new fiscal and privatization plans on Friday in an attempt to convince investors it can meet the terms of an EU/IMF bailout and avoid restructuring its debt.
Cargill profits led by grain processing
Agribusiness and trading giant Cargill Inc said quarterly earnings rose 30 percent, lifted by its grain processing business.
Schneider serious about bidding for Tyco
France's Schneider Electric SA is serious about buying Tyco International Ltd, but lenders needed to finance a transaction above $30 billion are skeptical a deal for the U.S. conglomerate can be pulled off.
RIM CEO Walks Out Of BBC Interview; Says Security Question 'Unfair'
The chief executive of Research In Motion, walked out of an interview with the BBC after a reporter asked him about whether the company had resolved its issues over security with several governments.
Motorola and Huawei settle trade secret dispute
Motorola Solutions Inc and China's Huawei Technologies Co have settled a legal dispute over trade secrets, clearing the way for Motorola to complete the sale of one of its business units to Nokia Siemens Networks.
Obama's Long Term Debt and Deficit Speech (FULL TEXT)
The following are remarks by President Barack Obama, as prepared for delivery, on addressing long-term United States and the deficit on April 13, 2011 at George Washington University, in Washington D.C.
Obama Wants Deficit Reduction Talks in May
President Barack Obama has requested that formal negotiations to begin in May on reducing the long-term U.S. debt as a share of the economy and annual deficits.
Dow and S&P slip as JPMorgan stalls, Nasdaq rises
The Dow and S&P slipped on Wednesday as JPMorgan Chase & Co's strong profit growth was not enough to convince investors that quarterly earnings would propel stocks out of the recent trading range.
Bank regulators settle with mortgage lenders
U.S. bank regulators announced settlements on Wednesday with the largest home lenders over allegations of shoddy foreclosure practices, but the pacts did not include financial penalties.
Retail sales up, consumer spending holds up
U.S. retail sales rose modestly in March as auto sales plunged and consumers stretched to pay for pricey gasoline, but upward revisions to the prior months' data pointed to fairly solid first-quarter spending.
GE target of hoax saying it will return tax refund
General Electric Co, embroiled in controversy over its low 2010 U.S. tax bill, was the target of a bogus press release claiming that it would donate billions of dollars to the federal government.
Tyco may be in play despite Schneider denial
France's Schneider Electric denied reports it was in talks to buy Tyco International, easing worries that a takeover would overstretch its finances and causing Tyco shares to give back part of this week's advance.
Schneider in talks on Tyco deal financing: sources
Schneider Electric SA is serious about its interest in Tyco International Ltd and remains in talks with lenders including French banks about financing a potential transaction, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
TSA Causes Controversy With Patting Down Six-Year-Old (VIDEO)
TSA is getting criticized for patting down a six-year-old child in her sensitive areas.
Obama's Budget May Save the Housing Market
The president's reforms may have a major impact on the U.S. economy and the housing market in particular.
A New Way To Take Radioactive Contaminants From Water
A byproduct of the paper industry and crab shells may soon be used to take radioactive contaminants out of water.
Dow and S&P near session lows, Nasdaq up
The Dow and the S&P 500 fell on Wednesday as JPMorgan Chase & Co's strong profit growth failed to convince investors that the performance could be repeated, or that the results would translate to other companies.
Schneider denial fails to kills Tyco bid talk
Schneider Electric tried in vain on Wednesday to quash rumors that it planned to buy Tyco International after the French engineering company's stock was hammered by worries about a capital hike.
