Intermap's demand could rise after Garmin deal
Canadian 3D map maker, Intermap Technologies Corp, signed a three year contract with top U.S. navigation device maker Garmin Ltd, in a deal that could make its technology a must-have in the hot navigation market, sending its shares up as much as 18 percent.
$4 billion yanked from stock funds in February
Investors in February pulled an estimated $3.7 billion from U.S. stock-focused mutual funds, dashing hopes of a rebound in demand for equities, while showering $19.7 billion on taxable bond funds, according to a report from Morningstar.
Stock market shakes off fear to close positive
The stock market rallied from a morning loss to inch into positive territory by the closing, a pattern often seen in recent sessions.
Toyota says no evidence runaway Prius happened
Toyota Motor Corp said on Monday it had found no evidence to support the driver's version of a widely publicized runaway Prius episode a week ago, suggesting that authorities examine whether the incident happened as reported to police.
Obama: I'm here for Natoma Canfield
President Barack Obama was in Ohio on Monday to urge Congress to pass health care reform as he brought to the spotlight the case of Natoma Canfield, an Ohio woman who dropped her insurance coverage and a few months later was diagnosed with leukemia.
Credit card data evidence of consumer rebound
Credit card delinquency rates slipped or held firm at most major U.S. lenders last month, showing fewer Americans are falling behind on bills, and providing some evidence that the worst of consumers' stress may be over.
Warner Music, KKR/Bertelsmann mull EMI bid -sources
Warner Music Group executives are talking with KKR/Bertelsmann, a private equity-backed music joint venture, about a potential joint bid for beleaguered music company EMI Group.
Blackstone N.Sea wind project clears legal hurdle
Blackstone Group LP will be able to move forward with its 1-billion euro ($1.38 billion) project to build and manage a German offshore wind farm.
Militant and hate group Internet use grows: report
The use of social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube by militant and hate groups grew by almost 20 percent in the past year, a report by the Simon Wiesenthal Center found on Monday.
Euro falls vs dollar on persistent Greek worries
The euro fell against the dollar on Monday, weighed down by a lack of concrete progress on a financial aid package for debt-strapped Greece.
U.S. broadband plan would boost speed, wireless
U.S. regulators released a blueprint for upgrading Internet access for all Americans, with an emphasis on speed, expanding coverage and freeing up more airwaves for mobile services.
Credit card data signals consumer stress easing
Credit card delinquency rates slipped or held firm at five major U.S. lenders last month, showing fewer Americans are falling behind on bills and suggesting the worst of consumers' stress may be over.
CORRECTED: Ex-NY bank president first accused of TARP fraud
Corrects last paragraph to make clear TARP application was made in November 2008 and chairman Glascoff spoke on March 10, 2009. The errors first occurred in UPDATE 1
Snowstorms curb industrial output, rebound seen
U.S. industrial production braked sharply in February, held back by severe winter storms that slammed parts of the country, while manufacturing activity in New York state stalled this month.
Wall Street ends flat as banks rebound late
Stocks were little changed on Monday as a late rebound in financial stocks offset nagging worries the Chinese government may tighten credit, a move that could slow growth in the global economy.
Actress Kate Winslet and director Sam Mendes separate
Academy Award winners Kate Winslet, 34, and her husband director Sam Mendes, 44 have separated after nearly seven years of marriage, their law firm said in a statement Monday.
Mission Impossible series actor dies at age 83
Mission Impossible actor Peter Graves died Sunday afternoon at age 83. He was found dead at his home in Pacific Palisades. He reportedly died of natural causes, a Los Angeles Police Department officer told the Los Angeles Times.
Ex-NY bank president accused of defrauding TARP
The former president of New York's privately held Park Avenue Bank was arrested on allegations of fraud on Monday, including charges of making false statements in the failed bank's application for U.S. government bailout funds.
Boston Scientific suspends ICD sales, shares slump
Boston Scientific Corp suspended sales of its implantable heart defibrillators on Monday after failing to notify regulators of changes in how it manufactures the devices, sending shares down as much as 19 percent to a one-year low.
Stocks dip on economic uncertainty
The stock market fell modestly on Monday as market participants digest developments on policy decisions from world governments, notably those of the U.S. and China.
U.S. warns spring break travelers about violence in Mexico
The U.S. Department of State is urgently advising travelers to take precautions when visiting Mexico during the spring break amid increased drug-related violence in the nation.
Dodd boosts Fed in new financial reforms
The Federal Reserve would gain new powers over non-bank financial firms and keep much of its authority over banks under a new bill on financial regulatory reform unveiled on Monday by the chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, Christopher Dodd.
Wall St. lower on China worry as energy declines
Stocks slipped on Monday on nagging worries the Chinese government may tighten credit, a move that could slow growth in the global economy.
FCC broadband plan includes more auction power
The Federal Communications Commission on Monday released a set of goals to modernize high-speed Internet access for Americans, including plans to free up more airwaves for mobile services.
Consol to buy Dominion gas assets for $3.48 billion
Consol Energy Inc agreed to buy Dominion Resources Inc's Appalachian natural gas properties for $3.48 billion in cash, giving Consol a leading position in the growing Marcellus Shale field.
Dodd unveils bill that puts consumer agency at Fed
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd on Monday unveiled a bill to revamp U.S. financial rules that would place a consumer protection agency within the Federal Reserve and give the central bank new powers over non-bank financial firms.
Euro ministers discuss Greek standby aid planning
Euro zone finance ministers discussed the mechanics of a financial rescue for Greece on Monday but gave few details of their standby planning as Athens tries to fix its public finances alone.
Rielle Hunter speaks of John Edwards' affair in public for first time
Rielle Hunter, the woman who had a child with former presidential candidate John Edwards, is speaking out for the first time since their affair came to light in 2008.
Investigators say no explanation yet for Calif. Prius claim
Safety investigators have found no evidence so far to support or disprove a California motorist's claim that his Toyota Motor Corp Prius sped out of control on its own, and cautioned that the case may never be explained, U.S. regulators said on Monday.
House Democrat says still short on health votes
(Reuters) - White House officials on Sunday confidently predicted quick final passage of healthcare reform but a top Democratic vote-counter said the party still needs to line up more support in the House of Representatives.
