FCC wants more competition with set-top boxes
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is considering ways to enable access to the Internet through set-top boxes for television sets.
Tech Round Up: FTC antitrust against Intel, EU drops Microsoft case, Susan Boyle tops YouTube
The Federal Trade Commission announced Wednesday that it has sued Intel Corp., the world's largest chip maker, alleging it has “used its dominant market position for a decade to stifle competition and strengthen its monopoly.”
Judge says Lehman can pump $100 million into bank unit
A U.S. bankruptcy judge said Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc could inject another $100 million into its Aurora Bank unit so that it does not fall below the required regulatory capital level.
U.S. should end shoe tariffs, two lawmakers say
Two U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday proposed saving Americans billions of dollars on shoes by eliminating import duties ranging up to 67.5 percent.
Microsoft, Google gain search share in November
Google Inc. and Microsoft Corp. had a slight increase in their shares of the U.S. online-search market in November, according to market research firm comScore Inc.
U.N. forest-carbon scheme nearly done
A U.N.-backed system to pay poorer nations for saving or replanting their forests has made significant progress at climate talks in Denmark, the official who chairs talks on the scheme said on Wednesday.
Director's Cut: Best-paid U.S. corporate boards
Four times last year, Nabors Industries' corporate board descended on the luxurious Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel in Bermuda for three days of round-the-clock meetings.
Wall St ends flat to up a bit after Fed's statement
Stocks finished flat to slightly higher on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve reiterated its intention to keep interest rates low for the foreseeable future to ensure a sustainable economic recovery.
Daily Forecast - 17/12/2009
The much anticipated third quarter Australian GDP figure surprised the market yesterday rising by a less than expected 0.2%.
Rebuke, not impeachment, for South Carolina governor
A committee of South Carolina lawmakers voted on Wednesday to censure Republican Governor Mark Sanford, whose political career was tarnished by a sex scandal, but it rejected recommending his impeachment.
Consumer prices edge higher, housing starts up
U.S. consumer prices rose modestly last month, while new home building bounced back from an October slump, suggesting inflation is not yet a concern even as the economy's recovery moves forward.
Travel Picks: Top 10 places to spend Christmas
Whether your ideal Christmas is about snow and magical lights or a beach and a seasonal cocktail, travel website travelandleisure.com has come up with a list of 10 of the best places to spend Christmas.
House backs $290 billion debt limit increase
The House of Representatives on Wednesday narrowly voted to raise the nation's debt limit by $290 billion, enough to cover the government's financing needs for another two months.
Commercial aerospace firms expect rebound soon
Commercial aerospace executives say the industry is poised for better times over the next few years after seeing profits battered by a slump in air travel and business-jet output.
United Airlines CEO says business travel improving
The outlook for business travel continues to improve as companies gain more confidence in a global economic recovery, United Airlines' top executive said on Wednesday.
U.S. holiday travel to increase 3.8 percent: AAA
The number of Americans traveling over the holidays will increase almost 4 percent compared with last year as improved consumer sentiment bolsters trip planning, travel and auto group AAA said on Wednesday.
Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Climate-conscious Copenhagen
Got 48 hours to spare in the Danish capital of Copenhagen amid the world leaders, scientists, demonstrators and skeptics in town this December to discuss measures for confronting global climate change?
DPL's unit says to construct 1.1MW solar array in Ohio
DPL Inc's (DPL.N) principal unit The Dayton Power and Light Co said it plans to construct a 1.1 Megawatt (MW) solar array near its Yankee substation in Southwestern Ohio at a cost of about $5 million.
Dell outlines vision, expenses for Perot deal
Dell Inc said the acquisition of Perot Systems will help tap new growth markets as it makes a deeper push into technology services.
Wall St ends flat to up slightly after Fed decision
Stocks finished flat to slightly higher on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve reiterated its intention to keep interest rates low for the foreseeable future to ensure a sustainable economic recovery.
Rose Parade 2010 Preview - Honda's Float - Ship of Dreams
American Honda Motor Co. is sponsoring one of the floats in the 2010 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California on New Year's Day with the theme Ship of Dreams.
Village Church Pastor Matt Chandler's brain tumor not completely removed
The pastor of Texas based Village Church, Matt Chandler, was diagnosed with a brain tumor was released from hospital today following a surgery.
GM's Opel to bring out hybrids in 5 yrs-CEO
General Motors' European arm Opel will launch hybrid models within five years as part of a campaign to overhaul and freshen its product line, GM Europe head Nick Reilly told a German magazine.
Did A-Rod and Kate Hudson call it quits?
Actress Kate Hudson and Yankee's player Alex Rodriguez have ended their six-month relationship, according to various reports including the New York Post and US Magazine.
Canada housing rules, culture differ from U.S.
Similarities between the U.S. housing crisis and the more recent jump in housing prices in Canada have fueled concerns about an impending crisis in the Canadian market.
GigaMedia to sell stake in online gambling unit
Online gaming software firm GigaMedia Ltd said it would sell 60 percent of its online gambling software business to France's Mangas Gaming, sending its shares up as much as 15 percent.
Exclusive: U.S. mortgage delinquencies at new high
Mortgage delinquencies rose to a new record in November and could remain high in December as Americans set aside more money for holiday expenses, Equifax Inc data show.
Copenhagen puts smart grid companies on power drive
While world leaders slug it out over a new U.N. climate deal in Copenhagen, companies involved in smart grid technologies are attracting attention for their potential to cut emissions and costs.
Experience Indian Culture in Singapore
In a country of brazen high-rise buildings, revolutionary Mass Rapid Transit systems and copiously modern shopping malls, initial impressions can be deceiving. Delve beneath the surface and venture into the suburbs to encounter the cultural soul of this city-state, with its unique and thriving blend of
First Solar's 55 MW project dropped by L.A. utility
Los Angeles has scrapped its first foray into solar power generation, dropping its plans for a 55 megawatt project with First Solar Inc, despite the city's goals for more power from renewable resources.