IBT Staff Reporter

China's exports tumbled in February and Japan's wholesale prices fell by the most in six years, stark illustrations of a bleak world economy even as Citigroup boosted investor confidence in the banking sector.

Apple Inc. will take third-quarter delivery of newly developed 10-inch touchscreens from Taiwan, a source said on Wednesday, amid talk the U.S. firm is developing a touch-screen PC.

Apple Inc. will take third-quarter delivery of newly developed 10-inch touchscreens from Taiwan, a source said on Wednesday, amid talk the U.S. firm is developing a touch-screen PC.

Asia stocks rose on Wednesday after hopes Citigroup will deliver a first-quarter profit sparked an improvement in investor confidence, though grim Chinese export data sent dealers buying the U.S. dollar for safety.

Citigroup said it was profitable in the first two months of 2009 and Toshiba was reported to be set for an operating profit of $1 billion next year, two rare shards of corporate news to lift markets.

The U.S. dollar slipped and world stocks rallied in their biggest single-day gain in three months on Tuesday after a Citigroup memo saying the troubled bank made a profit in January and February fuelled the appetite for risk.

On Tuesday talks between rival Palestinian factions opened with the aim of reaching a power-sharing agreement.

On March 10 Verizon Business announced it will provide network and data services at U.S. Department of Defense installations around the world under a new contract awarded by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).

During this week FOSE 2009 in Washington, Kodak demonstrates Digital Solutions to improve efficiency, reliability and security of information for government.

Microchip Technology Inc, leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, saw significant increases in inventory during Q3 and 2009 Q4 net sales are expected to be down 8 to 12%.

The Leading global electronics, Hitachi Ltd. said Tuesday, Hitachi Koki Co Ltd will be Hitachi’s consolidated subsidiary as common stocks with shares of 12,473,000 to be purchase, by obtaining a majority of voting rights.

On March 10, the total number of U.S. soldier deaths stood at 4,256 who died since the Iraq war began the same month six years ago according to an Associated Press count.

On Tuesday the U.S. Embassy in Sudan authorized nonessential staff and family to leave the country, citing that protests against the International Criminal Court's indictment of the Sudanese president could increase the danger of anti-Western violence.

Today in Convergence 2009 in New Orleans, Microsoft Business Solutions unveiled a set of technological innovations and pricing discounts that will further drive customer return on investment.

Backed by chip-maker Intel, 40 young men and women chosen as 'Intel Science Talent Search 2009' finalists met with President Obama.

A historic jewel hidden away at the heart of Europe, the Czech Republic packs a lot of punch for such a small country. No bigger than Scotland...

U.S. Regulators will consider reviving the uptick restriction on short-sellers of stocks and a top monetary official lent his support on Tuesday to modifying an accounting rule that has forced banks to take billions of dollars in writedowns.

Bernard Madoff, accused of an unprecedented $50 billion financial swindle, was charged on Tuesday with 11 criminal counts that could put him in prison for the rest of his life.

Lobbyists, telecommunications industry officials and others crowded into a public meeting on Tuesday to influence the government's $7.2 billion grant program for high-speed Internet expansion.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Tuesday said leaders from the Group of 20 rich and developing economies should agree early next month on principles to guide nations as they revamp financial rules to prevent future crises.

U.S. stocks posted their best day in four months on Tuesday after Citigroup said it was profitable in the first two months of 2009.

The United States accused China on Tuesday of adopting a more aggressive military stance as a naval confrontation sparked anger in Beijing and raised tensions ahead of a U.S. visit by China's foreign minister.

On March 10, an Insurance executive in Korea told nearly 100 ship owners they are exposing their crews to risk as they struggle to pay escalating ransom demands.

U.S. stocks posted their best day in four months on Tuesday after Citigroup said it was profitable in the first two months of 2009.

Citigroup Inc was profitable in the first two months of 2009 and is confident about its capital strength, Chief Executive Vikram Pandit said, easing concerns about the bank's survival prospects and sending its shares up 38.1 percent.

Bernard Madoff, accused mastermind of a $50 billion financial fraud, is expected to plead guilty on Thursday to 11 criminal charges that could put him in jail for the rest of his life.

U.S. mortgage bond investors are crying foul as federal policy responses to the worst housing crisis since the 1930s threaten to cripple their tenuous positions.

There was a fair expectation that accused swindler Bernard Madoff will plead guilty on Thursday to criminal charges in Wall Street's biggest fraud, his lawyer said in court on Tuesday.

AT&T Inc on Tuesday said it would invest $17 billion to $18 billion through capital spending in 2009, in line with its previously announced plan to cut spending by up to about 15 percent.