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Markets flat before Alcoa, but Google helps Nasdaq

The Dow and S&P 500 were little changed on Friday as the S&P was headed for its best week so far this year and investors looked ahead to the start of earnings season.

Wall St edges up but tech stocks weigh

The Dow and the S&P 500 rose modestly on Thursday on strong June sales at several retailers and stronger-than-expected jobs sector data, but losses in the technology sector eased the market off its highs.

Sex ed entrepreneur trades bananas for broadband

Deb Levine started her online sex education company because she was bored putting condoms on bananas as a way to teach students about safe sex.

Ridley Scott and YouTube prep for Life in a Day

LOS ANGELES - Filmmakers Ridley Scott and Kevin Macdonald are joining forces with YouTube to create what is being dubbed the first user-generated feature-length documentary.

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How to Find the Perfect Vacation Rental

It sounds like a dream vacation: Watch the sunrise on your private veranda with freshly-made espresso - no rush! Spend the morning visiting quaint villages and small museums, lunchtime in the yard barbecuing freshly-caught fish, and the afternoon lounging around your private pool.

Carmaker Tesla's stock zooms 40 percent on first day

Electric carmaker Tesla Motors Corp's initial public offering zoomed ahead on Tuesday with shares rallying more than 40 percent as investors bet that electric cars would define the future of transportation.

Nearly 1 in 3 first-quarter home sales a foreclosure: report

Nearly one out of every three U.S. home sales in the first quarter was a foreclosure property as steep price discounts boosted demand for distressed real estate, RealtyTrac said in a new report on Wednesday.

Carmaker Tesla's stock revs higher on first day

Shares of electric carmaker Tesla Motors Inc opened nearly 12 percent above their initial public offering price on Tuesday as investors bet that electric cars would define the future of transportation.

Special report:Is Tesla the future or the new Government Motors?

Elon Musk, the chief executive and major investor behind Tesla Motors Inc, has sometimes taunted U.S. automakers, painting his fledgling company as everything Detroit would like to be if it could start over: cooler, greener and ensconced in a much better neighborhood.

Electric carmaker Tesla stock revs higher at open

Tesla CEO blames new model push for losses

Tesla Motors Inc's founder said his company could be profitable if it continued to make pricey sports cars, but is instead forgoing income to build a car aimed at mass-market commuters.

Wal-Mart names new U.S. CEO amid slumping sales

Wal-Mart Stores Inc on Tuesday named Bill Simon to run its U.S. discount stores, which have struggled with sluggish sales as their core customer continues to be pressured by high unemployment.

Corrected: Wal-Mart names new U.S. CEO

(Corrects 3rd paragraph to show Castro-Wright was put in charge of global sourcing in 2008)

Tesla increases size of IPO by 20 percent

Electric carmaker Tesla Motors raised the number of shares it will sell in its initial public offering by 20 percent, an early sign that investor interest in the startup is strong.

Google and YouTube defeat Viacom in copyright lawsuit

Google Inc won a landmark victory over media companies as a Manhattan federal judge threw out Viacom Inc's $1 billion lawsuit accusing the Internet company of allowing copyrighted videos on its YouTube service without permission.

Russian president downloads Silicon Valley success

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev was inspired by a tour of Silicon Valley on Wednesday and left determined to replicate the U.S. technology hub at home, despite pessimism that Russia could create a sufficiently open environment to nurture success.

Instant View: Fed softens view of economy, rates unchanged

The Federal Reserve acknowledged a faltering pace of U.S. economic recovery on Wednesday as it renewed its vow to hold benchmark interest rates exceptionally low for an extended period.

Hard-hit states get funds to aid homeowners

Some of the states hit hardest by the slump in housing prices will be able to tap into a special $1.5-billion fund on Wednesday that is intended to head off some foreclosures.

Supreme Court to hear JPMorgan appeal in card case

The Supreme Court said on Monday it would hear JPMorgan Chase & Co's appeal over a lawsuit accusing the bank of violating federal law by failing to notify credit card holders before raising interest rates due to late payments or defaults.

Wall Street ends lower as China yuan euphoria fades

Stocks once again succumbed to late-day selling in light trading on Monday as hopes China's newfound dedication to yuan flexibility turned to doubts about the speed and magnitude of Beijing's intentions.

U.S. obesity rates could fall if soda pop prices rise

Raising the price of sugary soft drinks will likely prompt thirsty consumers to seek out cheaper, healthier beverages, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.

Facebook '09 revenue neared $800 million

Facebook's financial performance is stronger than previously believed, as the Internet social network's explosive growth in users and advertisers boosted 2009 revenue to as much as $800 million, according to two sources familiar with the situation.

Toyota to make Corollas in Mississippi in 2011

Toyota Motor Corp is resuming construction of a plant in Mississippi that was put on hold during the economic downturn, and plans to make its top-selling Corolla sedan there starting in autumn 2011.

Patent suit against Staples can proceed

A federal court judge ruled that a patent infringement lawsuit filed by PaperPro stapler maker Accentra against Staples Inc can go to trial, PaperPro said on Thursday.

Calpers asking California for more money

The board of Calpers, the biggest U.S. public pension fund, voted on Wednesday to ask California's government for an additional $600 million in funding to bolster its finances.