Feb 09, 2010 02:11AM

UBS swings to profit, but outflows accelerate

Fourth-quarter profit is helped by lower costs and a tax credit, though the outflow of client money from its wealth-management arm accelerates.

Feb 09, 2010 02:07AM

JAL chooses to stay with American over Delta

Japan Airlines Corp. will keep its partnership with American Airlines in the Oneworld Alliance and it rejected an offer from rival Delta Air Lines Inc.

Feb 09, 2010 02:04AM

Europe Markets: Europe stocks drift after UBS report, Greek fears

European shares drifted lower Tuesday as earnings news from UBS and Unibail-Rodamco disappointed while fears over the health of Greece?s finances continued to impact.

Feb 09, 2010 02:01AM

Earnings Watch: Updates, advisories and surprises

A roundup of the latest corporate earnings reports and what companies are saying about future quarters.

Feb 09, 2010 01:38AM

Toyota recalls another 400,000 vehicles worldwide

Toyota Motor Corp. announces another recall involving about 400,000 vehicles worldwide -- most of them Prius hybrids -- due to potential safety issues related to their braking systems.

Feb 09, 2010 12:20AM

Toyota recalls 2010 Prius worldwide

Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide to fix brake problems the latest in a string ...

Feb 09, 2010 12:10AM

Super Bowl XLIV draws most viewers in TV history

The Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of M*A*S*H to become the most-watched ...

Feb 08, 2010 10:01PM

Marvel-Disney: Takeover value can vary if stock is in the deal

Q: Why did shares of Marvel Entertainment float up to more than $54 a share when the comic company was being bought by Disney ...

Feb 09, 2010 12:09AM

Stimulus funds for high-speed Internet access tangled up

Interest in the $7.2 billion for high-speed Internet in the stimulus package, and objections from providers, overwhelm the agencies ...

Feb 08, 2010 08:47PM

Wilmington, N.C.: Tax credit helps housing market rebound

The Wilmington, N.C., housing market ended the year on a good note, despite the region's tough economic times.

Feb 09, 2010 12:18AM

Asian shares mixed; euro wins respite

TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian shares broadly rose on Tuesday, led by Taiwan and South Korea, and the euro staged a small rebound from its recent drubbing, but Japan and Australia fell as investor sentiment remained weak on euro zone fiscal concerns.

Feb 09, 2010 01:13AM

Toyota recalls Prius, other hybrids over brakes

TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp said it is recalling nearly half a million of its flagship Prius and other hybrid cars for braking problems as it seeks to address criticism over the handling of its worst safety crisis.

Feb 09, 2010 01:46AM

JAL to stay with American in blow to Delta

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan Airlines Corp will keep its partnership with American Airlines in the Oneworld alliance due to concerns that forging ties with rival suitor Delta Air Lines would make it difficult to achieve a quick turnaround, a source with knowledge of the matter said.

Feb 09, 2010 12:57AM

UBS back to profit in Q4, outflows accelerate

ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss bank UBS posted its first quarterly net profit since Oswald Gruebel took the helm a year ago but clients withdrew far more money than forecast, signaling he may need more time to steady the ship.

Feb 08, 2010 11:01PM

Toyota pledges more responsiveness to U.S. regulators

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyoda wrote in an article published on Tuesday that he has promised the top U.S. transportation official the troubled automaker will be more vigilant in the future about responding to safety regulators.

Feb 09, 2010 01:32AM

Goldman Cuts Greek And Italian Banks To Sell

Goldman Cuts Greek And Italian Banks To Sell

Feb 09, 2010 01:15AM

NYSE Euronext Posts 4Q Profit; Sees Cost Cut Benefits In 10

NYSE Euronext Posts 4Q Profit; Sees Cost Cut Benefits In 10

Feb 09, 2010 01:11AM

European Shares Weak In Early Trading

European Shares Weak In Early Trading

Feb 09, 2010 12:56AM

NYSE Euronext Swings To Profit, Beats Expectations

NYSE Euronext Swings To Profit, Beats Expectations

Feb 09, 2010 12:13AM

UBS CFO: 4Q Profit Should Be Helpful In Attracting Clients Back

UBS CFO: 4Q Profit Should Be Helpful In Attracting Clients Back

Feb 08, 2010 03:13PM

NFL future: Spotlight off the field (AP)

AP - A memorable season capped by a super title game with a record TV audience has NFL executives and fans beaming.

Feb 08, 2010 11:22PM

Lakers beat Spurs 101-89 without Bryant, Bynum (AP)

AP - Pau Gasol had 21 points and 19 rebounds to lead five players in double figures, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 101-89 Monday night without injured Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum.

Feb 09, 2010 12:31AM

Bryant unsure about playing in All-Star game (AP)

AP - Kobe Bryant isn't sure if he'll play in this weekend's NBA All-Star game in Dallas because of his sore left ankle.

Feb 09, 2010 01:20AM

Ducks snap Kings' nine-game winning streak (AP)

AP - Although the longest winning streak in the Los Angeles Kings' history finally was stopped by their closest rivals, they hope the momentum from that confidence-building run will extend all the way into the spring.

Feb 08, 2010 12:28PM

Kansas still No. 1; Mountain West has 3 in Top 25 (AP)

AP - The Mountain West Conference is doing some serious climbing.

Feb 08, 2010 03:14PM

NFL Future: Spotlight off the Field

Spotlight is off the field for NFL heading toward next season



Sport - National Football League - NFL - Football - American

Feb 08, 2010 11:23PM

Lakers Beat Spurs 101-89 Without Bryant, Bynum

No Kobe or Bynum, but Lakers beat Spurs 101-89 behind Gasol's 21 points, 19 rebounds



Andrew Bynum - Pau Gasol - Los Angeles Lakers - Basketball - NBA

Feb 09, 2010 12:31AM

Bryant Unsure About Playing in All-Star Game

Bryant's sore ankle makes him unsure about playing in All-Star game



NBA All-Star Game - Games - Video Games - Action - sport

Feb 09, 2010 01:20AM

Ducks Snap Kings' Nine-Game Winning Streak

Corey Perry scores three points, Ducks snap Kings' nine-game winning streak with 4-2 victory



Corey Perry - Hockey - sport - Los Angeles Kings - National Hockey League

Feb 08, 2010 12:28PM

Kansas Still No. 1; Mountain West Has 3 in Top 25

Kansas still runaway No. 1; Mountain West has 3 teams ranked in Top 25



Mountain West Conference - Kansas - United States - College basketball - Mountain West

Feb 08, 2010 12:00AM

PGA Tour Confidential: Northern Trust Open

Our experts on whether or not Steve Stricker can take over the No. 1 spot, Phil Mickelson's unremarkable play and the European Tour's compelling start.

Feb 08, 2010 12:00AM

Burgers, beers and the Super Bowl just yards away from the Old Course

Feb 07, 2010 12:00AM

Stricker wins at Riviera, goes to No. 2 in world

Feb 07, 2010 12:00AM

Jimenez beats Westwood in playoff in Dubai

Feb 07, 2010 12:00AM

Verplank, Na play themselves into Match Play

Feb 09, 2010 01:31AM

Secret pipe dream gives Shaun White a snowboarding edge

At 23, Shaun White is the face of the Vancouver Games for the action sports generation and the heavy favorite to bring home a second consecutive ...

Feb 08, 2010 10:39PM

Top-ranked Kansas widens Big 12 gap, stifles No. 14 Texas

Texas coach Rick Barnes all but conceded that Kansas will win the Big 12 Conference championship in men's basketball.

Feb 09, 2010 12:36AM

Injuries bench Bryant, Bynum; Lakers top Spurs anyway

Pau Gasol had 21 points and 19 rebounds to lead five players in double figures, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 101-89 ...

Feb 08, 2010 09:06PM

Reynolds leads No. 5 Villanova past No. 4 West Virginia

Scottie Reynolds scored 19 of his 21 points in the final 13 minutes and No. 5 Villanova held off No. 4 West Virginia 82-75 on Monday night.

Feb 08, 2010 05:23PM

Browns release suspended wide receiver Donte' Stallworth

The Browns have released wide receiver Donte' Stallworth. Stallworth was suspended for the 2009 season by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after ...

Feb 08, 2010 07:27PM

Fantasy tiers: Power, depth at third base

Fantasy tiers: Power, depth at third base

Feb 08, 2010 03:58PM

Pohlad: We want Mauer as part of Twins

Pohlad: We want Mauer as part of Twins

Feb 08, 2010 09:00PM

Trade bait: Plenty of talent could be on move

Trade bait: Plenty of talent could be on move

Feb 08, 2010 09:00PM

Nothing distracts Kemp from leading LA

Nothing distracts Kemp from leading LA

Feb 08, 2010 10:00PM

Mays' life and legend transcend statistics

Mays' life and legend transcend statistics

Firms Share Lessons of the Recession

In the brutal economic slump, few companies have been left untouched. Businesses told us they’ll do things differently in the future.

More Trouble for Housing: Mounting Foreclosures

Job losses and declining prices, though moderating, are still contributing to mortgage defaults and delinquencies.

Congress Eyes Crackdown on Reverse Mortgages

Buyers should always beware, but seniors looking at reverse mortgages will soon get a little help from Uncle Sam, too.

Help for Retirement Savings from Uncle Sam

The feds are doing what they can to keep the savings rate up and to get folks to preserve their nest egg after retirement.

Deliveries: Bigger is Not Always Better

Midsize cities to benefit as businesses turn to regional centers to cut costs and speed shipments.

Feb 04, 2010 10:00AM

Think Twice Before Handing Out Smart Phones to Your Employees

If you are a small business owner and you have non-exempt employees on staff, beware. There's a danger lurking that makes sense but almost no one saw it coming.

Feb 04, 2010 10:00AM

Does Your Small Business Need a Bailout?

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 included a provision for micro loans of up to $35,000 for qualified, struggling small businesses. Find out if you qualify for one of these fee- and interest-free loans from the SBA.

Feb 04, 2010 10:00AM

10 Ways to Improve Your Email Copy

There are specific tips you can follow to increase the chances that your email is read and creates the results you're after. Follow these ten ways to improve your email copy to get the best possible response for you next mailing.

Jan 28, 2010 10:00AM

How to Get the Most from Your Template Web Site

A template-based Web site gives you the freedom to focus on your Web site content. With the design taken care of, you can pour your energy into perfecting the elements that make the Web site your own the words and images. Here are five tips for making the most of your template-based Web site.

Jan 28, 2010 10:00AM

Long-Copy Sales Letters: Do They Really Work?

You've seen them before: super long web pages that don't give you the price of the product until the very bottom of the page. Why are they so long to begin with? And does anyone ever buy anything from them?

Feb 08, 2010 06:25PM

Investors Take Aim At Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts and Terremark shares fall; U.S. insurers offer cautious outlook.

Feb 08, 2010 02:15PM

Listening To Allvoices

Can citizen media mogul Amra Tareen remake journalism and make money? At least she thinks so.

Feb 08, 2010 02:02PM

The Prius Problem Could Hurt The Entire Hybrid Industry

It's the only successful hybrid. Sales of all the others are low.

Feb 08, 2010 11:21AM

Hasbro's Sales Rev Up

John Thain joins CIT; Disney upgraded.

Feb 08, 2010 06:33AM

SAP's Sticky Situation

CEO of German software giant quits as Yanukovich claims victory in Ukrainian elections.

Feb 08, 2010 06:01PM

For Telecommuters, It's Not About Going To Work

Some companies have no traditional office at all — and they like it that way. At one multimillion-dollar company, all 40 employees telecommute. The firm weeds out job applicants who look down on working from home.

Feb 07, 2010 10:01PM

Safety Risks At Regional Airlines Detailed By PBS

The crash of Continental Flight 3407 last February — in which 50 deaths were attributed to pilot error — sparked an inquiry that found safety problems. Among them: long hours and low pay at regional carriers, where some pilots become captains with less than a year of experience.

Feb 08, 2010 03:02PM

Boeing Engineer Gets 15 Years In Economic Espionage

A Chinese-born engineer convicted in the United States' first economic espionage trial was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for stealing sensitive information on the U.S. space program with the intent of passing it to China.

Feb 08, 2010 02:00AM

Japan Braces For More Recalls From Toyota

The Japanese press report Toyota is considering even more recalls. This time the recalls would involve 2010 Prius and the Lexus and Sai hybrids — they all share the same brake glitch. The recalls could be announced as early as Tuesday. For decades, Toyota has been one of the main drivers of the Japanese economy but its reputation has been sullied.

Feb 08, 2010 02:00AM

Dealers Work Overtime On Toyota Recalls

Toyota dealerships are making their way through a backlog of customers' cars during the massive recall involving the gas pedals on millions of cars. Toyota has said it is working on plans to resolve another possible safety problem — this one involving the anti-lock brakes on the Prius hybrid. So far, Toyota has not announced a recall on the Prius.

Feb 09, 2010 01:18AM

Teliti International Plans IPO On London's Junior AIM Market

Teliti International Plans IPO On London's Junior AIM Market

Feb 09, 2010 01:13AM

2nd UPDATE: China First Heavy Industries Falls Sharply On Debut

2nd UPDATE: China First Heavy Industries Falls Sharply On Debut

Feb 08, 2010 11:28PM

ECB Trichet: No Feasible To Target Inflation On Short-Term Basis

ECB Trichet: No Feasible To Target Inflation On Short-Term Basis

Feb 08, 2010 11:21PM

Thai Bourse Keeps Trading Volume Target Despite Uncertainty

Thai Bourse Keeps Trading Volume Target Despite Uncertainty

Feb 08, 2010 10:26PM

CIC: To Increase Self-Managed Investments In Developed Markets

CIC: To Increase Self-Managed Investments In Developed Markets