Chinese money looks to invest in US

2011-01-22 10:15:14

Chinese companies are making their way into the United States, and their influence can be felt in all facets of life.

McDonald's may raise prices as food costs rise

2011-01-25 10:08:59

McDonald's affordable food drew even more customers in its fourth quarter, but the burger chain said it may raise prices this year as its own food tab rises.

Google awards $100 million to Eric Schmidt

2011-01-25 09:25:48

Google Inc has awarded $100 million worth of equity to Eric Schmidt, who is stepping aside as CEO but will stay with the company as executive chairman.

GE seen posting 14 percent rise in profit

2011-01-21 16:57:36

General Electric Co is expected to report a 14 percent rise in quarterly profit on Friday, with lower credit losses at its finance arm offsetting the dulling effects of a tepid economy on heavy equipment orders.

Obama says Paul Volcker stepping down as adviser

2011-01-21 13:29:21

US President Barack Obama announced on Thursday that former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker was stepping down from his role as head of an outside panel advising the White House on economic policy.

McDonald's eyes growing presence in local market

2011-01-21 08:26:34

McDonald's, headquartered in a suburb of Chicago - the city that hosts President Hu Jintao on Thursday - is trying to expand its China presence and adapt to the emerging power's ever-changing business environment.

China, US reach $45 billion export deals

2011-01-20 16:01:11

China and the United States on Wednesday agreed on $45 billion in US export deals at the start of President Hu Jintao's state visit. New chapter in relations Joint statement Energy deals Americans hope of a stronger ties Pandas to stay in US 5 more years
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Chicago opens welcoming arms to Chinese business

2011-01-20 07:41:17

Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley has pledged to make Chicago the friendliest American city for Chinese people.

Boeing delays 787 delivery until at least July

2011-01-19 14:37:28

Boeing pushed back deliveries of its new 787 again on Tuesday, meaning that the soonest it will arrive is July.

China,US energy firms' co-op win-win: entrepreneurs

2011-01-19 11:28:59

Constructive cooperation between Chinese and US companies will boost bilateral economic partnership and create more common interests, Chinese and US energy entrepreneurs told Xinhua here Tuesday.

Jobs makes info about his health a trade secret

2011-01-19 10:47:06

It would be easier to gauge Apple CEO Steve Jobs' current medical problems if he had said more about the ones he has faced in the past.

Apple net income soars 78 pct. in holiday quarter

2011-01-19 10:23:05

Apple Inc said Tuesday that its net income for the holiday quarter jumped 78 percent as shoppers snapped up more iPads than analysts predicted.