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.

Spain says banks need $27 billion

2011-01-25 09:36:25

Spain said Monday its banks will need 20 billion euros ($27 billion) in new capital to meet new reserve requirements aimed at strengthening their finances.

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.

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.

Apple's Jobs takes 3rd medical leave, stock slumps

2011-01-18 07:33:35

Apple Inc Chief Executive Steve Jobs is taking medical leave for the third time since 2004, sending its shares tumbling more than 8 percent as the surprise revived concerns over the long-term future of the iPhone- and iPad-maker.

Apple's Jobs takes 3rd medical leave, stock slumps

2011-01-18 07:33:35

Apple Inc Chief Executive Steve Jobs is taking medical leave for the third time since 2004, sending its shares tumbling more than 8 percent as the surprise revived concerns over the long-term future of the iPhone- and iPad-maker.

Tablets, 3D TVs create buzz at CES 2011

2011-01-08 18:04:26

The 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) runs from Jan 6 to Jan 9, in Las Vegas, US.

Record high food prices stoke fears for economy

2011-01-07 16:41:14

Record high food prices are moving to the top of policymaker agendas, driven by fears it could stoke inflation, protectionism and unrest and dent consumer demand in key emerging economies.