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Talk of Chief’s Health Weighs on Apple’s Share Price
Despite reassurances that he is cancer free four years after he was treated for pancreatic cancer, analysts are worried that Steven P. Jobs might be sick again.
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Despite reassurances that he is cancer free four years after he was treated for pancreatic cancer, analysts are worried that Steven P. Jobs might be sick again.
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Yahoo’s Revenue Rises a Bit, but Profit Falls 18%
Yahoo said that its revenue in the second quarter grew a sluggish 6 percent from the same period a year earlier as profits fell.
Yahoo said that its revenue in the second quarter grew a sluggish 6 percent from the same period a year earlier as profits fell.
Veto Seems More Likely in Battle Over Tobacco Bill
The Bush administration has said it “strongly” opposes the effort to give the Food and Drug Administration regulatory authority over tobacco.
The Bush administration has said it “strongly” opposes the effort to give the Food and Drug Administration regulatory authority over tobacco.
Serbian Officials Provide Details on Arrest of Karadzic
Radovan Karadzic, one of the most wanted war criminals until his arrest for a 1995 massacre, had been living freely in Belgrade, authorities said.
Radovan Karadzic, one of the most wanted war criminals until his arrest for a 1995 massacre, had been living freely in Belgrade, authorities said.
Woes Afflicting Mortgage Giants Raise Loan Rates
The troubles at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could deal another blow to the housing market, as higher interest rates make it harder to refinance existing debts.
The troubles at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could deal another blow to the housing market, as higher interest rates make it harder to refinance existing debts.
Phone Giants Fight to Keep Subscribers
Telecommunication companies in the U.S. have to juggle the financial effect of customers dropping their landlines, and increased competition between wireless operators.
Telecommunication companies in the U.S. have to juggle the financial effect of customers dropping their landlines, and increased competition between wireless operators.
Philadelphia Streets Unsafe for Manhole Covers
In the past year thieves have stolen hundreds of covers and grates, which are increasingly valuable as scrap.
In the past year thieves have stolen hundreds of covers and grates, which are increasingly valuable as scrap.
Prices of Food and Gas Take a Toll in Asia
With large price increases for commonly used commodities, countries like India and Vietnam are already having to deal with double-digit inflation.
With large price increases for commonly used commodities, countries like India and Vietnam are already having to deal with double-digit inflation.
Indian Government Survives Confidence Vote
The confidence vote paves the way for India to seal a landmark nuclear agreement with the United States.
The confidence vote paves the way for India to seal a landmark nuclear agreement with the United States.
Health Plan From Obama Spurs Debate
Whether Barack Obama can deliver on his pledge to reduce premiums is a matter of dispute among analysts.
Whether Barack Obama can deliver on his pledge to reduce premiums is a matter of dispute among analysts.
Uprising Against the Ethanol Mandate
The Texas governor is leading a coalition seeking to waive the federal ethanol mandate because of costly grain.
The Texas governor is leading a coalition seeking to waive the federal ethanol mandate because of costly grain.
Loss at E*Trade Is Bigger Than Expected
E*Trade posted a net loss of $94.6 million, or 19 cents a share, in contrast to a profit of $159.1 million, or 37 cents a share, a year earlier.
E*Trade posted a net loss of $94.6 million, or 19 cents a share, in contrast to a profit of $159.1 million, or 37 cents a share, a year earlier.
Bank Investors Redefine Bad News
Results that would have once been viewed as disastrous are now seen as good, even great, by some.
Results that would have once been viewed as disastrous are now seen as good, even great, by some.
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Ship-barge crash closes Mississippi at New Orleans
A stretch of the Mississippi River at New Orleans could be closed for days as crews clean a 12-mile oil slick caused Wednesday when a tanker and barge collided, officials said.
A stretch of the Mississippi River at New Orleans could be closed for days as crews clean a 12-mile oil slick caused Wednesday when a tanker and barge collided, officials said.
About 2 million Americans get a raise Thursday as the federal minimum wage rises 70 cents. The bad news: Higher gas and food prices are swallowing it up, and some small businesses will pass the cost of the wage hike to consumers.
Profits posted Wednesday by Pfizer Inc. and Wyeth show a common theme among pharmaceutical companies - nearly all the growth they're seeing these days is overseas, driven by emerging markets and the weak dollar.
General Motors Corp., pummeled by falling U.S. sales and high gas prices, lost the global sales lead to Toyota Motor Corp. in the first half of this year, but the churning market makes it difficult to predict which automaker will end the year on...
Product Recalls: vacuum attachment tools
The following recalls have been announced:
Consumers helped bring McDonald's Corp. back to profitability in the second quarter by spending on breakfast biscuits, chicken sandwiches and drinks despite the tough economy in the U.S.
American consumers shying away from bottled water and soft drinks hurt PepsiCo's bottom line, but growth in its international and Frito-Lay snack businesses was strong enough to lead the company to a 9 percent rise in second-quarter...
Whirlpool reports 27 percent dip in 2Q profit
Household appliance maker Whirlpool Corp. said Wednesday its second-quarter profit fell 27 percent because of higher material and oil-related costs, and lower U.S. demand.
Summary Box: Minimum wage increase may not go far
WHAT'S HAPPENING: The federal minimum wage will increase 70 cents, to $6.55 an hour, on Thursday, giving about 2 million workers a raise.
Sallie Mae's 2Q profit falls 72 percent
Student lender SLM Corp., more commonly known as Sallie Mae, said Wednesday its second-quarter profit plunged 72 percent as funding costs remained high amid further weakening in the credit markets and the company took charges related to its...
Costco's profits squeezed by higher energy costs
Costco Wholesale Corp. - which has attracted shoppers looking for cheaper options - warned Wednesday that its earnings in the current quarter will be below Wall Street expectations as it faces higher energy costs that are crimping profit...
