Wall Street rose in early trading after a better-than-expected reading on the nations economy and a drop in jobless claims. Discussion
The bank cited better results in its financial markets and retail banking units, as well as a gain on the merger of Canadas derivatives and stock-exchange operators. Discussion
The Dutch grocery chain owner reported a sharp fall in second quarter earnings after selling operations in the same period a year ago. Discussion
The bank said third-quarter net income dropped as a difficult capital markets environment reduced profit in its wholesale business, but it raised its dividend. Discussion
The retailer reported a 29 percent drop in second-quarter profit and cut its third-quarter and full-year forecasts as the weak U.S. economy and slumping housing market hit sal ... Discussion
Oil prices rose above $119 a barrel Thursday on fears that Tropical Storm Gustav could strengthen on its way toward crude and natural gas rigs in the Gulf of Mexico and refine ... Discussion
The retailer also delivered a downbeat outlook, predicting that its sales and gross profit margins will continue to be pressured amid a difficult economic environment. Discussion
The jewelry retailer said second-quarter profit jumped to $80.8 million, beating Wall Street expectations, as sales rose by double-digit percentages in Asia and Europe. Discussion
Gross domestic product increased at a 3.3 percent annual rate in the quarter, the government said. The revised reading was much better than its initial estimate of a 1.9 perce ... Discussion
China and Iraq have signed a $3 billion deal revising a deal for Chinas biggest oil company to help develop an oil field, according to the Iraqi Embassy in Beijing. Discussion
Toyota lowered its global sales target for 2009 by 700,000 vehicles to 9.7 million Thursday. Discussion
China and Iraq have signed a $3 billion deal revising a deal for Chinas biggest oil company to help develop an oil field, according to the Iraqi Embassy in Beijing. Discussion
The Apparel retailers Chicos FAS and American Eagle Outfitters posted better-than-expected profits despite taking deep markdowns to lure shoppers of all ages, sending their s ... Discussion
Target has agreed to pay $6 million in damages to plaintiffs in California unable to use its online site as part of a class-action settlement with the National Federation of t ... Discussion
Mr. Setubal was a former foreign minister who also helped build one of Brazils largest banks, Banco Itaú. Discussion
Wall Street posted a big advance after a larger-than-expected increase in orders for durable goods, indicating that the economy is stronger than many investors thought. Discussion
MBIA agreed to take control of nearly $200 billion of municipal bonds currently backed by a rival bond insurer, in a move that could help its competitor avoid bankruptcy. Discussion
TiVo posted a quarterly profit for only the third time in its 11-year history as the pioneer in digital video recorders improved margins on hardware and reduced marketing cost ... Discussion
The Justice Department will roll back a set of rules that penalized companies if they insisted on paying employees legal fees or protecting their confidential communications ... Discussion
Before they ship PCs to retailers like Best Buy, computer makers load them up with lots of free software. For $30, Best Buy will get rid of it for you. Discussion
