Jobs Data Show Growth Is Sustained
The U.S. economy added more jobs in January than in any month since early last year, pushing down the jobless rate to a level not seen since Obama's first full month in office. » Full PostSource: WSJ.com: What's News US |
Micron Technology Announces New Chief
Micron Technology Inc. announced Mark Durcan, 51, had been appointed chief executive replacing Steven Appleton, who was killed Friday when the small plane he was piloting crashed at an airport near th. […] » Full PostSource: WSJ.com: What's News US |
Dow at Highest Since May 2008
The blue-chip stock index rose 156.82 points to its highest level since May 2008, several months before the financial crisis, as better economic news encouraged investors to set aside their fears and. […] » Full PostSource: WSJ.com: What's News US |
China Tamps Down Europe Aid Fears
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao sought to assuage concerns over Chinese investment in Europe, saying China has no intention to "buy" the continent. » Full PostSource: WSJ.com: What's News US |
Goldman Cuts Blankfein's Bonus
Goldman Sachs cut CEO Lloyd Blankfein's stock bonus for the first time since the financial crisis, the latest sign that Wall Street executives are paying for a year of mixed financial performance. » Full PostSource: WSJ.com: What's News US |
Interest-Rate Probe Widens
Regulators in Switzerland and the U.K. stepped up pressure on Swiss and foreign banks, extending a probe into alleged manipulation of interest rates and disclosing possible action against UBS in a tra. […] » Full PostSource: WSJ.com: What's News US |
Caterpillar Closes Plant in Canada After Lockout
Caterpillar said it will close a locomotive plant in London, Ontario, following a lockout, eliminating about 450 jobs that mostly paid twice the rate of a U.S. counterpart. » Full PostSource: WSJ.com: What's News US |
Citi Hit in Brazilian Hacker Attack
A computer hacker group continued a wave of attacks against Brazilian financial websites, hampering the sites of Citigroup and other prominent institutions. » Full PostSource: WSJ.com: What's News US |
FDA: No Ban on Orange-Juice Imports
Orange-juice futures settled lower as traders discounted the prospects for a ban on juice imports into the U.S. It appears they weren't off the mark. » Full PostSource: WSJ.com: What's News US |
Despite Intervention, Brazil's Currency Gains
Brazil's real climbed against the dollar after strong U.S. jobs figures outweighed the central bank's intervention in an attempt to weaken the currency. » Full PostSource: WSJ.com: What's News US |
With Role Lessened, Loan Chief Exits BofA
Barbara Desoer, a high-profile mortgage executive who once was a candidate to become chief executive of Bank of America, is leaving as the financial giant retreats from the home-loan business. » Full PostSource: WSJ.com: What's News US |
H-P to Put Proxy-Access Proposal to Vote
Hewlett-Packard agreed to give its stockholders the chance to approve so-called proxy access through a bylaw vote at its 2013 annual meeting. » Full PostSource: WSJ.com: What's News US |
Injunction Interrupts Apple Sales in Germany
Some Apple devices were unavailable for sale briefly on Friday in Germany, as part of a patent tussle with Motorola Mobility. » Full PostSource: WSJ.com: What's News US |
Fed May Sell More AIG Bonds as Risk Hunger Picks Up
The New York Fed is asking for bids on some $6 billion in residential mortgage-backed securities from its Maiden Lane II portfolio it took on as part of the 2008 bailout of American International Grou. […] » Full PostSource: WSJ.com: What's News US |
Clorox Posts Strong Sales for Quarter
Clorox said fiscal second-quarter sales rose more than expected with help from higher prices, overcoming concerns that tepid demand in North America would crimp sales for household staples. » Full PostSource: WSJ.com: What's News US |
