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Kit custará US$ 8 em voos da classe econômica. Outras aéreas nos EUA já cobram por esses itens.

Levantamento mostra que 77% dos consumidores pretendem comprar. Disposição para comprar pela internet também cresceu, aponta FIA.

Inflação medida pelo órgão teve forte alta e atingiu 1,72%. Transporte, educação e saúde foram setores que mais subiram.

Em entrevista à BBC, brasileiro que preside a Renault-Nissan defende investimento em carros de emissão zero.

Levantamento CNI/CBIC mostra que contratações tendem a subir. Entre os problemas estão a carga tributária e a falta de mão-de-obra.

País deve colher 143,4 milhões de toneladas de grãos este ano. Conab também ampliou projeção para a produção nacional de grãos.

Globe and Mail Opel's Strategy Includes Fewer Jobs and Less Capacity New York Times FRANKFURT — Adam Opel the European unit of General Motors, announced an ambitious turnaround plan Tuesday, vowing to become profitable in 2012 by cutting capacity by 20 percent and reducing its work force by 8300, while starting a raft of … [...]

Dia é de relativa tranquilidade nas bolsas de valores. Na segunda, moeda se desvalorizou para fechar a R$ 1,874.

Reuters JAL to stay with American in blow to Delta Reuters TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan Airlines (9205.T) said it would keep its partnership with American Airlines (AMR.N) in the Oneworld alliance, ending an attempt by Delta Air Lines (DAL.N) to entice the bankrupt carrier to its rival SkyTeam group. … JAL To Stick With American [...]

Um ano antes, lucro havia sido de R$ 1,871 bilhão. Em 2009, o ganho foi de R$ 10,066 bilhões.

The Urban Land Institute Southeast Florida/Caribbean District Council, is hosting a seminar to discuss the latest forecasts following the longest downturn of new housing in a generation, continued weakness in commercial markets and a hesitant lending environment.

BBC News GM Europe Requests Loans As It Sets Out Turnaround Plan Wall Street Journal FRANKFURT (Dow Jones)–General Motors Co.'s European division said Tuesday it plans to invest EUR11 billion by 2014 on its model line-up as part of a complex turnaround plan aimed at reaching break-even in … GM Applies for 2.7 Billion Euros [...]

The Guardian Opel applies for 2.7 bln eur aid for revamp plan Reuters FRANKFURT, Feb 9 (Reuters) – General Motors [GM.UL] unit Opel has asked Germany for 1.5 billion euros ($2.05 billion) state aid to help fund a restructuring plan including an 11 billion euro investment and sweeping job cuts in a drive to break [...]

Recuo de 5,3% foi o maior desde o início da pesquisa, em 2002. Em dezembro, indústria voltou a demitir após cinco meses.

Reuters UBS Swings Back to Profit Wall Street Journal ZURICH—UBS AG Tuesday reported its first net profit in five quarters, but continued to suffer heavy withdrawals from wealthy clients, showing that the Swiss bank has yet to regain trust it lost during the financial crisis and from a … Swiss Stocks Fluctuate; Shares of Swatch [...]

Clientes sacaram recursos num ritmo maior do que o previsto. Banco divulgou lucro líquido de US$ 1,1 bilhão no quarto trimestre.

BBC News FOCUS: UBS Continues To Struggle Against Fund Withdrawals Wall Street Journal ZURICH (Dow Jones)–UBS AG's (UBS) efforts to fight fund outflows came up short again in the fourth quarter, fanning fears that even the bank's improving financial position won't be enough to persuade wealthy … Swiss Stocks Fluctuate; Shares of Swatch Advance, UBS [...]

The Guardian GM Europe Details Restructuring Plan Wall Street Journal FRANKFURT—General Motors Co.'s European division said Tuesday it plans to invest €11 billion ($15.03 billion) on its model line-up by 2014 as part of a complex turnaround plan aimed at reaching break-even in 2011 and returning to … Vauxhall announces job losses at Luton van [...]

Queda foi de 6,3% na comparação com dezembro. Devolução de cheques sem fundo teve recuo de 16,2%.

Reuters ECB flight change boosts Greek rescue speculation MarketWatch LONDON (MarketWatch) — Jean-Claude Trichet may not be flying to the rescue of Greece and other debt-troubled southern European nations, but analysts said news Tuesday that the European Central Bank president will leave … Euro trims gains vs dollar after ECB comments Reuters Euro Up on [...]

Ações em Taiwan avançaram 2,01%, o maior ganho desde setembro. Em Tóquio, no entanto, a bolsa caiu 0,2%, a 9.932 pontos.

IPC-S recuou para 0,69% na capital pernambucana. Maior variação, de 1,87%, foi registrada em São Paulo.

RTE.ie GM Europe Details Restructuring Plan Wall Street Journal FRANKFURT—General Motors Co.'s European division said Tuesday it plans to invest €11 billion ($15.03 billion) on its model line-up by 2014 as part of a complex turnaround plan aimed at reaching break-even in 2011 and returning to … GM Said to Apply for 1.5 Billion Euros [...]

IPC-Fipe ficou em 1,28% na primeira semana do mês. Alimentos, educação e transportes subiram menos.

RTE.ie OIL FUTURES: Crude Pares Part Of Losses After Profit Taking Wall Street Journal TOKYO (Dow Jones)–Crude oil futures pared part of losses posted in early hours Tuesday in Asia after falling on light profit taking triggered by the overnight meagre 1% gain in New York. Market sentiment is weak … Oil rises above $72 [...]

The Guardian Toyota To Recall 437000 Hybrids Over Brake Issue Wall Street Journal TOKYO (Dow Jones)–Toyota Motor Corp. (7203.TO) said Tuesday it is recalling 437000 high-tech hybrid vehicles worldwide due to problems with their anti-lock braking systems, amounting to the latest development in a recall saga that is sullying the … Toyota Recalls 4 Models [...]

Boston Globe Oil rises above $72 on weak dollar, Greek rescue talk Reuters SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil recovered early losses to rise above $72 a barrel on Tuesday, buoyed by a weaker US dollar and hopes that European Union leaders could soon cobble together a rescue package for ailing euro zone countries. … OIL FUTURES: [...]

The Republicans' first test of their new Senate clout could come in a vote to block President Barack Obama's choice of a union attorney for a seat on the National Labor Relations Board.

The Republicans' first test of their new Senate clout could come in a vote to block President Barack Obama's choice of a union attorney for a seat on the National Labor Relations Board.

AFP Electronic Arts shares plunge 8% Los Angeles Times The California video-game company's third-quarter results and lowered earnings projections show effects of the global downturn. By Alex Pham Shares of Electronic Arts Inc. plunged more than 8% in after-hours trading Monday following the video game … EA Shares Slump on Weak Profit Forecast TheStreet.com EA's [...]

BBC News (blog) GLOBAL MARKETS: European Stocks Seen Lower Wall Street Journal LONDON (Dow Jones)–European stocks are expected to open lower Tuesday, following a late selloff on Wall Street, where the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed below the psychologically important 10000 level for … Euro, Asian Stocks Gain on Speculation Europe Will Help Greece BusinessWeek [...]

Earthtimes (press release) SAS to Cut 700 Jobs, Raise $670M in Share Issue ABC News AP Scandinavian airline group SAS on Tuesday said it plans to raise 5 billion kronor ($670 million) from shareholders and cut about 700 jobs as it expands its savings package to slash costs by an additional 2 billion kronor. … [...]

Ten West Africans have filed federal complaints accusing Wal-Mart stores in Colorado of discrimination.

Boston Globe Crude Oil Rises Above $72 as Dollar Drops for First Day in Five BusinessWeek Feb. 9 (Bloomberg) — Crude oil rose above $72 a barrel in New York, reversing earlier losses after the dollar fell on expectations that European central bankers will help Greece with its fiscal deficit. … OIL FUTURES: Crude Pares [...]

Globe and Mail Yen, Dollar Retreat on Speculation Europe Will Assist Greece BusinessWeek Feb. 9 (Bloomberg) — The yen and dollar fell on speculation European officials meeting this week will agree to assist Greece in tackling its deficit, reducing demand for the two currencies as a refuge. … FOREX-Euro edges up, investors look to EU [...]

Florida-based companies were involved in 44 mergers and acquisitions during January, according to a study released Monday by Mergium Advisors, an M&A boutique based in Sunrise.

January's cold snap, which damaged flower crops in South America and fern supplies in Central Florida, could put love to the test this year by potentially driving up up the cost of Valentine's Day bouquets.

The personal information of more than 200,000 current and former AvMed Health Plan subscribers may have been compromised.<p/> The problem is a result of the theft of two company laptops from AvMed's corporate offices in Gainesville in December. The theft was immediately reported to local authorities, but attempts to locate the laptops have been unsuccessful.

In this age of specialized medicine, Steven J. Smith of the Keys is a rare do-it-all doctor who performs general surgery and treats patients at his family practice for everything from the common cold to cancer.

While the debate continues in Washington, health care systems nationwide struggle to offset money spent to treat patients who cannot afford to pay their bills.

Brisbane Times China Power: No Resourcehouse Deal Wall Street Journal HONG KONG—China Power International Development Ltd. said Tuesday it hasn't signed any coal supply deal with Australia's Resourcehouse Ltd. The announcement came after the Brisbane-based company said Saturday it had signed a $60 billion, … Clive Palmer corrects 'error' as China denies price talks have [...]

USA Today Ex-Space Shuttle Engineer Gets 15-Year Term for China Spying BusinessWeek By Cary O'Reilly Feb. 9 (Bloomberg) — A former Rockwell International and Boeing Co. aerospace engineer who worked on the Space Shuttle program was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for economic espionage and acting as an agent for China. … [...]

Daily Mail Markets Flinch at Debt Ills Wall Street Journal The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled to close below 10000 for the first time in three months, amid simmering worries about European debt and the prospect of rising US interest rates. Concerns that Greece's debt … Yen, Dollar Decline on Speculation Europe Will Assist Greece [...]

USA Today Chinese-born engineer gets 15 years in spying for China Los Angeles Times Dongfan 'Greg' Chung, who worked with Boeing and Rockwell International, was accused of providing information on the space shuttle and Delta IV rocket. By Patrick J. McDonnell A Chinese-born aerospace engineer who had access to sensitive material while … Ex-Space Shuttle [...]

Through his work in poor countries, Andrew Witty, chief executive of GlaxoSmithKline, has positioned his company as the leader among drug makers in advancing world health issues.

CBC.ca Toyota sued in California by US shareholders Reuters LOS ANGELES, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Toyota faced its first US class-action lawsuits stemming from complaints of faulty brakes in its top-selling Prius hybrid car and from investors claiming they were misled about problems with unintended … Toyota ponders repair route for Prius Los Angeles Times [...]

Globe and Mail Dow Ends Around 9900; Financials Skid CNBC US stocks tumbled Monday as financials and commodities sold off amid jitters about the global recovery. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 103.84, or 1 percent, to close at 9908.39, the first time its closed below 10000 since November. … US Stocks Retreat on Concern [...]

Speech-recognition software maker Nuance Communications Inc. said Monday it narrowed its loss in the fiscal first quarter as revenue in the company's two largest divisions, health care and dictation, and mobile and enterprise, increased.

Telegraph.co.uk Toyota Halts Lexus, SAI Hybrid Shipments on Brake Problems Bloomberg Feb. 9 (Bloomberg) — Toyota Motor Corp. stopped shipments of its Lexus HS250h and SAI hybrids from a factory in southern Japan due to possible brake problems with the models, which use the same system as Prius … Toyota sued in California over Prius [...]

Laura Chinchilla today became Costa Rica’s first female president, beating out two male candidates in a landslide election to assume leadership of Latin America’s oldest democracy….

Situação de represa de hidrelétrica é ‘crítica’, diz presidente. País passa por racionamentos e Chávez já anunciou fundo de US$ 1 bi.

TheStreet.com Cell Therapeutics drug draws US FDA staff concerns Reuters WASHINGTON, Feb 8 (Reuters) – US drug reviewers questioned effectiveness data from Cell Therapeutics Inc (CTIC.O) (CTIC.MI) for an experimental lymphoma drug and said the medicine had substantial side effects, according to documents … Abridged Study to Haunt CTI? FDA Questions Pixantrone Data BioWorld Online [...]

Boston Globe Boeing's new 747 takes flight near Seattle Reuters CHICAGO, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Boeing Co (BA.N) flew its twice-delayed 747-8 Freighter for the first time on Monday, a significant milestone in the history of the legendary 747 family and a step that could bolster the credibility of the world's … Boeing workers cheer [...]

New York (dpa) – Major U.S. stock indices tumbled on Monday over ongoing concerns about the economic recovery and dangerously high budget deficits in some European countries. The losses pushed the Dow Jones Industrial Average back below the symbolic 10,000-point mark for the first time in three months….

Valor do negócio entre as instituições não foi divulgado. Juntas, empresas terão escritórios em onze países.

USA Today Ex-Space Shuttle Engineer Sentenced for China Spying BusinessWeek By Cary O'Reilly Feb. 8 (Bloomberg) — A former Rockwell International and Boeing Co. aerospace engineer who worked on the Space Shuttle program was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for economic espionage and acting as an agent for China. … Ex-Boeing engineer [...]

Ganho foi mais de quatro vezes o registrado um ano antes. No acumulado de 2009, construtora lucrou R$ 214 milhões.

Modelos retirados do mercado voltam a ser fabricados. Empresa faz recall de mais de oito milhões de veículos.

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Speech-recognition software maker Nuance Communications Inc. said Monday it narrowed its loss in the fiscal first quarter as revenue in the company's two largest divisions, health care and dictation, and mobile and enterprise, increased.

Nuance Communications Narrows 1Q Loss ABC News AP Speech-recognition software maker Nuance Communications Inc. said Monday it narrowed its loss in the fiscal first quarter as revenue in the company's two largest divisions, health care and dictation, and mobile and enterprise, increased. … UPDATE 2-Nuance Q1 beats Wall Street Reuters India Nuance Communications, Inc. Beats [...]

Nuance Q1 beats Wall Street Reuters BANGALORE, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Speech recognition technology supplier Nuance Communications Inc (NUAN.O) posted better-than-expected quarterly results, helped by revenue growth across all its segments. The company forecast sustained growth for the rest … Nuance Communications' 1Q Loss Narrows On Revenue Growth Wall Street Journal Nuance Communications Narrows 1Q [...]

Chrysler Group LLC says it will invest $550 million to build the Fiat 500 minicar at its assembly plant near Mexico City.

Tokyo (dpa) – Toyota Motor Corp is to recall more than 270,000 of its 2010 Prius hybrid cars after increasing complaints of braking problems, Japan’s Kyodo News agency reported Monday, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter….

Washington Post Boeing workers cheer first flight of a 'graceful monster' Seattle Times To shouts of "Come on big bird!" and "Yeah!" from several thousand Boeing workers, the 747-8 soared into the sky on its first flight from Everett's Paine Field Monday. By Lynn Thompson To shouts of "Come on big bird!" and "Yeah! … [...]

Brangelina, otherwise known as Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, are suing British tabloid News of the World after the publication in January said the star couple was headed for separation….

The Dow Jones industrial average closed below 10,000 for the first time in three months Monday on nagging concerns about debt loads in Europe. The Dow had its 10th triple-digit move in 16 trading days. Mounting deficits in weaker European economies including Greece, Portugal and Spain have raised questions about the health of the global [...]

The Hindu Toyota to announce Prius recall CNNMoney.com TOKYO, Japan (CNN) — Toyota will announce a global recall of its 2010 Prius hybrid vehicles, a source with knowledge of the plans told CNN. The auto manufacturer will file recall papers with the Japanese … Toyota sued in California over Prius brakes Reuters Naked Driving Gives [...]

Federal regulators have granted AstraZeneca approval to market its cholesterol pill Crestor as a preventive measure against heart attack and stroke in patients with healthy cholesterol levels.

Forbes (blog) US clears wider use of AstraZeneca cholesterol drug Reuters WASHINGTON, Feb 8 (Reuters) – AstraZeneca (AZN.L) won US approval on Monday to promote cholesterol fighter Crestor for preventing heart disease in a vast new market of people with healthy cholesterol but other heart risks. … FDA Approves Wider Use For Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Crestor [...]

eGMCarTech (blog) Fiat to Invest in Mexican Factory Wall Street Journal MEXICO CITY—Fiat SpA is investing $550 million in the Toluca, Mexico, plant of its partner Chrysler Group LLC to produce a retro-version of an Italian icon—the Fiat 500—with 95% slated for export, the government and company officials said. … Chrysler Pledges $550M To Build [...]

Principal índice teve desvalorização de 1,04%, para 9.908 pontos. Dow Jones fechou abaixo dos 10 mil pontos pela 1ª vez desde novembro.

WASHINGTON – Failing to overhaul the nation’s immigration system, currently a backburner issue for Congress and President Barack Obama, could play a pivotal role in key mid-term election races in November, according to a new study on Latino voting patterns….

The U.S. Federal Reserve bank is likely to use a variety of options to slow the economy when the recovery is stronger, bank officials said. New York Fed President William Dudely said the bank could “raise the interest rates paid on excess reserves,” which are now set at 0.25 percent, The Wall Street Journal reported [...]

Financial Times Rakoff Has Questions on BofA-SEC Pact Wall Street Journal The judge who threw out a settlement between Bank of America Corp. and the Securities and Exchange Commission raised questions Monday about their new deal to end two federal lawsuits alleging the bank misled investors about its takeover of … Ruling on Bank of [...]

The Guardian Traders See Limit to CIT's Upside Wall Street Journal Shares of CIT Group Inc. enjoyed a temporary boost after the company said that former Merrill Lynch & Co. chief John Thain had taken the helm, but options traders appear to think the stock has limited potential. … John Thain's turnaround challenge CNNMoney.com Will [...]

Could this turn into something more than political theater?

Fabricante investiu US$ 550 milhões na fábrica de Toluca. Iniciativa é a aposta da Fiat para crescer nos EUA.

Republicans gave a chilly reception Monday to President Barack Obama's invitation to discuss health care in a bipartisan, televised setting later this month, part of the White House effort to revive the stalled legislation.

Preço do barril havia perdido US$ 6 na semana passada. Em Nova York, produto subiu US$ 0,70, para US$ 71,89.

Boston Globe EA cuts losses, but forecast disappoints MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Electronic Arts Inc. said Monday afternoon that it managed to reduce its net loss for the third fiscal quarter, but the company's shares took a hit in late trading as the forecast for the … Electronic Arts Falls After Full-Year Forecast Trails [...]

San Francisco (dpa) – The launch of Apple’s iPad will finally ignite demand for tablet computers, and manufacturers will sell 50 million of the devices annually by 2014, according to a market research report issued Monday….

Los Angeles (dpa) – Three of the largest U.S. book publishers are to hike the prices of their electronic books after the introduction of Apple’s iPad tablet computer forced Amazon to abandon its one-price- fits-all policy, Information Week reported Monday….

U.S. Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., died Monday at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Va., officials said. A statement issued by lawmaker’s office said Murtha, 77, chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, died with his family at his bedside….

Michael Jackson’s personal physician was charged with involuntary manslaughter Monday in Los Angeles in connection with the pop icon’s death in June. Conrad Murray had been under investigation for his treatment of Jackson in the time leading to the singer’s death at age 50 with lethal levels of the anesthesia propofol and sedatives in his [...]

Pontuação no mês foi a maior desde 2005, quando começou a série. Regiões Norte e Centro-Oeste são as mais otimistas, diz pesquisa.

Bernama Boeing's new 747 takes flight near Seattle Reuters CHICAGO (Reuters) – Boeing Co flew for the first time its twice-delayed 747-8 Freighter, a significant milestone in the history of the legendary 747 family and a step that could bolster the credibility of the world's second-largest plane maker. … Boeing workers cheer first flight of [...]

Principal índice se valorizou 0,62%, para 63.153 pontos. Na semana passada, bolsa paulista teve perdas de 4%.

Abraciclo diz que demanda reflete isenção do Cofins e volta do crédito. Produção sobe 57,7%, mas vendas ao consumidor final caem 23,2%.

CBC.ca Chinese Spy Sentenced to More Than 15 Years Wall Street Journal AP SANTA ANA, Calif.—A Chinese-born engineer convicted of espionage and other federal charges in California has been sentenced to more than 15 years in prison. Dongfan "Greg" Chung was sentenced Monday in Santa Ana after a judge ruled in July that he … [...]

Dirigentes sindicais querem marcar data para votação no Congresso. Se projeto for aprovado, jornada passaria de 44 para 40 horas semanais.

The Obama administration says it will spend $78.5 million to halt the giant Asian carp, which officials fear could spread and possibly endanger the Great Lakes region's $7 billion fishing industry.

The Obama administration says it will spend $78.5 million to halt the giant Asian carp, which officials fear could spread and possibly endanger the Great Lakes region's $7 billion fishing industry.

KCBS Anthem Blue Cross increases some rates 39% Bizjournals.com Anthem Blue Cross has made many of its individual health insurance policyholders sick — with as much as a 39 percent premium increase next month. The state's largest for-profit health insurer will raise individual coverage customer premiums — those … Consumer Confidential: Anthem rate hike, credit-card [...]

A Credit Suisse analyst downgraded education services provider K12 Inc. Monday despite its "strong" second-quarter results, citing worries about state government budget cuts for education.

Moeda se desvalorizou para fechar a R$ 1,874 nesta segunda. Na sexta, dólar havia terminado no maior valor desde setembro.

Agências não abrem na segunda (15) e terça (16). Na quarta (17), bancos abrem a partir das 12h.

The Guardian Toyota denies Prius braking problem is a safety issue as recall crisis deepens The Guardian Toyota denied today that brake problems on its Prius hybrid cars were a safety issue in Britain despite speculation in Japan that the crisis could deepen tomorrow if the company recalls 270000 vehicles in the US and Japan. [...]

Home health service provider LHC Group Inc. said Monday it has agreed to buy Georgia-based Hutcheson Home Health for an undisclosed amount.

TheStreet.com Drug stocks turn higher; Cell Therapeutics, Novavax slide MarketWatch The NYSE Arca Pharmaceutical Index (INDEX:DRG) and the NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index (INDEX:BTK) were both up 0.4% at 301.23 and 970.67, respectively. Despite the upward trend, several stocks broke from the pack … Abridged Study to Haunt CTI? FDA Questions Pixantrone Data BioWorld Online FDA [...]

Dusan Tatomirovic found a steal when he bought a foreclosed condo just north of Monterey, Calif., last April for $130,000.

Spanish telecoms operator Telefonica says it is considering charging Internet search companies like Google and Yahoo for network use.

Principal índice da região ganhou 0,74%, para 979 pontos. Ações de empresas farmacêuticas e de commodities subiram.

Retração econômica na região foi de curta duração, segundo agência. Empréstimos vão crescer rapidamente, diz empresa de classificação.

PASADENA, Calif. — CBS’s “Undercover Boss” is the ultimate in false uplift reality shows. Call it “Extreme Makeover: Corporate Edition.” Premiering yesterday after the Super Bowl, “Undercover Boss,” a faux feel-good series, sends corporate titans “undercover” to work the lowliest jobs in their companies….

Nuclear giant Areva buys solar company Ausra Reuters LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The world's largest nuclear plant builder, Areva SA (CEPFi.PA), is entering the solar power industry, with the company announcing on Monday its acquisition of US-based solar thermal player Ausra. Areva did not disclose financial … Areva To Buy US Solar Co. Ausra Wall [...]

CBC.ca The Toyota Crisis: How To Get Japan Out Of Its Funk Forbes Would you buy a Toyota car right now? Neither would I. Neither would more and more Americans, judging from last month's 16% drop in US sales. And I've been a loyal Toyota customer. In my life I have only bought Toyotas and [...]

Do you dream of just chucking the corporate rat race and becoming your own boss? Many workers have chosen that option after joining the ranks of the millions who have lost their jobs in the recession….

When there are more than six unemployed people for every job opening, one thing is sure: the odds are better than good that you won’t be the first picked for any particular job. But there’s something else to know: It’s better to be next in line than last….

Spanish telecoms operator Telefonica says it is considering charging Internet search companies like Google and Yahoo for network use.

The dollar weakened against the euro Monday, but held firm against other major currencies, as concerns about Greece’s fiscal health eased slightly.

MiamiHerald.com Nasdaq Retreats After 2010 Cost Estimate Exceeds Some Forecasts BusinessWeek Feb. 8 (Bloomberg) — Nasdaq OMX Group Inc., the owner of the second-largest US equity exchange, slid the most in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index after forecasting higher 2010 operating costs than some analysts … The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. Q4 2009 Earnings [...]

The Obama administration is asking Anthem Blue Cross to justify its plans to raise health insurance premiums by as much as 39 percent for customers in California.

Two NFL Super Bowl rivals battled on the field, but it was the clash between David Letterman and Jay Leno who had NFL fans talking in the first quarter….

Megarecall prejudica a confiança na qualidade e segurança dos veículos. Fabricantes travam batalha para ganhar clientes dos veículos Toyota.

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While mortgage rates remain at historic lows, borrowing in the current tight credit climate can prove challenging. Prospective homeowners therefore need to be as well-informed as possible about the mortgage process and what it takes to qualify for a loan….

Seoul (dpa) – South Korea’s Samsung Electronics Co said Monday it concluded a cross-licensing deal with its Japanese competitor Sharp Corp, ending patent disputes in liquid crystal display (LCD) technology….

CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT), a leading provider of financing to small businesses and middle market companies, today announced that its Board of Directors has elected John A. Thain Chairman and Chief Executive Officer effective immediately….

Eastern forests are growing at faster rates than any time in the previous 225 years, and the reason appears to be climate change – or rising levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide and a longer growing season….

Primeira etapa acontecerá no Japão e em seguida nos EUA e na Europa. Problema de software atrasa a frenagem do modelo em certos pisos.

The editor of Health said cost concerns did not drive the decision to recycle recipes from Real Simple.

Levantamento é do Instituto Brasileiro de Planejamento Tributário. Mais de 30% dos preços pagos pelas fantasias são impostos.

President Obama has been talking — a lot — about what Washington needs to do to help save small businesses. Over the past week, he’s introduced a half-dozen different initiatives aimed at unlocking credit, creating jobs and expanding the Small Business Administration’s loan programs.

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Avatar was finally knocked out of the No. 1 spot during the weekend, with Dear John raking in $32.4 million to top the U.S. box office. “Avatar” was second with a healthy $23.6 million….

Mirante da Burj Dubai terá de passar por trabalhos de manutenção. Número de visitas à estrutura de 828 m de altura superou expectativa.

John Thain, 54 anos, substitui Peter Tobin. Após concordata, grupo se recuperou e voltou à bolsa em dezembro.