date: 2010-02-03 04:32:00

Asian stock markets are mostly up, helped by Wall Street gains, with resource-related and technology stocks leading the way higher in the region. But investors remain cautious ahead of key earnings reports and ...

date: 2010-02-03 04:17:00

An Australian court reportedly rejects CSR’s proposal to demerge its sugar and renewable-energy businesses, over concerns about asbestos-related liabilities.

date: 2010-02-03 04:09:00

Analysts say that many Asian resource stocks, though not all, look poised for further gains, due to discounted valuations and continuing growth in Chinese demand.

date: 2010-02-02 18:22:00

Ford Motor Co. rode a wave of momentum to a 25% jump in January U.S. sales, citing in its monthly report that strong demand for its fresh car lineup helped it carve out more market share.

date: 2010-02-02 18:17:00

Oil futures rise above $76 a barrel, as carryover from positive U.S. manufacturing data reported on Monday and expectations of a decline in U.S. crude supplies boost sentiment.

date: 2010-02-02 10:18:35

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Most countries hoping to join the European Union face a long wait because the bloc has shifted its focus to institutional reforms and economic problems and "enlargement fatigue" has set in ...

date: 2010-02-02 08:33:40

ATHENS (Reuters) - Cafes, shops and taxis around Athens are handing out receipts by the thousands to customers frantically stuffing their pockets with proof of payment for anything from a glass of ouzo to a ...