China Everbright to relaunch Hong Kong IPO plans
China Everbright Bank, a mid-sized lender, said Wednesday it would relaunch plans to list shares in Hong Kong, after earlier aborted attempts at an overseas stock offer.
Obama says US won't balance budget in next 10 years
President Barack Obama warned Tuesday America will not balance its budget within a decade because Republican plans to do so would entail slashing social programs many citizens rely on for support.
Data confirms recession in weakest eurozone economies
Data published on Monday confirmed recession in the eurozone's weakest economies last year, breathing new life into a heated debate on whether aggressive austerity measures may come at the cost of economic growth.
US companies keep more money offshore: report
US companies are keeping more of their profits offshore, choosing overseas tax havens amid talk in Washington about closing corporate tax loopholes.
11 March 2013
Wall St. Raider Icahn defends Dell assault
Wall Street raider Carl Icahn defended his twin attacks on computer giant Dell and offshore oil rig operator Transocean Friday, saying such companies need "shaking up" for shareholders' benefit.
10 March 2013
Court dismisses Nokia patent claims against HTC
Taiwan's top smartphone maker HTC said Saturday a German court had dismissed two patent infringement complaints brought against the company by Finnish phone giant Nokia.
09 March 2013
Google's star rises as Apple fades
Google has retaken the role of superstar of the tech sector with a stunning stock rally as rival Apple flounders.
Qantas defends itself after jumbo it sold went to Iran
Australia's Qantas Saturday said it took all reasonable precautions in selling aircraft after a report revealed that a jumbo jet once owned by the carrier had ended up in Iran despite sanctions.