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Leukemia Drug Trial Fails (Sep-13, 09:17 EDT )-- Seattle Genetics discontinued development of the lintuzumab, saying it had not significantly improved survival for adults with acute myeloid leukemia.
E.U. Raises Growth Forecast for 2010 (Sep-13, 09:01 EDT )-- The commission predicted a growth rate for 2010 of 1.7 percent in the 16-nation euro area and said that the recovery was starting to broaden across sectors.
Wall Street Gains Confidence and Share Rise (Sep-13, 08:53 EDT )-- Traders seemed relieved that proposals for new bank rules appear to be less onerous than many had predicted. A new round of dealmaking also gave the markets a lift.
H.P. Buys Security Software Provider for $1.5 Billion (Sep-13, 08:30 EDT )-- The deal is the latest acquisition that has taken Hewlett-Packard beyond the personal computer market as it looks to diversify its business and increase revenue.
Chinese Leader Says Country Needs to Stabilize Home Prices (Sep-13, 07:59 EDT )-- China has been trying to tamp down property prices, which threaten to swell into a bubble that analysts warn could imperil the country’s economy.
2010, a Year of No Inflation (Sep-13, 07:45 EDT )-- Inflation has been negative. Fifteen million people are unemployed. The Federal Reserve still isn't taking aggressive action.
Retiring Later Is Hard Road for Laborers (Sep-13, 07:37 EDT )-- A report found one in three older workers has a physically demanding job, complicating a Social Security overhaul.
Jockeying Delays Spill Research Money (Sep-13, 07:17 EDT )-- Gulf state governors seek a voice in how research money is allocated.
Should I Fire a Recent Hire if I Find Someone Better? (Sep-13, 06:54 EDT )-- I have to make a decision based on the long-term prospects for success and profit.
How Many Jobs Do We Need? (Sep-13, 06:36 EDT )-- Economic upturn is no way to describe the current state of affairs, an economist writes, because unemployment remains so high.
Search Takes a Social Turn (Sep-13, 06:33 EDT )-- Sites are trying to make search more helpful by showing what your friends â€" or other people like you â€" like.
More High-Level Changes in the Works at Nokia (Sep-13, 06:24 EDT )-- The shake-up at the top of Nokia widened Monday when the company said the head of its smartphone business would be following the chief executive out the door.
Fastest Net Service in U.S. Coming to Chattanooga (Sep-13, 05:50 EDT )-- The service will put a midsize Southern city among the world leaders in digital technology, but the speed will be expensive.
Montblanc Celebrates John Lennon With A Pen (Sep-13, 03:00 EDT )-- This year marks the 70th anniversary of John Lennon's birth. And for the occasion, penmaker Montblanc has come out with a special pen. The John Lennon model goes for $27,000. It has diamonds and sapphires and on its side, the word "imagine" is written...
New Rules Would Have Banks Set Aside More Capital (Sep-13, 03:00 EDT )-- The world's largest banks have agreed to overhaul the way they do business. The new rules would require banks to bolster assets against debt and other investments, something that may cut into profits. Financial leaders reached the agreement at a...
Global Regulators Endorse New Bank Rules (Sep-13, 03:00 EDT )-- In Switzerland, financial regulators from 27 countries agreed Sunday that banks must substantially increase the amount of capital they hold in reserve. Critics say the rules could hurt the economy by reducing the amount of money banks can loan. But...
Harley Unions To Vote On Wisconsin Labor Contract (Sep-13, 03:00 EDT )-- Harley-Davidson workers in Wisconsin vote Monday on a proposed contract, and the results could affect whether the company's motorcycles, known as Milwaukee Iron, are still made in Milwaukee. Harley says it has to cut labor costs, and needs to make...
Much To Do, Congress Faces Nov. Elections Deadline (Sep-13, 02:31 EDT )-- Congress is back at work this week after a five-week recess. Reams of bills wait for attention -- including more than 300 the House has sent the Senate. Add to that, President Obama's calls for billions of dollars for small business tax breaks. But...
Low In Supply, Used Cars Costing Drivers More (Sep-12, 23:00 EDT )-- People have been buying and leasing fewer new cars during the recession, reducing the number of trade-ins, dealers say. And the "Cash for Clunkers" program destroyed thousands of older cars. So, higher "used" prices make new models with incentives more...
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