Stock index futures pointed to a flat open on Thursday ahead of key data on jobless claims and economic growth. Investors will also watch testimony from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on
The global economy served up a mixture of green shoots and bitter herbs on Thursday, matching comments overnight from the U.S. Federal Reserve that the recession there appeared to be easing, but
World stocks slipped on Thursday after the Federal Reserve cautioned that the U.S. economy would remain weak for a time, adding to concerns about the sustainability of a recent recovery. The interbank
World stocks slipped on Thursday after the Federal Reserve cautioned that the U.S. economy would remain weak for a time, adding to concerns about the sustainability of a recent recovery. Government bonds
Microsoft Corp, the world's largest software group, is still open to a partnership with search engine giant Yahoo Inc, Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said on Wednesday. "We remain open to a partnership
China's Foreign Ministry on Thursday accused Google's English language search engine of spreading vulgar content that violated the nation's law. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang did not directly answer a question
LG Electronics Inc on Thursday launched liquid crystal display (LCD) televisions that use light-emitting diodes (LED) as a light source, and said it was aiming to sell as many as 5 million
Belgacom TV, the leading Belgian IP television service provider added 250,000 new customers since January 2008, representing an increase of 45% over 2007. The company’s success is driven by the implementation of
The dollar on Thursday edged off stronger levels hit after the Federal Reserve meeting, while the yen fell as the market weighed up whether to resume rallies in riskier assets. The Fed
Asian stocks rallied for a second day on Thursday after the Federal Reserve reinforced that interest rates will be kept at a record low for a while, but Treasuries extended losses as
