World stocks rose on Wednesday from the previous day's six-year lows but gains were capped by the threat of future sovereign ratings downgrades, a prospect that also boosted bonds and the dollar.
World stocks rose on Wednesday from the previous day's six-year lows after Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke signalled nationalisation of big banks was not at hand, while the yen fell across the
Gamers beware: Keeping too tight a grip on the console and furiously pushing the buttons can cause a newly identified skin disorder marked by painful lumps on the palms, Swiss scientists said
Asia stocks edged up on Wednesday as reassuring comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke sparked a rebound in battered financial shares, while the yen slid further on Japan's mounting economic and
The United States will emerge stronger from the economic slump, President Barack Obama told Congress, but he tempered his message of hope with a warning that America faces a "day of reckoning"
Europe and Asia joined Wall Street's sell-off on Tuesday, sending world stocks to their lowest since April 2003, while oil fell and government bonds rose as fresh concerns grew about the financial
Yahoo introduced several tools on Tuesday that it says will help marketers target their ads more efficiently at a time when many of them are cutting advertising spending drastically. One of the
Teenagers who are preoccupied with their Internet time may be more prone to aggressive behavior, researchers reported Monday. In a study of more than 9,400 Taiwanese teenagers, the researchers found that those
Amazon.com Inc has established a clear lead in user preference for digital media download sites in Britain, despite a relatively late entry into the market, a survey published by Strategy Analytics said.
American International Group Inc, rescued twice last year by the U.S. government, is asking for more aid and bracing for a fourth-quarter loss of roughly $60 billion, a source familiar with the
