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Toyota Europe: Goodbye tsunami woes, hello growthToyota has put its post-tsunami production woes behind and now aims to boost its share in Europe, Toyota official says.
US stocks slip on foreign worriesUS stocks faltered Monday on trouble in China and Greece. The Dow lost 14 points to close at 12962
Tech stocks: some help from Yelp?Tech stocks may see some of the buzz generated by the successful IPO of Yelp, prospects of a Facebook IPO, and the boost in the Nasdaq. Among tech stocks, Microsoft may benefit the most.
30-year mortgage rate falls to 3.9 percent30-year mortgage rate falls again to near-record lows. Fixed 30-year mortgage rates have stayed below 4 percent for 13 weeks in a row.- Chevy Volt sales so slow, GM idles productionChevy Volt sales should be perking up with high gas prices. Instead, General Motors has decided to stop producing the Chevy Volt for five weeks.
BP settles spill claims for $7.8 billion. Will victims take it?BP settlement of worst US offshore oil spill involves 100,000 claims by fishermen, cleanup workers, and others. The $7.8 billion settlement is in addition to a $20 billion BP compensation fund.
Stocks slip; Yelp IPO skyrocketsThe Dow slid 2 points to close at 12977, but the Yelp IPO surged 64 percent in its first day of trading
Checking fees too high? Customers eye credit unions.Checking fees, other charges caused credit unions to gain double the normal number of customers. Mulling more hikes in checking fees, big banks could lose more customers, advocates say.
$5 gas? Prices creep upward once again.America could see $5 gas this year, as prices march toward $4 a gallon well before the annual summer spike. How much of the country could see $5 gas?
Stocks fall, but Nasdaq sees 3000The Nasdaq index briefly touched 3000 Wednesday for the first time in over a decade, but the stock market fell for the day. The Dow lost 53 points to close at 12952
Apple hits $500 billion markerApple's market worth reached $500 billion on Wednesday – but will it last?
Clean energy: Another solar firm lays off workersClean energy woes continue as US solar-panel company retools in the face of Chinese competition, despite federal clean-energy subsidies.
Ford: Future of the auto? Gridlock.Ford great grandson says congestion will be major concern by 2040. Bill Ford Jr. calls for automakers and governments to find technology to solve huge looming traffic jams in the world's cities.
AT&T, Mississippi legislators fight over deregulationAT&T has 30,000 rural land lines still regulated under old rules by Mississippi. A bill to deregulate the lines of AT&T and other phone companies is sparking a battle within the legislature.
Dow just misses 13000. Again.The Dow lost 1 point to close at 12981 – 19 points shy of the 13000 mark. The index hit 13000 several times last week but so far hasn't been able to hold onto it.
Stock market woe: high oil pricesStock market averages fall in Europe, Asia as high oil prices stoke worries that they could undercut economic recovery. Stock market in US set to open lower.
Gas prices high? Oil price survey points to more increases.Gas prices could be headed higher as oil prices are set to rise, a new survey finds. High gas prices could threaten recovery.
Health insurance: Vermont plan riles firmsHealth insurance reform passes the Vermont House. But business group pushes back, saying health insurance choices would be limited.
30-year mortgage rate rises, still under 4 percent30-year mortgage rate averages 3.95 percent. It marks the 12th consecutive week the 30-year mortgage rate stayed below 4 percent.
Gas prices high? No magic bullet, Obama says.Gas prices rise to average $3.65 a gallon, a record for this time of year. Obama dismisses GOP plans to lower gas prices as 'bumper sticker' answer.
