Toyota to suspend production for 11 days in JapanToyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it will suspend production at all of its Japanese plants for a total of 11 days in February and March because of faltering global demand.
AP source: Ex-eBay CEO to run for Calif. governorFormer eBay Inc. chief executive Meg Whitman plans to run for governor of California, a person with knowledge of her political aspirations said Monday.
Construction spending shows gains but outlook grimConstruction spending fell less than expected in November as record activity on nonresidential projects helped offset another steep decline in housing.
Investors collect profits after last week's rallyCaution returned to Wall Street Monday as investors gave back some gains from last week's rally even as they found some encouragement from President-elect Barack Obama's calls for an economic stimu
Oil settles above $48 on uneasy MideastIsrael's ground offensive in Gaza and a dispute between Ukraine and Russia over gas imports pushed oil prices above $48 a barrel Monday, but some analysts say there's more than just unrest in the M
Stocks turn cautious after last week's rallyCaution returned to Wall Street Monday as investors gave back some gains from last week's rally even as they found some encouragement from a report that construction spending fell less than forecas
Borders Group names new CEO, posts lower salesBorders Group Inc., which has struggled along with other booksellers as people buy more books online and from discounters, announced a new CEO and other top managers Monday as it also reported weak
Obama wants $500 tax cut for most workersPresident-elect Barack Obama, commencing face to face consultations with congressional leaders Monday, is embracing an unexpectedly large tax cut of up to $300 billion.
Obama plunges into econ talks, predicts approvalPresident-elect Barack Obama plunged into rare pre-inaugural crisis talks with congressional leaders Monday, declaring the national economy was "bad and getting worse" and embracing tax cuts now ex
Congressmen sound off against SEC in Madoff affairRepublican and Democratic House members said Monday that the alleged $50 billion fraud involving Wall Street figure Bernard Madoff reflects deep, systemic problems at the Securities and Exchange Co
US govt to NY judge: Jail Madoff without bailA prosecutor says disgraced financier Bernard Madoff (MAY'-dawf) violated bail conditions by mailing about $1 million worth of jewelry and other assets to relatives.
SEC watchdog undertakes wide-ranging Madoff reviewThe internal watchdog at the Securities and Exchange Commission said Monday an investigation of the agency's failure to uncover the alleged $50 billion fraud involving Wall Street figure Bernard Ma
Obama predicts quick approval of econ rescue planPresident-elect Barack Obama declared the national economy was "bad and getting worse" Monday as he began crisis talks with congressional leaders on emergency action.
Cops: Heart at Paw Paw car wash belonged to a deerPaw Paw's police chief said a heart found at a car wash in the southwestern Michigan village belonged to a deer. Investigators had been trying to determine the organ's origin since Dec.
Lawyer: Alleged Pa. attic intruder 'sorry, upset'A man who allegedly squatted in the attic of a Pennsylvania family's home over Christmas and helped himself to their belongings is "sorry and upset" it happened, his lawyer said Monday.
Art and sole: Patrons pitch shoes at Bush imageArt was laced up with political statement as a gallery opened an exhibit with a paint-splattered fundraiser that featured a "shoe throw" at an image of President George W. Bush.
