Analysis: In shadow of landmark decisions, U.S. high court also rules for...
Less noticed in a flurry of high-profile rulings on race, voting rights and gay marriage was how the U.S. Supreme Court rounded off its term by delivering a string of victories to businesses and...
View ArticleApp developer Shazam gets $40 million backing from tycoon Carlos Slim
Smartphone app developer Shazam has found an unlikely ally in the form of Carlos Slim, one of the world's richest men, who is investing $40 million to back the development of the start-up best known...
View ArticleFutures flat with Bernanke testimony on tap
Stock index futures were little changed on Wednesday, indicating the S&P 500 may hold near recent record highs, ahead of testimony from U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.
View ArticleWall Street to open higher after Bernanke statement
U.S. stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wednesday, after U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke reiterated the central bank's plan to begin to scale back its bond-buying program later...
View ArticleWall Street advanced after Bernanke statement
Stock indexes advanced modestly at the open on Wednesday, after U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke reiterated the central bank's plan to begin to scale back its bond-buying program later this...
View ArticleWall Street advances after Bernanke statement
Stock indexes advanced modestly at the open on Wednesday, after U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke reiterated the central bank's plan to begin to scale back its bond-buying program later this...
View ArticleAmerican Express shares fall after Europe proposes to cap fees
Shares of credit card company American Express Co <AXP.N> fell as much as 5 percent on heavy volume on Wednesday, following the European Commission's plans to limit fees banks can charge to...
View ArticleWall Street gains after Fed chief cites flexible policy
Stocks rose modestly on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank's plan to start winding down its monetary stimulus later this year depended on the economy's...
View ArticleAmerican Express profit rises five percent on higher fee, commission
Credit card company American Express Co <AXP.N> reported a 5 percent increase in quarterly profit as it charged higher fees and earned more commissions on its cards.
View ArticleAmerican Express revenue misses estimates; sees limited impact from EC cap
American Express Co's <AXP.N> quarterly revenue narrowly missed expectations as cardmember spending remained muted, and the credit card company said it did not expect much impact from European...
View ArticleAustralia: Small Businesses Show How to Beat Economic Woes
A majority of Australia's small business owners have created diverse plans to face the continuing economic uncertainty, a recent survey by Galaxy Research has revealed
View ArticleSimon Cowell Already on a Shopping Spree for His Baby?
Simon Cowell has reportedly opened an account with the high end baby boutique in Los Angeles, Petit Tresor.
View Article‘MasterChef Australia’ Finale Declares Winner, Emma Dean Takes Title
“MasterChef Australia” has crowned its winner. Emma Dean has beaten stockman Lynton Tapp and stay-at-home mum Samira El Khafir for the title of Master Chef during the show’s fifth season finale on...
View ArticleUltrasound Scan Results Reveal That It's a Boy For Simon Cowell and Lauren
Simon Cowell is reportedly having a baby boy.
View ArticleR&B Singer Alicia Keys Announces Australia Dates for "Set The World On Fire"...
Australia - get ready for some real good music concerts. First it was legendary Bruce Springsteen's news of coming to Australia, now its songstress Alicia Keys turn. The singing superstar is bringing...
View ArticleSimon Cowell Junior to Be Tagged From Birth
It is reported that X Factor mogul's baby will wear an ID bracelet to keep him safe.
View ArticleOfficials Apply Al Capone Model to Crack Down on Yakuza Mobsters
US Treasury Department so far has frozen about $55,000 of yakuza holdings including two Japan-issued American Express cards, according to Bloomberg.
View ArticleJapan's Mizuho Sanctions Executives Over Yakuza Loan Scandal
CEO Yasuhiro Sato will have his salary cut for six months, but is likely to survive scandal, according to media reports.
View ArticleSimon Cowell Junior to be Called Simon?
Cowell has confessed that he might end up naming his son, Simon.
View ArticleEuropean Islamic Investment Bank Removes Abed Al Zeera from Board
EIIB says Al Zeera has been removed with immediate effect
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