Business News
Cloud computing rains billion-dollar deals
Salesforce.com, IBM become the latest buyers to make big bets on cloud-computing acquisitions
EU rejects IMF criticism on handling Greek crisis
EU Commission, IMF clash over report criticizing handling of Greece's debt crisis
Brazilian billionaire's son convicted in death
Son of Brazilian billionaire Eike Batista convicted of manslaughter charges in cyclist's death
Airlines join fight against human trafficking
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced a new partnership with airlines to train airline workers to recognize the signs of human trafficking.
China's top butcher tries to sell US on takeover
China's 'chief butcher' sets out to sell Americans on allowing biggest corporate takeover
Media General, Young to combine TV operations
Media General, Young Broadcasting to combine TV operations in all-stock deal
Interior allows more comments for drilling rule
Interior Department adds 60 days to comment on drilling rule
Stocks slip in midday trading on Wall Street
Stocks edge lower in midday trading; Dow could be headed for first three-day drop this year
ECB cuts eurozone outlook as rate held at 0.5 pct
European Central Bank keeps rates unchanged, searches for ways to boost eurozone
Oil rises above $94 as US supplies of crude drop
Price of oil rises above $94 a barrel as US crude supplies fall, fewer seek jobless benefits
IRS officials face grilling over lavish spending
Lawmakers to grill IRS officials over new controversy: lavish spending on employee conferences
Russia's Norilsk Nickel to double dividend payout
Russian mining giant Norilsk Nickel to channel 90 pct of net profit toward dividend payout
Chrysler to recall 630,000 SUVs worldwide
Chrysler agrees to recall 630,000 Jeep SUVs worldwide for air bag, fluid leak problems
US stocks edge higher in early trading
Stocks inch higher in early trading, recovering from a sharp drop the day before
Horse slaughterhouse accuses USDA of IRS tactics
Proposed New Mexico horse slaughterhouse accuses Obama administration of IRS-style politics
NYSE Euronext markets back on line after glitch
NYSE Euronext markets in Europe go temporarily dark after glitch; trading up and running now
Futures rebound as jobs numbers roll out
US stock futures rise as bulls try to head off this year's first 3-day losing streak for Dow
BoE keeps interest rates, stimulus program steady
BoE declines to pump more money into economy in final meeting chaired by outgoing governor
Uncovering small business success stories, one city at a time
Longtime friends Joe Epstein and Nate Hindman have had their share of great travel experiences together. The 27-year olds have journeyed to South America, Montreal, the Dominican Republic and the West Coast, just to name a few. And now, the New York-based journalists are hitting the road once again. But this time, it's to reveal the stories behind some of the country's most fascinating small businesses.
UK PM's former spin doctor denies phone hacking
UK Prime Minister Cameron's ex spin doctor Andy Coulson pleads not guilty to phone hacking



