Business News
Food price hikes raise concerns in Iran
Lines grow outside Iran's shops as food prices rise ahead of presidential election
White House: Obama backs Internet sales tax bill
White House says Obama supports Senate bill to expand Internet sales tax
Oil gains for 3rd day, natural gas plunges
Oil rises for third as investors eye commodities; natural gas plummets on weather forecasts
Energy stocks lead a turnaround on Wall Street
Dow and S&P 500 edge higher as energy stocks rebound; focus on big-name earnings news
World finance leaders say growth still weak
World finance leaders say global economy better but growth and jobs remain weak
High court to look at Daimler appeal
Supreme Court will hear Daimler appeal over whether it can be sued in US over Argentine claims
High court rejects tobacco marketing appeal
Supreme Court won't hear Big Tobacco's challenge to marketing restrictions
European austerity yields meager results in 2012
European countries pursuing toughest austerity see limited benefit as growth remains elusive
Survey: US budget tightening not hurting business
Survey: Economists say higher taxes, lower US government spending not affecting businesses
Israeli airlines end strike over EU deal
Israeli airlines end strike after reaching deal with government over 'Open Skies' deal with EU
Fans sink into Cruise's 'Oblivion' in $38.2M debut
Fans sink into Cruise's 'Oblivion' in $38.2M debut; sci-fi tale climbs to $150M worldwide
Ireland's Elan rejects Royalty Pharma takeover bid
Irish drugmaker Elan rejects takeover bid by Royalty Pharma as too low; Elan shares rise
Saudi advisers propose Friday-Saturday weekend
Saudi advisory panel proposes Friday-Saturday weekend to align with regional business tempo
Immigration senators: Boston no excuse to nix bill
Sens. Graham and Schumer say Boston bombings no excuse for critics to stall immigration bill
FAA furloughs kick in, some flight delays appear
Air traffic controllers furloughed as government cuts kick in; some flight delays show up
Philips first quarter profits fall as sales slip
Philips earnings fall in first quarter due to dip in sales, no more one-time gains
A look at deficits across the eurozone
A guide to government budget deficit levels across the 17 EU countries that use the euro
Stocks mixed as major companies report earnings
Indexes open mixed on Wall Street as earnings from major US companies start to flow in
Futures rising as heart of earnings season begins
Futures sharply higher to open week in which a third of the Dow Jones posts earnings
Oil stays above $88 per barrel
Oil rises modestly, stays above $88 a barrel in Europe as traders return to commodities



