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BBC scandal creates waves for incoming New York Times CEOBBC scandal creates waves for incoming New York Times CEO

[2012-10-17 12:00:00]
(Reuters) - The erupting scandal at Britain's public broadcaster, the BBC, over allegations of sexual abuse involving late TV host Jimmy Savile...

RBS to exit toxic assets scheme on ThursdayRBS to exit toxic assets scheme on Thursday

[2012-10-17 12:00:00]
LONDON (Reuters) - Taxpayer-backed lender Royal Bank of Scotland is pulling out from a government plan that insured its assets, passing a...

UK watchdog says will clarify bank capital requirementsUK watchdog says will clarify bank capital requirements

[2012-10-17 12:00:00]
LONDON (Reuters) - UK banks may no longer be allowed to trim their capital reserves if doing so fails to increase lending...

Starbucks may face UK tax probe after lawmaker asks for inquiryStarbucks may face UK tax probe after lawmaker asks for inquiry

[2012-10-17 12:00:00]
LONDON (Reuters) - Starbucks may face an inquiry into its British tax affairs after a senior member of parliament (MP) called for...

Stock index futures signal flat to lower openStock index futures signal flat to lower open

[2012-10-17 12:00:00]
U.S. stock futures pointed to a flat open for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones indices on Wednesday, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq...

Obama takes offensive against Romney in debate rematchObama takes offensive against Romney in debate rematch

[2012-10-17 12:00:00]
HEMPSTEAD, New York (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama launched aggressive attacks against Republican rival Mitt Romney on jobs, energy and Libya...

EU gives Google four months to amend privacy policyEU gives Google four months to amend privacy policy

[2012-10-17 09:00:00]
PARIS (Reuters) - Google has four months to make its privacy policy comply with requests from European Union data protection watchdogs or...

Battery maker A123 Systems files for bankruptcyBattery maker A123 Systems files for bankruptcy

[2012-10-17 09:00:00]
DETROIT/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A123 Systems, the lithium-ion battery maker backed by a $249 million U.S. government grant, filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday,...

Best Buy to sell its own tablet for $239-$259: sourceBest Buy to sell its own tablet for $239-$259: source

[2012-10-17 09:00:00]
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Best Buy Co Inc is planning to sell its own tablet, the Android-based "Insignia Flex," for $239 to...

Apple sets Oct. 23 event, smaller iPad expectedApple sets Oct. 23 event, smaller iPad expected

[2012-10-17 09:00:00]
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc on Tuesday invited members of the media to an event next week where it is expected...

IBM revenue hurt by strong dollar, tight IT budgetsIBM revenue hurt by strong dollar, tight IT budgets

[2012-10-17 09:00:00]
(Reuters) - IBM posted a quarterly revenue miss and barely beat analyst expectations for earnings per share as customers put off spending...

Intel's outlook fails to inspire hopes for PC recoveryIntel's outlook fails to inspire hopes for PC recovery

[2012-10-17 09:00:00]
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Intel Corp's weak outlook for fourth-quarter revenue and margins dispelled lingering hopes for a revival in PC demand...

888 sees year earnings ahead of market view888 sees year earnings ahead of market view

[2012-10-17 09:00:00]
LONDON (Reuters) - British online gaming company 888 Holdings said it expects its full year earnings to come in well ahead of...

Foxconn says underage workers used in China plantFoxconn says underage workers used in China plant

[2012-10-17 09:00:00]
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Foxconn Technology Group, the world's largest contract electronics maker, has acknowledged hiring teenagers as young as 14 in a...

Nissan to install electronic Nissan to install electronic "steer-by-wire" in Infiniti cars

[2012-10-17 09:00:00]
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Reuters) - Japan's Nissan Motor Co plans to equip some of its luxury cars with a system to control steering...

Huawei says U.S. probe unlikely to affect other businessHuawei says U.S. probe unlikely to affect other business

[2012-10-17 09:00:00]
HANGZHOU, China (Reuters) - China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd said on Wednesday a U.S. congressional committee probe into whether its access to...

Extra sleep may improve kids' conductExtra sleep may improve kids' conduct

[2012-10-17 07:00:00]
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Letting kids sleep a little longer may help improve their behavior and make them less restless in...

Coca-Cola, Sanofi team for new line of Coca-Cola, Sanofi team for new line of "Beautific" drinks

[2012-10-17 07:00:00]
(Reuters) - U.S. soft drink company Coca-Cola Co is teaming up with French drugmaker Sanofi to launch a line of drinks in...

Cholesterol levels declining in U.SCholesterol levels declining in U.S

[2012-10-17 07:00:00]
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The cholesterol levels of U.S. adults have been dropping since the late 1980's, a new study suggests...

Early muscle training linked to lower knee risk for girlsEarly muscle training linked to lower knee risk for girls

[2012-10-17 07:00:00]
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Exercises aimed at preventing knee injuries in athletes are most effective when they're started young, according to...



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