Rare rise in European car sales

The latest data shows registrations rose in April for the first time since September 2011.

Financial Times hit by hackers

The Syrian Electronic Army has hacked into a Financial Times blog and some of its Twitter accounts.

Google gives chat a makeover

Hangouts doesn't differ much from other messaging services, but it unifies many Google products.

Stocks finish higher for fourth straight week

Investors pushed stocks higher Friday following a strong report on consumer sentiment. All three indexes ended higher for a fourth week, with the Dow and S&P 500 hitting new highs.

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Facebook IPO: Winners & losers

From Sheryl Sandberg and the Nasdaq to the graffiti artist who took stock instead of cash, here's who's riding high and lying low one year after the Facebook IPO.

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Bernie Madoff can't sleep

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GE gives Boeing new headache

Airlines alerted about problem that can cause engines on Boeing 777 to shut down in flight.

Biggest Bitcoin exchange feels force of law

U.S. officials froze the financial accounts of Bitcoin's biggest exchange, accusing it of transmitting money without a license.

Can Silver Lake walk away from Dell deal?

Dell's earnings decline could have an impact on its buyout deal.

France wants eurozone government, soon

France wants to see the creation of a eurozone government within two years to help lift the region out of its economic slump.

JPMorgan presses Bloomberg

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Japan: Is Abenomics working?

Early results of Japan's economic gambit are encouraging, but it's too soon to declare victory.

Break up Sony? It's harder than it looks

Until recently, takeover bids were rare in Japan, where private equity and hedge funds have been traditionally viewed as vultures.

Stocks skid following record highs

Data on inflation, housing, jobless claims and consumer sentiment fails to inspire investors.

Overworked IRS unit treated like a "step sister"

The Internal Revenue Service group under fire in the current scandal was overworked, understaffed and lacked a layer of experienced middle managers, according to two former IRS employees.

Google's Larry Page wants less squabbling

Google CEO Larry Page delivered a simple message to a crowd of developers Wednesday: we need to stop fighting over little things and work together.

Cambodia shoe factory collapse kills 2

The U.S. looks like Japan: Investors rejoice

America is almost halfway into a post-recession Lost Decade, but investors couldn't be happier.

Japan's economy roars to life

Japan's economy kicked into high gear during the first quarter with annual growth of 3.5%.

U.S. stocks: Poised for brighter start

After U.S. indexes edged lower Thursday, stock futures are pointing to a positive open Friday.

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EU warns China on telecoms

Europe says it's ready for a dispute with China over telecoms exports but would prefer to talk.

You can spend bitcoins at your local mall

You can now spend bitcoins at your local mall. But is anyone actually doing that?

Singapore probes U.S. engineer's death

Singapore is holding an inquest whether a U.S. engineer Shane Todd's death was correctly ruled a suicide

Criminal fraud at an Indian drug company

The epic inside story of long-term criminal fraud at Ranbaxy, the Indian drug company that makes generic Lipitor for millions of Americans.

How I 'stole' $14 million from a bank

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Cisco earnings up in 'slow but steady' economy

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