AP Breaking News
The latest breaking business, global, and technology news from the Associated Press
TRW Automotive completes private debt offering
November 20, 2009, 4:17PM ET
Car parts maker TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. said Friday that it completed a previously announced private debt offering.
PharMerica names Meyers to board
November 20, 2009, 4:16PM ET
Institutional pharmacy services provider PharMerica Corp. said Friday it named Geoffrey G. Meyers its the board of directors.
NRG calls on partial redemption of preferred stock
November 20, 2009, 4:15PM ET
Power plant owner NRG Energy Inc. on Friday said it has called for the partial redemption of its 4 percent convertible preferred stock, aiming cut nearly half of its outstanding preferred stock shares.
Verigy shares rise on better-than-expected 4Q
November 20, 2009, 4:13PM ET
Shares of Verigy Ltd. rose Friday after the maker of chip testing equipment turned in a stronger-than-expected performance in the fourth quarter.
Colo. to review taxpayer-paid lobbyists practice
November 20, 2009, 4:12PM ET
At a time of budget cuts, Democratic Gov. Bill Ritter's administration last year paid employees and outside contractors $1.1 million to lobby Colorado lawmakers on legislation ranging from renewable energy tax credits to increasing motor vehicle license fees.
GE, Vivendi talks over NBC Universal stretch on
November 20, 2009, 4:09PM ET
A deal for Comcast Corp. to buy a controlling stake in NBC Universal and create one of the most powerful media companies in the world is taking longer than expected as the current owners tussle over price.
West Virginia lawmakers end special session
November 20, 2009, 4:09PM ET
West Virginia's Legislature ended its special session Friday with tweaks to the gas tax and state energy policy among the final bills to pass.
Mexico's economy rebounding, recession over
November 20, 2009, 4:08PM ET
Mexico's government says the economy grew 2.93 pct in 3rd quarter, marking and end to the recession.
GE, Vivendi talks over NBC Universal stretch on
November 20, 2009, 4:03PM ET
A deal for Comcast Corp. to buy a controlling stake in NBC Universal and create one of the most powerful media companies in the world is taking longer than expected as the current owners tussle over price.
Chase drops arbitration from card contracts
November 20, 2009, 4:02PM ET
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is dropping a clause from its credit card contracts that required disputes with customers to be handled through binding arbitration.
Agriculture futures trade mixed on the CBOT
November 20, 2009, 3:59PM ET
Ariz. lawmakers may have December special session
November 20, 2009, 3:59PM ET
Arizona legislators are still struggling to conclude their special session on the state's budget troubles but already are working on ideas for another one that could be held in December to do more to close the $2 billion shortfall.
Vehicle fuel efficiency up in 2008 model year
November 20, 2009, 3:58PM ET
The fleet of new cars and trucks sold to U.S. consumers averaged 21 miles per gallon in the 2008 model year, a modest increase over the previous year, the Environmental Protection Agency reported Friday.
New questions arise in Pequot trading probe
November 20, 2009, 3:57PM ET
A new development related to the government's investigation of possible insider trading at a major hedge fund has raised questions in the case and caught the attention of two key senators.
Indiana's jobless rate hits 9.8 percent in October
November 20, 2009, 3:56PM ET
Indiana's unemployment rate was almost unchanged from September to October, but officials said it's too early to tell whether the stability marks a long-awaited awaited rebound in employment.
Maine governor orders $63M in department cutbacks
November 20, 2009, 3:49PM ET
Gov. John Baldacci ordered Maine state departments Friday to curtail spending by $63 million to make sure the budget is balanced.
Wis. mulls Harley-Davidson, cheese microbe honors
November 20, 2009, 3:48PM ET
Choppers and cheese may soon become official Wisconsin symbols.
Stocks fall for 3rd day as dollar strengthens
November 20, 2009, 3:47PM ET
The stock market ended a losing week with light selling as investors grew uneasy about a rising dollar and spiking demand for the safest government debt.
More states add jobs, but many for temporary staff
November 20, 2009, 3:44PM ET
In a sharp improvement, more than half of U.S. states added jobs in October, though economists said many of the gains likely occurred in temporary employment.
B&N Nook sells out, too late for holiday orders
November 20, 2009, 3:43PM ET
Consumers who haven't yet ordered Barnes & Noble's electronic book reader, the Nook, won't see one before Christmas.
