Business & Markets News: US

Investors dive into "dark pools"

Reuters — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:56:42 +0000

Using "dark pools" to trade big blocks of stock without triggering ripples in the share price is booming in popularity.

Oil, dollar hit U.S. farmers

Reuters — Fri, 09 May 2008 19:49:37 +0000

U.S. farmers busy planting the new corn crop are feeling the pinch from high oil prices and the weak dollar.

US shoppers go back to basics

Reuters — Thu, 08 May 2008 22:13:50 +0000

Consumers are spending at discount retailers, but the focus is on the basic necessities like food.

Bush vows veto on House housing plan

Reuters — Wed, 07 May 2008 22:36:58 +0000

As House takes up debate on housing market plan, President Bush is already promising a veto.

Markets or supply driving food prices?

Reuters — Tue, 06 May 2008 22:34:04 +0000

The dramatic rise in food prices is leading to questions about whether they are justified or the result of market speculation.

Art world expects vibrant season

Reuters — Mon, 05 May 2008 22:06:02 +0000

The U.S. spring auction season begins this week amid an air of cautious optimism with growing foreign collectors expected to offset more tepid U.S. demand.

AT&T to launch Mobile TV

Reuters — Thu, 01 May 2008 21:26:22 +0000

AT&T Mobile TV will premiere in 58 markets using the MediaFLO service.

Hollywood kicks off summer season

Reuters — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:09:18 +0000

But it may be a rocky road for Tinseltown this summer as it tries to offset North American ticket sales that are down nearly 4 percent this year.

Nintendo's game plan

Reuters — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:17:53 +0000

Grand Theft Auto IV may be a big hit but its not the only game in town.

Revving up for Grand Theft Auto IV

Reuters — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:58:35 +0000

Eager fans await the release of the latest Grand Theft Auto game.