Over a million immigrants land US jobs in 2008-10
Over the past two years, as US unemployment remained near double-digit levels and the economy shed jobs in the wake of the financial crisis, over a million foreign-born arrivals to America found work, many illegally.
Global 2010 recorded music sales fall about 9%
Global recorded music sales fell around 9% last year as rampant piracy cut into major markets, threatening jobs, investment and the discovery of new artists, the industry's trade body said on Thursday.
US TV host helps launch weight-loss plan for dogs
Alison Sweeney, the host of the popular television weight-loss reality show "The Biggest Loser," is using her experience in humans to focus on the problem in dogs with a new diet plan for canines.
News Corp raises prospect of Sky News spin-off
News Corp has told Britain it might separate Sky News from BSkyB to avoid a lengthy review of its move to take full control of the satellite broadcaster, the Financial Times reported.
Higher oil price empowers Iran, blunts sanctions
Oil's ascent towards USD 100 a barrel, which OPEC blames on western financial speculators, has handed Iran a windfall to help contain domestic discontent and take the sting out of sanctions designed to squeeze its economy.
Boeing to cut 1,100 workers on C-17 program
Boeing Co said on Thursday it would lay off 1,100 workers who make the company's C-17 cargo plane, as it scales down assembly rates to extend the life of the production line.
Possible successors to ECB chief Trichet
European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet's eight year non-renewable term expires at the end of October 2011. European Union leaders must select a new president "from among persons of recognized standing and professional experience in monetary and banking matters".
Possible solutions to high food inflation
India's food inflation eased for the second straight week due to lower fruit and vegetable prices, data showed on Thursday, but an acceleration in headline inflation in December is likely to put pressure on the central bank to raise rates at a policy review next week.
2010 matches record for world's hottest year - WMO
Last year tied for the hottest year on record, confirming a long-term warming trend, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Thursday.
Michael Jackson estate sues memorabilia vendor
Michael Jackson's estate on Thursday sued a businessman who has teamed up with the singer's mother to market memorabilia related to the late "king of pop" on the Web site jacksonsecretvault.com.
George Clooney fully cured of malaria
George Clooney contracted malaria during a trip to Sudan earlier this month, but is now fully cured, a spokesman for the Oscar-winning actor said onThursday.
Google says co-founder Page to replace CEO
Google Inc said co-founder Larry Page will take charge of day-to-day operations as chief executive officer starting April 4.
China knows yuan move in its interest, Biden says
China understands a stronger yuan is in its best interest although President Hu Jintao made no specific commitment to let the currency rise more rapidly, US Vice President Joe Biden told Reuters on Thursday.
Credibility vanishes if track goes, says IAAF chief
World athletics chief Lamine Diack has said Britain will lose all credibility if the 2012 Olympic stadium is converted into a soccer stadium without an athletics track after the Games.
Prisoner loses appeal of Kardashian stress lawsuit
A Pennsylvania prisoner has lost his appeal of a lawsuit against Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian over the "extreme emotional distress" he said watching their reality TV shows caused him.
Morgan Stanley defers more of employees' pay
Investment bank Morgan Stanley is deferring more of its employees' compensation as part of an industrywide move to encourage staff to consider the long-term health of their firms in making business decisions.
Wal-Mart, Michelle Obama team up on healthy food
Wal-Mart Stores Inc will promote and cut prices on healthier food at its stores, a move that was eagerly endorsed by the US first lady and one that could push food companies to overhaul more products.
Sandra Bullock's ex-husband to wed tattoo artist
Less than a year after his admitted infidelities caused the collapse of his five-year marriage to Oscar winner Sandra Bullock, Jesse James is ready to walk down the aisle again.
Fake euro coins on the rise, but fewer phony notes
The value of the euro may have come under pressure in recent months, but there is some good news for the single European currency -- the production of counterfeit notes and coins remains relatively low.
Nifty Feb 5600 Put adds 4.7 lakh shares in OI
FIIs were net sellers of Rs 814 crore in Index Futures; which open interest (OI) was down by 10,054 contracts. However, FIIs were net buyers of Rs 334 crore in Stock Futures; which OI was up by 4,492 contracts.
Stocks in news: MCNally, DRL, Godrej Cons, ONGC, Wipro
Gayatri Projects | MCNally Bharat | Dr Reddy's Labs | Godrej Consumer | Coal India | ONGC | Amtek Auto | Wipro | India Securities | RIL | BHEL and ITC are stocks, which are in the news today.
Wipro Q3 net profit up 3.4% at Rs 1,319 cr
India's third largest IT software exporter Wipro has announced its results for the quarter ended December 2010. It has reported net profit at Rs 1,319 crore as against Rs 1,276 crore, a growth of 3.4% on quarter-on-quarter basis (QoQ).
Nifty may come down to 5654-5597: Angel
According to a report by Angel Broking, if Nifty trades below 5692 levels for the first half-an-hour of trade then it may correct up to 5654-5597 levels.
Ganeshaspeaks: Market prediction for Jan 21
Ganesha advises you to compare the next prediction with the prediction of the previous time slot.
Nifty likely to witness range of 5970-5650: Bhambwani
The coming session is likely to witness a range of 5970 on advances, above which the 6000 levels maybe tested. Support is likely at the 5650 below which the 5570 maybe tested - which seems like a remote possibility as of now.
