Global Web speeds outpace U.S.

Most Americans think their Internet connection is fast. But for those who have experienced broadband service overseas, surfing the Web in the U.S. can […]

Irving’s BankTec extends transaction, payment processing reach in Europe with acquisition

Irving-based BancTec Inc. has acquired the document- and payment-processing unit of a European competitor, boosting the transaction processing and technology services company's reach in Germany, […]

Salary cap would cut In-home workers’ pay by $1.2B

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proposal to cap the state’s share of wages and benefits for In-Home Supportive Services workers at $8.60 per hour in fiscal 2101-2011 […]

Braun’s 3rd Ward restaurant to open Monday

The 3rd Ward restaurant operated by a group including Milwaukee Brewers' slugger Ryan Braun will open for dinner Monday, just in time for the post-opening […]

Buffett Says Housing Woes to Ease Next Year, Barring Explosions

Billionaire Warren Buffett said the U.S. residential real estate slump will end by about 2011, predicting that’s how long it will take demand for […]

Manufacturing growth shows surprising gain

An unexpectedly strong report on manufacturing activity Monday bolstered confidence that the nation’s factories will help sustain a recovery.
The report by a […]

Chinese export slump eases

SHANGHAI, China – China’s exports are making a comeback after a jarring slump threw millions out of work, a sign of improving global demand […]

“Short sale” battles weigh on U.S. housing recovery

Home equity lenders faced with losses from the U.S. property slump are holding out for more money in distressed sales, slowing transactions needed to […]

United Tech frontrunner for GE security unit: report

Diversified U.S. manufacturer United Technologies Corp is now the favorite in the bidding for General Electric Co’s security business, Bloomberg reported, citing a person […]

Swiss Re says sees overall pricing increase

Swiss Re, the world’s second-biggest reinsurer, said reinsurance prices were rising overall, lifting its shares nearly 3 percent.
The reinsurer also said on Monday it […]