Business / Finance


Seattle Times, 08.02.10 12:41 UTC

CVS Caremark 4Q profit grows 11 percent

CVS Caremark Corp. says its profit rose 11 percent in the fourth quarter as results improved for its pharmacy benefits management business, which has lost billions in contracts for the new year.

Seattle Times, 08.02.10 12:41 UTC

Oil above $71 amid US cold snap, Iran tensions

Oil prices held above $71 a barrel Monday after hitting a two-month low last week, boosted by tensions over Iran's nuclear program and a cold snap in the U.S. northeast.


Seattle Times, 08.02.10 12:18 UTC

Hasbro 4Q profit rises on sales of boys' products

Hasbro says sales of action figures and other toys aimed at boys and strong entertainment and licensing revenue helped push its fourth-quarter profit sharply higher.


Seattle Times, 08.02.10 12:17 UTC

Nokia to ax 285 jobs in Finland

Nokia Corp. said Monday it will lay off 285 people in Finland, as the world's largest mobile phone maker strives to cut costs and streamline operations.


Seattle Times, 08.02.10 12:17 UTC

Stocks narrowly mixed ahead of market open

Stock futures are trading in a narrow range Monday after a roller-coaster performance last week that saw major indexes post their the fourth consecutive decline.


Times Online Business, 08.02.10 12:16 UTC

SAP software chief in surprise exit

SAP has abruptly parted company with its chief executive, Leo Apotheker, only eight months after he took sole responsibility for the position, as employee morale and customer dissatisfaction forced ...


BBC Business, 08.02.10 12:16 UTC

Indian economy 'to grow by 7.2%'

India has said its economy is set to grow by 7.2% in the year to the end of March, raising the chance that state support could soon be withdrawn.


BBC Business, 08.02.10 11:56 UTC

SAP chief Leo Apotheker resigns

The chief executive of German software company SAP, Leo Apotheker, has resigned after his contract was not renewed, the company has said.


Telegraph, 08.02.10 11:53 UTC

BBC must be willing to reject stars, says Trust chairman

The BBC must be willing to reject top stars who refuse to accept realistic salaries, the chairman of the BBC Trust has said.