Wall Street Journal
Fair Isaac Loses Antitrust Suit
A federal jury ruled for the defendants in Fair Isaac's lawsuit accusing credit-scoring firm VantageScore and credit-reporting agencies Experian and TransUnion of trademark infringement and unfair competition.
Google Outlines Chrome OS Plans
A Google executive said the Internet giant is "a year away" from making its anticipated Chrome computer operating system available to users.
Goldman Holders Miffed at Bonuses
Some of Goldman Sachs's largest shareholders have urged the firm to reduce its bonus pool, arguing the company should pass along more of its blockbuster earnings to investors.
China Orders Bank to Curb Lending
Regulatory memo says restrictions "are political requirements and are not negotiable" and come amid worry about asset bubbles and bank risk.
General Growth in Mortgage Pact
General Growth Properties said it reached a deal to restructure $9 billion in mortgages on 77 malls in hopes of removing them from bankruptcy protection by the end of the year.
P&G Open to Deal Making
P&G said it is open to deal making, but emphasized that acquisitions aren't a core part of its strategy and that it doesn't pursue hostile acquisitions.
J.M. Smucker Profit Nearly Triples
J.M. Smucker's earnings soared amid the addition of the Folgers coffee brand, while lower commodities prices boosted margins at its other businesses.
ISDA Names Conrad Voldstad as New CEO
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association, the trade group representing the global derivatives markets, appointed Conrad Voldstad as chief executive officer.
French TV Aims for Prime Time
In France, financial hurdles and cultural taboos are blamed for the small screen's failure to match big-screen success.
Obama, Congress Differ on Korea Pact
Obama pledged to move forward on a free-trade accord with South Korea that has been stuck for two years, but few expect much movement soon in Congress.
AOL Grapples With Harsh Reality
AOL plans to cut about 2,500 employees as the struggling Internet company attempts to resurrect its business after it spins off from Time Warner.
Gap's Profit Increases 25%
Gap's fiscal-third-quarter profit climbed 25% on strong sales at its long-struggling Old Navy chain, which posted an increase after five straight years of declines.
GameStop Profit Rises 12%
GameStop's fiscal third-quarter profit jumped 12%, driven by new-game and used-product sales.
Sony Bets on Online Push
As Sony scrambles to reassert its technological relevance, CEO Howard Stringer is betting on a strategy for the electronics giant that focuses on adding online content to more of its gadgets.
GM Chairman Presses for Quality
GM's chairman is pressing the auto maker's management team to sharpen its focus on boosting quality and customer satisfaction.
GE Refocuses Its Vision
By ceding control of NBC, General Electric Chief Executive Jeffrey Immelt would be refocusing GE on its industrial businesses and distancing himself from former initiatives.
China Mobile Counts On 3G for Its Growth
China Mobile is pinning its hopes on new 3G services such as mobile television and mobile readers to drive growth as it faces increasing competition and falling voice revenue.
Burkle Becomes Barneys Investor
Ronald Burkle has become a significant debtholder of Barneys, giving him a pivotal role in a potential restructuring of the upscale retailer.
Russia Weighs Cross-Border 'Tobin' Tax
Aimed at curbing currency speculation, such a move would follow other commodity-exporting countries like Brazil and Indonesia.
Sears Trims Loss as Overhead Costs Decline
Sears said its quarterly loss narrowed amid higher margins and cost cuts. The retailer also posted same-store sales growth at its Kmart chain.