Japan Disaster

Toro Company CEO Discusses F2Q12 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

This is the game that the central banks have been playing since '09. Why stop playing it now?

Ralph Lauren Management Discusses Q4 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

IOC to name shortlist of finalists in 2020 Olympic bid race; Baku and Doha under threat

Donaldson Company's CEO Discusses F3Q12 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

While Facebook will ultimately silence the bears, there's another potential IPO that should really excite investors.

Japan Shuts Down Last Nuclear Plant - What Now?

Continued political turmoil in Greece haunts markets; Cisco reports earnings; GlaxoSmithKline goes hostile in bid for Human Genome.

GM says its sales in the first four months in China were 972,000, while U.S. sales were 822,000.

USEC's CEO Discusses Q1 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Growth likely dipped in January-March quarter, but outlook for all of 2012 appears brighter

BE Aerospace's CEO Discusses Q1 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Economists forecast US unemployment benefit claims fell last week, a sign hiring may rebound

Shortages of parts and materials could slow US auto production, delay new cars and trucks

Indonesia's coal sector is dealing with a sluggish market and the roll out of unpopular new mining laws. But the outlook is still good for the world's largest thermal coal exporter.

Japan to Reconsider Nuclear Power in an Attempt to Guarantee Electricity Supply

The Dow rebounds after Alcoa's surprise profit stokes investor optimism about earnings season and eurozone officials calm fears about Spain.

Prius benefits from high fuel prices, but it is held back by lingering skepticism around hybrids.

Stock futures point to a break from five days of losses after Alcoa ushers in earnings season with a surprise profit.

Stock futures rise; Alcoa posts surprise profit; tsunami watch issued for Indian Ocean region.

US coal exports surge to highest level since 1991 as domestic demand flags

I personally believe the market will do well this time around, much as has done for the past two rounds.

I personally believe the market will do well this time around, much as has done for the past two rounds.

The hangover from Bank Transfer Day is still giving the industry a headache.

Comfortable, 2012 Lexus LS 460 priced lower than European competitors

AP revenue slips slightly in 2011 for third straight decline; growth seen in 2012

Profit targets have been coming down, perhaps setting the stage for some earnings-season excitement.

Profit targets have been coming down, perhaps setting the stage for some earnings-season excitement.

According to the results of Gallup's annual Environment survey, conducted earlier this month, the majority of Americans continue to favor nuclear energy as a source of electricity for the United States. Since the inception of the survey, the range of support for the nuclear industry had ranged from a low of 46 percent in 2001 to a high of 62 percent in 2010.

DXJ hedges against the fluctuations of the yen -- and wins. However, more yen-related clues are needed at this junction.

After scoring one of the top spots on Monday's losers list, the fear-tracking VXX ETN has managed to recover some of its lost ground.

1 of Japan's damaged reactors has high radiation, no water, renewing doubts about stability

Patience Needed in Post-Fukushima Japan

Japan's Final Nuclear Reactor to Close in May

As 2011 taught us, the margin for error gets smaller as optimism builds, so do be cautious.

As 2011 taught us, the margin for error gets smaller as optimism builds, so do be cautious.

Michigan's steadier job growth reason for optimism, but work still hard to find for some

These stocks haven't been performing up to expectations, but it's not time to give up on them yet.

General Mills' CEO Discusses Q3 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

US factory output rose modestly in February after best 2-month rise since 1998

USEC's CEO Discusses Q4 2011 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Fukushima no Reason for Nuclear Energy Ban

Finally, and mercifully, the yen is backing off its relentless multiyear surge. This ETF stands to benefit.

The yuan is accelerating against the dollar, and this China ETF is setting up as a short.

Here are seven reasons the job gains in 2012 could prove more durable than last year's.

Although EWJ has returned to levels seen roughly one year ago, a lot has changed since that time.

In general, warmer than normal weather tends to boost economic activity.

Japan is in serious trouble and could well be the stage for the next Black Swan event.

Manufacturing activity expands in February at weaker pace as growth in new orders slows

Economists forecast that manufacturing sector expanded at fastest pace in 8 months

Another Fukushima Casualty - Japan's Fast Breeder Reactor Program

Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett admits to being 'dead wrong' on the timing of a housing recovery but remains optimistic overall.

2012's stellar start has been an orderly march higher that has a good chance of turning out better than 2011's early surge.

Japan Starts to Invest in Tsunami-Proof, Floating Wind Farms

The post-Fukushima energy shift may be just the thing to bring back the U.S. nat gas industry.

Amkor Technology's CEO Discusses Q4 2011 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Aspen Insurance Holdings' CEO Discusses Q4 2011 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Stocks rebounded after Greek media reported that officials were closer to signing an agreement to secure bailout money.

Stock futures were pointing to a slightly lower open as negotiations with Greece to secure a second bailout package for the country dragged on.

Coca-Cola beats earnings and revenue estimates as it expands sales volume in China.

Jones Lang Lasalle's CEO Discusses Q4 2011 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Advertisers such as Samsung, Honda and Coca-Cola spent $3.5 million for each 30-second spot for this year's Super Bowl.

3M's CEO Discusses Q4 2011 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Greek debt talks begin to unravel, sending stocks lower in early trading.

Though it may announce measures to boost transparency and communication next week, the Fed will likely take a 'wait and see' approach to the economy.

Though it may announce measures to boost transparency and communication next week, the Fed will likely take a 'wait and see' approach to the economy.

GM said it sold 9 million vehicles last year, including 2.5 million in China, its No. 1 market.

Radiation, rusty metal scarred by high temps and humidity seen in tsunami-hit nuclear reactor

Ahead of the Bell: US factory output likely increased in December, after 1st drop in 7 months

Japan proposes allowing nuclear plants to operate up to 20 years beyond 40-year limit

Proposed Indian Nuclear Power Plant in Zone Subject to Earthquakes

Proposed Indian Nuclear Power Plant in Zone Subject to Earthquakes

Ford, GM, Chrysler, Honda and BMW showed important entrants at the 2012 auto show.

Despite positive results of an operational review by France's nuclear safety regulator, the Autorité De Sûreté Nucléaire, the nuclear future of the country has become a hot topic in the race to presidential elections in May.

Don't be too quick to write off the future of nuclear energy until there's a viable replacement.

Don't be too quick to write off the future of nuclear energy until there's a viable replacement.

Olympus' ousted CEO Michael Woodford intends to sue the company and has dropped his bid to return to lead the medical devices and camera maker.

Here are some the areas that Buffett fans will be closely following in the new year.

Video games, luxury cruise lines and home builders have plenty to worry about this year.

Automakers confident about steady recovery in 2012 as Americans close out 2011 on a high note

American carmakers rack up increased sales in 2011, look ahead to another good year in in 2012

Get into core positions since sentiment is extremely negative and the charts are set up to explode.

Where's the Dow Jones Industrial Average headed next year? Let's look at this year's blow-by-blow action.

Also predictions on euro futures and the political scene.

U.S. Fukushima Medical Study Estimates 14,000 Dead U.S. Infants from Fallout

Also predictions on euro futures and the political scene.

Also predictions on euro futures and the political scene.

From the eurozone crisis to the passing of Steve Jobs, 2011 was filled with dramatic news.

We never got the global recovery we wanted, and here's the setup for the coming year.

We never got the global recovery we wanted, and here's the setup for the coming year.

We never got the global recovery we wanted, and here's the setup for the coming year.

The Dow and S&P 500 stretch their gains to a third day as data points to improvement in the U.S. economy

Investors can blame Europe for choking off stock market gains in 2011. But there's a growing list of geopolitical flashpoints lurking in 2012 and any one of them could pose a risk to stocks.

U.S. stock futures were rising as investors welcomed a sign of improvement in the jobs market and awaited further economic news later in the day.

Yahoo! is exploring the sale of its Asian holdings, a report says. The stock was higher in premarket trading Thursday.

U.S. stock futures are higher early Thursday and European stocks rise led by bank shares.

Tokio Marine's $2.7 billion purchase of Delphi Financial Group signals a push into the U.S. for Japanese insurers.

The top business stories of 2011: Europe's debt crisis, weak US economy and Steve Jobs' death

The top business stories of 2011: Europe's debt crisis, weak US economy and Steve Jobs' death

Delta recently laid out its vision for a profitable 2012, and other airlines expect the same. Even AMR's bankrutpcy is seen as good.