US stock-index futures drop

US stock-index futures fell after Humana Inc reduced its earnings forecast and concern grew that the Federal Reserve's plan to stem credit losses may not be enough to avert a recession.

CBS cashes in on primary race

An unexpectedly long presidential primary season has helped CBS Corp avoid the worst of US economic doldrums, Chief Executive Les Moonves told analysts.

Standard Life performance beats estimates

Standard Life Plc, Scotland's biggest insurer, jumped the most since going public almost two years ago as second-half profit exceeded analysts' estimates.

Wind-turbine makers strike it rich in the US

General Electric Co and Vestas Wind Systems A/S, the world's two biggest wind-turbine makers, are reaping benefits from record orders by US utilities racing to add generating capacity even as they face the loss of subsidies.

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Air France probed over alleged cartel

Air France has joined a list of international airlines being investigated by the European Commission over suspected price-fixing of flights to Japan, a statement from the company confirmed.

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Dollar nears new low against euro

The dollar approached its all-time low against the euro on speculation the Federal Reserve's plan to provide funds to banks won't be enough to break the gridlock in money-market lending and stem credit losses.

Business International

Euro rises to record against dollar; yen heads south

The euro rose to a record against the dollar after a private report showed investor confidence in Germany unexpectedly rose this month.

A5 helps to rev up Audi earnings

Audi AG, Volkswagen AG's luxury-car division, said profit rose 26 percent to a record last year after the company introduced the A5 Coupe and TT Roadster.

Media mogul gets more downcast

News Corp Chief Executive Rupert Murdoch said he has become "more pessimistic" in the past month about the US economy as an advertising slowdown in local television and newspaper markets whips across the media industry.