Daimler's 2Q profit slips 25 percent - AP - 2 minutes ago
Auto maker Daimler AG said Thursday its second-quarter profit slipped 25 percent, mainly on charges related to its minority stake in Chrysler LLC.

Ahead of the Bell: Existing Home Sales - AP - 21 minutes ago
An industry group's report on sales of existing homes will likely show sales resumed falling in June after a slight rebound in May.

Ahead of the Bell: Microsoft to brief analysts - AP - 21 minutes ago
As Microsoft Corp.'s top executives take the stage Thursday to outline the software maker's strategy for fiscal 2009, Wall Street analysts will be listening closely for new details about its online business plans.

Ahead of the Bell: Jobless claim to rise - AP - 21 minutes ago
Government data due out Thursday is expected to show that the number of newly laid off people filing claims for unemployment benefits went up last week as companies struggle with plodding economic growth.

Ahead of the Bell: Tax haven hearing - AP - 21 minutes ago
Congressional investigators on Thursday will report their findings about the use of the Cayman Islands as a tax haven by thousands of U.S. companies.

AP Executive Morning Briefing - AP - 1 hour, 16 minutes ago
The top business news from The Associated Press for the morning of Thursday, July 24, 2008: Visa survey shows foreign travel remains popular

Japanese shares rise on Wall Street gains, oil - AP - 1 hour, 18 minutes ago
Japanese shares rose for the third straight session Thursday, lifted by further gains on Wall Street and a continuing slide in oil prices.