U.S. job openings rose to their highest level in more than 13 years in August even as hiring fell, the U.S. Department of Labor said.

Oct 07, 2014 11:49 AM EDT

Hewlett-Packard Co (HPQ.N) said it would split into two listed companies, separating its computer and printer businesses from its faster-growing corporate hardware and services operations, and eliminate another 5,000 jobs as part of its turnaround plan.

Oct 06, 2014 12:24 PM EDT

Micron Technologies (MU.O) was leading a slide in the PHLX semiconductor index .SOX on Monday after Samsung (005930.KS) unveiled plans to spend $14.7 billion on a new chip facility.

Oct 06, 2014 12:19 PM EDT

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to decide once and for all whether states can ban gay marriage, a surprise move that will allow gay men and women to marry in five states where same-sex weddings were previously forbidden.

Oct 06, 2014 12:14 PM EDT

Toyota Motor Corp plans to halt production on Monday morning at 12 plants in central Japan due to a typhoon that is hitting the area, spokesman Ryo Sakai said on Sunday.

Oct 06, 2014 11:49 AM EDT

Chrysler Group said on Monday that it is recalling an estimated 31,497 commercial full-size vans in the United States to replace their head restraints.

Oct 06, 2014 11:44 AM EDT

U.S. safety regulators have opened a probe of an estimated 938,000 Ford Motor Co (F.N) mid-sized sedans due to complaints about steering issues.

Oct 06, 2014 11:38 AM EDT

The dollar climbed to a more than four-year peak and global equity markets rose on Friday after data showed U.S. employers stepped up hiring in September and the jobless rate fell to a six-year low, further signs of a relatively strong economy.

Oct 03, 2014 11:43 AM EDT

It could be a defining element of Chief Executive Mary Barra's legacy at General Motors Co (GM.N): A drastic shift over the next 10 years from 26 global vehicle production platforms to just four by 2025, a bold stroke that could eventually save the U.S. automaker many billions of dollars in production costs.

Oct 03, 2014 11:34 AM EDT

General Motors Co said on Friday it is recalling 524,384 cars and sport utility vehicles globally in two actions dealing with potential latch and loose part issues.

Oct 03, 2014 11:17 AM EDT

Premium carmakers Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and BMW are aiming to sell more standardized cars and services to boost profit margins and simplify the complex list of options for buyers -- while also giving them the choice of a bespoke car if they want.

Oct 03, 2014 11:11 AM EDT

U.S. consumers bought more cars in September than in the previous year, but early sales results from leading automakers on Wednesday were mixed.

Oct 01, 2014 11:27 AM EDT