North American stock markets roared back to life Tuesday on renewed hopes a massive Wall Street bailout plan will eventually succeed, even as there were more warnings about the Canadian economy and another blow to the troubled manufacturing sector in Onta

The name came to Symon Lee in the shower. The former industrial designer was about to make his first venture into retailing and needed a name for a pet-supply store that would appeal equally to dog and cat lovers.

BOSTON (Reuters) - IBM (IBM.N) reported a 22 percent rise in quarterly profit, blowing past Wall Street targets and raising its 2008 forecast, as emerging markets used its services, software and equipment to expand, and larger countries turned to technolo

NEW YORK (AP) _ Wall Street capped a volatile week with sharp gains Friday as oil prices tumbled and after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said inflation pressures are likely to moderate. The Dow Jones industrial average rose nearly 200 points.

Come back to Earth, Michigan! Hollywood isn't going to save us! Back in April, the Michigan legislature passed Bill 5841, which would offer tax incentives to film makers who chose to use the state as a sound stage. Vigorous proponents included author Mi