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As of 2:32:00 PM EST Fri, February 2, 2007
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Viacom demanded that YouTube remove more than 100,000 video clips placed on the popular site without approval, after the two companies were unable to negotiate a distribution deal. 11:38 a.m.
Nissan projected its first annual profit decline in seven years, putting pressure on CEO Carlos Ghosn, who called the auto maker's performance a "failure." 11:21 a.m.
Chevron's net fell 8.9% as the energy giant became the latest U.S. oil company to feel the pinch of lower natural gas prices. Revenue dropped 11%. 11:23 a.m.
A federal jury reached a guilty verdict in the case of a former secretary accused of plotting to steal secrets from Coca-Cola. 1:36 p.m.
Dell was accused in an investor lawsuit of improper accounting in its longtime partnership with Intel and of allegedly taking kickbacks from the chip maker. ( Read the complaint) 2:32 p.m.
Upscale shoe designer Jimmy Choo is a near a deal to be bought by an investor group led by private-equity firm TowerBrook Capital Partners for about $350 million. 2:22 p.m.
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Spanish producers say rampant product plugs in television shows help preserve local TV production as many channels across Europe air U.S. shows at less expense. The rest of Europe is moving toward the Spanish model.
• Video: See an example from Spanish TV
U.S. clothing marketers are venturing into unfamiliar terrain overseas as they face flat demand at home. And they often are finding they have to change how they do business, as the experiences of the Tommy Hilfiger brand show.
• Photos: When in Rome…
Gas-producing countries, including Russia and Iran, are talking about forming an OPEC-like cartel, a move that could unsettle energy markets.
Chinese President Hu Jintao embarked on tour of Africa this week, doling out aid and lauding China's growing economic and political ties with the continent. But feelings of resentment about China's unfolding scramble for influence in Africa are beginning to bubble up across the region.
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To celebrate Football-Free Friday, the Fix offers tales of baseball, rugby and college hoopes, as well as a tribute to a veteran sportswriter. But of course you can still enter our Super Bowl contest.
Can Wall Street firms say what they want about departing brokers in a form filed with the NASD, without fear of being sued for libel? New York's highest court will soon consider the question.
To be sure, there are many fine wines for Valentine's Day. But there is something very special about rosé Champagne -- the real thing, from the Champagne district of France.
Stock Watch: Some analysts think Motorola is about ready to dial 911 amid a slumping share price and stiff competition. But others say shares are now an attractive value, and are poised to benefit from Icahn's influence.
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Rewriting insurance contracts on the Gulf Coast.
This statewide school-voucher plan deserves a chance.
Chirac's nuclear deterrence could stand some parsing.
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Colleges increasingly are offering domestic opportunities for students who want a break from their own campuses but are hesitant to leave the U.S. Many of the programs are hosted by universities that can pair classwork with easy access to activities like surfing, snowboarding or dog mushing.
"Because I Said So" is a hideously shrill sitcom that is toxic to mental health and bespeaks a truly startling mistrust of the movie audience, and, what's more, a disrespect for the feature film medium. It's a waste of precious time.
Jerry Seinfeld fantasized as a child about working at an ad agency. Now, the comedian is taking an active role in the advertising of "Bee Movie," which he wrote and produced.
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