Personal Details Exposed Via Biggest U.S. Websites - The largest U.S. websites are installing new and intrusive consumer-tracking technologies on the computers of people visiting their sites?in some cases, more than 100 tracking tools at a time?a Wall Street Journal investigation has found.
Obama Pushes Small Business Bill - U.S. President Obama called on Senate Republicans to move forward on small-business bill, while Republicans said the bill would kill jobs.
BofA Cuts Some CD Rates - Bank of America cut some rates on certificates of deposits this week, the latest in a round of cuts that will leave consumers and businesses with fewer options to stash their cash.
Nokia Siemens in Deal Talks - Nokia Siemens Networks is talking to several buyout firms about a potential cash infusion of at least $1 billion in exchange for a minority stake.
Google Says China Remains Murky - Google CEO Schmidt said the company doesn't know if what now seems to have been a minor disruption of its availability in China was evidence of Beijing's power.
Merck's Profit Falls 52% - Merck reported a 52% drop in profit, as the drug maker booked merger and restructuring costs.
Intel Nears Chip Pacts - Intel is in advanced talks to acquire Infineon's wireless chip unit, whose products include cellular baseband chips used by Apple and other cellphone makers.
Attempt to Deactivate BP Well Delayed - An attempt by BP to deactivate the well that has spewed millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico will be delayed until early next week after debris fell into a relief well.
