Google trumps Wall Street targets, shares soar
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc eased fears that big spending would erode margins as its results blew past Wall Street's targets, and the Web search leader revealed for the first time the strength of its fledgling mobile and online display ad businesses. | Video
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Change of plan for China
It's good to have New Year’s resolutions, but it's better to have the right ones. As China readies its five-year plan, here are five goals that might work wonders. Commentary
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The way that banks packaged mortgage bonds during the housing bubble is coming under increasing scrutiny. Reuters blogger Felix Salmon provides a video primer on the mess. Full Article
All eyes on yuan
The Treasury is expected to release its annual report on the currency practices of China. Recent criticism has experts speculating the U.S. will label China as a currency manipulator, likely drawing the ire of Beijing. Video
Talking with the Taliban
All the main players in the nine-year Afghanistan war seem open to a peace deal. But will fragile "talks about talks" break down before a compromise is reached? Full Article
Need a lift? Call your car ...
Can't find your car in the parking lot? Need an environmental alternative to a taxi? A group of German scientists have unveiled the latest in self-driving car technology. Full Article
Sun shines again on cleantech
Government targets and a red-hot solar industry are driving a resurgence in green energy investment, but will the world's biggest investors get on board? Full Article
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