Norway halts Apple iPad pre-orders - at Fortune - 1 minute ago
Signs of "crazy interest" in Steve Jobs' tablet computer in Scandinavia, Europe and Asia Could enthusiasm for the iPad be even greater overseas than it is in the U.S.? Exhibit A: Two Apple resellers in Norway have been overwhelmed by eager buyers whose pre-orders quickly exceeded expected supply.

Profit increases at NY Times - at MarketWatch - 1 minute ago
New York Times Co. on Wednesday said its fourth-quarter profit more than doubled on the previous year, despite a fall in total revenues.

Putin says Baltic Sea gas pipeline will be 'safe' - AP - 2 minutes ago
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Wednesday downplayed environmental concerns about a planned gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea, saying it would be a "safe and reliable" energy link for Europe.

Changes proposed in how psychiatrists diagnose - AP - 3 minutes ago
Don't say "mental retardation" -- the new term is "intellectual disability." No more diagnoses of Asperger's syndrome -- call it a mild version of autism instead. And while "behavioral addictions" will be new to doctors' dictionaries, "Internet addiction" didn't make the cut.

Will Greece Be Saved? Mixed Messages from France, Germany, But Hopeful Sounds - at Barrons.com - 3 minutes ago

Irish drugmaker Elan records Q4 loss, sees rebound - AP - 6 minutes ago
Elan Corp. PLC said Wednesday it slumped to a loss in the fourth quarter, but the Irish drugmaker forecast a 2010 rebound as sales for its key multiple sclerosis-fighting drug, Tysabri, continue to grow.

Ahead of the Bell: Air Products upgraded - AP - 6 minutes ago
A Robert W. Baird and Co. analyst on Wednesday raised his rating on Air Products and Chemicals Inc., saying the recent slide in the company's shares following its proposal to buy Airgas creates a good opportunity to buy the shares.

Wall Street Puts a Dent in ArcelorMittal - at Minyanville.com - 7 minutes ago
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Dean Foods 4Q profit falls on higher expenses - AP - 9 minutes ago
Dean Foods Co. saw its fourth-quarter profit drop, partly on higher operating costs, the nation's biggest dairy company said Wednesday.

US trade deficit jumps sharply in December - AP - 11 minutes ago
The U.S. trade deficit surged to a larger-than-expected $40.18 billion in December, the biggest imbalance in 12 months. The wider deficit reflected a rebounding economy that is pushing up demand for imports.

Greek PM vows to do all necessary to cut deficit - AP - 11 minutes ago
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou has vowed to "take any necessary measures" to reduce Greece's deficit. Papandreou says "the stability program will be implemented in every measure."