BOISE, Idaho/SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 3 – Micron Technology Inc Chief Executive and Chairman Steve Appleton died in a small plane crash on Friday, a major loss for a U.S.

AP – A surge in U.S. hiring lifted oil prices for the first time in a week. As more Americans commute to work and the economy picks up, demand for energy is expected to rise.

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – As Facebook hurtles toward one of the largest initial public offerings in U.S. history, its honeymoon with investors may already be over

According to Carmelo Anthony, Mike D’Antoni’s job security isn’t an issue inside the Knicks’ locker room.

Reuters – Canon Inc said on Monday its president Tsuneji Uchida would step down and his role would be taken on by chairman and chief executive Fujio Mitarai after the camera and printer maker forecast much weaker-than-expected earnings growth for this year.

(Reuters) – Former Groupon Inc sales representatives sued by that company after leaving for Google Inc have filed a countersuit, claiming their former employer is pursuing “sham” litigation to keep them from joining rivals.

Eric Gordon remains a central figure in the Hornets’ long term plans, even though the prolific shooting guard turned down a four-year extension offer from the club, New Orleans general manager Dell Demps said.