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  Twitter's Suitors Talk in Billions

  As Internet valuations climb and bankers circle Silicon Valley in an increasingly frothy tech market, many eyes are on one particularly desirable target: Twitter. Discussions with some potential suitors have produced an estimated valuation of $8 billion to $10 billion.

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  Insider-Trading Probe Snares Trader

  Federal prosecutors unveiled criminal charges alleging that Donald Longueuil traded on insider information when he worked at hedge fund SAC Capital Advisors—and then destroyed his computer drives when he heard about the investigation.

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  Corn Futures Surge on Lower Forecast

  The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicted corn supplies will fall to lows not seen in 15 years, sending corn futures higher.

  • China Lifts Farm Subsidies
  • Ethanol's Competitive Edge

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  'Call of Duty' Hit Can't Save 'Guitar Hero'

  Activision's quarterly loss narrowed as the publisher of games such as "Call of Duty" and "World of Warcraft" recorded smaller charges. The company said it will discontinue "Guitar Hero" development.

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  Coke Sales Rise Globally

  Coca-Cola posted solid fourth-quarter global sales growth and continued to take share from rival PepsiCo in the key North American market.

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  Clearwire Abandons Retail Strategy

  Clearwire has abandoned its retail strategy to focus on being a wholesale network provider of fast wireless service, opening the door for additional investment in the struggling company by Sprint Nextel.

  • Tech Titan Battle Watch

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  Credit Suisse Cuts Forecast

  Credit Suisse Group cut its forecast after reporting its fourth-quarter net profit rose 6%, lower than expected as the strong Swiss franc ate into private-banking profits.

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  Advertisers Weigh AOL, Politics

  In the wake of AOL's deal to buy the Huffington Post, some Madison Ave. executives say that the site's liberal political bent could turn off some AOL advertisers. Others say it's clicks and audience that matter.

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  AIG to Book $4.1 Billion Charge

  American International Group sharply increased its claims estimates for insurance policies sold in previous years, a move that will wipe out much of the insurer's operating profit for 2010 but help clean up its balance sheet before a large stock offering in the spring.

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  Cisco Posts Lower Profit

  Cisco Systems posted an 18% profit drop in its latest quarter amid growing competitive pressures in its core network switching business despite a 6% increase in overall sales.

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  Renault Swings To Profit

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  Lower Output, Weak Demand Hit Gazprom

• H-P Joins Tablet Scramble

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  Core Market Growth Fuels SingTel's Net

• Suspicion of Forex Gouging Spreads

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  ZTE Executive Calls for Less Government Interference

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  Reliance Group Shares Rise

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  Canon Expects Dollar to Strengthen in Second Half

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  Kirin Net Profit Falls 77%

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  U.S. Oil-Drilling Boom Under Way

• Encana Attracts Chinese Partner

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  Next for Weber: Deutsche Bank?