Reuters - The U.S. dollar fell and Asian stocks surrendered some gains on Wednesday, after a report that Iran tested a missile that could reach Israel, raising concerns this week's $9 dip in oil prices is only fleeting.

Reuters - Oil was little changed above $136 a barrel on Wednesday after falling more than $5 a day ago when the Federal Reserve chairman said that emergency cash may be available past year-end, boosting the dollar and U.S. stocks.

Reuters - Aluminum producer Alcoa Inc on Tuesday posted a better-than-expected quarterly profit, lifting its shares, as higher aluminum prices and sales volumes offset increased costs.

Reuters - Advertising revenue from YouTube is likely to total about $200 million this year and thus fall short of parent company Google Inc's

Reuters - Stocks rose in another turbulent session on Tuesday as a pullback in oil prices eased worries about consumer and business spending, while financial shares gained after the Fed chairman said he may keep open a lifeline for banks.

AFP - Japan's core machinery orders were unexpectedly strong in May but experts warned the official figures released on Wednesday had failed to dispel gloom about prospects for Asia's largest economy.

AFP - Google has rolled out a challenge to virtual world giant Second Life with free software that lets people create their own online 3D worlds that can be embedded on websites and melded with other online functions.

Reuters - Video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc said on Tuesday it complied with a regulator's request for more information on its Take-Two Interactive Software Inc bid, moving a step closer to buying its rival.