The dark heroes of Warner Brothers’ “Watchmen,” set for release next March, have a new problem on their hands: A federal judge here has ruled that they may belong to 20th Century Fox.

BHP, the world’s largest mining company, reported net income of $15.4 billion for the year, helped by the jump in commodity prices, higher production and an ability to pass on higher costs.

Wall Street fell on an otherwise quiet Monday in the financial world as jitters over the credit crisis won out in low-volume trading.

First Marblehead also announced that Daniel Meyers, a co-founder of the student finance company, will return next month as president and chief executive.

Wall Street fell sharply on an otherwise quiet Monday in the financial world as jitters over the credit crisis won out in low-volume trading.

Federal regulators are working on a stronger label for Byetta, marketed by Amylin Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly, after deaths continue to be reported despite earlier government warnings.

When China’s star hurdler, Liu Xiang, limped off the field late Monday morning, it dealt a blow to the marketing plans of some marquee brands.

Stocks dropped sharply Monday following more reports that the financial sector remains under stress.

Electronic Arts said that it has withdrawn its $2 billion tender offer to purchase its smaller rival, ending a five-month long hostile takeover bid. Take-Two is asking Electronic Arts to reconsider.

EA has decided to let its $2 billion buyout offer for the maker of the “Grand Theft Auto” games expire on Monday, but the two video game publishers are still in private talks.