Anheuser-Busch InBev considers bid for European brewer StarBev.

Apple defends rights to iPad name in Shanghai court.

Barnes & Noble sees profits crimped by digital investments.

Carbonite encourages planning for loss.

Comcast takes aim at Netflix.

Ford boosts pay for directors by 25 percent.

General Mills and Kraft promise to hold line on marketing spending in tough environment.Continue reading...

In today's just-wrapped press conference, US President Obama said he holds BP responsible, with the federal government, for stopping the spill: "Make no mistake. BP is operating at our direction." He also vowed to tighten regulation on offshore drilling, and closed by saying the spill is all he thinks about. "This has concrete implications not just for this generation, but future generations." To watch the video and read a transcript of his remarks and Q&A, click here. In other news:

Microsoft's unseating by Apple was downplayed by CEO Steve Ballmer.

News Corp. may shed digital properties including Beliefnet and Jamba/Jamster mobile arm.

Target ad resonated more than Home Depot, AmEx and Macy ads during Lost finale.

US TV upfront ad marketplace is heating up and could wrap up shortly.Continue reading...