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U.S. Consumer Spending Flat, Income Up 0.5 Percent
July 31, 2012 2:05 pm | by Martin Crutsinger, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsIn June, consumers spent slightly more on services. But they cut back on autos and other long-lasting manufactured goods.
Chinese Leaders Call For Efforts To Boost Demand
July 31, 2012 2:03 pm | by Joe McDonald, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsChina's top leaders warned Tuesday that economic growth could slow further and called for more efforts to boost weak domestic demand.
iPhone Appeal Dims As Samsung Shines
July 31, 2012 2:01 pm | by Peter Svensson, The Associated Press | News | CommentsApple's competition has found a formula that works: thinner phones with bigger screens.
Oji Paper Resumes Output At China Plant
July 31, 2012 1:59 pm | by Elaine Kurtenbach, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsA Japanese paper company whose factory in eastern China was targeted last weekend by protesters concerned about pollution resumed production Tuesday.
U.S. Imposes Duties On Samsung, LG Washers
July 31, 2012 1:57 pm | by Christopher S. Rugaber, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsThe U.S. Commerce Department has granted a request from Whirlpool Inc. to impose tariffs on washing machines imported from South Korea and Mexico.
U.S. Design Means U.S. Profits?
July 31, 2012 12:26 pm | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsVenture capitalist Marc Andreessen says as long as things are designed in the U.S., that's where the profits stay.
LED Stroboscope
July 31, 2012 12:23 pm | by Imada, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe NS-600 is designed to measure the speed of rotating or cycling linear motion objects without contact or reflective tape.
600 Tubing Bender
July 31, 2012 12:21 pm | by RIDGID | Product Releases | CommentsThe 600 Series Benders are capable of bending tubes 3/16- to 1/2-inches in diameter with bend radiuses ranging from 5/8-inch to 38 millimeters.
Diamond Flex-Hones
July 31, 2012 12:18 pm | by Brush Research Manufacturing | Product Releases | CommentsDiamond Flex-Hones have been engineered using resin bond diamond crystals that have high friability, resulting in a tool that is free cutting and able to provide a quick cut-rate and optimal finish.
MAX Comfort Gloves
July 31, 2012 12:16 pm | by Revco Industries | Product Releases | CommentsMAX Comfort, high-dexterity, gloves are the most comfortable gloves Revco has ever made for stick welding, and with advanced features these gloves are a marked departure from traditional styles, according to the company.
Labor Dept. Says No Need For Warning On Layoffs
July 31, 2012 10:36 am | by Sam Hananel, Associated Press | News | CommentsThe Labor Department said Monday that federal contractors do not have to warn their employees about potential layoffs from across-the-board budget cuts that could begin on Jan. 2.
Over 2,300 AL Firms Get Special Electric Rates
July 31, 2012 10:34 am | by Phillip Rawls, Associated Press | News | CommentsMore than 2,300 Alabama businesses are using special electric rates that a state regulatory board approved last year to encourage an economic recovery.
Court Reverses Worker's $300K Harassment Award
July 31, 2012 10:33 am | by Kevin McGill, Associated Press | News | CommentsJolly said it is not "the business of the federal courts generally to clean up the language and conduct of construction sites."
TN VW Workers To Put In 4 Weekly 10-Hour Shifts
July 31, 2012 10:30 am | by Erik Schelzig, Associated Press | News | CommentsThe expanded work force at Volkswagen's plant in Chattanooga has helped decide a new production schedule that calls for employees to work four 10-hour shifts a week.
TRW Subsidiary To Pay $5.1M Antitrust Fine
July 31, 2012 10:29 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsAutomotive supplier TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. said Monday that its German subsidiary will pay a fine of $5.1 million to settle antitrust violations with the U.S. Department of Justice.
