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Ford Suing Dana Over Part Involved In Recalls
August 1, 2012 10:33 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsFord Motor Co. is suing auto supplier Dana Corp. for allegedly providing faulty vehicle frames.
Harley-Davidson 2Q Profit Up On U.S. Demand
August 1, 2012 10:31 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsHarley-Davidson Inc. said Wednesday that its second-quarter net income jumped 30 percent, as demand for its motorcycles continued to grow both at home and abroad.
NTSB To Disassemble Dreamliner Engine
August 1, 2012 10:30 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsThe National Transportation Safety Board says investigators will dismantle the engine from a Boeing 787 that failed during a taxi test last weekend.
GM, Fort Wayne Battle Over Water Disclosure
August 1, 2012 10:29 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsGeneral Motors and the city of Fort Wayne are battling over the disclosure of how much water the automaker uses at its Fort Wayne plant.
Eastman Chemical Joint Venture To Make China Plant
August 1, 2012 10:28 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsSpecialty chemicals maker Eastman Chemical Co. is teaming up with Sinopec Yangzi Petrochemical Co. to build a new resin plant in China.
Fiat Earnings Slump Under Poor European Sales
July 31, 2012 2:06 pm | by The Associated Press | CommentsItalian carmaker Fiat reported Tuesday that second-quarter net income plummeted by 92 percent as a slump in European sales offset a profit at its U.S. carmaker Chrysler.
U.S. Consumer Spending Flat, Income Up 0.5 Percent
July 31, 2012 2:05 pm | by Martin Crutsinger, AP Economics Writer | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | CommentsThe U.S. Commerce Department has granted a request from Whirlpool Inc. to impose tariffs on washing machines imported from South Korea and Mexico.
Labor Dept. Says No Need For Warning On Layoffs
July 31, 2012 10:36 am | by Sam Hananel, Associated Press | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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.
