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Cisco To Acquire Software Maker ClearAccess
March 28, 2012 1:57 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe world's largest maker of computer networking equipment said it plans to acquire ClearAccess to broaden network management tools for homes and mobile devices.
Renesas To Sell Aomori Plant To Fuji Electric
March 27, 2012 2:22 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe major Japanese semiconductor maker aims to improve its performance by consolidating and enhancing production efficiency, as the company expects to see a 57 billion yen net loss for the current year.
AT&T To Sell Nokia Windows Phone For $100
March 26, 2012 2:06 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe Finnish phone manufacturer is counting on Microsoft Corp.'s software to turn its fortunes around and provide it with an entry into the U.S. market.
JAL Receives Boeing 787s For April Launch
March 26, 2012 10:07 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsDue to a series of delays in the Dreamliner's development by Boeing, delivery of the aircraft to JAL and other airlines was more than three years later than originally planned.
Dow Chemical To Invest In Saudi Arabia Plant
March 26, 2012 10:02 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsDow Chemical Co. plans to invest an undisclosed amount in a new manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia that will make coating materials for use in that country and for export to markets worldwide.
Cessna To Build Business Jets In China
March 23, 2012 9:55 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe Kansas-based company is joining with Aviation Industry of China and the municipal government of Chengdu, where the three plan a joint venture to produce midsize jets.
Airbus: 2,000 Jobs At Risk Over China Freeze
March 22, 2012 2:00 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe head of Airbus says up to 2,000 jobs are at risk because Chinese airlines have frozen orders for 55 jets worth $14 billion in protest at the European Union's emissions trading plan.
Japan Posts 1st Trade Surplus In 5 Months
March 22, 2012 1:54 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsJapan posted its first trade surplus in five months in February on a recovery in auto and electronics exports to the United States.
Analysis: More U.S. Drilling Didn't Drop Gas Price
March 21, 2012 2:26 pm | by Jack Gillum, Seth Borenstein, Associated Press | News | CommentsMore U.S. drilling has not changed how deeply the gas pump drills into your wallet, math and history show.
U.S. Gov't Sets New Tariffs On China Solar Panels
March 21, 2012 10:13 am | by Marcy Gordon, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsThe Commerce Department is imposing new import fees on solar panels made in China, finding that the Chinese government is improperly giving subsidies to manufacturers of the panels there.
Jaguar Land Rover, Chery Sign China JV
March 21, 2012 10:05 am | by Erika Kinetz, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsJaguar Land Rover and China's Chery Automobile Co. plan to start a joint venture to make and sell luxury vehicles in China, the companies said Wednesday.
Slow Motion Sandwich
March 21, 2012 8:19 am | by Anna Wells, Editor, IMPO | Blogs | CommentsThere is always an opportunity to succeed just as much as there is one to fail.
China Explores Bolivia Lithium Investments
March 20, 2012 10:15 am | by Carlos Valdez, Associated Press | News | CommentsBolivia's government says the country possesses more than 70 percent of the world's reserves of lithium.
The Fractured Art Of Innovation
March 16, 2012 2:41 pm | by Alan Nicol, Executive Member, AlanNicolSolutions | Articles | CommentsOn the subject of invention, there are those who insist that creativity cannot be forced, and those who insist that process and tools drive strong innovation.
United Tech To Sell Rocket Engine Businesses
March 16, 2012 9:53 am | by Stephen Singer, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsUnited Technologies Corp. said that it will sell its rocket engine and wind power businesses to help finance its $16.5 billion purchase of aerospace supplier Goodrich Corp.
Canada Not Ruling Out Canceling F-35 Buy
March 14, 2012 10:12 am | by Rob Gillies, Associated Press | News | CommentsJulian Fantino said that Canada is considering "if and when" to sign a contract for the Lockheed Martin manufactured jet.
Kohler Acquires Brazilian Generator Company
March 14, 2012 10:06 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe Wisconsin manufacturing company says its acquired Maquigeral for part of its power systems group.
Let Me Count the Ways China Is Stealing our Secrets, Part 2
March 13, 2012 4:45 pm | by Michael P. Collins, Author, Saving American Manufacturing | Articles | CommentsI think it is becoming more obvious that we are indeed in a trade war with China, and we are losing.
Obama Warns China Against 'Skirting The Rules'
March 13, 2012 2:25 pm | by Julie Pace, Associated Press | News | CommentsPresident Barack Obama warned China Tuesday that it would not be allowed to gain a competitive advantage in world trade by "skirting the rules."
U.S., EU, Japan Challenge China Over Minerals Trade
March 13, 2012 10:20 am | by Don Melvin, Associated Press | News | CommentsThe United States, the European Union, and Japan filed complaints with the WTO charging that China is limiting its export of rare earths that are vital to the production of technology components.
Brazil Wants Mexico To Limit Car Exports
March 12, 2012 2:13 pm | by Stan Lehman, Associated Press | News | CommentsThe Brazilian government officially asked Mexico to set a $1.4B annual limit on the auto exports it ships to Brazil, an official with direct knowledge of trade talks between the nations said.
Visteon Sells Automotive Lighting Unit For $92M
March 12, 2012 2:11 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsVisteon said the sale will allow it to concentrate on making climate-control and electronics products for vehicle manufacturers and on its joint ventures.
iPad Dominates Due To Apple's Supply Deals
March 9, 2012 10:00 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsApple certainly has lots of buzz and corporate cache behind its products, but there's a hidden — almost mundane — reason its newest iPad is likely to dominate the competition: the advantageous deals the company cuts with components manufacturers.
House Passes Bipartisan Bill To Help Startups
March 9, 2012 9:56 am | by Jim Abrams, Associated Press | News | CommentsHouse lawmakers on Thursday overwhelmingly passed a package of bills making it easier for small businesses and startups to raise the capital they need to grow and hire new workers.
Alliances The Buzz Word For Europe Auto Survival
March 7, 2012 2:29 pm | by Colleen Barry, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsThe brutal European car market is pushing many automakers to look for partners for new technology and access to fresh markets without reinventing the wheel.
