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Monthly Archive November, 2010

Ford opens new China dealerships as sales expand

November 25, 2010

Ford Motor is adding 100 new dealerships in China this year, raising its total number of outlets to 340, as it courts new car buyers […]

marketing, online - Comments closed

Hormel 4Q profit up 17 pct as consumers spend more

November 23, 2010

Hormel Foods Corp. said Friday that fourth-quarter net income rose 17 percent on better prices for turkey and lower grain costs.
The company cited strong sales […]

credit cards, loans - Comments closed

Irish Rescue Deal to Create Fund, May Restructure Banks, EU Ministers Say - Bloomberg

November 22, 2010

European Union finance ministers said a rescue agreement for Ireland will create a capital fund for the country’s banks and may end up “restructuring” the […]

money, technology - Comments closed

World Bank Was Slow in Responding to Global Crisis, Audit Says - Bloomberg

November 19, 2010

The World Bank responded with “some delay” to the global financial crisis, before using spare capital and relationships with member countries to boost loans to […]

business, uk - Comments closed

Roche to cut 4,800 jobs

Swiss health care company Roche said Wednesday it would cut 4,800 jobs over the next two years as part of its "Operation Excellence Program."
Roche […]

term, uk - Comments closed

Feds may move to ban alcoholic energy drinks

November 17, 2010

Federal regulators are expected to move to ban caffeinated alcoholic drinks as soon as this week, according to a New York senator.
Democratic Sen. Charles Schumer, […]

business, legal - Comments closed

Strong retail sales, Caterpillar deal drive stocks

November 15, 2010

Stocks rose in early trading Monday following a big acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. and news that retail sales jumped to the highest level in seven […]

Uncategorized, credit cards - Comments closed

Obama Puts `Singles’ Instead of Home Runs on Scoreboard in Asia - Bloomberg

November 14, 2010

President Barack Obama will leave Asia without an agreement from other world leaders on concrete steps to rebalance the global economy or a South Korean […]

debt, news - Comments closed

How to win your consumer complaint

November 12, 2010

The saying you get more with sugar than with spice rings particularly true when trying to navigate customer call centres.
Whether you are trying to change […]

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Linamar records profit of $21 million as sales recover

GUELPH, ONT. — Linamar Corp. said Thursday it earned $21 million in its latest quarter as sales grew by nearly a third.
Canada’s second-biggest auto parts […]

economics, technology - Comments closed