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Monthly Archive July, 2008

GMAC and Ford pull back on leases as credit tightens

July 31, 2008

GMAC and Ford Motor Credit disclosed steps on Tuesday to cut back on auto leases in a move that leaves automakers facing the risk […]

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Pickens urges action on energy crisis

July 25, 2008

Texas oilman T. Boone Pickens told Congress Tuesday that the government must act quickly to curb the nation’s dependence on foreign oil.
"Our country is […]

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Thrifty U.S. shoppers could bruise gadget maker profits

July 23, 2008

Fears that belt-tightening U.S. consumers will bruise third-quarter earnings for makers of MP3 players, cell phones and other gadgets, pummeled the stocks of consumer […]

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Asia takes aim at Europe in luxury yacht building

July 21, 2008

Fast-moving Asia is vying for a bigger share of the multi-billion-dollar luxury ship market serving the rich and famous.
Led by Taiwan and increasingly China, […]

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Continental Airlines posts loss

July 18, 2008

Continental Airlines Inc (CAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) on Thursday reported a quarterly loss, citing high fuel prices, a weakening economy and a […]

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BA-American deal seen a “must do” in airlines battle

July 9, 2008

British Airways and American Airlines need to complete a transatlantic deal to link operations if they are to win the fight against high fuel […]

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J.C. Penney banking on more teen market share

July 7, 2008

J.C. Penney Co Inc (JCP.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) is banking on fashion variety and price to spice up back-to-school sales to middle […]

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$7.5 billion - weekly stimulus bounty

July 2, 2008

The Treasury Department said Friday that it sent out 9.7 million economic stimulus checks this week, totaling $7.5 billion. Only two weeks remain until […]

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Changing Japan grabs investor attention

July 1, 2008

With the rest of the world smarting from the global credit crisis and singed by rising inflation, Japan, rarely a top pick of global […]

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