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Zombie firms are filing for bankruptcy as the Fed commits to higher rates

Zombie firms are filing for bankruptcy as the Fed commits to higher rates

October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 · Banking

In the U.S., 516 publicly listed firms have filed for bankruptcy from January through September 2023. Many of these firms have survived for several years with surging debt…

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As the market enters correction territory, don’t blame the American consumer

As the market enters correction territory, don’t blame the American consumer

October 29, 2023October 30, 2023 · Real Estate

An Amazon.com Inc worker prepares an order in which the buyer asked for an item to be gift wrapped at a fulfillment center in Shakopee, Minnesota, U.S., November…

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UAW strike brings blue-collar vs. billionaire battle to Detroit

UAW strike brings blue-collar vs. billionaire battle to Detroit

September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 · World News

DETROIT — The United Auto Workers strike is bringing a blue-collar versus billionaire battle to the Motor City, just as UAW President Shawn Fain wanted. The outspoken union…

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Firms are bringing production back home because of the Ukraine war, China’s slowdown — and TikTok

Firms are bringing production back home because of the Ukraine war, China’s slowdown — and TikTok

May 31, 2023June 1, 2023 · Business

The U.S. is pushing forward with incentives for domestic manufacturing of computer chips and electric vehicle components, while the European Union has announced a 43 billion euro ($46…

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Reformers take 6 of 14 UAW board seats, could win majority

Reformers take 6 of 14 UAW board seats, could win majority

December 4, 2022December 4, 2022 · Finance

DETROIT — Reform-minded candidates won several races as members of the United Auto Workers union voted on their leaders in an election that stemmed from a federal bribery…

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GM venture to invest additional 5M at Tennessee plant

GM venture to invest additional $275M at Tennessee plant

December 2, 2022December 5, 2022 · Finance

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A joint venture between General Motors and South Korean battery company LG Energy Solution announced Friday that it will invest an additional $275 million to…

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GM venture to invest additional 5M at Tennessee plant

GM venture to invest additional $275M at Tennessee plant

December 2, 2022December 3, 2022 · US News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A joint venture between General Motors and South Korean battery company LG Energy Solution announced Friday that it will invest an additional $275 million to…

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Reform candidates lead in UAW races with 68% of vote counted

Reform candidates lead in UAW races with 68% of vote counted

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 · Finance

DETROIT — Members of the United Auto Workers union appeared on Thursday to favor replacing many of their current leaders in an election that stemmed from a federal…

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Reform candidates lead in UAW races with 68% of vote counted

Reform candidates lead in UAW races with 73% of vote counted

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 · Breaking News

DETROIT — Members of the United Auto Workers union appeared on Thursday to favor replacing many of their current leaders in an election that stemmed from a federal…

Read more Reform candidates lead in UAW races with 73% of vote counted
EPA seeks to mandate more use of ethanol and other biofuels

EPA seeks to mandate more use of ethanol and other biofuels

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 · Finance

MINNEAPOLIS — The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday proposed increasing the amount of ethanol and other biofuels that must be blended into the nation’s fuel supplies over the…

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Buffett’s firm cuts stakes U.S. Bank, BYD; adds chip maker

Buffett’s firm cuts stakes U.S. Bank, BYD; adds chip maker

November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 · Finance

OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett’s company slashed its stake in U.S. Bank’s parent company and also sold shares in Chinese electric car maker BYD in the third quarter,…

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Norwegian battery firm plans .6 billion plant in Georgia

Norwegian battery firm plans $2.6 billion plant in Georgia

November 11, 2022November 12, 2022 · Finance

ATLANTA — A Norwegian company will build a giant electric battery factory just southwest of Atlanta, company and state officials announced Friday, investing up to $2.6 billion over…

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Renault, China’s Geely announced powertrain joint venture

Renault, China’s Geely announced powertrain joint venture

November 7, 2022November 7, 2022 · World News

Renault SA and China’s Geely say they plan to launch a joint venture to produce gasoline-powered and hybrid powertrains, adding to a series of partnerships between global automakers…

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California settles with firm in Volkswagen emissions scandal

California settles with firm in Volkswagen emissions scandal

November 7, 2022November 7, 2022 · Finance

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California on Monday settled a lawsuit against a German company stemming from the emissions scandal that tarred Volkswagen in 2015 and Fiat Chrysler two years…

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California settles with firm in Volkswagen emissions scandal

California settles with firm in Volkswagen emissions scandal

November 7, 2022November 8, 2022 · Breaking News

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California on Monday settled a lawsuit against a German company stemming from the emissions scandal that tarred Volkswagen in 2015 and Fiat Chrysler two years…

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EXPLAINER: Bikes, batteries and blazes spark concern in NYC

EXPLAINER: Bikes, batteries and blazes spark concern in NYC

November 7, 2022November 7, 2022 · US News

NEW YORK — A weekend fire that injured over three dozen people — and forced firefighters to use ropes to pluck people from a 20th-story window — is…

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VW recalls vehicles for tire pressure monitoring malfunction

VW recalls vehicles for tire pressure monitoring malfunction

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 · Breaking News

FILE – In this Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, file photo a logo of the brand Volkswagen on top of a company building is pictured prior to a Volkswagen…

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Ford quality chief retires as CEO tries to boost reliability

Ford quality chief retires as CEO tries to boost reliability

November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 · Finance

DETROIT — Ford Motor Co.’s top quality executive is retiring as the company continues to struggle with high warranty claims and reliability issues. Stuart Rowley, chief transformation and…

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Park outside: Kia recalls SUVs again for risk of engine fire

Park outside: Kia recalls SUVs again for risk of engine fire

October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 · Breaking News

FILE – The company logo shines off the hood of a 2021 K5 sedan on display in the Kia exhibit at the Denver auto show Friday, Sept. 17,…

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Smartphone maker Foxconn unveils EV for Taiwan brand Yulon

Smartphone maker Foxconn unveils EV for Taiwan brand Yulon

October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 · Technology

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The company that assembles smartphones for Apple Inc. and other global brands unveiled an electric SUV on Tuesday that will be produced for a Taiwanese…

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