China’s SAIC Motor is considering taking a stake in General Motors when the Detroit-based automaker begins its public offering of stock later this year. Though some Americans will likely object to foreign ownership, GM’s stakeh…
Tires are getting more expensive across the world.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (GTR) and Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., (CTB) the two largest U.S. tiremakers, plan to raise prices by as much as 6.5% starting October, according to Bloomberg News. In Europe, Bridgestone (BRDCY) is upping its prices by about 6%.
Tires are costing more as global demand for cars races ahead of world…
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Get Ready to Pay More for Tires originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:22:00.
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Pacific Gas and Electric (PCG) released a list of 100 high priority gas lines in California, 11 days after a gas main exploded in San Bruno, killing at least four people.
PG&E compiled the list using criteria including potential for corrosion and the potential for third-party damage such as construction, the company said on its website.
The pipeline in San Bruno was not on the…
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PG&E Releases List of 100 High Priority Gas Lines in California originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:50:00.
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Online advertisers may see up to a 78% price increase in paid-search rates once Yahoo and Microsoft wrap up their search alliance. Cost-per-click will likely rise sharply as advertisers shift to the single Bing search platform….
Two consecutive months of sales gains among the nation’s retailers may provide just enough confidence to trigger increased seasonal hiring this year. Even so, pre-recession hiring levels aren’t likely.
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