GM Recalling 14,245 Vehicles to Fix Potential Fire Problem

General Motors will recall 14,245 Cadillac DTS and Buick Lucerne cars with V8 engines because of a potential problem with the starter and alternator cables that can cause fires.

The cables can come into contact with the power steering return line, GM…

Cisco Systems Plunges on Outlook Fears

Shares of networking equipment maker Cisco Systems plunged more than 16% Thursday as the company’s forecast and comments from CEO John Chambers spooked investors.
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Siemens Raises Dividend on Growth Outlook

Siemens AG (SI) upped its dividend for the first time in four years as it aims for strong growth in emerging markets.

The German engineering company is proposing to pay out 2.7 euros per share, after three years of holding dividends at 1.6 euros per …

Walmart.com Aims for Amazon with Free Shipping Offer

In a move targeted at online retail giant Amazon.com, Walmart.com on Thursday announced it’s offering free shipping on nearly 60,000 gift items — including popular toys and electronics — through Dec. 20. Could the move start …

Holiday Shopping Moves to the Cell Phone

About six in 10 U.S. consumers will use their cellphones to find and buy gifts for the holiday season, according to a new report released Wednesday.
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