| Renault profits plunge after big second-half loss - Summary |
Feb 12th, 2009 |
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Paris - French car maker Renault saw its profits plunge in 2008 after posting a huge loss in the second half of the year, the company said on Thursday. Profits for last year totaled 571 million euros ...
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| Iraqi official says Mitsubishi to join Shell in gas deal |
Feb 12th, 2009 |
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BAGHDAD - Iraq's Oil Ministry says Mitsubishi is joining Royal Dutch Shell PLC in its joint venture deal to tap natural gas in the southern part of the country. The ministry's spokesman, Assem Jihad,...
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| Ford marketing executive says he sees signs of hope |
Feb 12th, 2009 |
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Ford Motor's top marketing executive said he is seeing signs of hope as used-car sales continue to strengthen."The used-car market has come roaring back," Ford's Jim Farley said. "That shows me that t...
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| Honda robot Asimo set to make appearance at science spectacular |
Feb 12th, 2009 |
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THE world's most advanced humanoid robot is to make an appearance in the Capital later this year, as part of a 21st birthday programme for the Edinburgh International Science Festival.
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| Break-through Director Creates High-Octane Music Video for Lincoln MKS Grammy Campaign |
Feb 12th, 2009 |
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During a commercial break at the 51st Grammy® Awards, nearly 20 million Americans enjoyed a 30 second spot showcasing award-winning Indie director Varda Hardy's branded music video "Race...
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| Ford jumps back into green car fray |
Feb 12th, 2009 |
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But a renewed commitment to build more fuel-efficient and battery-powered cars and hybrids has become central to the high-stakes turnaround plan at Ford Motor Co as it looks to ride out the industr...
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| 62-year-old killed in auto accident |
Feb 12th, 2009 |
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According to a news release from the Alabama Department of Public Safety, Catherine Graydon, 62, of Wetumpka was killed in the crash.The accident occurred on Fitzpatrick Road about one mile north of E...
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| Rolls-Royce buoyed by record orders |
Feb 12th, 2009 |
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Engineering and aerospace giant Rolls-Royce today said its record order book and “robust” balance sheet left it confident of weathering the economic storm.The group posted a 10% rise in underlying...
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| Renault says net profit fell 78% in 2008 |
Feb 12th, 2009 |
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French carmaker Renault said on Thursday it had slumped to an operating loss for 2008 and would focus on freeing up cash this year to weather even worse market conditions.For 2008, the group posted a ...
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| Watchdog Warned HBOS Over Risks |
Feb 12th, 2009 |
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The financial watchdog warned HBOS about the bank's risk control in 2002, it has emerged. The Financial Services Authority (FSA) said it had identified "a need to strengthen the control infrastructu...
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