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Japan markets down on stimulus jitters, China manufacturing data
May 23, 2013
After an electrifying run over the past several weeks, stock markets around the world are down this morning.
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Ford calls it quits in Australia
May 23, 2013
Ford Motor Company is calling it quits in Australia, after a nearly 90-year run. The U.S. automaker says it will shut down its two factories down under and halt production in 2016.
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SAP to recruit autistic employees
May 22, 2013
German business software company SAP has announced a push to hire autistic people. SAP says it's hoping other companies follow its lead.
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Japan takes energy race overseas, promotes solar at home
May 20, 2013
Things have been electric on the Japanese stock market recently. But the country is in need of energy and is hunting for it in innovative ways.
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European auto sales up for first time since 2011
May 17, 2013
But that comes with an asterisk.
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Japan's economy grows under Shinzo Abe's leadership
May 16, 2013
Policies taken by the head of Japan are helping the country finally bounce back after decades of trouble. But is it enough -- and will it continue?
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3 oil companies raided by European officials
May 15, 2013
The European Commission is investigating a potential price manipulation scheme among oil companies.
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In Bangladesh, workers react and protest
May 13, 2013
The Bangladesh government makes it easier for garment workers to join trade unions. But will that spark the change factor workers are hoping for?
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Sharif chooses veteran to run Pakistan's shattered economy
May 13, 2013
Pakistan's incoming prime minister will install Ishaq Dar as finance minister, his third time doing the job.
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Thieves stole $45 million in global ATM heist
May 10, 2013
Forget bank heist movies with ski masks and safe cracking. These thieves were high tech.
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Japan markets down on stimulus jitters, China manufacturing data
May 23, 2013
After an electrifying run over the past several weeks, stock markets around the world are down this morning.
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Ford calls it quits in Australia
May 23, 2013
Ford Motor Company is calling it quits in Australia, after a nearly 90-year run. The U.S. automaker says it will shut down its two factories down under and halt production in 2016.
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Japan markets down on stimulus jitters, China manufacturing data
May 23, 2013
After an electrifying run over the past several weeks, stock markets around the world are down this morning.
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Ford calls it quits in Australia
May 23, 2013
Ford Motor Company is calling it quits in Australia, after a nearly 90-year run. The U.S. automaker says it will shut down its two factories down under and halt production in 2016.
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