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U.S. services sector activity growth slows in October: Markit

The pace of growth in the U.S. services sector slowed more than previously estimated in October from a month earlier, hitting its lowest level in six months and pointing to a year-end slowdown in economic growth, a survey showed on Wednesday.

Nov 05, 2014 10:43 AM EST


Sprint's CEO faces mounting challenges to turn company around

When Marcelo Claure took the top job at Sprint Corp (S.N) two months ago, he faced an uphill climb in turning around the No. 3 U.S. cellular provider. On Monday, it became clear quite how steep that road to recovery will be.

Nov 05, 2014 10:25 AM EST


Top investors stay loyal to big name corporate founders

For good stock market bets, some top investors can't be too bothered by details like corporate profits: instead, they pick companies run by their founders.

Nov 05, 2014 9:50 AM EST


Investors eye opportunities as Republicans take U.S. Senate

The Republican takeover of the U.S. Senate on Tuesday could lead to new legislative measures that directly affect the energy sector and other slices of the equities market.

Nov 05, 2014 9:45 AM EST


U.S. private sector creates 230,000 jobs in October: ADP

U.S. private employers added 230,000 jobs in October, the most since June and exceeding economists' expectations as mid-sized businesses added the most workers in more than seven years, a report by a payrolls processor showed on Wednesday.

Nov 05, 2014 9:31 AM EST


Nissan recalls Infiniti hybrid sedans for software, transmission issues

Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) said on Tuesday it is recalling more than 14,000 hybrid Infiniti Q50 and Q70 luxury sedans globally due to possible software and transmission issues.

Nov 05, 2014 9:24 AM EST


Ford calls back more than 202,000 vehicles in five North American recalls

Ford Motor Co said on Tuesday it was calling back 202,241 vehicles in five North American recalls covering several issues, including an incorrect repair in a previous recall.

Nov 05, 2014 9:20 AM EST


Toyota recalls 5,850 cars, mostly in U.S., for possible steering issue

Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said on Tuesday it is recalling about 5,850 cars, most of them in the United States, for possible loss of steering control.

Nov 05, 2014 9:13 AM EST


GM says October China auto sales up 3.2 percent year on year

General Motors Co (GM.N) and its Chinese joint ventures sold 291,371 vehicles in China in October, up 3.2 percent from the same month a year earlier, the U.S. automaker said on Wednesday.

Nov 05, 2014 9:06 AM EST


U.S. students need more help dealing with loan companies

U.S. students are still largely on their own to protect themselves when they are struggling to repay their debt, despite the government's condemnation of some education loan servicers' unfair, deceptive and illegal practices.

Nov 04, 2014 10:38 AM EST


How to donate to help fight Ebola

Many charities are immersed in the fight to control the Ebola epidemic, but so far the donors have not come forward en masse - although scams already are emerging.

Nov 04, 2014 10:36 AM EST


Banks to launch new tool to fight hackers: WSJ

A group of cybersecurity firms funded by big banks plan to launch a platform that will allow financial companies to communicate faster about potential cyber breaches, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Nov 04, 2014 10:30 AM EST


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