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U.S. third-quarter productivity beats forecasts; pay increasing

Productivity at U.S. nonfarm businesses increased more than expected in the third quarter, keeping a lid on wage inflation.

Nov 06, 2014 9:54 AM EST

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Acer swings to third-quarter profit; beats estimates

Taiwanese personal computer (PC) maker Acer Inc swung back into profit in the third quarter, beating analyst estimates, thanks to cost-cutting and recovery in the overall PC market.

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Special Report: In oil baron's divorce, company lawyer plays star role

During the divorce trial of oil baron Harold Hamm and wife Sue Ann, an unusual relationship took shape in the Oklahoma courtroom as the marriage was being dismantled.

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Tesla third-quarter loss doubles to $75 million, shares jump

Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA.O) shares rose more than 7 percent in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the electric-car maker beat analysts' expectations for third-quarter results.

GM tells court it not liable for claims over pre-bankruptcy cars

General Motors (GM.N) said in a court filing on Wednesday that it should not have to face lawsuits based on safety issues in cars made before its 2009 bankruptcy, including a faulty ignition switch that led to the recall of 2.6 million cars earlier this year.

Nov 06, 2014 7:33 AM EST

Honda ordered to give Takata air bag papers to U.S. agency

U.S. safety regulators ordered Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co Ltd (7267.T) on Wednesday to provide documents and answer questions under oath about potentially defective air bags installed in millions of recalled U.S. vehicles.

Nov 06, 2014 7:27 AM EST

Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors aim to raise fuel economy by 25 percent by 2020

Hyundai Motor (005380.KS) and its affiliate Kia Motors (000270.KS) said on Thursday they aim to raise the average fuel economy of their vehicles by 25 percent by 2020 to meet emissions regulations in South Korea, the United States and Europe.

Nov 06, 2014 7:23 AM EST

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