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Mixed fortunes for China automakers
Apr 30 2005 9:49PM (CT)
SHANGHAI, China (AP) - The future of China's auto industry is unfolding on the packed elevated highways of this nation's commercial capital, as smaller cars from newcomers are nudging aside larger old stalwarts.
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Unisys sees business with China carriers
Apr 30 2005 9:45PM (CT)
HONG KONG (AP) - U.S. information-technology firm Unisys Corp. says it sees expanding opportunities in China's airline industry as state-run carriers try to improve service standards to better compete with foreign rivals.
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Antonveneta shareholders elect new board
Apr 30 2005 8:49PM (CT)
PADUA, Italy (AP) - Banca Antonveneta SpA shareholders voted Saturday in favor of new board members proposed by Banca Popolare di Lodi Scarl, paving the way for a rejection of a cash takeover bid from ABN Amro Holding NV.
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ChevronTexaco profit misses expectations
Apr 30 2005 8:14PM (CT)
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) - ChevronTexaco Corp.'s first-quarter profit edged up by 4 percent, but didn't live up to analysts' expectations because oil refinery outages prevented it from taking full advantage of the high gasoline prices that have been tormenting motorists.
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Nervous investors eye bond market
Apr 30 2005 8:13PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Investors are nervous and the stock market shows it; for every step forward, it seems to take three back. And despite relatively strong corporate earnings, a decent jobs picture and red-hot housing market, investors still worry about the possibility of a prolonged "soft patch."
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Buffett expresses confidence in AIG
Apr 30 2005 8:11PM (CT)
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Billionaire investor Warren Buffett expressed confidence Saturday in embattled New York insurance company American International Group Inc., telling his stockholders at their annual meeting that it is a "great company."
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'Soup Nazi' to launch takeout chain
Apr 30 2005 7:22AM (CT)
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - The brusque New York chef who was lampooned on "Seinfeld" as the "Soup Nazi" plans to open a chain of takeout soup stands across North America. But don't expect the authentically rude New York treatment.
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