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Ford cancels SKF components contract, hits South African jobs
Some 250 jobs at a South African forging company could be cut after U.S. motor company Ford (F.N) canceled a components contract with SKF (SKFb.ST), just weeks after strikes hit car parts manufacturers, a union said on Tuesday.
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U.S. retailers warn of Chinese giant Alibaba's impact in U.S.
Several of the largest U.S. retailers warned that Alibaba Group Holding Inc may "decimate" local companies unless Congress closes tax loopholes for online retailers, singling out the Chinese company before it has even established a major American consumer presence.
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Claims in GM ignition-switch program up slightly, another death eligible
Claims related to a faulty ignition switch in General Motors Co vehicles rose slightly in the last week, including an additional death attributed to the defect, according to an official report on Monday.
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Toyota recalls more cars for dangerous Takata air bags
Toyota Motor Corp said on Thursday it would recall 57,000 vehicles globally to replace potentially deadly air bags made by Takata Corp, as a safety crisis around the Japanese auto parts maker looks far from being contained.
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Deere says equipment sales to fall further as farm incomes drop
Deere & Co (DE.N) said it expected equipment sales to fall further as lower grain prices discourage farmers from buying tractors, harvesters and other machinery.
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U.S. consumer, business spending data point to slowing growth
U.S. consumer spending rose modestly in October and a key measure of business spending plans fell for a second straight month, suggesting some slowing in the pace of economic growth.
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Wall Street flat, near records after tepid data
U.S. stocks ticked higher on Wednesday as the market's recent upward bias held ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, even as a round of economic data came in below expectations.
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Eastern U.S. storm threatens to foil Thanksgiving travel
A storm expected to blast the East Coast with rain and snow through Thursday morning is threatening to snarl traffic for millions and impede air travel ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
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