Auto sales rise in July lift hopes for U.S. market
U.S. automakers report higher July sales led by GM and Chrysler, with Toyota and Honda posting larger gains while Ford stays flat. Credit, promotions, and new models such as GM’s Camaro and Equinox drive demand, though industry remains vulnerable to economy and jobs fears.
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Barnes & Noble may be for sale amid stock slump
Barnes & Noble Inc says its board is weighing options to boost value, including a possible sale to an investor group led by founder Leonard Riggio who owns about 28 percent. After-hours shares jumped while regular-session close fell, as the chain battles a downturn in book retail amid a shift to digital reading.
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