Automakers Add 2.2M Cars To Takata Air Bag Recall
Fiat Chrysler adds 1.4 million vehicles globally Honda adds 350000 US BMW adds 420100 US as US automakers expand Takata recall amid NHTSA's 33.8 million total. The inflators can explode sending debris. six deaths have been linked, all in Honda vehicles, with humidity worsening the problem.
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Auto recalls expand to fix passenger side air bags
Fiat Chrysler Honda and BMW expand recalls affecting 2001 2010 model years and various sedans SUVs and pickups. Honda and Acura recall 350 000 vehicles with driver and passenger air bag inflator replacements while BMW adds 3 Series 5 Series X5 recalls with sport steering wheel option. Additional Fiat Chrysler Dodge Ram 1500 2500 3500 and Sterling 4500 5500 cab chassis lines recalled for air bag issues.
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JPMorgan Plans Job Cuts and Cost Control
JPMorgan Chase & Co will cut thousands of jobs over the next year to curb expenses and sell businesses. Bloomberg cites plans, with The Wall Street Journal noting more than 5,000 potential layoffs by next year, according to anonymous sources.
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Amazon expands Elements private label into grocery items
Amazon grows its Elements brand by moving into food items beyond baby wipes. The Wall Street Journal reports the plan targets more grocery products for Prime members, with several vendors approached for partnerships.
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Former accountant Friehling sentenced to home confinement
David Friehling, who certified fake financial records for Bernard Madoff, was sentenced to one year of home confinement after agreeing to cooperate with prosecutors. He testified against five insiders in the 2008 Ponzi scheme case, helping secure guilty verdicts.
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Employers scramble to retain workers amid tight labor market
Employers boost pay benefits and training as the labor market tightens. Paul McDonald of Robert Half notes firms recognize potential turnover and are increasing investments in employees. The unemployment rate edged down to 5.4 percent from 5.5 percent, while 2.8 million workers quit in March seeking other posts.
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Hold On To Job Hoppers Drives Firms To Retain Talent
U.S. employers raise wages and expand benefits to curb turnover as cost pressures boost the Employee Costs Index. CFOs plan more bonuses and training while fast food chains and other firms lift starting pay. Firms like Drinker Biddle & Reath and Smokey Bones implement extended leave, stay interviews, and stock options to hold staff.
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Avago to buy Broadcom for 37 billion in deal
Avago Technologies announced a 37 billion dollar cash and stock bid to acquire California based Broadcom, valuing the merged group at about 77 billion enterprise value. The deal would create Broadcom Limited with 15 billion in annual revenue and 750 million in annual synergies within 18 months.
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