Auto industry downsizing nears 150,000 jobs amid Detroit cuts
Chrysler boosts planned layoffs beyond 25,000, joining GM Ford and Delphi in a broad downsizing from 2005 to 2009. Analysts warn further cuts as U.S. automakers shed workers, shutter plants, and lose market share amid competition, with Volt potential offering a turnaround spark.
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Ohio gasoline prices rise amid near $100 oil mark
Ohio sees a statewide regular gas average reach 3.07 per gallon, up 25 cents in two weeks as oil prices near 100 dollars per barrel. The national average stands at 3.00, with Trilby Lundberg noting 2.96 nationwide on Friday. Fifth Third Bancorp completes acquisition of R G Crown Bank, integrating Florida and Georgia branches into its network.
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PetroChina tops $1 trillion in debut
PetroChina Co. shares in Shanghai more than doubled their debut, lifting market capitalization to about $1.005 trillion and surpassing Exxon Mobil as the world’s largest company. The stock closed at 43.96 yuan from 16.70 yuan, while the Shanghai index slid 2.5 percent.
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Google aims to reshape mobile phones with new alliance
Google announces a broad alliance with 33 major chipmakers, handset makers and service providers to create a mobile development kit for free software. The plan targets turning phones into high feature devices rivaling PCs and uses ad driven opportunities on the go. Eric Schmidt says mobile users want PC like applications on phones.
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