GM to begin repaying government loans as losses shrink
General Motors reports a 1.2 billion third quarter loss, far smaller than earlier months, and outlines a plan to start repaying 6.7 billion in U.S. loans from a contingency fund. CEO Fritz Henderson signals stability while caution rises about market strength and costs from European restructuring and dealer closures.
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Firms urge Congress to go electric
A coalition of top executives from Nissan FedEx PG&E A123 Systems and Johnson Controls Saft launches the Electrification Coalition to push Congress for tax credits loan guarantees and public charging support to electrify the U S vehicle fleet with 14 million electric cars by 2020 and over 100 million by 2030. The plan calls for 120 billion in eight years and a national network of charging stations plus home charging equipment and battery advances.
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Vonage to settle with 32 states for 3 million
Vonage Holdings Corp agreed to pay 3 million to 32 states including Ohio to settle an investigation into some business practices and to issue refunds to affected customers. The company said no wrongdoing was found. The states share the settlement to cover legal costs and Vonage refunds are in addition to the 3 million.
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Retail sales up but outlook remains cautious for holidays
U.S. October retail sales rose 1.4 percent led by autos, but ex auto gain stood at 0.2 percent as consumers face tight credit and rising unemployment. Analysts warn the holiday season may be subdued with cautious spending likely through year end, while GDP growth rebounds and stimulus fades.
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Bernanke pledges low rates as dollar under watch
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told the Economic Club of New York the Fed will monitor the dollar while keeping interest rates at record lows to support the recovery. Analysts noted he sought to bolster confidence without promising market action, leaving the possibility of intervention as a distant option if the dollar plunges further.
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