GM and Chrysler Post Sharp Third Quarter Earnings Slump
Chrysler reports a 25.7 percent drop to 234.9 million in Q3 profits on 5.26 billion revenues as GM posts a 49 percent quarterly decline. GMOUT: 264 million net income. GMAC records 313.7 million. Incentives and low rates to clear inventory blamed for the declines across the automakers.
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Beemans Clove and Black Jack Gum Return After Ten Years
Warner-Lambert brings back Beemans Clove and Black Jack gums after a decade hiatus. A spokesman notes the revival of veteran varieties as consumers seek old fashioned flavors. Beemans originated in 1898 from a pharmacist designed as heartburn remedy. Clove marketed as breath freshener post Prohibition, popular in bars.
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Consumer prices rise 0.3 percent in September boost
The Labor Department reports a 0.3 percent CPI rise led by a 2.5 percent jump in gasoline costs. Energy up 0.7 percent while food climbs 0.4 percent. Analysts expect about 2 percent yearly inflation with Social Security beneficiaries to receive a 1.3 percent COLA in January.
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Production stalls at Ford Ohio Truck Plant
About 1,400 workers at Ford Motor Co. Ohio Truck Plant idled as production of 1987 Econoline Vans and Club Wagons halted amid a drive shaft issue and a four hour shift plan. Union leaders urge workers to pick up paychecks if operations do not resume by Friday.
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