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Exclusive: Takata investigated defective air bag inflator as early as 2003

As early as 2003, Takata Corp (7312.T) ran an investigation into an air bag inflator that ruptured in a BMW (BMWG.DE) vehicle, but concluded the problem was an anomaly, the company said on Tuesday, ahead of a second U.S. congressional hearing on dangerous air bags it supplied.

Dec 03, 2014 10:13 AM EST


No need for irrational fears of student loans

The next generation of college students has heard the message loud and clear about the perils of taking on too much student loan debt - so much so that many are unwilling to go into debt at all in order to attend college.

Dec 03, 2014 10:11 AM EST


U.S. private payrolls rise in November; third-quarter compensation revised down

U.S. private employers added jobs at a fairly brisk clip in November, suggesting a slowing global economy is having a limited impact on domestic activity

Dec 03, 2014 10:09 AM EST


U.S. mortgage applications fall in latest week: MBA

Applications for U.S. home mortgages fell last week as refinancing applications dropped, an industry group said on Wednesday.

Dec 03, 2014 10:07 AM EST


BNY Mellon gives activist investor Trian Fund a board seat

Bank of New York Mellon (BK.N) said it elected Ed Garden, a founding partner of activist investor Trian Fund Management LP, to its board.

Dec 02, 2014 11:54 AM EST


Oil falls below $72 after sharp rally in volatile market

Brent oil fell below $72 a barrel on Tuesday, giving up some of its gains in the previous day's rally from five-year lows, as traders voiced uncertainty over whether the market had reached a floor or would keep falling.

Dec 02, 2014 11:49 AM EST


Wall St. rises; energy leads despite oil weakness

U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday as a pair of big M&A deals boosted market optimism and helped the market rebound from the broad decline in the previous session, which was the S&P 500's weakest day in a month.

Dec 02, 2014 11:45 AM EST


U.S. construction spending posts biggest gain in five months

U.S. construction spending rose more than expected in October as both private and public outlays increased, which could ease concerns of a sharp slowdown in fourth-quarter economic growth.

Dec 02, 2014 11:41 AM EST


U.S. retailers warn of Chinese giant Alibaba's impact in U.S.

Several of the largest U.S. retailers warned that Alibaba Group Holding Inc may "decimate" local companies unless Congress closes tax loopholes for online retailers, singling out the Chinese company before it has even established a major American consumer presence.

Dec 01, 2014 2:28 PM EST


Fed rate hikes to depend on markets, not just economy: Dudley

The Federal Reserve will not just tighten policy based on how the U.S. economy is faring, but on how well financial markets respond to the eventual interest-rate hikes, an influential Fed official said on Monday.

Dec 01, 2014 2:25 PM EST


U.S. manufacturing cools, but underlying momentum remains

U.S. factory activity moderated in November, but sustained gains in new orders and a rebound in exports suggested the economy remained on a firmer footing despite slowing global growth.

Dec 01, 2014 1:28 PM EST


Standard Chartered hit with first S&P downgrade in 20 years

Ratings agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) cut its credit rating on Standard Chartered (STAN.L) for the first time in 20 years on Friday, citing the "tough period" the Asia-focused bank was going through and its weaker credit-worthiness.

Nov 28, 2014 11:27 AM EST