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North America, China power GM to record $9.7 billion annual profit
2016-02-03 22:01:59| Auto Dealers - Topix.net
Detroit - If you're an automaker, especially one from Detroit, conditions probably aren't going to be better for you to make a lot of cash.   For General Motors, that's what happened last year as the company posted a record $9.7 billion net profit. Yes, a good chunk of that was a $3.9 billion one-time accounting gain due to better prospects in Europe, but the company still made billions on booming sales of its strong lineup of SUVs and trucks, mainly in North America.
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ChemChina Nearing Deal to Buy Syngenta for Record $43 Billion
2016-02-02 23:16:01| Chemicals - Topix.net
Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world. China National Chemical Corp. is nearing an agreement to buy Swiss pesticide-and-seeds-maker Syngenta AG for about 43.7 billion francs as the state-backed company extends its buying spree with what would be the biggest-ever acquisition by a Chinese firm, said people familiar with the matter.
$700 Billion a Year to Green the Globe
2016-02-02 21:03:00| Transmission & Distribution World
Dimitris Tsitsiragos Opportunities Abound Governments should spur private sector to fight climate change. read more
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WhatsApp Hits Milestone 1 Billion Users
2016-02-02 19:02:04| PC Magazine Software Product Guide
In just seven years, the messaging service has built an empire.
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UPS 4Q profit of $1.33 billion beats Wall Street forecasts
2016-02-02 16:59:13| Air Courier - Topix.net
In this June 20, 2014, file photo, a United Parcel Service driver starts his truck up after making a delivery in Cumming, Ga. UPS reports financial results on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016.
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