Alisa Roth
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Ruling party optimistic in Turkey's election
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Alisa Roth
Jun 10, 2011
Voters in Turkey go to the polls on Sunday and the ruling party, the AKP, is in a confident mood because of the strong economy.
The economy is crucial in Turkey's elections
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Alisa Roth
Jun 10, 2011
Turkey holds national elections Sunday and the ruling party, the AKP, is hoping its handling of the economy will win it another term.
High diesel costs spur electric trucks
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Alisa Roth
May 18, 2011
Soaring diesel prices have spurred interest in electric trucks, particularly for companies that have urban delivery routes.
Music sales rise after years in the doldrums
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Alisa Roth
May 12, 2011
Recent figures show album sales rose for the first time in six years. Part of the reason is the popularity of music from British artist, Adele.
Emirates growth strains global pilot market
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Alisa Roth
May 10, 2011
Emirates Airlines is profitable and growing. With $67 billion worth of planes on order, the Dubai carrier is shopping for lots of pilots.
Signs of U.S. economic weakness mount
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Alisa Roth
May 4, 2011
A slowdown in the U.S. service sector and less hiring by private companies in April fuel concern that the economic recovery is sputtering.
U.S. examines aid to Palestinian Authority
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Alisa Roth
Apr 28, 2011
The U.S. is looking at its aid to the Palestinian Authority, whose ruling party made peace with Hamas, considered a terrorist organization by the U.S.
Ford's profit spotlights fuel-saving cars
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Alisa Roth
Apr 26, 2011
Ford owes its best first quarter in 13 years to gas-sipping cars. Demand is strong for all hybrids -- especially used models of the Toyota Prius.
Automakers rethink supply strategy after quake
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Alisa Roth
Apr 22, 2011
Toyota says full production won't resume until year's end. VW, Hyundai are spared disruptions but look for new ways to manage supply chain risk.
With high-profile case, SEC hopes to deter insider trading
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Alisa Roth
Apr 21, 2011
The trial of Raj Rajaratnam could discourage future insider trading, but some say the effects would be short-lived.