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Beer giant buys a craft brewery

Mar 29, 2011
Anheuser-Busch will expand Goose Island, a Chicago craft brewery, but also try to keep its identity.

Japan utility too big to fail?

Mar 28, 2011
Worsening radiation at the nuclear reactors damaged by Japan's earthquake and tsunami is also putting at risk the financial health of the reactors' owner, one of Japan's largest electric utilities.

Japan quake could boost work for Nissan in U.S.

Mar 24, 2011
Nissan considers expanding production in Tennessee to export engines to Japan, as Toyota mulls wider productions slowdowns in U.S.

Best Buy considers makeover to distinguish itself from competitors

Mar 24, 2011
Best Buy hopes to win back market share from Wal-Mart and online retailers by redesigning stores and changing the customer service experience.

Auto workers want to share Detroit's new wealth

Mar 22, 2011
United Auto Workers officials meet Tuesday to map out strategy ahead of labor contract talks with newly profitable Detroit carmakers.

Manufacturers scramble to cover parts shortages

Mar 18, 2011
Japan's crisis prompts General Motors to close U.S. plant and divert auto parts to others. Companies improvise to cope with disrupted supplies.

Japan's automakers struggle to restart

Mar 16, 2011
Toyota extended its Japanese plant closures. Even as others resume production, the fallout spreads globally to factory floors and bottom lines.

U.S. auto plants affected by Japan quake

Mar 16, 2011
In the U.S., Subaru and Toyota cancel overtime shifts amid uncertainty about their suppliers in Japan.

Higher gas prices create political pressure

Mar 15, 2011
Senate Democrats fearing blame for rising gas prices could waver on support for Obama proposals on environment.

Carmakers invest in efficient gas-sipping cars

Mar 10, 2011
Chevy's new Cruze Eco model is slated to get 42 miles per gallon. Is new technology for traditional gas engines the future of fuel efficiency?