http://www.newstin.com/us/FORD Global Social News Platform Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57645645 DETROIT, May 16 (UPI) -- New contracts between the Canadian Auto Workers and U.S. automakers might threaten the future of Canada's auto industry, analysts say. The Detroit News reported Friday that CAW Thursday announced tentative three-year deals with General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC. A... Sat, 17 May 2008 00:05:44 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57645645 2008-05-17T00:05:44Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57575398 NEW YORK , May 16 /PRNewswire/ — The Nielsen Company today announced that it has completed the acquisition of IAG Research, Inc., a privately held company that measures consumer engagement with television programs, national commercials and product placements. The transaction expands Nielsen's... Fri, 16 May 2008 15:12:35 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57575398 2008-05-16T15:12:35Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57634541 CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings assigns an 'AA+' rating to Sterling Heights, Michigan's $5 million unlimited general obligation (GO) bonds, series 2008. The bonds are payable from an unlimited ad valorem tax levied on all taxable property within the city. In addition, Fitch affirms the... Fri, 16 May 2008 22:26:17 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57634541 2008-05-16T22:26:17Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57588521 European car sales up on last year but down on last month Germany, Europe's biggest car market, saw sales up 20 percent year on year BMW, VW, Daimler and Renault recorded more than 10 percent increases in sales Figures were compiled by European carmakers association ACEA BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) --... Fri, 16 May 2008 15:27:12 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57588521 2008-05-16T15:27:12Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57621371 General Electric has hung a “For Sale” sign on Appliance Park. The CEO of the GE business, James P. Campbell, is staying behind to do the deal that will chart the course for Louisville’s sixth largest employer with 5,500 jobs. As chief executive and chairman of appliances, lighting, and... Fri, 16 May 2008 19:04:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57621371 2008-05-16T19:04:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57649146 By JEWEL GOPWANI and KATIE MERX • FREE PRESS BUSINESS WRITERS • May 16, 2008 THREE RIVERS -- UAW bargainers were called back to Detroit today, a person close to the talks told the Free Press, possibly to vote on a tentative agreement that could end the union's 11-week strike against American... Sat, 17 May 2008 00:40:11 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57649146 2008-05-17T00:40:11Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57652348 Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) CHICAGO _ Sales are sinking and jobs are disappearing in the auto industry. Founded in 1939 by Edsel Ford as a bridge between Ford's everyman vehicles and upscale Lincolns, Mercury has lost nearly two-thirds of its annual sales volume since 1999. "The Ford party line... Fri, 16 May 2008 20:41:27 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57652348 2008-05-16T20:41:27Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57607608 GE puts appliance unit up for sale General Electric has hung a “For Sale” sign on Appliance Park. The CEO of the GE business, James P. Campbell, is staying behind to do the deal that will chart the course for Louisville’s sixth largest employer with 5,500 jobs. As chief executive and chairman of... Fri, 16 May 2008 18:49:34 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57607608 2008-05-16T18:49:34Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57652376 KRT) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) May 16--A federal product liability lawsuit that originally resulted in a $15 million verdict against Ford Motor Co. has been settled on undisclosed terms, sources on both sides of the dispute said Thursday. Tulsa jeweler Kevin Moody and his wife, Veronica Moody,... Fri, 16 May 2008 20:32:44 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57652376 2008-05-16T20:32:44Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57636944 Russell, I've made as much as $400,000 in pay per week. You see, the book was written by a 28 year old guy who made over $100 million dollars (yes ONE HUNDRED MILLION) in 23 months marketing a product that sold for just $60. The book was called the "12 Month Millionaire," and the authors name is... Fri, 16 May 2008 22:47:19 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57636944 2008-05-16T22:47:19Z