Updated: 02/09/10 10:30 PM
WASHINGTON — In public, Toyota is running apologetic television ads and vowing to win
back customers’ trust. Behind the scenes, the besieged automaker is trying to learn all
it can about congressional investigations, maybe even steer them if it can.
More recalls likely amid caution after Toyota woes
Updated: 02/10/10 7:59 AM
Honda's expansion of its global recall for faulty air bags suggests automakers are turning cautious amid consumer scrutiny of Toyota's safety lapses, a trend that could see more recalls in the coming months.
3 barred from debt collection industry
Updated: 02/10/10 6:53 AM
A state court in Buffalo has issued orders barring the three principals of a Western New York debt collection operation — one of whom was arrested on gun possession charges — from ever working in the industry again.
Financial Markets
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Updated 02/10/10 09:40:16 AM
- Outsourcing provider Convergys switches CEOs
- Irish drugmaker Elan records Q4 loss, sees rebound
- Greek PM vows to do all necessary to cut deficit
- New York Times posts jump in 4Q profit
- Wyndham Worldwide to triple its dividend
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Astronics earnings fall on write-down
Updated: 02/10/10 7:01 AM
Astronics Corp. lost $9.7 million in the fourth quarter because of a big write-down in the value of its test systems business, but the East Aurora aircraft lighting and electronics manufacturer’s sales inched up by 3 percent.
Finding work is a tough job in current economy
Updated: 02/10/10 7:01 AM
WASHINGTON — Finding a job got much tougher last year, as the number of available openings fell by nearly one-quarter.
Bank bailout outcome hailed
Updated: 02/10/10 6:53 AM
OMAHA, Neb. — Henry M. Paulson Jr., the former Treasury chief, and billionaire Warren E. Buffett say taxpayers will recover every cent paid out to banks during the economic meltdown and may even turn a profit.
WNY native named president of Nestle Canada
Updated: 02/10/10 6:53 AM
A Western New York native has been named the new head of all brands sold across Canada by multinational food giant Nestle.
Stocks rise as Greek debt fears ease
Updated: 02/10/10 6:53 AM
NEW YORK — The Dow Jones industrial average jumped back above 10,000 on hopes that a resolution was near for Greece’s debt crisis.
KeyBank’s WNY chief moving to Maine
Updated: 02/09/10 8:33 AM
KeyBank’s Western New York district president is leaving to take a higher position as president of the bank’s operations in the State of Maine.
Cribs recalled after 3 deaths
Updated: 02/09/10 3:30 PM
Government safety officials Tuesday announced a recall of more than 500,000 drop-side cribs sold at Buy Buy Baby, Kmart, Wal-Mart and other stores after the death of three infants.
Local Business
- Bank bailout outcome hailed
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- WNY native named president of Nestle Canada
- Finding work is a tough job in current economy
MoneySmart
- Palm touches up Pre, Pixi smart phones
- Not so corny: Facebook game lets users play farmer
- Upgrade old router for Wi-Fi
Real Estate and Development
- ECIDA approves expansion financing
- Erie County Real Estate Transactions
- Niagara County Real Estate Transactions
- Amherst Development Corp. lives
Manufacturing, Transportation, Labor
- Finding work is a tough job in current economy
- Battistoni sold to firm that will keep it here
- Workers may qualify for health tax credit
- Obama has tough job in closing ‘green’ jobs gap
Finance, Investments, Insurance
- Stocks rise as Greek debt fears ease
- Shout itout loud
- Bank bailout outcome hailed
- Disney earnings are flat
Personal Finance
- Finding work is a tough job in current economy
- 3 barred from debt collection industry
- Are infomercial products really worth buying?
- Many couples diverge on retirement planning
Help with your taxes
- Last-minute tax help offered at several sites
- Consumers quiz accountants on tax questions
- News to host tax-help hotline
- State tax boss says refunds are no later than usual
Retail
- Coke’s profit has some pop
- Super Bowl full of ads
- Tops to raise $50 million through bond sale today
- Product Recalls / Where to go, what to do
Technology and Science
- E-book ‘fracas’ makes waves
- Shares of Electronic Arts plunge
- Local partners buy natural gas unit
- Palm touches up Pre, Pixi smart phones
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