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Panasonic to Stay in Money-Losing TV Business -- For Now
Panasonic says it will get out of unprofitable businesses but stopped short of ditching its money-losing TV operations, as had been widely speculated.
Boeing 787 Battery Was Miswired, Japanese Probe Discovers
A probe into the overheating of a lithium ion battery in an All Nippon Airways Boeing 787 found it was improperly connected to the aircraft's auxiliary power unit, Japan's Transport Ministry said Wednesday.
World's Most Expensive Cities
$9 for a loaf of bread in Tokyo? $2,100 for a dinner bill in Paris? To see which cities are the most expensive for residents and visitors, the Economist looked at the prices -- in U.S. dollars -- of everyday items in cities worldwide.
Markets Cautious Ahead of Debt Ceiling Vote
Stock markets traded cautiously on Wednesday ahead of a U.S. vote on raising the nation's borrowing limit temporarily. The House is set to vote on a motion to increase the nation's $16.4 trillion borrowing ceiling for three months.
Market Minute: FAA to Launch Comprehensive Review of Boeing 787
The Federal Aviation Administration is undertaking a comprehensive review of the critical systems of Boeing's 787s, the aircraft maker's newest and most technologically advanced plane, after a fire and a fuel leak earlier this week, the agency said Friday.
Japanese Pachinko Mogul Sues Wynn Resorts in Tokyo
In the latest move in a months-long battle between Japanese pachinko tycoon Kazuo Okada and American casino owner Steve Wynn, Okada has filed a $140 million lawsuit against Wynn, claiming that the actions of his former friend and business partner damaged his company, Universal Entertainment.
Mazda Not Seeking New Partner Despite Ford's Reduction in Stake
Mazda Motor is not seeking a new alliance with another auto manufacturer following Ford's recent decision to reduce its stake in the Japanese automaker.
Toyota Admits Prius Brake Problems
The admission overshadows a good profit report for its fiscal third quarter. But the quarterly report covers a period before the gas-pedal recall and others, so the profit is likely to be short-lived as Toyota scrambles to make repairs and rebuild its reputation.
