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Toyota may build another factory in Mexico to produce small cars as the world's largest automaker shifts more capacity outside Japan to remain competitive. The yen's strength on world markets is said to be prompting the move.

Carlos Slim, ranked by Forbes as the world's richest man, said he is open to the possibility of investing in new energy projects outside Mexico. Slim, 70, said that he would consider opportunities in the power sector, Reuters reported. Sponsored Links "Maybe," Slim said when asked if he was...

Countries from Japan to Brazil and Mexico to Malaysia are trying to intervene in currency markets to alter the value of their currency. The widespread dependence on exports is the prime reason for these moves, which can be tricky and even backfire.

Unilever (UL) announced early Monday that it had agreed to buy beauty care company Alberto Culver Company for $3.7 billion in cash. The deal will make Unilever the world's leading company in hair conditioning, the second largest in shampoo and the third largest in hair styling, Unilever said in a...

AutoZone Inc (AZO) reported diluted earnings per share of $5.66 for the quarter ended Aug. 28, a 27.7% increase from a year earlier. Net sales rose 9.5% from a year earlier to $2.4 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, the auto parts company said in a statement. AutoZone opened 80 new...

The Mexican version of Coke -- made with cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup and served in glass bottles rather than plastic -- is making great inroads in the U.S. market. And it's not just Hispanic consumers who are buying.

Package-delivery company United Parcel Service (UPS) is launching its largest ever marketing campaign to promote its logistic business to small and medium- sized companies looking to export their products. For years, the company has been known worldwide for its slogan: "What can Brown do for...

Illegal immigration flow to the U.S. during the two years ended March 2009 fell by the most in 20 years and dropped about 45% from the two years ended March 2007 because of a combination of a slowing U.S. economy and heightened border patrol, Pew Research Center said in a report released Wednesday.

The State Department's "Travel Warnings" list defines the countries the U.S. government believes are dangerous to visit. Yet some countries on the list are quite interesting -- and popular tourist destinations to boot.

To the shame of many short-sighted iPhone app developers, many budget travel apps have an enormous flaw. This fatal issue could turn a 99-cent app intended to save you cash into a nightmarish drain on your cell phone bill. The problem: Many travel apps require a data connection to work. When I'm...