From: Voxant Newsroom on Tue, Jul 12 2011 12:11 AM

New fuel efficient, low resistance tires developed by Ford (NYSE:F) are expected to advance fuel economy by up to 2 mpg and are likely to be featured in Ford’s up and coming C-Max Energi, C-Max Hybrid and the Focus Electric Cars.David Rohweder, Ford's Global Chief Engineer for tire and whee...

From: Voxant Newsroom on Mon, Jul 11 2011 9:50 PM

Hertz Global Holdings (NYSE:HTZ) announced that it has extended the expiration date of its exchange offer for all outstanding shares of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group (NYSE:DTG) for $57.60 in cash and 0.8546 shares of Hertz common stock. The exchange offer and withdrawal rights are now scheduled...

From: Voxant Newsroom on Mon, Jul 11 2011 9:50 PM

Precision Castparts Corp. (NYSE:PCP) agreed to acquire Primus International for $900 million in cash. Primus is a leading supplier of complex components and assemblies to the global aerospace industry, including swaged rods, advanced composites, and machined aluminum and titanium components.Mark...

From: Voxant Newsroom on Mon, Jul 11 2011 9:50 PM

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc. released approximation terms on Monday for their planned initial public offering. The company plans to sell about 22 million shares and an approximate deal that would price at $16 to $18 a share. In May, Dunkin' was expecting to sell at least $400 million in s...

From: Voxant Newsroom on Mon, Jul 11 2011 7:45 PM

NewsCorp’s bid to take over the British broadcaster is being called into question after the News of the World scandal.tags:

From: Voxant Newsroom on Mon, Jul 11 2011 7:34 PM

Summary of business headlines: House Republican leader says no deal on budget, debt ceiling talks; Alcoa profit doubles as revenues jump 27 percent; Stocks fall on Washington ambiguity, Italy worries; Oil prices fall.

From: Voxant Newsroom on Mon, Jul 11 2011 7:34 PM

Nintendo says its classic mascot Mario will lead the way this holiday season, as it adapts classic titles to its newest technologies.

From: Voxant Newsroom on Mon, Jul 11 2011 7:34 PM

Merck (NYSE:MRK) announced that company researchers will participate in two new collaborative efforts led by the prominent academic institutions of the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and the University of California San Francisco to develop new approaches towards eradicating HIV, the v...

From: Voxant Newsroom on Mon, Jul 11 2011 5:22 PM

Fears over the European debt crisis, kept the markets under pressure today, despite assurances by President Obama that he will continue to meet with leaders of Congress until "the largest possible deal" is reached to resolve the debt debate. Those same concerns are affecting oil prices today wit...

From: Voxant Newsroom on Mon, Jul 11 2011 3:11 PM

President Barack Obama said he’s pushing congressional leaders for the largest possible deal on reducing the country's $1.4 trillion deficit. Jon Decker reports.

From: Voxant Newsroom on Mon, Jul 11 2011 3:11 PM

In trading on Monday, construction materials & machinery shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 3.4%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Eagle Materials (EXP), off about 4.7% and shares of Cemex (CX) down about 4.3% on the day.

From: Voxant Newsroom on Mon, Jul 11 2011 3:11 PM

In trading on Monday, vehicle manufacturers shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 0.5%. Leading the group were shares of Kandi Technolgies (KNDI), up about 23.5% and shares of Honda Motor Limited (HNDAF) up about 0.5% on the day.

From: Voxant Newsroom on Mon, Jul 11 2011 1:13 PM

Investors start off the trading session this Monday morning fretting about ongoing concerns surrounding the European debt crisis. Good morning, I’m Sayoko Murase, with the Week Ahead Market Report for July 11, 2011.

From: Voxant Newsroom on Mon, Jul 11 2011 1:02 PM

The European Union’s top finance officials hold critical talks on Greece and the worsening situation in Italy where some fear a Greek-style debt crisis may be approaching.

From: Voxant Newsroom on Mon, Jul 11 2011 1:02 PM

President Barack Obama said on Monday that he would refuse to consider a short-term stop gap measure to raise the U.S. debt ceiling. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

From: Voxant Newsroom on Mon, Jul 11 2011 8:49 AM

Arson investigators are looking into a fire that destroyed a convenience store early Monday morning. Firefighters responded to the Blanco Groceries Convenience Store in the 1900 block of Blanco Road near Rosewood north of Downtown.

From: Voxant Newsroom on Mon, Jul 11 2011 6:39 AM

Toyota’s luxury brand, Lexus, will end its 11-year streak as the top luxury brand in the U.S. market, due to lost sales in the aftermath of the Japan earthquake and tsunami.

From: Voxant Newsroom on Mon, Jul 11 2011 12:09 AM

What camcorder features do I need for business meetings?: Tim Smith (Camcorder Training Specialist)

From: Voxant Newsroom on Sun, Jul 10 2011 7:38 PM

Visitors at Sylvan Beach are still being told it is not safe to swim, after tests showed high levels of blue-green algae in the water. The news is affecting businesses that have nothing to do with the beach.

From: Voxant Newsroom on Sun, Jul 10 2011 1:02 PM

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said the Obama Administration is still looking for a major deal on debt and the debt ceiling. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.