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'Black Friday' Tests U.S. Economy
Retailers enticed shoppers into their stores on Friday, but many customers were sticking to deeply discounted items.
GM's Saab Draws Fresh Interest
General Motors' Saab has received serious expressions of interest from potential buyers since Tuesday's collapse of a deal to sell the brand to another firm.
Insurers Nearing Regulatory Victory
State insurance regulators are moving closer to adopting a proposal that would add at least $11 billion in capital for insurers.
DynCorp Fires Executive Counsel
DynCorp fired a top lawyer in the wake of disclosing that some of its subcontractors may have broken U.S. law.
ING to Raise $11.2 Billion
Dutch Financial Company ING has priced its $11.2 billion rights issue at a hefty discount in a move aimed at repaying half the state aid it received during the financial crisis.
'B' Shares Sent to Detention
Mutual-fund firms are giving B shares an F—and kicking them out of school. One adviser calls them a "rip-off."
Investment Firms Buy Into Sina
Three investment firms are joining Sina's management to invest $180 million in a bid to reinvigorate China's largest Internet portal.
Deals Spur Web Sales' Hot Start
PayPal said it recorded a 25% increase in the volume of U.S. payments on Thursday, compared with Thanksgiving day last year, one measure of what appears to be a strong start to online holiday shopping.
Geely Moves Ahead in Volvo Talks
China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group said it had reached a deal with Ford Motor on intellectual-property rights in its bid for the U.S. company's Volvo unit.
Canada's Top Court Backs Wal-Mart
Canada's top court has ruled in favor of Wal-Mart Stores' Canadian unit regarding the closure of a unionized store in Quebec four years ago.
Tata Motors Swings to Profit
Tata Motors swung to a consolidated net profit for its fiscal second quarter from a net loss last year.
Investors Buy $1.4 Billion San Miguel Stake
The deal from a group of friendly investors could back the conglomerate's management as it diversifies and increases its holdings in power and telecommunications.
Renault to Bolster Russia's AvtoVAZ
Renault agreed with Russia to put jointly about $3 billion into ailing auto manufacturer AvtoVAZ, as the French maker tries to salvage a risky investment that turned sour.
Abu Dhabi Gets Pressure on Dubai
Pressure mounted on oil-rich Abu Dhabi to step in with financial support for Dubai after fears of a debt default by one of its state-owned conglomerates hit markets world-wide.
Sleeker Handsets Buoy Carphone Outlook
Carphone Warehouse raised its full-year earnings guidance as it reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue for the fiscal first half, driven by its mobile phone retail and broadband operations.

