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The Associated Press
SHANGHAI, China _ China is fast losing its manufacturing competitiveness in some industries, and companies need to upgrade their operations there to stay profitable, according to a survey released today.
The study comes amid reports that thousands of manufacturers, both Chinese and foreign, are shifting operations away from […]

The Associated Press
General Motors Corp. says it expects to bring its first lithium-ion battery powered hybrid engine system to market in North America in 2010.
The world’s largest automaker by sales was to announce the hybrid system today at the Geneva International Motor Show, saying the new battery will deliver three times […]

A number of bogus bank sites are popping up on the Web, seeking to steal identity information.
Representatives from BauerFinancial Inc. say consumers can visit their Web site to confirm a bank’s legitimacy or call the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at (877) 275-3342.
For credit union verification, visit the National Credit Union Administration.
Experts […]

For the first time since 1940, St. Patrick’s Day falls during Holy Week, the seven days before Easter that many religious Americans consider to be sacred.
The holiday collision is likely to hamper spending.
“Retailers and restaurants that benefit from the St. Patrick’s Day holiday are up against a double whammy of […]