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Keep IT Dollars Flowing

Targeted IT spending in a down economy boosts the bottom line and sets the stage for top-line growth when the market recovers.

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Friday, 03 July 2009

Hitachi Boosts Battery Output to Ride Hybrid Boom

Manufacturer aims to lift its production capacity to 3 million batteries a month, up from the current level of 40,000.

World Bank Commits $58.8 Billion to Battle Economic Crisis

For 2009, the bank supported 767 projects to promote economic growth, fight poverty, and assist private businesses.

Cargill Acquires Full Ownership of NatureWorks

Manufacturer of bio-based polymers will operate as an independent company.

U.S. Government Will Pull Out of GM If No Deal by July 10

Should the plan be approved in time, the government could begin to sell its stake as early as 2010, an official said during the bankruptcy hearing.

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