Daily News For April 27, 2010

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GM to Invest $890 Million in Five Factories
Funds will preserve or create roughly 1,600 jobs at factories in Tonawanda, N.Y.; St. Catherines, Ontario; Bay City, Mich.; Bedford, Ind.; and Defiance, Ohio Click to continue

Ford Posts $2.1 Billion Q1 Profit on Strong Sales
In a sign of its confidence in the economic recovery, Ford said it's boosting North American production in the second quarter by 9% over first-quarter levels. Click to continue

US Steel Narrows Q1 Loss on Improved Sales
Improved demand, higher steel prices and more efficient operations helped narrow loss. Click to continue

ABF Reaches Tentative Agreement with Teamsters
A tentative agreement has been reached between ABF and the leadership of the Teamsters union, that includes 15% wage concessions and an 'Earnings Plus' plan that pays union and nonunion employees when ABF's operating ratio reaches certain profitable levels. Click to continue

Shift Work Linked to Sleep Problems in Younger Workers
In the latest study linking health or wellness complications to shift work, researchers reveal that working the night shift interferes with sleep, particularly for workers in their 30s and 40s. Click to continue

Japan Minister says Toyota has Learned its Lesson
Automaker recognizes that ‘it had been slow’ in announcing recalls. Click to continue

Specialty Chemical Manufacturer Plans $16 Million Expansion at St. Louis Facility
Expansion will create the largest natural colors plant in North America, according to Sensient Technologies Click to continue

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