Daily News For April 29, 2010

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Today's Daily News

China Vows Fairness for Foreign Companies
Premier Wen Jiabao said his country 'will endeavor to create a level playing field for all market players, foreign and Chinese enterprises alike.' Click to continue

Magna Contracted for New VW Sedan Program
Four units of the Tier 1 automotive supplier have earned a series of new contracts from Volkswagen Group of America to supply components and systems for a new mid-sized sedan that will be introduced in the 2011 model year. Click to continue

GE Says Economy Has Stabilized
The company expects overall profits to remain relatively flat in 2010 before growing again in 2011. Click to continue

Short Shrift on Safety Costs Lives in Massachusetts
Labor unions and workplace safety advocates are calling for more stringent worker safety protections in Massachusetts following the release of a report that documents the loss of 62 workers killed in the commonwealth in 2009. Click to continue

Odyssey Logistics Expands 3PL Capabilities in Charleston
Odyssey will retain the current workforce and plans to add a significant number of new jobs. Click to continue

U.S. Industrial Manufacturers Still Cautiously Optimistic
One-third believed the U.S. economy was growing in Q1 2010, and 12% believed it was declining but the majority believed that the U.S. economy was unchanged. Click to continue

Hewlett-Packard Buys Palm in $1.4 Billion Deal
HP hopes Palm's webOS operating system will help it participate more aggressively in the fast-growing market for Internet-connected mobile devices. Click to continue

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