Daily News For February 10, 2010

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Today's Daily News

ArcelorMittal Posts Profit Despite Crisis
Q4 profit of $1.07 billion Click to continue

Order for Robotic Systems Fall 25% in 2009
North American demand for new robotics systems declined significantly over the past year, though the rate of decline slowed in the fourth quarter. Click to continue

Toyota to Suspend Output of Lexus, Sai Hybrids
Will halt sales of the Sai and Lexus HS250h in Japan while it works on how to repair them Click to continue

CN Plans $100-million Logistics Park in Calgary
The 680-acre park is planned to include an intermodal terminal with room for customers to co-locate with CN and custom build their facility in place. Click to continue

Honda Airbag Recall Fuels Japan's Auto Woes
Recall of 400,000 vehicles to fix airbags that can explode and spray out potentially deadly metal shards Click to continue

Coca-Cola Profits Lifted by China, India Sales
Volume soared 29% in China, 20% in India Click to continue

Solar Distinction Inc. Will Build Photovoltaic Manufacturing Plant in Albuquerque
The plant will employ 300 within two to three years with a potential of up to 500 thereafter. Click to continue

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