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Hugo Chavez hurts toothpaste, makeup sales
The world's largest toothpaste maker reported disappointing sales Thursday, and who's to blame? None other than the country of Venezuela, the company said.
Toyota recalls 400,000 cars over steering issues
Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday it was recalling more than 400,000 older-model vehicles sold in the United States, citing potential steering-related problems in both.
Dollar sinks on recovery doubts
The dollar continued to slide this week, hovering near monthly lows versus major currencies as worries about an economic slowdown weighed on investors.
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Google search working again in China
Google users in China were temporary blocked from accessing the search engine, the company said Thursday, but the site was was once again working a few hours later.
China says it tops Japan as No. 2 economy
China has surpassed Japan to become the world's second largest economy, lagging only behind the United States, a Chinese government official said in remarks published on Friday.
BP's Hayward: 'I became a villain for doing the right thing'
Outgoing BP chief executive Tony Hayward is defending his leadership of the company in the aftermath of the oil rig explosion that killed 11 workers and led to the worst offshore spill in U.S. history.