Sony bounced back to profit last quarter and raised its full-year earnings forecast, fueled by stronger demand for its PlayStation 3 gaming consoles, personal computers and televisions.
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Playstation, TVs boost Sony to $294 million profit (AP)
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Panasonic to buy out Sanyo, Panasonic Electric (AP)
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Panasonic is planning to take 100 percent ownership of its subsidiaries Sanyo Electric and Panasonic Electric Works in a move costing up to $9.4 billion to strengthen green businesses such as electric cars and solar panels.
Asia stocks mixed on slowdown signs; Europe gains (AP)
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Asian stock markets were mixed Thursday after fresh evidence of slower U.S. growth blunted appetite for riskier assets like stocks. European shares were higher.
Hyundai Motor 2Q net profit soars to record $1.2B (AP)
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Hyundai Motor Co.'s second-quarter profit soared 71 percent to a record high on a double-digit jump in global sales, including strong performance in the United States, China and emerging markets.
Nissan returns to profit, Mitsubishi reduces loss (AP)
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Nissan Motor Co. veered back into the black in its latest quarter as global car sales rebounded while its smaller rival Mitsubishi Motors Corp. narrowed its quarterly loss.
Hotels Try to Win Over Teens
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For teenagers on summer vacation with their families, there seems to be a universal goal: Ditching the parents. Hotels and resorts are trying to make that easier by offering souped-up teen programs.
Fall in Love, Plug the Island
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The latest trend in product placement? Reality TV shows are mentioning the names of hotels, resorts and islands in their broadcasts in exchange for free hotel rooms and other perks.
Do Green Salons Measure Up?
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More beauty salons are using products that eschew harsh and toxic chemicals. But can they match traditional salons in price and quality?
