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Ford hopes its new Fusion will speed passed Camry

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 18th

By DEE-ANN DURBINAP Auto Writer DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) - Ford hopes the redesigned Fusion will finally trounce the Camry. The Fusion has become Ford's best-selling car since it went on sale in 2005, and it's one of the top sellers in the country. But Ford hopes the sexier styling,

Grim analyst report delivers latest hit to Netflix

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 17th

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Netflix Inc.'s stock slid nearly 6 percent Monday amid the latest round of investor concerns about the video subscription service's ability to make money and retain customers as it grapples with higher licensing costs and tougher completion. Macquarie Securities

What earnings reports have revealed about ads

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 17th

By The Associated Press Several companies that sell advertising have been reporting their quarterly earnings. Here are highlights from selected Internet and media companies and what they say about the state of spending on advertising: - July 16: Gannett Co. says advertising demand was "uneven"

What financial reports reveal about movie studios

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 17th

By The Associated Press Companies with movie studios have released their earnings reports for the latest quarter. It generally covers the April-June period, though some companies have fiscal quarters that depart from that. Here's a look at reports for selected movie industry companies. -

How the video games industry is faring

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 17th

By The Associated Press Companies in the video games business have been reporting earnings for the most recent quarter. Here's a look at reports and results for selected companies that make or sell video games. - July 12: NPD Group reports that U.S. retail sales of video game hardware,

High-tech product announcements this fall

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 17th

By The Associated Press It's high season for consumer electronics. Apple, Nintendo and other manufacturers of various gadgets are unveiling their holiday lineups. Add to that products surrounding a new version of Windows coming out next month. Here's a recap of the announcements so far

Game machine, phones, tablets for the holidays

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 17th

By ANICK JESDANUNAP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Makers of consumer electronics have been refreshing their products for the holiday shopping season. Apple unveiled a new iPhone, while Amazon started selling new tablet computers and e-readers. Nintendo offered details for the first major

High-tech product announcements this fall

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 14th

Holiday Gadgets: Apple iPhone orders start

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 14th

By ANICK JESDANUNAP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Makers of consumer electronics have been refreshing their products for the holiday shopping season. Advance orders for Apple's new iPhone began on Friday. Delivery times climbed quickly, suggesting heavy demand. Apple announced the

SEC ends one investigation into Avon Products

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 14th

By MAE ANDERSONAP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Avon Products Inc.'s legal woes may finally be on the wane. The direct-beauty product seller said in a regulatory filing late Thursday that the Securities and Exchange Commission has decided it won't recommend any action against the