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European shares drop as oil slide continues
TOKYO (AP) – Chinese shares were buoyed but the rest of Asian stock markets were largely flat Tuesday after China’s quarterly economic growth met expectations, calming some of the investor jitters in the region. Traders may closely track the National Association of Home Builders’ housing market index for January, the
BLM Suspends Coal Leasing Pending ‘Comprehensive Review’ Of Environmental Costs
President Barack Obama said during the State of the Union address that he would push to change the way the federal government manages its oil and coal resources.
Volkswagen plans to recall cars with emissions ‘cheat’ devices rejected by regulator
CARB Chairwoman Mary Nichols had stern words for the Wolfsburg-based automaker as she delivered news of the rejected plan: “Volkswagen made a decision to cheat on emissions tests and then tried to cover it up”, she said.
Apple Acquires Facial Expression Analysis Startup Emotient
Emotient is the leader in the emotion detection and sentiment analysis based on facial expressions.
Air Resources Board rejects VW diesel recall plan
Though the EPA hasn’t formally issued its own denial of Volkswagen’s proposed fix plan, the fact that agency officials have said that they concur with CARB’s decision doesn’t bode well for the automaker.
EPA Rejects Volkswagen’s Proposed Diesel Emissions Fix
Volkswagen’s chief executive is to report to a panel of senior supervisory board members this month on his progress in resolving a scandal over rigged emissions tests affecting up to 11 million vehicles, a person close to the matter said.
Volkswagen’s recall plans rejected by USA environmental regulators
The EPA said it agreed with California’s assessment.
BHP Billiton counts cost of shale oil
BHP said the charge would reduce the net value of its onshore USA assets to about $16bn.
New El Nino storm drenches, disrupts California
Northern Arizona residents woke up to a winter wonderland on Wednesday and forecasters warned of a lot more snow in the coming days. A powerful el Niño influenced storm has hit the coast of California, dumping much needed rains on a state stricken with a severe drought.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Says Lawsuit Against FCA US Is Without Merit
The share price of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) was down by 9.83% at 6.70 euros on the Milan stock exchange on Thursday after trading resumed followed three suspensions.