Kerkorian seeks to boost Ford stake DETROIT - Billionaire Kirk Kerkorian plans to make an offer that would expand his stake in Ford Motor Co. to 5.6 percent, saying he sees signs that the automaker's turnaround plan is working.
Tax rebates start going out today, earlier than planned WASHINGTON - Tax rebates will start going out today, earlier than previously announced. President Bush announced the change in schedule on Friday.
EU says inflation to jump more than a full point to 3.2 pct BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Union expects inflation to rise by more than a full point this year to 3.2 percent, pushed higher by soaring energy and food prices.
Paraguay's Lugo taps economy minister ASUNCION, Paraguay - President-elect Fernando Lugo has tapped an austerity-minded former economy minister fired by his predecessor to return to the post, his running mate said Sunday.
Demand for small cars, crossovers soar along with gas prices DETROIT - Scott Piechocinski roamed the rows of a CarMax dealership in Charlotte, N.C., on a recent afternoon, searching for something small to replace his son's 2001 Nissan Pathfinder sport utility vehicle.
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