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Stocks Plunge; Dow Dips Below 10,000

Major U.S. stock indices tumbled on Monday over ongoing concerns about the economic recovery and dangerously high budget deficits in some European countries.

Business

Report: Toyota to Recall 2010 Prius in Japan and U.S.

Toyota Motor Corp is to recall more than 270,000 of its 2010 Prius hybrid cars after increasing complaints of braking problems, Japan's Kyodo News agency reported Monday, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.

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2010 Corporate Elite: Diversity, Vision, Remain Keys to Success

In times of economic turmoil, the importance of the success story transcends the realm of mere human interest. As the U.S. economy struggles to regain its footing in the aftermath of a devastating recession, we look to these stories for optimism and, above all, a little insight. In its annual Corporate Elite edition, HispanicBusiness Magazine again highlights 25 highly successful Hispanic executives, whose stories remind us that, whatever the obstacles, success is within reach.

Auto Industry

Report: Toyota to Recall 2010 Prius in Japan and U.S.

Toyota Motor Corp is to recall more than 270,000 of its 2010 Prius hybrid cars after increasing complaints of braking problems, Japan's Kyodo News agency reported Monday, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.

Ford (F) to Fix Hybrid's Braking Problem

Ford (NYSE:F) announced Thursday it will repair some 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan hybrid models that can give drivers the impression the car's brakes have failed.

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Employer Didn't Hire You? There's Value in Second Place

When there are more than six unemployed people for every job opening, one thing is sure: the odds are better than good that you won't be the first picked for any particular job. But there's something else to know: It's better to be next ...continue


Green Economy

Trees Are Growing Faster

Eastern forests are growing at faster rates than any time in the previous 225 years, and the reason appears to be climate change -- or rising levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide and a longer growing season. Every other likely reason has been ruled out. This comes from Smithsonian forest ecologist Geoffrey Parker. His and his colleagues' research was published this week the latest issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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2010 Corporate Elite: Diversity, Vision, Remain Keys to Success

In times of economic turmoil, the importance of the success story transcends the realm of mere human interest. As the U.S. economy struggles to regain its footing in the aftermath of a devastating recession, we look to these stories for optimism and, above all, a little insight. In its annual Corporate Elite edition, HispanicBusiness Magazine again highlights 25 highly successful Hispanic executives, whose stories remind us that, whatever the obstacles, success is within reach.

Technology

Report: iPad to Boost Tablet Sales to 50 Million

The launch of Apple's iPad will finally ignite demand for tablet computers, and manufacturers will sell 50 million of the devices annually by 2014, according to a market research report issued Monday.