Thursday, September 1, 2016

NPR Notícias de negócios: After Robust Growth, August Auto Sales Take A Dip

After Robust Growth, August Auto Sales Take A Dip
Major automakers report sales declined in August. A dip in sales mean it's unlikely automakers can match their record setting year in 2015, and it could portend a slowdown in the sizzling auto market.

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NPR Notícias de negócios: FDA Fees On Industry Haven't Fixed Delays In Generic Drug Approvals

FDA Fees On Industry Haven't Fixed Delays In Generic Drug Approvals
Four years after user fees were imposed on to speed up the review of generic drug applications by the Food and Drug Administration, more than 4,000 generics remain in limbo.

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NPR Notícias de negócios: SpaceX Rocket And Its Cargo Explode On Launch Pad In Florida

SpaceX Rocket And Its Cargo Explode On Launch Pad In Florida
A "significant explosion" hit the SpaceX launch pad at Cape Canaveral early Thursday, destroying the unmanned rocket that was set to launch this weekend.

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NPR Notícias de negócios: Tom's Of Maine Succeeds At Removing Fossil Fuels From Its Deodorant

Tom's Of Maine Succeeds At Removing Fossil Fuels From Its Deodorant
For decades, Tom's of Maine tried to get petroleum derivatives out of its deodorant. We examine why it took so long, and all the factors that tripped up product developers along the way.

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NPR Notícias de negócios: Demand For Upholsters Is Great. They Can Sew Up A Job In No Time

Demand For Upholsters Is Great. They Can Sew Up A Job In No Time
The domestic furniture manufacturing industry collapsed when U.S. companies shifted jobs to China. But in North Carolina, a new training course teaches the skills for much needed upholsters.

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NPR Notícias de negócios: For U.S. Businesses, Brexit Leads To Uncertainty And Worry

For U.S. Businesses, Brexit Leads To Uncertainty And Worry
The U.K.'s vote to leave the European Union has forced businesses ranging from American automakers to financial services companies to ponder their investments in Europe.

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NPR Notícias de negócios: Your Dilapidated Barn Is Super Trendy. Just Ask HGTV

Your Dilapidated Barn Is Super Trendy. Just Ask HGTV
Small firms are popping up in the rural Midwest that buy old barns to feed remodelers' demand for weathered wood. As more historic barns come down, is the iconic American rural landscape fading away?

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