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US jobs data point to weaker than expected market
US jobs data point to weaker than expected market
by  AFP

The US jobs market was probably cooler than expected in the year through March, Labor Department data showed Wednesday, signaling weaker but still-positive growth. "The nuance there is very important," he added, telling AFP the data "does not point to a weak labor market."

Ford adjusts EV lineup as it aims to lower vehicle cost
Ford adjusts EV lineup as it aims to lower vehicle cost
by  AFP

Ford announced Wednesday fresh changes to its electric vehicle lineup, including the scuttling of a planned SUV model, lifting shares despite a hefty near-term profitability hit. Among the changes, Ford is dropping a plan to produce a three-row electric utility vehicle that had previously been expected to be constructed in Oakville, Ontario.

Gamer gathering opens in Germany with 'Borderlands' news
Gamer gathering opens in Germany with 'Borderlands' news
by  AFP

Hundreds of thousands of video game fans and industry figures were converging Wednesday on Germany's Cologne for the sector's biggest trade show. The announcements set the scene for the show, which opens to the public from Thursday to Sunday after a day reserved for industry figures.

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