HSBC pares back in U.S.: U.K. bank to shutter subprime-loan unit; tightening standards
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British bank HSBC Holdings PLC has decided to close Decision One Mortgage, its home loan division in the US, in response to turbulence in the subprime lending and credit sectors. Decision One has operations in Arizona and the Carolinas; approximately 750 jobs will be cut.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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GM, Ford alliance talks mark auto-industry shift; aborted discussions reflect inroads by foreign firms, pressure from shareholders
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Although Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp. have abandoned talks of a partnership, such discussions show the current state of the automobile industry. The companies will instead focus on their own restructuring.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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Citigroup likely to propose cuts of 15,000 jobs
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Citigroup Inc. of the United States is planning a restructuring that may include 15,000 job cuts with a loss of $1 billion. Charles Prince of the financial services group is orchestrating management changes.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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