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Japanese GDP to fall outright in 2011: analysts

The manufacturing slump in March confirms that Japan's economy contracted for a second successive quarter in the first three months of the year, and will mark outright decline in 2011, an analyst has said.
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Nano-sized plastic beads can establish hydrogen as a practical everyday fuel

A breakthrough that makes hydrogen significantly safer to use and easier to store has been developed. Normally, hydrogen is stored in metal tanks pressurized to put o 10,000 psi for vehicular use. The new process allows hydrogen to he handled, stored and dispensed in much the same way as regular petrol. According to Cella Energy Ltd of the UK, the secret lies in their innovative use of plastic.
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Near-Term Generic For Teva's Copaxone Still Unlikely: Analyst

RBC Capital Markets continues to believe that Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.'s (NASDAQ: TEVA) generic Copaxone is unlikely in the near term. The brokerage also said FDA denied Copaxone Citizen Petition (CP) as it is premature to make a decision on generic approvability.
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US private sector employment rose by 201,000 in March: ADP

Private sector employment in the US rose in March, indicating improved labor conditions. U.S. nonfarm employment increased by 201,000 in March compared with downwardly revised figure of 208,000 jobs in February, ADP report showed on Wednesday.
Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid

Porsche 918 Spyder priced at $845,000

The Germany based car company has introduced its new car Porsche 918 Spyder, clocking in at an incredible $845,000. The company will only produce 918 models. Manufacturing will begin September 13, 2013 in Germany.
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Impact of Japan disaster on Asian economies will be minimal: analyst

Though the human tragedy caused by the Japan disaster is incalculable, its economic impact may be less harsh than previously thought. An analyst said on Monday there will be some near-term impact but it will not be sufficient to dent the region’s strong growth prospects this year.
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US stocks plunge amid Japan nuclear fears

U.S. stocks plunged on Tuesday, following sell-off in European and Asian stock markets on escalating fears of a nuclear crisis after a radiation leak was detected at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.

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