Perrigo, nation's largest maker of generic over-the-counter medications, reported over $61 million in profit during its last quarter -- 60 percent higher than year ago.

In a sharp improvement, more than half of U.S. states added jobs in October, though economists said many of the gains likely occurred in temporary employment.

Maker of Tide detergent and Olay skin cream said it would consider additions to its household brands, beauty products, or personal health care lines.

Automaker's board approved certain agreement contracts for the planned merger with German sportscar builder Porsche, taking the two one step closer to completing the deal.

Defense contractor said it has received a $302.9 million U.S. Air Force contract to build five unmanned aircraft systems.

Company said Friday that it has purchased the base station business of RadioFrame Networks Inc., which uses a technology that allows walkie-talkie features on cell phones.

University of Michigan economist expects 2010 will be 'difficult,' with job losses continuing and the state's unemployment rate rising to an average of 15.8 percent.

Automaker plans to release full restructuring plan for Opel and Vauxhall units in mid December, but didn't specify the cuts to capacity and jobs it would seek.

Steel products maker said 53 workers will be out of work by the end of November, blaming a slowdown in construction and highway projects during the winter for the job cuts.

Company has entered a three-way joint venture to build a cane sugar refinery next to its existing factory in Gramercy, La.