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Paul Ausick

Is Vaping as Dangerous as Mustard Gas?

Do the injuries to the patients made ill from vaping resemble those in people exposed to mustard gas? One researcher thinks so.

Paul Ausick · 7 years ago

US Sales a Mixed Bag for Automakers 

Year-to-date U.S. sales for most automakers trail 2018 sales for the same period. But the declines are generally modest, however, with one significant exception.

Paul Ausick · 7 years ago

Costco Wants to Sell More Cars

Costco Auto Program and GM on Tuesday kicked off their annual holiday season promotional featuring supplier pricing on 2019 and 2020 model year GM vehicles and incentives, along with a Costco rewards card.

Paul Ausick · 7 years ago

Unusual Settlement Deal Proposed for Opioid Lawsuits

Five drugmakers are considering a proposal that would have them contribute to a trust established as part of the bankruptcy settlement by Purdue Pharmaceuticals and be released from liability in the hundreds of other…

Paul Ausick · 7 years ago

Forever 21 May Get Rescued — by Mall Owners

Two mall owners had discussions with Forever 21 prior to the retailer's Chapter 11 filing over the weekend. The discussions fell through, but could resume later.

Paul Ausick · 7 years ago

US Gas Prices Slide for Second Consecutive Week

The national average gasoline price dropped by nearly two cents a gallon over the past week. Except in California and along the West Coast where refinery outages have sent prices sharply higher.

Paul Ausick · 7 years ago

Blackstone Beefs Up US Logistics Portfolio

Private equity giant Blackstone announced Monday that it is acquiring the light warehouse assets of Colony Capital for $5.9 billion. This is Blackstone's second major warehouse acquisition this year.

Paul Ausick · 7 years ago