The Canadian Press – DETROIT – General Motors plans to start trading shares again on Nov. 18, timing that allows the company one more quarter of earnings to build its case to investors, a firm that researches initial public offerings said Thursday.

The Canadian Press – SEATTLE – Dell Inc. is walking away from a bidding contest with rival Hewlett-Packard Co. for data-storage maker 3Par Inc.

The Canadian Press – WASHINGTON – The feeble U.S. economy exhibited a smidgen of strength Thursday, with mildly positive reports on jobs, store sales and housing.

The Canadian Press – REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. – A small plane that crashed into a shallow lagoon off San Francisco Bay on Thursday, killing three people, belonged to the founder of a local steel company who was believed to be among the dead.

AFP – SEOUL (AFP) – South Korea’s economy grew 1.4 percent in the second quarter from three months earlier, slightly less than earlier predicted due to weaker construction investment, the central bank said Friday.

The Canadian Press – CHICAGO – Burger King’s new ruler could help its empire expand.