41.   The New York-based drug maker also announced a shift among its top managers as it struggles to shore up its drug pipeline after losing several key patents.

42.   The Newton, Iowa-based appliance maker announced the voluntary nationwide recall in coordination with the Consumer Product Safety Commission on Wednesday.

43.   The struggling copier maker announced a series of products and services Tuesday aimed at shifting its focus from black-and-white to color documents.

44.   The software maker on Friday announced for the second time in less than five months that a key executive is leaving.

45.   Two U.S. baby-food makers even announced they no longer would use biotech ingredients.

46.   British airplane engine maker Rolls Royce announced Friday it had finalised the acquisition of US firm Allison Engine.

47.   Computer maker Apple today announced it was invoking a new policy banning its auditors from performing non-financial consulting, such as information technology consulting and internal audit services.

48.   World number one computer maker IBM announced Monday it would overhaul its personal computer offerings as part of a bold shift in the way it does PC business.

49.   The auto makers announced the withdrawal of television commercials seen as being too cheerful in light of the disaster.

50.   The major game machine maker announced the tie-up at a joint news conference with Microsoft and Nomura Research Institute.