A collision course
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General Motors Chmn Robert Stempel resigned after a power struggle with the GM board. Stempel had announced some reform measures and plant closings, but agreed to ample benefits for laid-off employees. New Chmn John Smale is known to focus strictly on business, and some analysts say GM faces a risky future.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1992
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A riskier business
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The life insurance industry in Canada is expected to face rough economic times in the future. A number of factors have combined to put strains on the industry. Canadians are urged to take caution before investing in life insurance with any of Canada's 170 life-insurance companies.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1992
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The quiet conqueror
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Robert Eaton, president of GM Europe, was named to succeed Lee Iacocca as chairman of Chrysler Corp. In 1991, GM Europe posted a $2.3-billion profit under Eaton's management, while GM as a whole lost $5.1 billion.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1992
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