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General Motors Co. will build an all-new GMC Canyon pickup in Wentzville

The midsize Canyon joins production plans at Wentzville, where GM is investing $380 million to build that pickup and an all-new Colorado. GMC officials would not say when the Canyon will ... Read More

Rolla professors make advances in nanomaterials

Two researchers at the Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Mo., have published a study that could lead to advances in developing optical computers, sensors and lasers. The study, ... Read More

Mallinckrodt to buy CNS Therapeutics for $100 million

Hazelwood-based Mallinckrodt, the pharmaceuticals business of Covidien, announced a definitive agreement to acquire CNS Therapeutics Inc. for $100 million. St. Paul, Minn.-based CNS Therapeutics Inc. is a privately held specialty pharmaceutical ... Read More

Honeywell to Buy Stake in Thomas Russell

Honeywell agreed to buy a 70% stake in Thomas Russell, a technology and equipment provider for natural gas processing and treating, for $525 million as the company looks to broaden its ... Read More

3M to Acquire Ceradyne

3M agreed to acquire advanced ceramics maker Ceradyne in a deal that values the company at $847 million, a move that will complement 3M’s businesses in transportation, energy markets and defense. ... Read More

Two startups Join the Helix Center Biotech Incubator as First Tenants

AeroValve, DealieDo join Helix Center Biotech Incubator Two startups are joining the Helix Center Biotech Incubator, St. Louis County’s newest $7.5 million early-stage business incubator that opened in June. AeroValve, an ... Read More

Obama to propose incentives for bringing jobs to US

President Barack Obama said Wednesday he would propose tax incentives for companies bringing manufacturing jobs that had been moved overseas back to the U.S. and clip tax breaks for those taking ... Read More

Auto Show Blends Politics and Pragmatism

As the automotive industry rebounds, this year’s Detroit auto show features more dazzle, more optimism and more politicians winding their way through the exhibits. The show is more than just a ... Read More

KC company’s $26 million expansion to add 250 jobs

A Kansas City company that makes motor scooters and other small-engine products is planning a $26 million expansion that will add 250 new jobs in the next few years. more ... Read More

Seven Missouri companies included in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For 2012

Edward Jones was ranked the 5th best company to work for in the U.S., the highest of any Missouri company. Burns & McDonnell (26th), Scottrade (31st), World Wide Technology (50th), and ... Read More