Michigan business news in brief: Whirlpool, rivals face price fixing probe
February 19, 2009, Detroit Free Press
http://www.freep.com/article/20090219/BUSINESS06/902190460/1019/Michigan+business+news+in+brief++Whirlpool++rivals+face+price+fixing+probe
Whirlpool Corp., the world's largest appliance maker, and competitors face a global antitrust investigation into possible price fixing of compressors used in refrigerators.
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Whirpool profits tumble
4th quarter profits off 77%
2/9/09
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Home appliance maker Whirlpool says fourth-quarter profit tumbled 77 percent, partly hurt by a higher restructuring charge, a recall expense and the stronger dollar.