Union members are set to cast two votes that will determine whether they accept a new contract, or strike at a crucial moment in the development of Boeing’s newest plane, the Dreamliner.

Tata Motors said that violent political protests over land had compelled it to stop building a plant in eastern India where it was to manufacture its much-awaited Nano model.

In an emerging trend, owners of middle-aged office buildings are refitting their facades with full-floor glass to provide better energy efficiency and an updated appearance.

Union members are set to cast two votes that will determine whether they accept a new contract, or strike at a crucial moment in the development of Boeing’s newest plane, the Dreamliner.

The Dow responded by soaring more than 200 points in morning trading, but the markets later gave up their gains.

Ben Verwaayen, who was appointed chief executive on Tuesday, said he would push forward with the integration of the troubled French-American company.

Tata said that it was shutting down construction of a factory to produce the Nano, the world’s cheapest car, because of protests by farmers whose land the company acquired.

The price of oil dropped nearly $7 a barrel after Hurricane Gustav appeared to have spared refineries and supply chains.

The price of oil plunged nearly more than $7 a barrel on Tuesday and Wall Street soared as investors began September on a bullish note.

The Institute for Supply Management reported that manufacturing contracted slightly and inflation also slowed. Meanwhile, the government reported that construction spending tumbled in July.