Nissan’s board rejects $58bn merger with Honda

• Nissan and Honda shares rise as report says automakers may call off merger talks

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• Nissan reportedly balks at Honda’s terms, putting their merger in doubt

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  Japanese automaker Nissan is slimming down its production in the U.S. and offering buyouts to workers in a push to cut jobs after reporting losses during the last quarter. Nissan is offering ...
  
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• Renault urges Nissan to secure higher premium from Honda

  Executives at French shareholder visit Japan, seeking to benefit from a merger of the two Japanese carmakers
  
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• How Nissan's profits dropped 90% in one year

  Merging with rival Honda may be Nissan's best shot at survival. The Japanese automaker is struggling around the world, including the U.S. and China.
  
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