Oracle, notably, is finally selling its Fusion line of software that promises to be the best of the old stuff with the ease-of-use of the new.

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The new line of thinking is informed in part by Barry Ritholtz, head of Fusion IQ.

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As a result of the new contract, Ford will expand production of the Fusion, now built in Mexico, by adding a line at its plant in Flat Rock, Mich.

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