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Road Ahead Tougher For Banking Industry (CBS News) - After a rough year, the banking industry looks like it's headed for another one in 2007. Business is likely to be a little tougher, and maybe even more competitive.

Private equity set to reshape venture capital industry (San Jose Mercury News) - Private equity firms, already reshaping wide swathes of American business, are poised to begin shaking up the venture industry, too.

Lost Items Keep the Travel Industry Busy (NPR) - People lose lots of belongings while traveling. Electronics, animals, money and toys. Countless items are left every year in airplanes, hotels and cabs. How the travel industry handles these loses may surprise you.

Growth expected in San Diego's tourism industry in 2007 (North County Times) - SAN DIEGO - Steady growth is expected in San Diego's tourism industry next year, led by the strength of the city's ability to draw leisure travel and convention business, according to a report out Thursday.

Fishing cuts will 'save industry' (BBC News) - New European fishing quotas will secure the future for Northern Ireland's fishing industry, Stormont minister David Cairns says.

Global Housewares Industry Hits $301 Billion (The Gourmet Retailer) - DECEMBER 21, 2006 -- The 2006 State-of-the-Industry Report, recently published by the International Housewares Association (IHA), offers an inside look at the $301 billion global housewares industry, including major economic trends and forces influencing consumer spending.

China's textile industry may face EU investigation (China Daily) - China's textile industry may face further investigation from the European Union, after the largest ever anti-dumping tariff on the nation's textiles was imposed on certain chemical fabric products last year.

Google overtakes Yahoo in user visits: industry tracker (AFP via Yahoo! News) - Google overtook Yahoo as the second most popular Internet destination for Web surfers worldwide in November while Microsoft held on to the top spot, ComScore reported.

Chinese economy boosts food industry (Nutraingredients.com) - 12/21/2006 - China's food industry has grown a further 23 per cent during the first ten months of the year, helped by a buoyant economy and supportive government policies.

Task Force To Help Struggling Timber Industry (WCCO Minneapolis/St. Paul) - More wood at lower prices is key to getting Minnesota's struggling timber industry through its current downturn, a task force concluded in a report released Thursday. More Business News More Minnesota News