Jul 20, 2007 by David SmithMcClatchy Adds to Ad WoesFlorida and California real estate markets have belted newspaper publisher McClatchy.
Jul 20, 2007 by David SmithRupert's Offer Chops Dow Jones' QuarterAs intrigue surrounds two of its directors, Dow Jones' quarter suffers from Rupert's bid.
Jul 19, 2007 by David SmithFuel Costs Lower Southwest's AltitudeHigher jet fuel costs overcame Southwest's record revenues for the June quarter.
Jul 19, 2007 by David SmithGannett's Continuing Advertising SlideThe first quarterly publishing release indicates ongoing ad revenue softness.
Jul 18, 2007 by David SmithPulte Joins Builders' Bad News LinePulte only adds to the lengthening line of builders already warning of softer-than-expected quarterly results.
Jul 18, 2007 by David SmithGood Things Ahead for "Journal" ReadersI think a deal between News Corp. and Dow Jones would bode well for Wall Street Journal readers.
Jul 17, 2007 by David SmithHas the Hunter Become the Hunted?With Alcan and Rio Tinto combining, maybe Alcoa and giant BHP Billiton could similarly become betrothed.
Jul 17, 2007 by David SmithWill Zell Lose His Zeal?Chicago billionaire Sam Zell intends to take Tribune Company private in an $8.2 billion transaction.
Jul 16, 2007 by David SmithBaker Hughes Gets ScaldedThis oil company has the chops to make a good investment.
Jul 13, 2007 by David SmithCould Texas Industries Be Next?There may be other things afoot in investors' minds than less-than-stellar quarterly results
Jul 12, 2007 by David SmithNothing Mini About This BidIn the latest in a string of steel company acquisitions, Gerdau Ameristeel will pay $86 a share for Chaparral Steel
Jul 12, 2007 by David SmithHer Name Is Rio and She Dances With AlcanAlcoa's offer for Canadian rival Alcan is trumped by white knight Rio Tinto.
Jul 11, 2007 by David SmithA Fresh Look at KBRDoes the newly spun-off KBR look to be as attractive for Foolish investors as its former Halliburton parent?
Jul 11, 2007 by David SmithIs Dow Jones Copycatting Tribune?There may be a growing pack of billionaires with designs on acquiring Dow Jones.
Jul 11, 2007 by David SmithMore Cracks in Housing's FoundationWith dire pre-releases from two major builders, the future of housing becomes progressively more uncertain.
Jul 10, 2007 by David SmithAlcoa's Quarterly Engine Sounds StrongWith Alcoa releasing solid earnings Monday, it's now off to the races for the quarter's earnings season.
Jul 10, 2007 by David SmithMy Chicken Little Costume Has Been Stolen!A new International Energy Agency forecast sees world crude supplies below demand the next five years.
Jul 9, 2007 by David SmithRogue Newsman Is the One for "Wall Street Journal"With a high enough wall between Rupert Murdoch and the editors, News Corp. ownership would benefit the WSJ.
Jun 21, 2007 by David SmithHomebuilders' Sagging SpiritsWhile the monthly housing start numbers sagged for May, the ongoing slide in builders' sentiment is even more telling.