May 25, 2007 by David SmithHousing's Schizophrenic DayApril new-home sales and Toll Brothers' earnings only seemed to tell different stories.
May 25, 2007 by David SmithRussia: Bigger Than Big OilOur former foe quietly surpasses Saudi Arabia's oil output, while U.S. production dwindles.
May 25, 2007 by David SmithHigher Costs Ground Red RobinRevenue rose nicely, but higher expenses kept the "gourmet burger" chain from gaining altitude.
May 25, 2007 by David SmithNatuzzi's Not So Natty NowWith housing woes weighing it down, the furniture maker swings to a loss for the quarter.
May 25, 2007 by David SmithCato's Slip Is ShowingLower sell-throughs lead to unhappily high inventories.
May 24, 2007 by David SmithFoot Locker's Weak KickoffWith Q1 earnings down 72%, Foot Locker trims its upcoming guidance.
May 23, 2007 by David SmithGo East, Young HalliburtonAfter moving to Dubai, Hallburton seeks new business in the Eastern Hemisphere.
May 23, 2007 by David SmithBP Can't Buy a BreakA partial shutdown of Prudhoe Bay shipments and difficulties in its Russian operations mean the company hasn't yet turned the page on bad news.
May 23, 2007 by David SmithAlcan Stiff-Arms AlcoaCould other potential suitors be entering the picture?
May 22, 2007 by David SmithIs Alcoa's Bid for Alcan Backwards?Would Alcan turning the tables and bidding for Alcoa be the preferable direction?
May 22, 2007 by David SmithDrilling in the Heart of DarknessLarge oil companies need to range widely, often into hostile locations, in the quest for oil and gas reserves.
May 18, 2007 by David SmithRefined Profits Irk CongressProfits from energy's refining and marketing sector have soared, but the reasons are more than a little complicated.
May 17, 2007 by David SmithClear Channel's Future ClarifiedMonths of debate may end with a successful private buyout bid.
May 17, 2007 by David SmithCould Time Inc. Slip Away?With the pace of media deals heating up, could Time Warner jettison its Time Inc. magazine arm, along with its AOL unit?
May 16, 2007 by David SmithHousing SchizophreniaThe homebuilders and the Realtors give very different reads on housing's health.
May 15, 2007 by David SmithA Manhattan Project for Energy, Part 1A worldwide energy crisis is staring us in the face, and inaction is not an option.
May 15, 2007 by David SmithA Manhattan Project for Energy, Part 2With oil production declining, a major new initiative is warranted.
May 15, 2007 by David SmithDow Chemical's New Plans in the SandDow Chemical has new plans for a facility in Saudi Arabia, and potentially another in China.
May 15, 2007 by David SmithCable Clicks Toward the FutureCable operators are offering subscribers more interactivity than ever.
