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Southwest Airlines bucks airline trend with profit
Southwest Airlines, the biggest carrier at Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma, earned a profit in the second quarter and beat Wall Street expectations by continuing to rely on financial deals that lowered its fuel costs.
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Southwest Airlines, the biggest carrier at Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma, earned a profit in the second quarter and beat Wall Street expectations by continuing to rely on financial deals that lowered its fuel costs.
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Dow Chemical profit tumbles 27 percent
Dow Chemical Co. said Thursday that despite record sales and two double-digit price increases unveiled in the second quarter, its profit for the period fell 27 percent.
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Dow Chemical Co. said Thursday that despite record sales and two double-digit price increases unveiled in the second quarter, its profit for the period fell 27 percent.
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Ford Reports Nearly $9B Loss
Ford Motor Co. said Thursday it lost $8.67 billion in the second quarter largely because of a reduction in the value of assets.
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Ford Motor Co. said Thursday it lost $8.67 billion in the second quarter largely because of a reduction in the value of assets.
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Douglas Holtz-Eakin: The Man Behind McCain's Economic Plan
To win this coming election, presidential candidate John McCain must prove that he is as strong on the economy as he is on military and foreign affairs. His senior economic adviser, Douglas Holtz-Eakin, discusses McCain's approach to economic policy.
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To win this coming election, presidential candidate John McCain must prove that he is as strong on the economy as he is on military and foreign affairs. His senior economic adviser, Douglas Holtz-Eakin, discusses McCain's approach to economic policy.
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Southwest profit rises on fuel savings
Southwest Airlines says its profit rose in the second quarter as the company saved money on fuel, and revenue increased 11 percent.
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Southwest Airlines says its profit rose in the second quarter as the company saved money on fuel, and revenue increased 11 percent.
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High Food Prices Are Here to Stay
Stretching food dollars is an emerging focus for soccer moms and employee cafeteria managers.
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Stretching food dollars is an emerging focus for soccer moms and employee cafeteria managers.
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Hyundai Rides Demand for Small Cars
Its plans for luxury models may slow, but the Korean automaker will still benefit from high gas prices thanks to its gas-sippers
Business Week – 5 hours, 28 minutes ago ¦ comment?
Its plans for luxury models may slow, but the Korean automaker will still benefit from high gas prices thanks to its gas-sippers
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Lilly 2Q earnings rise 44 pct as sales increase
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Drug maker Eli Lilly & Co. posted a 44 percent increase in second-quarter earnings as sales growth was helped in part by the weaker dollar....
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Drug maker Eli Lilly & Co. posted a 44 percent increase in second-quarter earnings as sales growth was helped in part by the weaker dollar....
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Warnings From Daimler and Renault
In another sign of stress for automakers, Daimler and Renault reduced their outlooks in the face of higher steel and oil prices and an economic slowdown.
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In another sign of stress for automakers, Daimler and Renault reduced their outlooks in the face of higher steel and oil prices and an economic slowdown.
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Westfield Unhurt by Lowy Tax Woes
The mall giant's investors shrug off allegations of family tax evasion as Westfield's Peter Lowy prepares for U.S. Senate testimony
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The mall giant's investors shrug off allegations of family tax evasion as Westfield's Peter Lowy prepares for U.S. Senate testimony
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