Ford Refocuses more similar news »
Despite the largest quarterly loss in its history, Ford is optimistic about the future and plans for more fuel-efficient models.
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Sharply rising gas and raw materials costs led to a 10 percent drop in second-quarter profit at Kleenex maker Kimberly-Clark Corp., which said Thursday it may raise prices again in the U.S. and other markets.
Dow Chemical Reports Profit Declinemore similar news »
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) -- 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, in large part because of sharply higher costs for energy and raw materials.
The oil speculator sideshowmore similar news »
Watch out, speculators: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is getting tough on crime. But since, as the CFTC has said, speculation hasn't pushed up prices, the crackdown will benefit its image more than the economy.
Weak economic data boost bond pricesmore similar news »
Treasury prices were higher Thursday on worse-than-expected unemployment claims data and existing home sales, indicating that the economy is still under pressure and providing motivation for investors to seek the safety of longer-term government bonds.
