Archive for February 19th, 2008

Delta chief tells senator no merger deal yet

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008

WASHINGTON - The chief executive of Delta Air Lines told a United States senator on Tuesday there is no merger agreement yet with Northwest Airlines, but the two sides are continuing to work toward a deal.

HP shares rise as profit beats Street targets

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO - Hewlett-Packard Co on Tuesday issued a quarterly earnings report and forecast ahead of Wall Street targets as it cut costs and sold more PCs and server computers, sending its stock up 5 percent.

Delta CEO tells senator no merger deal yet

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008

WASHINGTON - The chief executive of Delta Air Lines told a United States senator on Tuesday there is no merger agreement yet with Northwest Airlines , but the two sides are continuing to work toward a deal.

Market off as oil jumps above $100

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008

NEW YORK - Stocks fell on Tuesday as crude oil prices rose to a record above $100 a barrel, erasing an earlier rally on concern that higher energy costs could fan inflation and crimp consumer spending and profits.

Oil hits record over $100 on OPEC supply concerns

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008

NEW YORK - Oil surged nearly 5 percent on Tuesday to hit a record over $100 a barrel on expectations OPEC will not hike output to ease high prices next month despite the economic woes of top consumer the United States.

Unlimited mobile plans spark price war concerns

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008

NEW YORK - AT&T Inc , Verizon Wireless and Deutsche Telekom’s T-Mobile USA on Tuesday announced flat rate plans for unlimited calls in the United States, raising investor concerns that a price war could break out and sending shares lower.

Tax rebates to boost United States growth: Gutierrez

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008

WASHINGTON - United States growth will be tepid until mid-year but should get a one-two punch from tax rebates and lower interest rates to boost the economy, Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez predicted on Tuesday.

Home-constructer sentiment goes up slightly

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008

NEW YORK - Home-constructer sentiment improved unexpectedly in February as prospective purchaseers showed more interest, but the gauge remained near historic lows, the National Association of Home Builders has said on Tuesday.