Muscat projects the port of Sohar, 220 km north of Muscat, as the first anchor for a journey to make Oman a key maritime centre between three continents. Industries built there feature a...
The volatility that marked energy markets over the past year is almost guaranteed to continue in 2012. Geopolitical factors, such as Europe's financial crisis and conflicts with Iran and other regions, make long-range...
While the cost of construction supplies edged down 0.2 percent in December, they still finished the year 5.3 percent above 2010 prices, according to a report from the Association of General Contractors of...
Declares Quarterly Distribution of $1.16 Per Unit HOUSTON -- Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: KMP) today declared a quarterly cash distribution per common unit of $1.16 ($4.64 annualized) payable on Feb. 14,...
HEADNOTE Economy, Rates Helping Carriers, Report Says Trucking company failures reached the second-lowest level ever during 201 Is fourth quarter, reflecting the industry's improving financial fortunes, according to a new report. A total...
NEW YORK - For the first time, the top export of die United States, the world's biggest gas guzzler, is - wait for it - fuel. Measured in dollars, the nation was on...
Retail diesel prices ended six weeks of declines by rising last week for the first time since late November, the Department of Energy reported, as fleet managers said they were bracing for the...
BOULDER, Colo. -- The global economic recession has taken a huge toll on medium duty (MD) and heavy duty (HD) truck sales in many regions. At the same time, the precipitous rise of...
Versatile navigation software platform with customization capabilities for automotive and consumer markets LAS VEGAS -- EB (Elektrobit), a leading developer of cutting-edge embedded technology solutions for the automotive and wireless industries, is developing...
Company to Host Conference Call for Analysts and Investors at 10:00 a.m. ET; Will Post New Presentation in Advance RALEIGH, N.C. -- Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE: MLM) today is outlining fundamental flaws...
Flexible Lease Offering Allows Customers to Convert to Natural Gas-Powered Vehicles MIAMI -- Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, today announced it has signed...
TAMPA, Fla. -- The Florida Venture Forum (http://www.floridaventureforum.org) has selected 19 Florida companies to present at the 21st annual Florida Venture Capital Conference, to be held at the Naples Grande Beach Resort in...
Diesel refineries must produce 1 billion gallons of biodiesel in 2012, a 25% increase from last year, the Environmental Protection Agency said last month, but the agency decided to delay its planned 2013...
HEADNOTE Iran, Weather Signal Likely End of Lower Prices Wholesale diesel prices spiked last week as tensions in the Middle East rose and temperatures in the eastern United States fell, signaling the likely...
"The plants with the highest costs would be the first ones to be mothballed" Ethanol broker The US biofuels sector is entering 2012 with continued uncertainties driven by an ever-changing legislative environment and...
Egypt has ten refineries with a combined nominal capacity of 975,300 b/d. But part of it is too old and not operable. This sector still is the biggest in Africa. The government has...
BUSINESS BUSINESS insurance insurance Reducing your risk through good practice Insurers are paying increasing attention to the attitude of policyholders to risk management, including health and safety at work, says Mr Terry. Those...
NEW YORK -- Fitch Ratings assigns Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority's (WAPA or the authority) $17 million electric system revenue refunding bonds series 2012A a rating of 'BB' and the $41 million...
DO NOT CONFUSE THIS NATIONAL REPORT with the various regional purchasing reports released across the country. The national report's information reflects the entire United States, while the regional reports contain primarily regional data...
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE: MLM) today issued the following statement in response to the new shareholder presentation released by Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC). "Vulcan's shareholder presentation suffers from...