May 12, 2008 12:31PM

April budget surplus shrinks

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May 12, 2008 02:42PM

Housing bailout: Little help

A congressional proposal to have the government help homeowners refinance mortgages they can no longer afford will only help a small fraction of those who are at risk of losing their homes.

May 12, 2008 06:55AM

Oil stockpile a drop in the bucket

As part of their plan to tame record oil prices, lawmakers are urging the President to stop putting oil in the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve(SPR). But some analysts say that won't do much to lower gas prices.

May 12, 2008 12:29PM

Gas prices hit 5th straight record

Retail gasoline prices increased for the sixth straight day and hit their fifth consecutive record, auto group AAA's Web site showed Monday.

May 09, 2008 10:50AM

Tax rebates won't work - 82% say

Eight in 10 Americans believe that the government's $110 billion effort to help consumers will not boost the economy, according to a poll released Friday.

Paul M. Murdock on May 12, 2008 09:01AM

America's Bosses Bet On Clinton

Obama may have the lead in delegates, the popular vote and money raised, but top CEOs prefer Clinton.

Oxford Analytica on May 12, 2008 03:00AM

E.U. Extends Cooperative Ties

Its Neighborhood Policy intends to bring neighboring states closer--but without expanding union membership.

Forbes.com Staff on May 10, 2008 02:18PM

News Corp. Unexpectedly Drops Newsday Bid

Rupert Murdoch indicates he won't get in a bidding war with Cablevision for the Long Island newspaper

Kiyoe Minami on May 07, 2008 07:00PM

Japan's 40 Richest

The wealthiest in the world's second-largest economy make gains.

Sponsor's Content: Earth in the Balance Sheet: Sustainability Reports

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Paul M. Murdock on May 12, 2008 09:01AM

America's Bosses Bet On Clinton

Obama may have the lead in delegates, the popular vote and money raised, but top CEOs prefer Clinton.

Oxford Analytica on May 12, 2008 03:00AM

E.U. Extends Cooperative Ties

Its Neighborhood Policy intends to bring neighboring states closer--but without expanding union membership.

Forbes.com Staff on May 10, 2008 02:18PM

News Corp. Unexpectedly Drops Newsday Bid

Rupert Murdoch indicates he won't get in a bidding war with Cablevision for the Long Island newspaper

Kiyoe Minami on May 07, 2008 07:00PM

Japan's 40 Richest

The wealthiest in the world's second-largest economy make gains.

Sponsor's Content: Earth in the Balance Sheet: Sustainability Reports

Sure, the pictures are nice. But in-depth sustainability reports are more than good PR. They provide better information to stakeholders and rich data to guide wiser management decisions.

By MATT RICHTEL and ANDREW ROSS SORKIN on May 12, 2008 03:02PM

Hewlett-Packard Said to Be Close to Buying E.D.S.

The deal, for $12 billion to $13 billion, would be Hewlett-Packard?s largest since its merger with Compaq.

By PETER S. GOODMAN on May 12, 2008 02:40PM

As Economy Slumps, Many Hispanics Lose Tenuous Grip on Prosperity

The economic downturn unfolding across the United States is imposing a particularly punishing toll on the nation?s Hispanics.

By RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA on May 12, 2008 02:58PM

Cablevision in Deal to Buy Newsday

The deal with Tribune will give Cablevision a 97 percent stake and return the paper to Long Island ownership.

By DEALBOOK on May 12, 2008 02:48PM

DealBook: Clear Channel Settlement Is Said to Be Near

The private equity firms seeking to buy Clear Channel are close to settling with the banks financing the deal.

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS on May 12, 2008 03:00PM

Stocks Gain as Oil Falls and Dollar Advances

Wall Street rose sharply as a rising dollar cooled concerns about inflation and helped keep oil prices in check.