Forbes: Markets News May 17th, 2008
« Noticias anterioresU.S. Farmers Fret Over Fuel
Saturday, May 17th, 2008 - 5:12 pmAgriculture may be a hot sector but even Midwestern farmers are pressured by high energy prices.
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Appliances A Washout At GE
Saturday, May 17th, 2008 - 6:22 amConglomerate confirms that it is seeking to divest historic division.
forbes.com/markets/2008/05/16/general-electric-closer-markets-equ
Macy’s And FAO Plan Extended Play Date
Saturday, May 17th, 2008 - 6:22 amRetailers join forces to compete with low-cost toy superstores like Wal-Mart and Toys ”R” Us.
forbes.com/markets/2008/05/17/fao-schwarz-macys-closer-equity-cx_
Investors Aplenty For Pharmacopeia
Saturday, May 17th, 2008 - 6:22 amPositive results for the company’s blood-pressure treatment sends stock to big gain.
forbes.com/markets/2008/05/16/pharmacopeia-hypertension-closer-ma
Hovnanian Humbled By Lack Of Housing
Saturday, May 17th, 2008 - 6:22 amThe home builder looks to refinance its debt.
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Zoltek Zooms Ahead
Saturday, May 17th, 2008 - 6:22 amThe carbon-fiber maker’s shares gain as wind power catches investors’ fancy.
forbes.com/markets/2008/05/16/zoltek-energy-closer-markets-equity
Rentals Are Up And Consumers Are Spent
Saturday, May 17th, 2008 - 6:22 amApril housing starts were up overall, but fewer single family homes were started.
forbes.com/markets/2008/05/16/housing-starts-closer-markets-econ-
When Goldman Speaks, People Buy Oil
Saturday, May 17th, 2008 - 6:22 amCrude closes at new record on supply concerns.
forbes.com/markets/2008/05/16/oil-energy-solar-markets-equity-cx_
BMC Benefits From Bad Economy
Saturday, May 17th, 2008 - 6:22 amThe business software maker helps its customers save during the downturn in the U.S. economy.
forbes.com/markets/2008/05/16/bmc-software-technology-markets-equ
Icahn’s On A Rampage
Saturday, May 17th, 2008 - 6:22 amThe billionaire investor boosts his stake in Biogen, buys shares of Amylin, and preps for proxy with Yahoo!–and that’s just this week.
forbes.com/markets/2008/05/16/amylin-biogen-icahn-markets-equity-
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