5 Asian Nations Are Weighing a Rice Cartel 2008-05-02 05:50 - The Thai government announced it would try to create a cartel of rice-producing countries in partnership with Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos.
G.M. Invests in Second Ethanol Process 2008-05-02 05:49 - The company said it had invested in Mascoma, a company that has proprietary technologies for making ethanol from sources like papermill waste, corn stalks, wood chips and switchgrass.
Stocks Up Sharply as Dollar Rises 2008-05-02 05:49 - Wall Street shot higher as investors, while anticipating another dismal jobs report Friday, found solace in the rising dollar and falling oil prices.
April Sales Show Shift to Smaller Cars 2008-05-02 05:49 - Despite higher sales of small cars as oil and gasoline prices climbed to records in April, automakers said that overall vehicle sales in the United States plummeted during the month.
Slower Consumer Spending Hits Home Depot 2008-05-02 05:48 - The home improvement chain announced that it was dropping plans to open 50 stores and would close 15 poorly performing locations.
Sun Microsytems Reports Loss in Quarter 2008-05-02 05:48 - The maker of server computers posted a loss of $34 million in the third quarter, falling short of Wall Street expectations, as economic challenges overshadowed gains overseas.
