Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News articles from July 23 2004

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News archives from July 23 2004

TriQuint may have buyer for Breinigsville, Pa., fiber-optics plant.
July 23, 2004

Pennsylvania slipcover maker Sure Fit seeks buyer to climb out of bankruptcy.
July 23, 2004

Downtown Hudson, Ohio, to be revitalized without big-box presence.
July 23, 2004

Bearing maker Timken reports record quarterly earnings, raises forecast.
July 23, 2004

Albuquerque, N.M., chamber's new chairman outlines priorities.
July 23, 2004

Former Apple CEO delivers upbeat forecast in Albuquerque, N.M., speech.
July 23, 2004

AT&T hangs up on home service.
July 23, 2004

Coca-Cola's earnings inch by Wall Street forecast.
July 23, 2004

Delta Air Lines puts off plane deliveries.
July 23, 2004

Calhoun, Ga.-based Mohawk spreads its wings.
July 23, 2004

UPS profit surges 18 percent.
July 23, 2004

Southeast Texas Regional Airport closes gap between revenues and expenses.
July 23, 2004

Texas Railroad Commission keeps Texas Gas Service rates steady.
July 23, 2004

Woodville, Texas' city administrator arrested for water document tampering.
July 23, 2004

Biloxi, Miss., Air Force Base plans to upgrade buildings during down year.
July 23, 2004

Gulfport, Miss., insurer changes to keep up with the times.
July 23, 2004

Turning a profit on eBay? IRS may need to know.
July 23, 2004

Bakersfield, Calif.-based bank posts second quarter profit gain.
July 23, 2004

Kern County, Calif., economic development leader leaves post.
July 23, 2004

Bakersfield, Calif., fruit packing firm faces sexual harassment lawsuit.
July 23, 2004

Landlord makes deal to keep Internet software company in Boulder, Colo.
July 23, 2004

Tenant receives lease extension at Bradenton, Fla.-area airport.
July 23, 2004

Decision on seats delays Bradenton, Fla.-area arena ticketing.
July 23, 2004

Bradenton, Fla.-based human resource provider grabs more client employees.
July 23, 2004

Baltimore-based Laureate to launch hotel-management programs in United States.
July 23, 2004

FluMist problems wipe out profits for Gaithersburg, Md., drug maker MedImmune.
July 23, 2004

Users now must register to gain access to Baltimore paper's Web site.
July 23, 2004

AT&T no longer accepts new long-distance customers; Verizon to offer VOIP.
July 23, 2004

Ocean Spray cranberry products will be in Democratic convention gift bags.
July 23, 2004

Union touts study of health care costs in grocery fight.
July 23, 2004

Dublin, Calif.-based software firm's profits drop, to cut down work force.
July 23, 2004

The Charlotte Observer, N.C., Carolinas column.
July 23, 2004... The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jul. 23--SPX BUYS ASSETS OF DIAGNOSTIC-EQUIPMENT MAKER: Charlotte-based SPX Corp. acquired the assets of Actron Manufacturing Co. to extend its product line for auto repair...

Biggest orthopedic practices to merge in Charlotte, N.C.
July 23, 2004

The Charlotte Observer, N.C., Doug Smith column.
July 23, 2004... By Doug Smith, The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jul. 23--NORTHEAST CONDOS AIM FOR AFFORDABILITY: With condos in Charlotte typically starting above six figures, many empty-nesters are priced out of the...

Unmanned aerial vehicles are hottest things in U.S. defense pipeline.
July 23, 2004

Airlines can't seem to raise prices.
July 23, 2004

AT&T retreats from long-distance battle.
July 23, 2004

The Dallas Morning Cathy Harasta column.
July 23, 2004

Settlement requires wireless firms to provide better plan, coverage details.
July 23, 2004

U.S. automakers stuck in a rut.
July 23, 2004

Strong quarter for 3 auto suppliers, but next half-year may be more sobering.
July 23, 2004

Troy, Mich.-based car part supplier replaces its CEO.
July 23, 2004

National Urban League conference emphasizes passing the success along.
July 23, 2004

New security measures send foreign cruise ships to Duluth, Minn., cargo dock.
July 23, 2004

Duluth, Minn. software firm lands contract with New York hospitals.
July 23, 2004

SBA faces layoffs without fast budget approval, administrator says.
July 23, 2004

California orange industry to limit shipment of state's low Valencia yield.
July 23, 2004

Poor sales figures prompt Target to consider selling Mervyn's chain.
July 23, 2004

Blockbuster's earnings drop 24 percent in second quarter.
July 23, 2004

Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas, Savvy Consumer column.
July 23, 2004... By Teresa McUsic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jul. 23--My friend Lori recently spent $1,500 on health care -- for her dog. Her lab mix had to have laser surgery to remove more than 100 kidney...

Travelocity posts first profit ever in second quarter.
July 23, 2004

Verizon launches Internet-based telephone service.
July 23, 2004

Settlement to provide North Carolina drivers with insurance rebates.
July 23, 2004

Economic slowdown may be near, index suggests.
July 23, 2004

Auto insurer says industry changes hurts consumers in Massachusetts.
July 23, 2004

Despite recall, Boston Scientific wins FDA approval to test alternative stent.
July 23, 2004

Telecommunications choices for consumers expected to keep prices down.
July 23, 2004

Verizon launches Internet-based phone service.
July 23, 2004

Colorado Springs, Colo., officials make move toward redeveloping blighted area.
July 23, 2004

Hershey Foods posts record profit, targets Hispanic sweet tooths.
July 23, 2004

Verizon plans to offer Internet phone service.
July 23, 2004

Major computer glitch restricts services at Middletown, Conn.-based bank.
July 23, 2004

Home sales show signs of cooling in Hartford, Conn., area.
July 23, 2004

Farmington, Conn., insurer changes members' numbers to protect against ID theft.
July 23, 2004

Defying experts, mortgage rates keep sliding.
July 23, 2004

St. Paul Travelers to issue earnings estimate.
July 23, 2004

AT&T halts pursuit of residential customers.
July 23, 2004

New Jersey's congressional delegation lauds Sep. 11 panel.
July 23, 2004

Economists see New Jersey rebounding, adding 50,000 jobs a year.
July 23, 2004

1-800-Mattress opens prototype store in Hoboken, N.J.
July 23, 2004

Barr to press FDA for over-the-counter 'morning after' pill.
July 23, 2004

New buyers being sought for 15 Kids 'R' Us stores.
July 23, 2004

Verizon launches Internet phone service, challenges AT&T, cable companies.
July 23, 2004

Court's decision makes re-indictments necessary in 2 Enron cases.
July 23, 2004

Houston Chronicle Moneymakers column.
July 23, 2004

Houston Chronicle Loren Steffy column.
July 23, 2004

The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville, In the Pipeline column.
July 23, 2004

Jacksonville, Fla., economic index is on upswing, outpacing U.S. average.
July 23, 2004

Fidelity National Financial sees 11 percent dip in second-quarter earnings.
July 23, 2004

Spike in sales expected with back-to-school shopping in Florida.
July 23, 2004

Florida's sales tax holiday makes return after 2-year hiatus.
July 23, 2004

Washington Mutual to add 145 jobs in Jacksonville, Fla.
July 23, 2004

Trailblazing movie theater-owner AMC Entertainment is going private.
July 23, 2004

DST Systems wins 2 more mutual fund company clients.
July 23, 2004