Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News articles from July 21 2004

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News archives from July 21 2004

Cameron County, Texas, court delays decision on water service funds.
July 21, 2004

CORRECTION: Balloon accident casts doubts on future of Baltimore attraction.
July 21, 2004

Mercantile Bankshares reports 13 percent rise in quarterly profit.
July 21, 2004

Gaithersburg, Md., biotechnology firm's stock may be delisted from Nasdaq.
July 21, 2004

Secretive debt-industry group claims to represent consumer interest.
July 21, 2004

Legg Mason splits stock, increases dividend.
July 21, 2004

Cape Cod, Mass., feels no ripples from Democratic convention in nearby Boston.
July 21, 2004

New England dealers join consumers in concern over price of winter heating oil.
July 21, 2004

Hundreds expected for FCC hearing in Monterey, Calif., on media consolidation.
July 21, 2004

Albany, Calif.-based upscale grocery chain ponders closing Emeryville store.
July 21, 2004

Alameda, Calif.-based medical research firm lays off 39 percent of staffers.
July 21, 2004

Oracle bid's fate now up to judge.
July 21, 2004

The Charlotte Observer, N.C., business briefs column.
July 21, 2004... The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jul. 21--WACHOVIA ADDS 5 EXECUTIVES TO OPERATING PANEL: Wachovia Corp. has added five executives to its operating committee, the Charlotte company's top leadership tier....

Peoples Bancorp's branch in Charlotte, N.C., taps growing Latino market.
July 21, 2004

The Charlotte Observer, N.C., Doug Smith column.
July 21, 2004... By Doug Smith, The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jul. 21--30 HOMES PLANNED AT SOUTHPARK: One of Charlotte's most active luxury home builders wants to develop a private, gated community near SouthPark mall....

Supermarkets in Charlotte, N.C., likely to struggle after Wal-Mart's arrival.
July 21, 2004

TSYS sees 'huge wave of momentum' for Columbus, Ga., credit card processor.
July 21, 2004

Texas company to manage Meriwether County, Ga., hospital and nursing home.
July 21, 2004

Fraser, Mich.-based auto-plastics supplier clashes with former owner.
July 21, 2004

Ford reports big quarterly profit gains; more cost cuts planned.
July 21, 2004

Hospitals get approval to build in Oakland County, Mich.
July 21, 2004

Detroit Free Press Susan Tompor column.
July 21, 2004

Daily Mail, London, business briefs column.
July 21, 2004

Restoring dividends returns to British Airways' agenda, chairman says.
July 21, 2004

Survey on obesity is sweet for Cadbury.
July 21, 2004

Greenspan gives US rate rise warning.
July 21, 2004

Daily Mail, London, financial queries column.
July 21, 2004

American Eagle Airlines to cease services to Duluth, Minn., airport.
July 21, 2004

Crawford County, Pa., leaders craft objective on economic development.
July 21, 2004

Rainy season dampens enthusiasm of Erie, Pa.-area landscapers.
July 21, 2004

Brownsville, Texas-area group promotes plan to unify metropolitan areas.
July 21, 2004

Newest Wal-Mart in Bradenton, Fla., plans opening gala.
July 21, 2004

Bradenton, Fla., business owners brainstorm ways to fix crime-ridden street.
July 21, 2004

Condo developer reworks Bradenton, Fla., design to meet demand for river views.
July 21, 2004

Data storage device firm nearly doubles size of Longmont, Colo., headquarters.
July 21, 2004

Occidental promotes president of Taft, Calif., oil and gas operations.
July 21, 2004

Los Angeles investor is excited about buying Bakersfield, Calif., Holiday Inn.
July 21, 2004

Bakersfield, Calif.-based San Joaquin Bank posts big jump in profits.
July 21, 2004

AutoNation profits sink on weaker sales.
July 21, 2004

Boston businesses see Democratic convention as net revenue loss.
July 21, 2004

Microsoft plans $75 billion payout to stockowners.
July 21, 2004

Some stents are sticky, Boston Scientific reports.
July 21, 2004

Stent recall has little effect on patients, specialists say.
July 21, 2004

El Paso County, Colo., unemployment rate rises to 5.7 percent.
July 21, 2004

Pennsylvania officials, Amtrak steer rail project back on track.
July 21, 2004

Former Rite Aid executive contests sentencing report.
July 21, 2004

Phony health insurance is a growing problem in Montana, official says.
July 21, 2004

The Record, Hackensack, N.J., business briefs column.
July 21, 2004

CEO confidence index soars to new high.
July 21, 2004

Continental Airlines again hits turbulence, reports $17 million loss.
July 21, 2004

Gift company Russ Berrie and Co. charts new course.
July 21, 2004

FDA cautions Johnson & Johnson unit over research on stroke device.
July 21, 2004

The Record, Hackensack, N.J., personal finance column.
July 21, 2004

New Jersey joins air pollution suit; 8 states battle 5 key utilities.
July 21, 2004

Halliburton's top brass won't testify on Iraq.
July 21, 2004

Houston Chronicle Moneymakers column.
July 21, 2004

Houston Chronicle Loren Steffy column.
July 21, 2004

Indian Country Today, Oneida, N.Y., business briefs column.
July 21, 2004

Wyandotte Nation appeals to Congress to save casino in Kansas City, Kan.
July 21, 2004

Sen. Daschle revisits South Dakota issues of tribal parity, voter rights.
July 21, 2004

Democratic platform includes strong support for sovereignty of Indian tribes.
July 21, 2004

Rincon band of Luiseno tribe loses attempt to block new gambling compacts.
July 21, 2004

Indian Country Today, Oneida, N.Y., guest column.
July 21, 2004

Indian Country Today, Oneida, N.Y., guest column.
July 21, 2004

Log homes construction program offers employment training to Canadian tribe.
July 21, 2004

Indian Country Today, Oneida, N.Y., Steven Newcomb column.
July 21, 2004

ANALYSIS: Racinos come on strong as challenge to casinos.
July 21, 2004

Indian Country Today, Oneida, N.Y., Washington in brief column.
July 21, 2004

Interior pact advances water restoration for tribe's Zuni Heaven in Arizona.
July 21, 2004

North Carolina fisheries opts for temporary rule on setting flounder limits.
July 21, 2004

AMC is reportedly in buyout talks with J.P. Morgan.
July 21, 2004

Ex-executive at Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based cargo carrier sues over demotion.
July 21, 2004

Minority-owned law firm in South Florida expands reach to Mexico, California.
July 21, 2004

Kickbacks put chief of Miami agency managing park in prison 21 months.
July 21, 2004

Florida suspects 6 pharmaceuticals of illegal pricing to Medicaid.
July 21, 2004

South Florida broadcasters mull new pirating law.
July 21, 2004

Insurance firm buys Fresno, Calif.-based commercial property broker.
July 21, 2004

California raisin official applauds USDA deal to buy 34 million pounds.
July 21, 2004

Biotechnology firm to expand Boston drug plant, create up to 50 jobs.
July 21, 2004

Fiberglass, thermoplastic pipe maker set to build plant in Gulfport, Miss.
July 21, 2004

Interim director of Harrison County, Miss., Development Commission resigns.
July 21, 2004

Report says nation's health care system is in crisis.
July 21, 2004

Beaumont, Texas, school district's proposed budget features salary increases.
July 21, 2004

Sempra Energy LNG introduces terminal plans to residents in Port Arthur, Texas.
July 21, 2004