Oil prices rise 11 percent in two weeks
Oil tests near 80 a barrel as a two week rally continues on upbeat economic data and supply worries. March crude settles at 79.81, up 75 cents, with April at 80.06. Gasoline may rise toward 3 a gallon this summer despite ample supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
Middle East
New York Mercantiles Exchange
Premiums jump on Medicare private plans
Millions of seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans face higher premiums in 2010. A major consulting firm notes an average 14.2 percent premium rise, following a 5.2 percent increase last year. About 8.5 million elderly and disabled Americans are in these plans offering broader coverage at lower cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lee Durrwachter
Grand Marais
Mich
Durrwachter
Barack Obama
Congress
Six Flags gains extra time to push bankruptcy plan
Six Flags Inc. wins more time to gain support for its bankruptcy reorganization. A Delaware judge extended the exclusive right to reorganize until April 5, allowing the plan to proceed to a trial next month. If the plan fails, note holders could propose an alternative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington, del
Six Flags Inc
Delaware
Six Flags
Six Flags Operations Inc
Penney reports 0.2 percent profit drop in 4Q
J C Penney Co posted fourth quarter profit that beat estimates and issued an upbeat 2010 forecast after a holiday season with limited clearance discounting. The drop was 0.2 percent though profit fell 5.2 percent due to a pension expense. Gross margin rose from the prior year as inventories were cut and promotions held steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J.C. Penney Co
Toyota president battles crisis in family company
Akio Toyoda, grandson of the founder, faces unprecedented recall turmoil at Toyota with 8.5 million vehicles recalled globally. He plans to testify before the U.S. House committee on recalls and steps to boost safety, after criticism over his early response and leadership during the automaker’s 70 year crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Akio Toyoda
Toyota
Toyota Motor Corp
Toyoda
U.S
United States
Washington
House of Representatives
Davos
Switzerland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Medicare Private
Texas
Penney
Oe Ca
Classified Department
Mike Sims
Robert Drysdale
Massey Temph
Baytown, Texas
Ben Riley
LawnExpressions
N. Main
Baytown
Victoria Fletcher
Uhr
Jen Lea
John Henderson
Smalleys Air
Dewayne
Greenbriar
Remi’s
Remigio
Sparks
Garcia
Sierra Dr
Taylor Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc
Travis Taylor
Amana
Consumer Digest
R.L. Nelson Construction
Bell Bottom
Hubble Chance Foundation
Toyota President
Japan
Wessey
AHM, LLC
A Michalsky
Sonny Michalsky
Toner Express
Hewlett Packard Brother
Canon & More
Toner
Texas Ave
BY John Oden
Barkaloo Ré
Furni
Sjolander
Tim Morales
Commerce Baytown