
Nov 17 - By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Writer
Canada's booming oil sands industry showed more signs of cooling off Monday as crude prices continued their long plummet from record summer highs.
Oct 8 - By The Associated Press
WHAT HAPPENED: The nation's retailers reported dismal sales for September as the financial meltdown took its toll on shoppers.
Oct 6 - By The Associated Press
WHAT HAPPENED: Indianapolis-based drug maker Eli Lilly & Co. is buying the biotech firm ImClone Systems Inc. for more than $6 billion.
Sep 3 - By The Associated Press
WHAT HAPPENED: The nation's retailers, particularly mall-based apparel chains, reported sluggish sales for August as consumers focused on buying basics and delayed making purchases amid economic worries. Among the few bright spots were discounters such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and warehouse club operators such as Costco Wholesale Corp.