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Eni CEO: Gas supply might be critical soon
ROME (AP) — The chief executive of Italian energy company ENI says the country’s natural gas supplies are OK through Wednesday but if Russia’s Gazpro…
Bigger US role against companies’ cyberthreats?
WASHINGTON (AP) — A developing Senate plan that would bolster the government’s ability to regulate the computer security of companies that run criti…
Third generation car dealer combines career with passion for music
BY STEVE LACKMEYER slackmeyer@opubco.com Jonathan Fowler, general manager at Fowler Volkswagen, discusses growing up in a family of car dealers and …
AP Interview: Shell hopeful for Arctic drilling
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The vice president of Shell Alaska says he’s optimistic the oil giant will be able to drill in Arctic waters off Alaska shor…
From relief to despair: Varying views of jobs data
WASHINGTON (AP) — Month by month, the U.S. job market is regaining its health.
So many jobs are being added that the unemployment rate has dropped…
Why small companies’ stocks deserve a closer look
WASHINGTON (AP) — Underperforming money managers are losing their most reliable scapegoat.
Since the 2008 financial crisis, the nation’s profession…
Swiss banks to outline steps in US tax evasion row
GENEVA (AP) — Two Swiss banks will this week outline their response to growing pressure from the U.S. to give up tax-evading American customers and t…
Israeli prospector says natural gas found offshore
JERUSALEM (AP) — American and Israeli gas prospectors say they have discovered a large amount of offshore natural gas in Israeli waters near the Leba…
American Airlines layoffs likely to ripple through area economy
Each weekday just before noon, Milad Al-khouri’s Christy’s BBQ restaurant fills up with hungry aerospace workers from nearby Spirit Aerosystems, NORDA…
Job cuts would hit Owasso hard
The city of Owasso feeds, clothes and shelters many of American Airlines employees.
Up Close: Questions and Answers on American Airlines
AMR Corp., the parent company of American Airlines, announced its bankruptcy restructuring plan Wednesday.
John Stancavage: American Airlines’ cuts still hurt as it tries to heal
A mechanic at American Airlines told me a story a few years ago about his early days with the company when the airline was profitable.
Oklahoma State Home Builders Association named Brandon Perkins as president. Perkins, who was vice president/treasurer last year, is president of Bra…
How to avoid the 7 money mistakes retirees make
Despite the best of intentions, retirees tend to make the same money mistakes over and over and over again.
(Listed by owner, tenant or building name. This weekly update lists new commercial construction, expansions and enlargements of more than $50,000. Inf…
Action Line: Reward cards make good choices for credit
Dear Action Line: How do I pick rewards cards? Offers arrive daily. – C.M., Tulsa.
Money Power: Be like Mitt, Newt in cutting tax bill
While the punditocracy debates Mitt Romney’s and Newt Gingrich’s 2010 tax returns, we decided to see if we could glean any ideas that might help you w…
Money Power: Pay less for cellphone services overseas
Use your cellphone outside the U.S. and you’re asking for an eye-popping bill.
BKL Inc., a Tulsa-based architectural and engineering firm, has expanded offices to Oklahoma City.
Kim Komando: Clean up Facebook before Timeline starts
Time’s up. The new Facebook format known as Timeline is now moving from optional to mandatory. In a nutshell, Timeline makes photos, links and person…
Gates visitor center more than philanthropy museum
People are already joking it’s a good thing the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation isn’t charging admission for its new visitor center, which showcases B…
Techbits: Barnes & Noble says it won’t stock Amazon titles
Barnes & Noble is attempting to irk its publishing rival Amazon.com Inc. by not stocking Amazon-published titles in its stores.
Internet video sites roll out ambitious original programming
After years of experimenting, the top video destinations on the Web are suddenly flush with original programming: documentaries, reality shows and scr…
Tulsa-based drilling rig contractor and manufacturer Helmerich & Payne Inc. reported best-ever revenue for its fiscal first quarter Tuesday.
Harvey Mackay: Meeting deadlines is key to company’s success
It’s the Monday morning staff meeting, and the week’s urgent projects are on the agenda. Plenty of assignments for everyone: some that involve a few q…