Latest articles by Jim Ostroff
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Iraq Oil Boom on the Horizon
business Seven years after Saddam's fall, Iraq’s government is finally able to plan the development of new oil fields.
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Most Metals Prices Headed for a Drop
Business Costs & Regulation Tamer prices are on tap for aluminum, zinc, copper and nickel. But steel prices -- up through June.
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New Security Rules for Ocean and Air Cargo
Business Costs & Regulation Here’s what to keep in mind as government inspectors step up vigilance.
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More Tough Times Ahead For Car Dealerships
Buying & Leasing a Car Stingy credit and a shortage of used cars will put a double whammy on dealers.
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Toyota Down, Ford Up
Buying & Leasing a Car U.S. automakers -- particularly Ford -- are poised to gain from Toyota’s defect problems.
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GM, Chrysler's New Ink Color: Black
Economic Forecasts The retooled General is cooking up a plan to finance a comeback -- and broaden its offerings.
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Eight Innovations that Will Change Your Future
Technology No personal jet packs at the big-box store just yet, but we foresee technological breakthroughs that will make a real difference.
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Do Cuban Waters Hold America’s Energy Future?
business Development of vast tracts of oil in Cuban-controlled waters awaits a green light from the White House, and the go signal may be just a few years away.
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New Dawn for Nuclear Power
business Coming climate change legislation and new technology are leading to a resurgence of nuclear power in America.
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A Cold, Cold War over Arctic Oil and Gas
Economic Forecasts The U.S. is in the thick of a fight to access huge reserves at the top of the world.
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Climate Change Legislation: What It Means to Businesses
Business Costs & Regulation Fuel costs will rise for consumers and companies, and even suppliers won’t escape headaches from the increases.
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Diesel Isn’t the Fuel of the Future
Buying & Leasing a Car Hybrids and hydrogen powered cars will rule the road in years to come.
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Hybrid Cars' Foreign Dependence
Buying & Leasing a Car The bright future of plug-in hybrids has a dark shadow: Nearly all of their batteries will be imported.
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Plug-in Hybrid Cars Zooming Ahead
Buying & Leasing a Car Automakers are speeding ultra-high-mileage plug-in cars to market to beat looming federal emissions mandates.
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