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After 91 years as a mutual insurance company, Standard Insurance Co. has decided to demutualize and

U.S. crude oil inventories rose by 5.1 million barrels in the week ended Dec. 12, as compared with t

The auction of a small, failing rolled steel factory in Guangzhou, China wouldn't seem to be very ex

Rejecting calls from U.S. apple growers to accelerate a decision, Mexican Commerce Secretary Hermini

The ocean carrier group that sets rates in the east coast South America trade is scrambling to come

An aggressive battle in Kansas against insurance fraud has brought in another suspect.Police

The New York foreign exchange rates below, provided by Reuter Money Service, are selling rates among

The Federal Aviation Administration said it plans to fine Delta Air Lines $100,000 for operating one

CSX CORP.Andrew B. Fogarty was appointed chairman of CSX Commercial Board, the unit that lev

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Maritime business leaders in this region are retooling regional waterways and docks to operate more

More than a month after Washington announced it would ease curbs on nuclear exports to Beijing, ener

International Petroleum ExchangeDec. 15, 1997 *Brent Crude Oil - (Dollars Per Barrel)

Dec. 17, 1997Included are list prices of suppliers. Quotations do not necessarily represent

Dec. 17, 1997U.S. spot oil product price indications, sellers range, in cents per gallon, f.

Internal arbitration - the time-honored system that West Coast waterfront employers and leaders of t

The International Maritime Organization adopted new measures to improve the safety of bulk carriers,

'We have made a historic deal.'

WORLD BANK GROUPShengman Zhang was appointed managing director and corporate secretary. He w

The following fuel oil prices are for the week ending Dec. 10, 1997 as supplied by the bunker fuel d

Instead of arguing with foreign oil companies over Russian assets, two of Russia's oil majors, Lukoi

The new 170-acre Hanjin Shipping Co. container terminal at the Port of Long Beach is three times the

The Port of Shreveport-Bossier will house shipbuilding operations for North American Shipbuilding, a

GLOSSARYAR: American Tanker Rate Schedule RevisedRS: American Tanker Rate Sched

Lincoln National Corp. said Tuesday it will take a $287 million after-tax charge on its fourth-quart

John Civali has already gotten part of his Christmas wish: clear weather until Dec. 25.At le

AMERICAN RE CORP.Steve Morello, Bob Trainer and Dave Tritton were each named executive vice

Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. intends to streamline its organizational structure as bu

How to use:Trade leads are sent to the USDA from U.S. agricultural attaches, counselors and

Tuesday Dec. 16, 1997Prevailing sellers' posted prices at the close of business, representin

U.S. importers say they are being blindsided by an effort by U.S. Customs to crack down on Hong Kong

Dec. 16, 1997U.S. spot oil product price indications, sellers range, in cents per gallon, f.

U.S. lawmakers said on Tuesday they expected a struggle when Congress debates an administration requ

They sizzle hash browns at McDonald's throughout the Philippines, warm up cheese pies at Pizza Huts

South Koreans go to the polls Thursday to choose their next president at a time of global uncertaint

The New York foreign exchange rates below, provided by Reuter Money Service, are selling rates among

OFFERS TO SELL* USED ARMORED CARS. 3 units. One 1992 Mercedes 600 SEL, UL8 armoring with bom

NORTH AMERICAGift & Home Furnishings. Jan. 7-15, 1998. Atlanta. Contact: Daniel McKinnon, (4

After months of suffering a leadership vacuum, the Port of Miami has a new chief to bring direction

Dec. 16, 1997RESELLER RACK Unleaded Mid- Premium-Unle