Wednesday, 31 Dec 2008 | Source: The Associated Press
Monsanto Co., Agrium Inc., and J.R. Simplot Co. will be able to mine phosphate without being forced to restore groundwater beneath their operations to its natural condition, according to a new rule awaiting approval by the 2009 Legislature.
As Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) holds the lead among polls on election night, the market experts discussed what an Obama Administration would mean for taxpayers, Wall Street and more.
As the stock market slogs through a dismal year, some investment pros think it's time to look beyond the relative safety of index funds and take a chance on specific sectors and individual stocks.
Falling crops prices have dogged shares of potash producers in recent weeks, but the sell-off in these crop nutrient makers appears overdone and their shares look poised for a rebound.
As expected, Goldman reported significantly losses in Principal Investments (including $961 million from losses in commercial real estate), and a $631 million loss due to the decline in value of their investment in International and Commercial Bank of China.... Read More