Fewer Workers Killed On Job In 2007

The number of workers killed on the job annually dropped to a historic low in 2007, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said, although there were significant increases in some types of fatal injuries, and workplace homicides were up 13%.

Oil climbs to $115 a barrel on lower dollar (Reuters)

Reuters - Oil prices extended gains to $115 a barrel on Wednesday, after a lower U.S. dollar rekindled buying in oil and other commodities.

HP results top Street despite stronger dollar (Reuters)

Reuters - Hewlett-Packard Co results beat Wall Street targets, overcoming fears that slowing global economies and a stronger dollar would substantially weaken the world's biggest computer and printer maker.

2Q profit reports from retailers show more strain (AP)

AP - From affluent shoppers at Saks to bargain-hunters at Target, from Home Depot to office supplier Staples, consumers are pulling back and that's hurting retailers and raising more concerns about how they'll do the rest of the year.

Oil falls below $112 after storm moves on (Reuters)

Reuters - Oil prices fell to around $112 on Tuesday after a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico avoided oil and gas installations.