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July 9, 2007
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USG: Fresh Blueprints Buzz that Warren Buffett may hike Berkshire Hathaway's 17% stake in USG, the world's No.1 maker of gypsum wallboard, is heating up.   |
BusinessWeek
April 18, 2005
Lorraine Woellert |
The Asbestos Mess: There Is A Way Out If Bush wants to end the asbestos impasse, he'll have to put the weight of the White House behind the simpler yet effective approach. A medical-criteria bill would give business and the courts much-needed relief while protecting the rights of real asbestos victims. |
CFO
May 1, 2003
Kris Frieswick |
Misery Loves Another Company Federal-Mogul, burdened with asbestos claims, tests the limits of bankruptcy law. |
BusinessWeek
September 5, 2005
Kenji Hall |
"An Environmental Time Bomb" In Japan Tokyo ignored asbestos for years. Now it's paying the price. |
The Motley Fool
January 30, 2009
Christopher Barker |
Does USG Have the Eye of the Tiger? Wallboard specialist USG's terrible quarter leads to questions about long-term viability. |
IndustryWeek
March 1, 2003
John S. McClenahen |
Order In The Torts Despite company plans to settle asbestos claims, business continues to seek federal civil-suit limits. The states, however, may have the final word. |
CFO
November 1, 2003
Russ Banham |
Unequal Justice The Bush Administration's broad hope for tort reform has now been limited to class-action legislation. |
The Motley Fool
April 26, 2007 |
USG's Renovation: Fool by Numbers The building material manufacturer released first-quarter 2007 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
February 8, 2005
W.D. Crotty |
Is Asbestos Hazardous to This Stock? The Department of Justice issues an indictment against mining company W.R. Grace and seven executives in response to allegations that the company knowingly exposed townspeople and miners to airborne asbestos particles in Libby, Montana. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
July 25, 2005
Nathan Parmelee |
RPM Puts On Another Coat Despite asbestos charges, RPM reports another solid quarter and year. |
CIO
August 15, 2005
Elana Varon |
IT Rocks the Web Tom Nelson, the CEO of CIO 100 honoree National Gypsum, guided his company's bold use of the Internet. But he's learned to demand proof of value before embarking on any IT-fueled strategies. |
The Motley Fool
April 7, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Should RPM Get You Revving? Higher prices are squeezing this maker of specialty coatings and sealants. Will brand value save the day? RPM International might just deserve a spot on the watch lists of value-oriented investors. |
The Motley Fool
February 3, 2005
Rich Smith |
American Pressured Investors fall in love with home fixtures maker American Standard, but for all the wrong reasons. American Standard's stock price is at an all-time high. |
BusinessWeek
December 26, 2005
Eamon Javers |
Washington Whispers To Wall Street Low-profile firms enjoy a lucrative business selling political intelligence. |
The Motley Fool
January 30, 2007
Emil Lee |
Get Rid of These Investing Bad Habits Maximize your investment potential. Instead of spending months trying to understand a complex investment idea, investors should look for the simple, understandable ones that make sense. |
The Motley Fool
September 16, 2005
W.D. Crotty |
Faded Glory, Fading Stock Packaging company Owens-Illinois reduces guidance for 2005. Based on the price-to-earnings ratio and expected earnings growth, the stock looks cheap. |
The Motley Fool
November 29, 2006
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Eagle Materials Hovers Until Homebuilding Recovers The company has posted impressive growth, but the industry is struggling. If your investment time frame runs past the next 12 to 18 months, this is a stock to keep your eye on. |
This Old House
Lee Snodgrass |
What You Need to Know About Asbestos Unfortunately, asbestos can be found in a myriad of household materials. We'll tell you where to look... |
The Motley Fool
March 23, 2007
Emil Lee |
A $2 Million Loss or a $1.3 Billion Gain? Let the market serve you, instead of the other way around. Nothing could be more important in investing than the principles of buying assets when the prices go down, having a margin of safety, and having the stomach to sit out the volatility. |
Reason
August 2002
Michael McMenamin |
Knave of Torts Cooler coffee for $3 million and other lawyer bargains: a review of Why Lawsuits Are Good for America: Disciplined Democracy, Big Business, and the Common Law, by Carl T. Bogus |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Sep/Oct 2008
Anne B. Schmidt |
Provention Plan Property owners can reduce their risk of asbestos-related litigation. |
BusinessWeek
July 28, 2003
Gene G. Marcial |
Why Dow Chemical Should Be a Buy Long-awaited relief may be around the corner for Dow Chemical. Although its stock has leaped from 25 in mid-March to 30 on July 16, the Street is far from convinced that the largest U.S. chemical company is out of the woods. But some pros think it's time to buy. |
The Motley Fool
April 23, 2009
Christopher Barker |
The Slowest Way to Build a Small Fortune Even the hardest-hit sectors of the market will eventually recover. But when? |
CIO
September 1, 2002
Stephanie Overby |
Uniting Charities on the Web As CTO of the 9/11 United Services Group, Richard Flynn works with a consortium of 13 charity organizations formed last December. He has led the IT effort to coordinate help being provided by member organizations to create a streamlined system for 9/11 survivor benefits. |
The Motley Fool
November 9, 2011
Dan Caplinger |
Can Bankrupt Stocks Make You Rich? Dynegy proves the exception to the rule. |
The Motley Fool
January 28, 2011
Christopher Barker |
Walk Away From the Wallboard No rest for the weary when it comes to fleeing the residential construction market. |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2007 |
Asbestosis: What You Should Know A patient guide: What is asbestosis?... Who gets it and why?... How can my doctor tell if I have it?... etc. |
