manufacturers

Sky-high oil prices may slow U.S. economic growth in the quarters ahead, so prudent investors may want to put some money into companies with strong international operations that can take advantage of growth elsewhere. Here are three impressive options.

Toyota Motor's once-solid image has taken some hits in recent months, but the company's decision to not only recall millions of cars but halt production and sales of eight popular models may cause serious damage that won't easily be fixed. Toyota is likely looking at tens of millions of dollars just to repair affected vehicles.

A key manufacturing measure, the Empire State Manufacturing Index, declined about 11 points to 23.51 in November, but the reading still indicates that conditions are improving for manufacturers, the New York Federal Reserve announced Monday. Readings above zero indicate manufacturing activity is...

In two separate product lines by two different manufacturers, Pottery Barn and Wicks & Petals have issued recalls of decorative candle products. In the first recall issued Friday, January 17, 2008, The Pottery Barn has recalled approximately 185,000 round and egg shaped decorative candles. The...