Business
Investors look to data-heavy week for more clarity
NEW YORK (AP) -- Investors are heading toward the final month of the year with more questions about the economy than they had just a few weeks ago....

Nasdaq notifies Overstock it violated listing rule
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Overstock.com Inc. said Friday that it received a listing rule violation letter Thursday from the Nasdaq Stock Market related to the recent filing of its third-quarter report....

Stocks fall for 3rd day as dollar strengthens
NEW YORK (AP) -- Investors can't shake their fears that the economy isn't keeping up with the stock market....

How the major stock indexes fared on Friday
Stocks fell for a third straight day Friday as a disappointing outlook from computer maker Dell Inc. suggested that an economic recovery could be uneven. The market, which has been shuttling between concerns about the economy and traders' need to find high-yielding investments, is back to worrying about the economy. Demand for safe haven investments like Treasurys and the dollar rose for a second day in response to Dell's outlook and comments from European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet, who said the ECB plans to start reining in some of its stimulus programs. A rising dollar also hit commodities producers and exporters....

J.M. Smucker 2nd-quarter profit soars on coffee
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- J.M. Smucker Co. nearly tripled its profit in the second quarter as the addition of Folgers coffee gave a jolt to its lineup and lower commodity prices for coffee beans and other items fattened its profit margins....

D.R. Horton sees 26 perecent spike in 4Q orders
Homebuilder D.R. Horton Inc., saw new home orders spike 26 percent from a year ago in the latest quarter as buyers raced to close deals and take advantage of a federal tax credit. But a wider-than-anticipated loss fueled by write-downs sent shares tumbling more than 15 percent Friday....

Louisiana sees decline in initial jobless claims
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- First-time claims for jobless benefits in Louisiana fell last week after a spike attributed to a temporary layoff in the transportation equipment industry....

D.R. Horton, J.M. Smucker, Dell are big movers
NEW YORK (AP) -- The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange:...

Gold ekes out small gain, other metals hold steady
NEW YORK (AP) -- Gold prices finished higher for a sixth straight day Friday, rising even as the dollar strengthened....

Verigy shares rise on better-than-expected 4Q
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) -- Shares of Verigy Ltd. rose Friday after the maker of chip testing equipment turned in a stronger-than-expected performance in the fourth quarter....

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HEADLINES
Central Maine business news
The official end for Carleton Woolen
[June 9, 2008]
Picture a digital world: Photo labs adjust to new technologies
[June 9, 2008]
Tractor supply firm set to outline proposal for Augusta business
[June 8, 2008]
Hallowell wine bar and restaurant to offer simple elegance
[June 8, 2008]
FirstPark rules could be changing in order to attract high-tech businesses
[June 8, 2008]
Farmington hardware business moving, doubling working space
[June 7, 2008]
Pittsfield pharmacy to close business; Camden, Belfast stores also to be shuttered
[June 4, 2008]
Mass. Horticultural Society to honor Johnny's Selected Seeds founder
[June 3, 2008]
Firewood demand is soaring
[June 2, 2008]
Waterville: Grist mill plan for old jail unveiled
[May 31, 2008]
Farmington: TransCanada project TIF draws criticism
[May 30, 2008]
China lumber company wins approval to expand
[May 29, 2008]
Downtown Richmond sees vitality as new businesses arrive
[May 27, 2008]
Blue Marble, Insyt New Media win high-tech awards for TechMaine
[May 27, 2008]
New to the job market? Diversity is key strategy
[May 26, 2008]
Opinion: Farming can be big help to our economy
[May 25, 2008]
Gardiner: Libby Hill business park seeing growth
[May 24, 2008]
Plum Creek revisions panned
[May 22, 2008]
Central Maine Power to upgrade transmission system
[May 22, 2008]
Waterville: Hathaway Creative Center access plans in works; meeting Wednesday to outline strategy for downtown connector
[May 20, 2008]
Linen 'N Things files for bankruptcy, but Augusta store to remain open
[May 19, 2008]
Farmers want action to stem erosion of agricultural land along Sandy River
[May 19, 2008]
Monmouth: Flaherty's Garage to close after 30-year run
[May 19, 2008]
Despite slowing economy, Maine boat dealers optimistic for strong season
[May 18, 2008]
Call-center industry sees good fit in Maine
[May 18, 2008]
Augusta planners face busy agenda
[May 12, 2008]
Train trip links to possibilities of economic growth, Downeaster connections
[May 11, 2008]
Farmers invited to energy workshop
[May 11, 2008]
CanCun serves up authentic Mexican cuisine
[May 11, 2008]
Central Maine's scrap metal businesses booming as prices rise
[May 10, 2008]
Pair of Gardiner credit unions announce plan to merge
[May 10, 2008]
Propane no quick fix for central Mainers
[May 10, 2008]
Kennebec Valley Council of Government lands grant to buoy business
[May 7, 2008]
Dirigo plan divides small business owners
[May 6, 2008]
Augusta council gives OK to hotel; Western Ave. project gets zoning approval as mayor casts tie-breaking vote
[May 6, 2008]
Consumers' investments help farmers produce a return benefiting both
[May 5, 2008]
Letter writer: Yard sales only true American businesses left
[May 3, 2008]
Watching financial winds
[April 28, 2008]
Barclays hopes to fill 50 full-time positions at job fair
[April 28, 2008]


Computer business
Morning Sentinel staff photo
NEW SHOP: Keith Mower behind some of the inventory he sells at his Mid- State Computer business in Oakland. Mower is opening another store in Wilton.

Keith Mower expands Mid-State Computer to serve new customers
[April 27, 2008]


Gardiner-based bank grows again
[April 27, 2008]
Sagging economy could help attendance at job fair
[April 26, 2008]
Early investment has paid dividends for Northgate Industrial Park
[April 26, 2008]