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Beutler Corp. on Monday announced it has acquired Northstar Plumbing & Construction Inc. and New Age Fire systems Inc.

Third-quarter earnings fell by more than half at Annapolis Bancorp as the bank matched its peers in setting aside more money to deal with past due loans. (ANNB)

The Colombian oil licensing agency auctioned rights to seek and produce oil or gas in 22 areas across the country.

As crude-oil prices fall further, the list of beleaguered oil and natural gas companies vulnerable to takeover grows.

Investment spending by Norway's oil and gas industry should rise to some $20.15 billion next year despite a deteriorating global growth outlook and lower oil prices.

Canada's oil sands are arguably worth nearly $1.5 trillion, or more than four times the official estimate, according to The Canadian Center for the Study of Living Standards.

Florida Crystals is watching closely for Tuesday afternoon’s announcement from Gov. Charlie Crist about a modified buyout plan for U.S. Sugar.

Pemex is spending more on oil equipment and services to revive the struggling industry, creating new opportunities for oil service firms.

The Marquette School of Dentistry will open a community clinic on the city’s north side Wednesday.

United Parcel Service Inc. will open a facility in early 2009 in Peurto Rico to handle temperature sensitive health-care shipments. (UPS)