One of the things that makes it just like rock 'n roll [is it is] quite a difficult business to budget for,

Elan this morning reported a strong set of results for the ongoing business ... driven by a combination of stronger revenue coupled with better-than-forecast cost control.

Business 2010: Mapping the New Commercial Landscape.

I use dividends rather than earnings because they more accurately reflect whether a company's board feels good about its business, balance sheet, ability to sustain working capital costs, and its future in general. Earnings tell you nothing about that, and can be manipulated.

It has been a momentous year for Hilton Group, culminating in the announcement of the sale of (hotels business) Hilton International on 29 December 2005 for 3.3 billion pounds, with completion expected later today.

We are viewing this expansion as a long-term strategy for business expansion in Eastern Europe, ... We are going to pursue sites in Russia and perhaps other locations as well.