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Strategies

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  • June 11, 2010
Gulf Coast Stocks: June 11 - 17

Last week's biggest Gulf Coast gainers were Gerdau Ameristeel at $3.55 (47.65%), Wellcare Health Plans at $0.63 (2.31%) and Lincare Holdings at $0.57 (1.22%). The biggest decliners were Walter Energy Inc. at $-11.54 (-14.55%), HSN Inc. at $-2.33 (-8.65%) and Sun Hydraulics at $-1.78 (-6.84%).

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  • Lou Lasday
  • June 11, 2010
Manage Your Envy

In economic meltdowns, this divisive trait can destroy your firm's success and yours.

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  • June 11, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: June 11 - June 17

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • Jean Gruss
  • June 4, 2010
Small business, big numbers

Ralph Williams hopes a new generation of entrepreneurs will use his Web platform and starter kits to launch their own businesses. A deal with Junior Achievement could open thousands of classroom doors.

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  • June 4, 2010
Big Peanuts

A small Gulf Coast debt-buying firm is poised to make a sizeable leap in just about every way. Good thing one of its strengths is analyzing risk.

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  • Jean Gruss
  • June 4, 2010
Under wraps

Custom Packaging & Products prints small runs of sandwich wraps for restaurants and small chains, angling to snag business from much larger competitors who prefer to compete on volume.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • June 4, 2010
Grocer Super Battle

A move to turn more Walmarts into supercenters that sell groceries is afoot nationwide, with a focus on the Gulf Coast. Publix, the king of Florida supermarkets, is in for a fight.

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  • June 4, 2010
2010 Financial Statements: June 4 - June 10

Superior Uniform profits; Lincare Holdings net increases.

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  • June 4, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: June 4 - June 10

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • June 4, 2010
Gulf Coast Stocks: June 4 - June 10

Last week's biggest Gulf Coast gainers were Walter Energy Inc. at $7.83 (10.95%), Lincare Holdings at $1.69 (3.74%) and HSN Inc. at $1.15 (4.46%). The biggest decliners were Sun Hydraulics at $-1.10 (-4.05%), Beasley Broadcast Group at $-0.79 (-13.26%) and Sykes Enterprises at $-0.55 (-3.09%).

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  • June 4, 2010
Corporate Report: June 4 - June 10

New information from Algenol Biofuels, Odyssey Marine, and more.

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  • Carl Cronan
  • May 28, 2010
Green makes green

Existing office buildings are now pursuing LEED certification. Managers say tenants demand it, but cost savings also motivate those efforts. The economics may be working.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • May 28, 2010
Game of Coins

Steve Shenbaum, founder of Game On Media in Bradenton, helps people get more out of networking.

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  • Jean Gruss
  • May 28, 2010
Custom dip

Some women prefer not to be seen at all buying a bathing suit, so they'll visit Gene Esposito.

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  • May 28, 2010
2009 Financial Statements: May 28 - June 3

Aerosonic became profitable; Brown & Brown saw net income decline.

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