Business
It’s a world milestone as PetroChina shares begin trading in Shanghai.
Nov. 6, 2007
California
Warren Buffett’s infusion of stock into the foundation conflicts with efforts to help victims. The Gateses are assessing their part.
May 4, 2007
Ties to Darfur are in question. The Gateses are assessing their foundation’s own Sudan-related investments.
Warren Buffett has cut his stake in PetroChina Co. to 9.72% amid calls for him to sever ties to the firm because of its investments in Sudan.
Sept. 13, 2007
Labor unions and human rights activists declared victory Thursday as shares of the controversial Chinese oil company PetroChina (PTR) ended flat on their first day of U.S. trading.
April 7, 2000
The Berkshire chairman says it’s too difficult to rate corporate conduct.
May 7, 2007
Social performance is too hard to rate, says the Berkshire chairman.
The Chinese website nearly triples in value on its first day of trading in Hong Kong.
Nov. 7, 2007
BP Amoco will halt exporting Alaska crude oil and divert the 60,000 barrels a day to California if it gets approval for its merger with Atlantic Richfield Co., the Britain-based oil company said Thursday.
March 24, 2000
World & Nation
Africa: Religious and secular groups appeal to Americans to pressure firms that do business with the brutal regime.
June 1, 2000