Corporate Governance

Approximately 2,200 current and former Coke employees will receive on average $39,000.

Analyst predicts shares poised to jump as much as 25 percent.

Inquiry is unnecessary, oil industry spokesman says.

Deal increases company's international oil reserves.

Texaco's merger with Chevron hangs in the balance.

Chain partners with Nesco in $25.5 million deal.

When BJ's Auto Spa co-owner Chris Bjurlin purchased his property in Phoenix in February 1999, he also inherited an auto garage. "Actually, the space was a combination auto garage and gas station with 1,000 square feet devoted to the c-store section," he said. "We left the exterior walls standing, took down a wall, ripped down the tire area and widened the space for the c-store. We also didn't keep any of the in-store equipment."

Many years ago Paul Revere rode through the American colonies shouting his famous line, "The British are coming!" More than 225 years later, many U.S-based oil companies continue to echo his cry.