Archive for May 6th, 2008
Wal-Mart Expands Low-Priced Drug Program
Wal-Mart Expands Low-Priced Drug Program
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s biggest retailer, said Monday it will offer 90-day prescriptions for $10 and lower the prices of more than 1,000 over-the-counter medications to $4 or less.
The company said the offerings are the third phase of its $4 prescription program.
Beginning […]
Decline in Canadian Building Permits Concentrated in Alberta
Decline in Canadian Building Permits Concentrated in Alberta
Canadian building permits unexpectedly fell a sizeable 4.5% in March compared with expectations of an increase of 1.2% and a gain in February of 0.8%. However, all of the weakness was concentrated in Alberta, where permits plummeted 32.9%. Excluding that province, permits rose a more impressive 5.1% in […]
Gas Prices Up About 15 Cents Past 2 Weeks
Gas Prices Up About 15 Cents Past 2 Weeks
CAMARILLO, Calif. — The national average price for regular gasoline rose about 15 cents in the last two weeks, according to a survey.
The average price of self-serve regular gasoline on Friday […]