International Business News - FST http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif Forest Oil Corp. said Monday it has increased its holdings in East Texas and North Louisiana as it seeks to exploit energy reserves in the region's Haynesville/Bossier Shale and nearby areas. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080630/forest-oil-increases-holdings-in-e-texas-n-la.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:16:10 EDT Shares of Forest Oil Corp. rose Friday, as investors cheered the company's improved finances and strong production growth outlook. In afternoon trading, Forest shares rose $4.16, or 6 percent, to $73.92 after peaking at $74.34 earlier in the day. Over the past 52 weeks, the company's shares have traded between $37.43 and $76.20. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080627/forest-oil-shares-rise-on-optimism-about-growth.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:55:28 EDT The Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 index declined Friday, extending Thursday's drop, as the price of oil soared and shares of American Eagle Outfitters Inc. slipped to a fresh low. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080627/s-p-midcap-400-in-focus-aeo-kwk.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:49:23 EDT The chief operating officer of oil and gas company Forest Oil Corp. exercised options for 5,000 shares of common stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080611/forest-oil-coo-exercises-options.htm Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:38:12 EDT Forest Oil Corp. said Monday it priced a private offering of $250 million in 7.25 percent senior notes due 2019 at 100.25 percent plus accrued interest. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080519/forest-oil-prices-250-million-debt-offering.htm Mon, 19 May 2008 18:57:17 EDT Forest Oil Corp., a producer of natural gas and liquids, said Monday it is offering $250 million in debt. The senior notes will be due in 2019. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080519/forest-oil-issuing-250-million-in-debt.htm Mon, 19 May 2008 07:50:26 EDT The chief financial officer of oil and gas exploration company Forest Oil Corp. exercised options for 10,000 shares of common stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Wednesday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080515/forest-oil-chief-financial-officer-sells-stock.htm Thu, 15 May 2008 16:10:22 EDT Forest Oil Corp. extended its bank line of credit to $1.8 billion to give it more capital for potential acquisitions, the oil and natural-gas exploration company said Thursday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080508/forest-oil-boosts-line-of-credit-with-eye-on-acquisitions.htm Thu, 08 May 2008 16:56:39 EDT Among the earnings stories for Monday, May 5, from AP Financial News: RADNOR, Pa. (AP) _ Airgas Inc.'s fiscal fourth-quarter earnings rose 47 percent as acquisitions sent revenue higher, the industrial gas maker said Monday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080505/earnings-roundup-airgas-forest-oil.htm Mon, 05 May 2008 18:41:57 EDT Shares of Forest Oil Corp. soared to their highest point in well over a decade Wednesday as investors cheered the oil and gas producer's ambitious growth plans. The stock's rally began a day earli... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080402/forest-oil-shares-rally-on-growth-plans.htm Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:02:33 EDT Among the stock activity stories for Wednesday, April 2, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP) Shares of Forest Oil Corp. soared to their highest point in well over a decade Wednesday as investors c... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080402/movers-roundup-forest-oil-immucor.htm Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:25:21 EDT The natural-gas sector rose Monday as investors expected a continuation of recent strong demand and surging commodity prices. The Amex Natural Gas Index dropped 1 percent to 590.67 as April natural-gas futures slid 10.4 cents to $9.665 per 1,000 cubic feet on the New York Mercantile Exchange. However, the index and prices have marched higher this year along with oil prices _ which set a new trading record on Friday. A cold winter resulted in higher natural-gas demand and pricing as well. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080310/sector-snap-natural-gas-stocks-rise.htm Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:33:38 EDT Forest Oil Corp.'s chairman, Forrest E. Hoglund, plans to retire in May, the gas company said Monday. He will be succeeded by James D. Lightner. Hoglund, 74, has served on the company's board since 2000 and has been chairman since 2003. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080225/forest-oil-chairman-retires.htm Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:21:59 EST Among the earnings stories for Friday, Feb. 22, from AP Financial News: SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ PG&E Corp., parent of California's Pacific Gas & Electric Co. utility, said Thursday its fourth-quarter earnings rose 34 percent, as it reaped benefits from capital investments and a year-ago period that was hurt by severance costs. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080222/earnings-roundup-pg-e-rogers-comm.htm Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:11:27 EST Natural gas and oil producer Infinity Energy Resources Inc. said Friday it agreed to sell oil and gas producing properties in Colorado and Wyoming, along with other assets, for $17.4 million to natural gas and crude oil producer Forest Oil Corp. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080104/infinity-energy-selling-assets.htm Fri, 04 Jan 2008 09:08:39 EST Following is a summary of top stories in the energy sector Monday. Oil Finishes 2007 on a Quiet Note http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20071231/energy-sector-roundup-oil-drifts-lower.htm Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:43:42 EST