Near-term

Near-term bookings were stronger than expected, the Miami-based cruise operator said Tuesday.

Royal Caribbean Profit Jumps 55% Tess Stynes 2010

Near-term bookings were stronger than expected, the Miami-based cruise operator said Tuesday.

Earnings Watch 2010

Near-term call options are far and away the most popular make and model changing hands on the stock today.

Options Players See Upside In Hasbro, Roll With American Axle Andrew Wilkinson 2011

Near-term U.S. supply-and-demand fundamentals will come into focus with the release of weekly oil inventory data later this week.

Crude Declines on Europe Worries; Falls Out of Backwardation David Bird 2011

Near-term supply chain disruptions could have a negative impact on trade volumes.

Tepid Debut Awaits Hutchison Port IPO Chun Han Wong 2011

Near-term, the loss of Hamaoka threatens to intensify an expected shortage of electricity when Japanese power demand peaks in mid-summer.

Japan to Shut a Second Plant Chester Dawson 2011

Near-term hurdles for the euro zone include a potential Standard & Poor's downgrade of its member states, possibly as early as this week, and the resumption of Greece's protracted bailout talks with the troika of its international lenders that could clear the way for €130 billion $168.27 billion in fresh aid for the debt-strapped country.

Euro Sinks Below $1.28 Anusha Shrivastava 2012

Near-term approval of South American projects hold potential to increase the unit's copper production a further 33% to two million tons a year in 2016, Mr. Sartain said.

Xstrata Says Copper Demand Continues to Outpace Supply Alex MacDonald 2011

Near-term economic dislocation might be the painful medicine necessary for long-term health.

The Debt Ceiling: Myths and Facts Emil W. Henry Jr. 2011

Near-term benefits include the creation of local construction jobs, increased property value and related tax revenue, more vibrant local business districts, and lower household transportation costs (owning a car costs the average Seattle resident more than $10,000 per year).

Walk Bike Ride: The Economic Case « PubliCola 2010