The Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory at Oregon State University has completed installation of a new $1.1 million “hurricane” wavemaker. The wavemaker is the largest of its type in the nation and is able to more accurately simulate the types of waves ... [full story]

April 28 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks retreated on concern that banks may need to raise additional capital and the outbreak of swine flu will hinder an economic recovery. BNP Paribas SA and Credit Suisse Group AG dropped more than 3 ... [full story]

Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty said Monday he expects that rolling back home and condominium insurance regulation will trigger "substantial" rate increases and won't keep insurers in Florida - the reason many lawmakers support it. "Not a single company ... [full story]

The personal auto market remains competitive across the country, even as rates begin to creep upward. Experts in the field said they expect competition to continue throughout the year and into 2010. As with most other industries, the economy ... [full story]