Fluor Corporation (FLR) reported third quarter earnings per share of 89 cents, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Revenue declined by 4% to $5.4 billion, which compares with $5.7 billion in the third quarter of 2008. This change was driven primarily by decreases in the Oil & Gas and Power segments. Revenue in both Industrial & Infrastructure and Government segments was up from last year.  While three of the five business segments reported earnings growth over 2008, the Oil & Gas segment profit declined by 8% and the Global Services segment profit was impacted by a $45 million provision relating to a collection issue on a completed paper mill revamp project.  New project awards for the quarter were $2.9 billion, compared with record awards of $8.8 billion a year ago. Consolidated backlog at the end of the quarter was $28 billion. This represents a $2.9 billion increase ...

AutoChina International Ltd., formerly Spring Creek Acquisition Corp., provides commercial auto sales and financing in China. The company today announced the appointment of Jason Wang as the company’s new CFO, effective immediately.

With more than 10 years of experience in finance, capital markets and company expansion, Wang will head AutoChina’s overall financial planning and control, as well as China and U.S. GAAP compliance, SEC filings, investor relations, M&A activities, and general corporate financial responsibilities.

“We expect Jason’s leadership and financial acumen will be a great asset to our company and add increasing depth and diverse skills to our corporate finance team. Jason’s familiarity with our operations as an investor, combined with his capital markets expertise, should make for a smooth transition. We also look forward to Johnson Lau’s continuing contributions as his background in accounting and financial reporting will continue to serve AutoChina well throughout our expected growth in the

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