Exploration and production company Oasis Petroleum Inc. has leased 26,816 square-feet in Downtown’s First City Tower, the building’s realtors said Friday. (OAS) more…

Electronic accessories brand Monster Cable Products Inc. is partnering with Houston Rockets star Yao Ming to develop a range of co-branded consumer electronics and lifestyle products for distribution more…

Apache Corp. has increased the number of shares in its public offering to 23 million shares and has priced them at $88 per share. (APA) (BP) more…

Shares of Sterling Bancshares Inc. rose 10 percent on July 22 after its second-quarter announcement beat analysts’ expectations. (SBIB) more…

Already shut-in for seven days for integrity testing, work on the Macondo relief well will not resume for days due to Tropical Storm Bonnie, which is projected to enter the Gulf of Mexico this weekend more…

Commercial real estate firm Behringer Harvard has acquired Briar Forest Lofts, a 352-apartment home community located in Westchase, for an undisclosed amount. more…

Arts and crafts specialty retailer Michaels will be unveiling a new location in West Houston on Aug. 15. more…

Results were neck-and-neck this week as Houston Business Journal readers debated on whether or not red-light cameras improved safety. more…

Schlumberger Ltd. reported Friday a 33 percent boost in its second quarter net income on the heels of strong performances in North America and Latin America. (SLB) more…

It’s true, Houston continues to have the cheapest average gasoline price in Texas, but the rate is more like a drip than a drop. more…