HLB TARGETS 30,000 MEMBERS FOR NEW CREDIT CARD (Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News)

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Bank aims to attract over 30,000 members for its newly launched HLB Platinum Business credit card within a year, said its chief operating officer for personal financial services, Moey Tan.

Gas prices jump again (CNN Money)

Gasoline prices rose for the sixth straight day Monday, according to a nationwide survey of gas station credit card swipes - a sign that oil companies expect higher demand later this year.

New Shell $aver Card(SM) Available at Shell-Branded Stations Nationwide (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Shell Oil Products US launched the Shell Saver Card today, becoming the first gasoline retailer to make an electronic check payment method available to consumers nationally. This latest Shell payment option provides consumers with a convenient way to pay for purchases with a direct link to a checking account and savings on each gallon of fuel pumped at Shell stations.

CNN - Gas Prices Jump Again (WSB-TV 2 Atlanta)

Gasoline Prices Rose For The Fifth Straight Day On Monday, According To A Nationwide Survey Of Gas Station Credit Card Swipes.  

Credit crunch's impact worrisome as record commercial loans come due (Dallas Morning News)

A record amount of commercial real estate loans coming due in Texas and nationwide the next three years are at risk of not being renewed or refinanced, which could have dire consequences, industry leaders warn.