In the end, this policy would seriously hurt companies in the new federal states.

In any case, blogs may not hurt companies as much as they fear.

Last but not least, they did not want to select exports that would hurt American companies.

The drug industry's image problems are beginning to hurt pharmaceutical companies where it matters most - at the bottom line.

Work left undone by snowbound employees hurt companies large and small.

Unfortunately hurting companies in the pocket book sometimes is the only way to get them to wake up.

They'll use any form of terror to hurt American companies or individuals they don't like.

Many in the business community, however, say they fear the legislation will ultimately hurt American companies.

Higher interest rates raise borrowing costs, hurting companies and their stocks.

The tourism drought has also hurt companies that transport people to airports.