And, by the way, whether the rules work or not, they'll have an effect on the price and availability of credit - probably raising the price and shrinking the availability, for the period of implementation (at least) and possibly for longer.

BBC: Why have we left bank reform to technocrats?

Company executives expressed hope that oil directed activity and the presence of large international players and credit availability will sustain the North American cycle over a long period of time.

FORBES: Halliburton Stock Undervalued By $20

However, with the advent of numerous competitors and near-universal availability of GPS devices in phones, Garmin is now facing an extremely rough period.

FORBES: Garmin Loses Its Way As Competition Surges