Some of these companies are going to have to look for creative ways to either get more cash, or perhaps to partner with somebody that has cash.

Some companies believe if they took over Knight Ridder, they could raise the margin, either by cutting costs or raising revenue.

Companies have a lot of free cash now. That provides a big buffer.

He's creative. He finds ways to get contracts done.

We have to be creative and think of ways to make the airport more than just an airport. We need to think of ways to make it an economic-development hub.

Steel companies need cash to operate. Steel prices fluctuate and steel companies need cash to manage the ups and downs of the historically cyclical market. Raiding cash during good times is short sighted and counter to the long-term interest of the company.