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Treasury: $266.9 billion disbursed from $700 billion bailout pot Friday, January 9, 2009 @ 8:58AMWASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department announced Thursday that it has disbursed $266.9 billion from the $700 billion financial rescue program.
11 days to Inauguration — Bloomberg: Obama polling data urges ‘recovery’ instead of ‘recession’ a Friday, January 9, 2009 @ 8:04AMThe jobless rate jumps to 7.2 percent and Obama polling data urges "recovery" instead of "recession."
Louisiana Taxpayers Are Losers In Property Insurance Scheme Friday, January 9, 2009 @ 8:02AMHigher Costs
Ford to offer Sync platform globally in 2010 Friday, January 9, 2009 @ 7:30AMLAS VEGAS, US: Ford Motor Co plans to introduce its Sync platform that connects mobile phones and digital music players using voice commands globally in 2010 starting with Europe, the automaker said on Thursday.
Eastern Insurance being sold Friday, January 9, 2009 @ 12:02AMEight years ago, Brian Corbett was on the selling end of a deal between Eastern Insurance Group and Wilkes-Barre-based Penn Millers Insurance Company. Now the roles are reversed.
Ford committed to new products and cost cuts: CEO Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 11:46PMLAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co is committed to maintaining investments in new products such as its Sync audio platform as well as production cuts forced by the global economic downturn, Chief Executive Alan Mulally said on Thursday.
Ford committed to new products and cost cuts: CEO Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 10:23PMBy Anupreeta Das
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-09 04:09 CES-Ford to offer Sync platform globally in 2010 Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 10:14PMLAS VEGAS, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co plans to introduce its Sync platform that connects mobile phones and digital music players using voice commands globally in 2010 starting with Europe, the automaker said on Thursday. The Sync wireless system has been a surprise hit for Ford, helping to boost U.S. sales of the Focus compact car for the No. 2 U.S.-based automaker and appeal to younger ...
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-09 04:09 CES-UPDATE 1-Ford committed to new products and cost cuts: CEO Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 10:13PMBy Anupreeta Das
Ford says at CES to offer Sync platform globally in 2010 Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 9:18PMLAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co plans to introduce its Sync platform that connects mobile phones and digital music players using voice commands globally in 2010 starting with Europe, the automaker said on Thursday.
China Market Likely To Stall On Friday Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 7:29PM(RTTNews) - The China stock market has finished lower now in back-to-back sessions, shedding more than 40 points or 2 percent along the way.
Treasury: $266.9 bn disbursed from $700 bn bailout pot Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 11:38AMThe Treasury Department announced on Thursday that it has disbursed $266.9 billion from the $700 billion financial rescue program.
More Than 1/3 Of Rescue Money Disbursed Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 11:00AMThe Treasury Department says it has disbursed $266.9 billion from the $700 billion financial rescue program.
Treasury: $266.9 billion disbursed from $700 billion bailout pot (7:54 a.m.) Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 10:44AM WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department announced today that it has disbursed $266.9 billion from the $700 billion financial rescue program.
U.S. Treasury: $266.9B disbursed from $700B bailout pot Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 10:30AMWASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department announced Thursday that it has disbursed $266.9 billion from the $700 billion financial rescue program. In its latest update to Congress, the department said it closed $65.4 billion in transactions since its last report on Dec. 2. Under the law that Congress passed on Oct. 3, Treasury must provide a report summing up its activities once its commitments ...
Treasury: $266.9B disbursed from $700B bailout pot Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 10:23AMIn its latest update to Congress, the department said it closed $65.4 billion in transactions since its last report on Dec. 2. Under the law that Congress passed on Oct. 3, Treasury must provide a report summing up its activities once its commitments pass certain milestones.
Treasury: $266.9B disbursed from $700B bailout pot Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 9:55AMThe Treasury Department announced Thursday that it has disbursed $266.9 billion from the $700 billion financial rescue program. In its latest update to Congress, the department said it closed $65.4 billion in transactions since its last report on Dec. 2....
Aon closes sale of Auto Insurance Specialists Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 4:56AMAon has completed the sale of all of the issued and outstanding equity interests of AIS Management, the parent company of Auto Insurance Specialists, to Mercury General.
Aon closes sale of Auto Insurance Specialists Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 4:56AMAon has completed the sale of all of the issued and outstanding equity interests of AIS Management, the parent company of Auto Insurance Specialists, to Mercury General.
With sales down 53, is Chrysler a lost cause Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 4:16AMDETROIT Even by the standards of battered automakers, Chrysler is in dire shape. Its sales in December were down a stunning 53 percent, far worse than Ford or General Motors, and analysts say it probably wont survive the year as an independent company despite $4 billion in government loans and the possibility of more.
With sales down 53, is Chrysler a lost cause Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 4:16AMDETROIT Even by the standards of battered automakers, Chrysler is in dire shape. Its sales in December were down a stunning 53 percent, far worse than Ford or General Motors, and analysts say it probably wont survive the year as an independent company despite $4 billion in government loans and the possibility of more.
End of road for Chrysler? Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 3:57AMEven by the standards of battered carmakers, Chrysler is in dire shape and analysts say that it might not survive 2009.
End of road for Chrysler? Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 3:57AMEven by the standards of battered carmakers, Chrysler is in dire shape and analysts say that it might not survive 2009.
Few NEPA stocks survive ’08 Wall Street bloodbath Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 3:34AMThe economic upheaval of 2008 played out in a grand way on publicly traded companies doing business in Northeast Pennsylvania.
Few NEPA stocks survive ’08 Wall Street bloodbath Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 3:34AMThe economic upheaval of 2008 played out in a grand way on publicly traded companies doing business in Northeast Pennsylvania.
P.E.I. police agencies launch Criminal Intelligence Service Bureau Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 7:34PMPolice agencies from across P.E.I. came together Wednesday in Charlottetown to officially launch P.E.
Liberals listen for economic ideas during cross-Canada tour Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 7:04PMAfter a quiet month since he was acclaimed Liberal leader, Michael Ignatieff and two MPs who specialize in economic policy plan a coast-to-coast “listening” tour, starting in Halifax Thursday and Friday, to tune into local business and community views on the economy
Healthcare Costs and U.S. Competitiveness Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 7:12AMFactoring in costs borne by government, the private sector, and individuals, the United States spends over $1.9 trillion annually on healthcare expenses, more than any other industrialized country.
Aon Completes Sale of Auto Insurance Specialists to Mercury General Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 7:11AMChicago-based insurance broker Aon Corp. has completed the sale of AIS Management, LLC, which is the parent company of Auto Insurance Specialists, LLC, to Mercury General Corp. Aon said it ...
IRS Promises To Help Struggling Taxpayers During Financial Crisis Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 7:03PMIRS Promises To Help Struggling Taxpayers During Financial Crisis
Yelp user faces lawsuit over negative review Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 6:09PMCommunity reviewer who suggested a chiropractor was less than honest in his billing practices is accused of defamation in a lawsuit.
Market Winners & Losers: American Capital, Celgene Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 6:03PMIt was a choppy trading day for the markets today, but the indices weathered the storm and landed in the green with the S&P 500 closing up 7.25 points, or 0.78%, at 934.70.
Yelp user faces lawsuit over negative review Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 5:52PM San Franciscan Christopher Norberg went to a chiropractor after being injured in a car accident in 2006. After a disagreement with the chiropractor over billing, he posted a negative review of the business on Yelp suggesting that the doctor was dishonest. Now he is facing a defamation lawsuit that could chill self-expression on the popular gripe Web site.
IBM Completes Acquisition of ILOG Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 7:00AM IBM today announced the completion of its approximately $340 million USD tender offer for the shares of ILOG (PARIS: ILO). The tender offer, announced July 28, 2008, was finalized after IBM acquired all outstanding stock in ILOG and satisfied the other conditions of the offer.
General Growth Settles Suit Over California Mall For $48 Mln Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 4:33AMGeneral Growth Settles Suit Over California Mall For $48 Mln
AP Financial NewsBrief at 4:37 a.m. EST Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 4:17AMHONG KONG (AP) _ Asian stock markets were mostly higher Tuesday, shrugging off lackluster trade overnight in the U.S. and Europe amid growing optimism the world economy would start to recover later this year.
GM Canada December and 2008 Year End Sales Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 1:38PM For the 2008 calendar year, General Motors of Canada maintained its sales leadership position in Canada delivering 358,902 vehicles.
AP Financial NewsBrief at 1:10 p.m. EST Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 1:30PMNEW YORK (AP) _ Just a dozen years ago, newspapers on either side of Arlington, Texas, fought fiercely for every reader in the fast-growing city, spending millions of dollars to expand their staffs and cover the smallest meetings and sporting events.
AP Financial NewsBrief at 12:55 p.m. EST Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 12:15PMKIEV, Ukraine (AP) _ A top Ukrainian official has warned that European customers could see serious natural gas disruptions in about two weeks if the energy dispute between Russia and Ukraine is not resolved, and the Russian gas monopoly Gazprom accused Ukraine of boycotting contract negotiations.
Few local stocks survive ’08 Wall Street bloodbath Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 3:40AMThe economic upheaval of 2008 played out in a grand way on publicly traded companies doing business in Northeast Pennsylvania.
Helping hand for poor during Tet holiday Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 3:05AMHA NOI — Senior business managers and officials have confirmed their support to poor workers throughout the coming Tet holidays.
AP Financial NewsBrief at 2:40 a.m. EST Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 2:16AMDETROIT (AP) _ General Motors Corp. is counting on the 2010 Cadillac SRX crossover vehicle to lure luxury car buyers with new design and performance features.
Obama’s Ride Was Not 2008’s Top Story Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 11:12PMThe Associated Press ranked Barack Obama’s political ride the top story of 2008. It wasn’t. The top story had to be the implosion of the economy—here and across the globe.
Stronger unions needed Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 11:06PMThe foreign nonunion auto companies in the South have a plan to reduce wages and benefits at their factories in the United States. And to do it, they need to destroy the United Auto Workers.
Lottery top issue for incoming Ark. House speaker Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 2:28PMIn January 2005, Robbie Wills started his first term as state representative with a modest goal: learn the ins and outs of the Legislature and carry a bill that dealt...
James Love: Protecting Consumers Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:41PMBack when campaign spending was limited by law, there was an effective quota on taking money from special interests. After the cap was reached, it...
AP Financial NewsBrief at 12:43 p.m. EST Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 12:15PMKIEV, Ukraine (AP) _ A top Ukrainian official warned Saturday that European customers could see serious natural gas disruptions in two weeks unless an energy dispute between Russia and Ukraine was resolved, and the Russian gas monopoly Gazprom accused Ukraine of boycotting contract negotiations.
IN BRIEF Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 4:56AMWASHINGTON
Sunflashes Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 3:23AMINDYMAC MAY BE SOLD FOR $13.9B
Business Notes Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:59AMNational Digital TV subsidy program running out of money The arm of the federal government that is distributing converter box coupons for the Feb. 17 transition to digital television is about to run out of money. Any day now, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration expects to hit a $1.34 billion funding ceiling set by Congress for the pool of $40 coupons, two of ...