December 30 - January 5, 2008
Friday, Jan. 4
The boxing star's investment company, Golden Boy Enterprises, had teamed up with two local developers in trying to buy the... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Akre Capital Management, which reports holding a 13.4 percent stake in the retailer, wants to see a turnaround plan, including... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
That means none of the more than 70 actors nominated for a Golden Globe, according to Screen Actors Guild President... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
No, not the weather - the stock market. The Dow took a 256-point hit as December's job numbers turned out... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Has recession arrived?: This morning's jobs report would certainly suggest as much. December payrolls rose by a mere 18,000, way... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Thursday, Jan. 3
The government says that two studies confirm the potential danger of anemia drugs sold by the Thousand Oaks-based company, as... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Traders who dabble in the political prediction markets (yes, there is such an animal) are betting that it'll be Obama... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The nifty Netflix deal with Korea's LG Electronics to bring online video to your TV screen is getting a bunch... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
It's only the first night, but the "Tonight Show" bested the "Late Show" by a bunch - 5.8 million viewers... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Markets still shaky:: The Dow is up around 70 points and oil is trading at $99 and change, although at... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Wednesday, Jan. 2
"Nice to be with you, rabbi,” Robin Williams tells Dave during his appearance on tonight's "Late Show." As reported by... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
When Sung Won Sohn took over as head of L.A.-based Hanmi Financial two years ago, the stock was trading at... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
All commodity prices are up today, as the dollar keeps slumping and investors start to worry about inflation. The $100-a-barrel... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Happy New Year! Here's wishing everyone a healthy and fulfilling 2008. Bad start for economy: The Dow is already down... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
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