March 2 - March 8, 2008
Saturday, Mar. 8
The informal session went well or badly, depending on which source you're asking. Meanwhile, Wall Street is taking note. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The feds are apparently looking at evidence that may indicate widespread fraud in the origination of mortgages. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Friday, Mar. 7
Yet New Yorkers can't seem to get enough of the shop-worn stereotypes that went out with Nehru jackets. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The Socal Singleton papers obviously don't like to deliver bad news, especially about themselves. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
With 63,000 jobs lost last month, more economists are convinced that we're in a recession - and it could be around a while. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Countrywide's CEO testifies that when he did well his shareholders did well. It's an argument that only goes so far - like 2007. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Jobs report worse than expected, Mozilo grilled on pay package, gas prices are up again, and SAG and AFTRA make nice. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Thursday, Mar. 6
Prosecutor argues that the gumshoe's recordings paint a "clear and crystal" picture of shady dealings.
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Call me crazy, but should the city attorney be thrown a party by the guy who has lobbied the city on billboard-related issues? $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Moscow has the most billionaires, with 74, followed closely by NY (71). L.A. ranks sixth. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
When you’re on the bubble, it won’t take many scary headlines to push the economy over the edge.
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Movies are more expensive to make, Pellicano jury in place, Air Force takes heat on Northrop deal, and KB CEO gets $24.4 million. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Wednesday, Mar. 5
Yes, they are getting richer, thanks to various windfalls made last year. If you dislike the Chandlers, read this with care. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
It’s way too soon to prepare any corporate obits, but his tone has clearly downshifted. Yes,
that Barry Diller.
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The Times now has 10 digital signs around town that rotate headline-type content every eight seconds. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
A Texas judge stopped short of a fine because he couldn't say whether the company had acted in bad faith or just bungled.
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State bankruptcy filings are up, Pellicano trial gets started,and more hand-wringing about fabricated memoir. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Tuesday, Mar. 4
The Olympics and the elections should more or less prop up revenues in 2008. Next year could be another story. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
That's what happens when yields on long-term obligation bonds hit 5 percent - higher than Treasuries. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
After Obama whittled down her lead in Texas and Ohio over the past two weeks, his momentum is slowing. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Another bad day for stocks, new requirements for appraisers, film shoots delayed because of strike worries, and lawyers sue Regan. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Monday, Mar. 3
It turns out that Margaret B. Jones did not grow up in South Central and did not run drugs for gang members.
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The longer prices remain high, the more likely you'll see a response. But long-term habits are tough to shake. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The concern is that Singleton's company might not make enough money to cover its bank agreements. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The longtime friendship of two guys turned out to be a factor in snagging the $40-billion award from Boeing. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Americans cut back on driving, oil reaches all-time record, Virgin causes fare wars at LAX, and more SAG squabbling. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
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