April 6 - April 12, 2008
Friday, Apr. 11
He claims being duped into buying shares of Bear Stearns just days before the bank's near collapse. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
GE couldn't make loans because of the credit crunch, and its NBC Universal unit earned less then expected. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The Hollywood private eye called an FBI forensics expert as his only witness. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
David Geffen could be in talks with Sam Zell to buy the paper that's he been going after since last year. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Market falls on GE numbers, more cancellations at American, L.A. gas prices jump, and Bev Hills approves condo project. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Thursday, Apr. 10
Selling fruits and vegetables, deli meats and fresh baked goods is sure to raise concern among the supermarket chains.
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Yields were lower than in March, though 4.96% tax free looks pretty good. Proceeds will go towards infrastructure work.
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Barring some last-minute legal action, LAX-area hotels will be required to abide by the new ordinance. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Now we get to know what goes into a dish of the frozen concoction, but it's one of those be-careful-what-you-wish-for deals. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
WSJ survey of economists finds more pessimism about home prices and unemployment. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
American cancels more flights, prosecutors in Pellicano trial wrapping up, and Microsoft battle for Yahoo gets goofier. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Wednesday, Apr. 9
A Chicago restaurant owner agrees to change a too-familiar name. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
It's the airport's biggest carrier, but today's cancelled flights only affect a small portion of operations. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Combining the Internet operations of both companies could help thwart Microsoft's efforts at buying Yahoo.
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She could be out by next January - and there's talk about her replacing Larry King. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Hope to be back later today.... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Tuesday, Apr. 8
American's fleet of 300 MD-80s was pulled from service this afternoon for maintenance inspections. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
More CEOs, including at least two locals, are passing up their bonuses in the face of bad economic times. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
There's not much evidence to suggest that the rich are taking it on the chin. So what gives? $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Unlike its upset win over Boeing for the aerial tanker contract, The L.A. company is favored for the spy plane business. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Greenspan says he's not to blame, Tribune might resort to credit lines, NBC sues "Runway" producers, and airlines score poorly. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Monday, Apr. 7
Union officials have a long list of demands, but media companies might want to hear about them. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Not a big surprise given the slipping economy. Accounting, law, architecture and engineering firms expanded the most. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Despite lower demand in the U.S., oil prices remain well over $100 a barrel. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Somehow it doesn't seem like a fair fight, but it does provide some insight into stuff that no doubt happens all the time. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Yahoo turns down bid, Circuit City might be up for sale, big agent defection at UTA, and still sluggish at the ports. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
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