April 20 - April 26, 2008
Friday, Apr. 25
As long as the Tribune CEO keeps dangling Newsday, he's certain to find friends. NY Daily News owner Mort Zuckerman... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
You knew it had to happen - too many businesses filing for green-related trademarks that look or sound the same.... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
If the subprime disaster isn't what's bringing the U.S. economy to its knees - and there's a decent argument that... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
It’s another one of those sign-of-the-times indicators. New vehicle registrations in L.A. County fell 16.3 percent in the first quarter,... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
No relief on gas: The average price of self-serve regular gasoline in the L.A. area is now $3.858 a gallon,... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Thursday, Apr. 24
It's the old buy-low, sell-high bit - and among the smaller fashion brands there might be some bargains out there.... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Good luck. If you're looking at the summary compensation table for Countrywide CEO Angelo Mozilo, his total compensation is a... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Venice-based Digital Domain, the special-effects powerhouse, is not exactly wowing them on Wall Street. The company's initial public offering was... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The Weekly's loooong look at how the city handles billboard regulation - either ineptly or corruptly - hones in on... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Not many LABO readers are probably aware of this, but Mariah Carey's new album, "E=MC2", has sold 463,000 copies, making... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
B of A sticks with Countrywide: A number of Bank of America shareholders put up a stink at the shareholders... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Wednesday, Apr. 23
Yes, I'm serious. I think. Celebrity chef Mario Batali has a problem with American H2O, which is why he's creating... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The actors guild will keep going at it with the studios and networks for an extra week, perhaps a sign... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Is it just me or does it seem as if Web headlines and decks are being written by people who... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
A local Costco executive says large quantities are being snapped up, and Sam's Club has a limit on purchases. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
David Beckham's commercial value may be much less. Here's why. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Tuesday, Apr. 22
It's the burger chain's first opening in the state - and the first outside the mainstays of California, Arizona and Nevada. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The big question is whether they'll spread into long-established mortgages. That would be really bad. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
There's still a lot of confusion over the pending resignation of the paper's managing editor. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Murdoch nears deal for Newsday, D-day for Yahoo, California lags in Fortune 500, and Digital Domain to get priced. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Monday, Apr. 21
Product recalls and a nasty lawsuit against the maker of Bratz dolls are making for heavy-duty expenses. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
It's hard to wrap your arms around the idea that prices keep going up while U.S. demand for gas keeps going down. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
There's been a 23 percent increase in existing OC homes and condos placed into escrow over the past 30 days. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
There remain plenty of vacancies, which could mean some sort of "lease-to-sell" arrangement. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
City budget takes hit, oil prices dip below $117, Burbank flights may move to Van Nuys, and new cable channel in works. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
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