June 1 - June 7, 2008
Saturday, Jun. 7
Arjun Murti, who has been predicting a big jump in crude prices, sees the possibility of $5.75-a-gallon gasoline. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The Countrywide CEO treating some borrowers better than others may be legal, but sure doesn't look good.
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Friday, Jun. 6
Oil and gas prices spike, differing cost estimates from writers strike, big numbers for upfronts, and calculating Bratz royalties. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The U.S. unemployment rate soared to 5.5 percent, while the separate payroll survey showed a loss of 49,000 jobs. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Thursday, Jun. 5
Stocks and home values helped contribute to a $1.7 trillion drop in the net worth of U.S. households. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Zell & Co. want to eliminate 82 pages a week. They also say that productivity is lagging. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The former Broadcom co-founder is charged with conspiracy and securities fraud - as well as distributing controlled substances. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Shoppers hit the discounters, housing inventory declines, L.A. to sue Time Warner Cable, and studios may owe actors. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Wednesday, Jun. 4
Folks at the Times say that it's part of an overall cutback within the Features section. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Would you believe a "Six Flags Fun Park" videogame that you play at home? An L.A. company is developing it.
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It's gotten so crazy that folks are buying seats for
next season just to have priority for the Finals. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The jobless rate remained fairly low for most of 2007, but the slower economy is finally having an impact. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Oil prices keep falling, Ed McMahon defaults, no more Ted airline, and SAG cuts 300 waiver deals for producers. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Tuesday, Jun. 3
Two big Hollywood names, Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun, will be developing an entertainment Web site. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
They've reached a four-year deal with Fox that will give the top stars nearly $400,000 an episode. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Traffic has soared in recent months, but what happens after the elections are over? $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Review of newspaper Web sites finds the navigation "primitive" and "clumsy," but the content is good. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
GM thinking small, why Wachovia CEO got the boot, SAG talks to resume, and no more Kinko's. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Monday, Jun. 2
The landmark Century City property is being sold for $366.5 million. No word on what the new owners have in mind. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
L.A. is near the top of the pricing chart, although a little relief might be near. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Fire doesn't impact Universal schedule, SATC's up-and-down weekend, Hilton raids Starwood, and Semel goes after IMG. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Sunday, Jun. 1
Why on earth is the former president spending so much time with the Bev Hills playboy? $MTEntryExcerpt$>
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