July 27 - August 2, 2008
Saturday, Aug. 2
How else do you describe a departing Countrywide executive who is using the company jet for a vacation to Africa? $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Friday, Aug. 1
Get outta here - $69 for a single-day adult ticket and $59 for kids? Remember when tickets were just a buck? $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The jobless rate for 16- and 17-year-old men rose to 29.4 percent, the highest since the government started counting in 1948. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Jobs report is bad but not terrible, L.A. gas prices keep falling, movie production to resume, and Cher lists Malibu villa for $45 million. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Thursday, Jul. 31
The department store chain will wind up closing some locations, which could become a headache for mall owners. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
It's a topic that tends to get lost in the shuffle, but the Tribune Co. CEO has this history of dodging the IRS. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The U.S. economy grew at a slower-than-expected pace in the second quarter - we think. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Wednesday, Jul. 30
The Mouse House CEO isn't even pretending to show concern about the contract impasse with the Screen Actors Guild. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Economist Nouriel Roubini says at least a dozen major economies are at risk of a recessionary hard landing. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
FDIC head says it could be a tough go because there's not much of a core deposit base - and of course there are the losses. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Analysts skeptical on oil plunge, Valley home prices fall, council passes fast-food ban, and Tribune hires broker to market LAT property. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Tuesday, Jul. 29
The second quarter certainly looks good, thanks to the Paramount blockbusters. Trouble is, Viacom is largely a TV company. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
An appeals court ruled that a judge erred when he turned down an FTC request to block the purchase of Wild Oats. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Both cells and landlines have been shaky in the minutes after the earthquake hit. That could be due to lots... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Critics are calling the much-trumpeted agreements "sweetheart deals" that actually shield health plans from further liability. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Port contract deal reached, Mervyn's close to bankruptcy, oil prices keep falling, and Grand Avenue delay approved. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Monday, Jul. 28
Don't discount the relief - psychic or otherwise - of paying 15 bucks less to fill your tank.
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The stock jumped 12.2 percent on news of the company’s experimental treatment for osteoporosis preventing fractures. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Between now and 2012, container volume into the U.S. will grow at a paltry 1 percent to 2 percent annually. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Another drop in oil, possible jump in LAX landing fees, SAG board supports new media efforts, and Spielberg's price may be too high. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
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