September 7 - September 13, 2008
Friday, Sep. 12
Despite a new CEO and some encouraging financial numbers, the stock keeps dropping - and the talk has turned to a possible sale. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
More than 400 people were lining up this morning to get into the new Nordstrom Rack at Laguna Hills Mall. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
He's now favored on the Intrade prediction market to win the presidency. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
It doesn't appear as if the recent round of newsroom layoffs will be holding back the billionaire. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Ike's impact on gas prices, Lehman sale might be near, Palin opposes local port fees, and Health Net reinstates customers. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Thursday, Sep. 11
That would be the L.A.-Long Beach area, which ranks well down the list of top 200 metro areas surveyed by the Milken Institute. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
What's amazing about the recent price plunge is that it's happening in the middle of hurricane season. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Over the last 24 hours CEO Dick Fuld has been putting out the word that the 158-year-old investment bank is on the block. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
They're still sparring over an old news story about United Airlines' filing for bankruptcy being confused for a real-time story. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
OC salesman indicted, Council approves signage pact, court approves ports' plan, and consumer sentiment picks up. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The investment bank's future really seems to be in doubt, despite yesterday's announcement about selling off assets. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Wednesday, Sep. 10
That's what a federal judge in Riverside wants from the two locally based toy companies. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The onetime business partner of L.A. billionaire Ron Burkle was charged in connection with a real estate investment scheme. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
We've just received top-secret footage of her training sessions in advance of being interviewed by ABC's Charlie Gibson. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Lehman's survival strategy, AIG's signage proposal, La Jolla vs. Sioux City, Iowa, and AFTRA is moving into SAG's turf. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Wall Street is still trying to figure out why Tom Conforti suddenly stepped down as DineEquity CFO. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The decision is a victory for Boeing, which lost the initial competition to Northrop and the parent company of Airbus. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Tuesday, Sep. 9
There are several reports that a prospective infusion of cash by the Korea Development Bank has collapsed. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The folks at 99 Cents Only Stores were pretty cute with their price increase of 0.99 cents, but not everyone is signing on. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Oil closing in on $100, Gross' $1.7 billion payday, DreamWorks deal delayed, and proxy advisers back Napster. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Monday, Sep. 8
That's the new top price at the City of Commerce-based discount chain. Is there any such a thing as 1/100 of a penny in change? $MTEntryExcerpt$>
An injunction to prevent the ports of L.A. and Long Beach from launching their Clean Trucks Program has been denied.
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Two embarrassing online slip-ups today are a reminder of how dangerous the Web can be. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
A federal judge ruled that a deal involving the Broadcom co-founder would "erode the public's perception of our justice system." $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The nation's largest thrift will be put under special regulatory supervision following skyrocketing losses from mortgages. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Truckers to fight ports plan in court, studios support transition to digital, and housing proposal blasted by both sides. $MTEntryExcerpt$>
We'll see how long it lasts. The Dow opened up more than 340 points, but has since pulled back (at... $MTEntryExcerpt$>
Sunday, Sep. 7
The bond market super-seer says that the government rescue plan for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is a "positive step." $MTEntryExcerpt$>
The two mortgage financing giants have been placed into government conservatorship.
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