Can Citigroup Carry Its Own Weight?
Citigroup has received government aid several times in the past 80 years, and this time around, some investors see its infusion of federal cash as a good sign.
Miesiąc: Październik 2009
Economic View: Supply-Side Ideas, Turned Upside Down
The Obama health plan would discourage taxpayers from working to their full potential by making their efforts less rewarding, N. Gregory Mankiw says.
Off the Shelf: An Old Master, Back in Fashion
The life and theories of the famed British economist, John Maynard Keynes, are re-examined in three new books.
Fundamentally: Time Heals Everything in Quarterly Statements
For many investors, the 12-month performance of brokerage accounts and 401(k)’s should soon look much better. How will that affect their market outlook?
Fair Game: When Shareholders Crack the Whip
A landslide against board incumbents at Texas Industries is an example of what happens when shareholders act like the company owners that they are.
Lapses Helped Scheme, Madoff Told Investigators
Nobody was more surprised that the Securities and Exchange Commission did not discover Bernard L. Madoff’s enormous Ponzi scheme than Mr. Madoff himself.
Thirsty Plant Dries Out Yemen
Even as a water crisis threatens the very survival of Yemen, farmers are turning increasingly to growing a narcotic called qat because it is the only way to make a profit.
Injunction Sought to Keep A.I.G. Assets in State
Lawyers in California asked a judge to bar A.I.G. from transferring money out of the state.
Stocks & Bonds: Stocks Tumble on Consumer Weakness; Dow Down 2.5%
In a reversal of Thursday’s gains, Wall Street dropped sharply as high volume caused delays on trades reported by the NYSE.
Oil and Gas Price Increases Meet Opposition in Philippines
With millions of Filipinos still reeling from the effects of successive typhoons, the price hikes by the three largest oil companies in the country were criticized as greedy, callous and predatory.
Design | Buick LaCrosse: How New Buicks Took Shape in China
The 2007 Riviera concept car, conceived in Shanghai.The General Motors design studio in China has worked to adapt various global models for the Chinese market, and took the lead in creating the new Buick LaCrosse.
Talking Business: CliffsNotes of Columns to Come
Hockey and lotteries are among the topics Joe Nocera plans to write about more fully after he returns from his book leave.
Injunction Sought to Keep A.I.G. Assets in California
Lawyers in California asked a judge to bar A.I.G. from transferring money out of the state, out of concern the company may not have enough assets to back its policies.
Lapses Kept Scheme Alive, Madoff Told Investigators
Nobody was more surprised that the Securities and Exchange Commission did not discover Bernard L. Madoff’s enormous Ponzi scheme years ago than Mr. Madoff himself.
Ford’s Canadian Union Agrees on Concessions
The agreement reached by Ford’s Canadian workers proposes a wage freeze, no further cost-of-living increases and the closing of one plant.
At Air India, Losses, Rats and a Brawl in the Sky
The airline, which is expected to lose more than $1 billion this business year, has chased rats from a plane and had a midair fistfight among crew members.
BP to Challenge Fine for Refinery Blast
OSHA officials said the fine, more than four times the size of any previous sanction, was due to BP’s failure to fix safety hazards.
Net Addresses to Make Use of Non-Latin Scripts
The nonprofit body that oversees Internet addresses approved their use in a decision that could alter the look and character of the Web.
Low Oil Prices and Poor Margins at Refineries Weigh on Chevron
The company offset part of a sharp drop in energy prices by increasing its oil output and cutting costs during its third quarter.
In China, Objections To Google’s Book Scans
Two Chinese writers’ groups claim that Google has scanned Chinese works into an electronic database in violation of international copyright standards.