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Ackman’s Hedge Fund for Target Stake Fell 68% in 2008 (Update1) Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 9:58PMJan. 5 (Bloomberg) -- William Ackman’s hedge fund that invests in Target Corp. fell 68 percent last year, more than double the loss by the second-largest U.S. discount chain.
The Fading American Dream Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:38PMThe current economic meltdown is even more acute for H1B Indian professionals, who not only lose their paychecks, but are confronted with the prospect of having to return within weeks.
Commercial real estate woes threaten banks Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 1:08PMVacancy rates in office buildings exceed 10 percent in virtually every major city in the country and are rising rapidly, a sign of economic distress that could lead to yet another wave of problems for troubled lenders.
Business Respect - CSR Dispatches No 144 - 5 Jan 2009 Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 9:56AMAn email newsletter with news and discussion focusing on corporate social responsibility globally, looking at the companies in the news and the emerging issues.
DEALTALK-Capital One, M&T deals signal thaw in bank mergers Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 8:50PMNEW YORK, Dec 30 (Reuters) - This fall, the only way to sell a bank was to get the government involved. That may not be so anymore. Capital One Financial Corp, a credit card issuer and bank, agreed to buy privately held Chevy Chase Bank for $520 million earlier this month.
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-12-30 20:39 DEALTALK-Capital One, M&T deals signal thaw in bank mergers Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 8:47PMBy Paritosh Bansal
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-12-30 20:40 DEALTALK-Capital One, M&T deals signal thaw in bank mergers Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 8:47PMBy Paritosh Bansal
Financial Winners & Losers: Prudential Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 8:05PMFinancial stocks continued the holiday-shortened week with slight gains Tuesday, as insurance companies and large financial firms made gains.
Woman to head to trial in assault of Colma cop Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 4:22PMREDWOOD CITY -- A San Francisco woman accused of purposely slamming her minivan into a police officer as he tried to stop her from fleeing a Target store parking lot on suspicion of attempting to steal two television sets will head to trial next month.
Cops and Courts: Dec. 30, 2008 Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 1:55PMCapitola Stab victim in serious condition Detectives on Monday were searching for answers in the Sunday night stabbing of a 25-year-old Santa Cruz man in the parking lot of a 41st Avenue surf shop, police said.
Canceling unused credit card may cost you Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 6:32AMWASHINGTON — Helen Galanoplos tried to cancel her American Express card last year because she no longer wanted to pay an annual fee. But, she said, the customer service representative told her that her credit score could go down as a result.
Chase suspect in jail Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 6:12AMWARREN - A Niles man accused of leading police on a chase over the weekend that zig-zagged through Trumbull County and damaged two Warren police vehicles is being held at the Trumbull County Jail on a $150,000 bond. Harley Tibbs, 28, 847 South St., was arraigned Monday in Warren Municipal Court on charges of felony failure to comply and felonious assault on a police officer.
Burlington Woman Charged with ID Theft After Brief Chase Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 3:47PMA Burlington woman who tried to get money at a bank by using a stolen credit card was arrested Monday after being chased by officers, police said. Lakisha Williams, 31, of 1212 Stonewall St., allegedly handed a Mid Carolina Bank drive-through teller a stolen credit card in an attempt to get cash. The teller stalled Williams and contacted the police.
Woman Charged With Credit Card Fraud Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 3:17PMBurlington police arrest a woman after she tried to use a stolen credit card at a bank and then fled officers, police said.
Woman faces multiple charges in card theft case Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 3:04PMA Burlington woman who led officers into a chase Monday afternoon faces several charges after she attempted to use a stolen credit card.
As Economy Dips, Arrests for Shoplifting Soar Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 2:07PMPolice departments across the country say arrests are 10 percent to 20 percent higher this year than last.
Fraud Suspect Arrested After Police Chase Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 12:58PM Police were involved in a car chase with a woman after she fled the scene where we is accused of attemping to use a stolen credit card.
In downturn, shoplifting is up - and sophisticated Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 12:15PMRichard Johnson is the first to admit it was a bad idea.Recently laid off from a job building trailers in Elkhart, Ind., Johnson came up a dollar short at Martin’s Supermarket last month when he went to buy a $4.99 bottle of sleep medication. So, “for some stupid reason,” he tried to shoplift it and was immediately arrested.
Frank wants second half of bailout before Obama takes office Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 6:12AM WASHINGTON — A key House Democrat is pushing to get the second half of the $700 billion rescue fund released next month, before President-elect Barack Obama is inaugurated, in part to help stimulate the economy.
Paradise, Jolted by the Financial Crisis Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 6:50AMAfter the demise of Lehman Brothers, construction was halted at a Ritz-Carlton resort in the Turks and Caicos, leaving the developers with a host of problems.
ConAgra appoints president of Omaha bank to board Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 6:29AMOMAHA — Omaha-based ConAgra Foods turned to another Omaha company to recruit a new member of its board recently. ConAgra announced that First National Bank of Omaha President Rajive Johri will join the food company’s board Jan. 1.
Elite guides to share secrets Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 5:19AMMIAMI — As we idled through Dumbfounding Bay, I wondered how many sets of eyes may have been on us.
National League Team Notes Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 5:07AMnl notes
Polk Felonies Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 6:15AMThe following is a portion of the felony criminal case dispositions filed in Bartow for the month of September, 2008. For a complete explanation refer to the court files since the circumstances of each case vary. If the Judge withheld adjudication, the person has not been judged guilty by the Court.
Bank scam strikes Tucson Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 7:32AMArizona is the worst in the nation when it comes to identity theft, and scammers are hard at work this time of year. The latest scam is targeting Pima Federal Credit union customers. "I told her that
U.S. Stocks Decline on Oil’s Slide, Cut in GE’s Credit Outlook Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 8:06PMDec. 18 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks fell for a second day as a deteriorating credit outlook for General Electric Co. spurred concern the financial crisis is worsening, while oil’s retreat below $36 a barrel dragged down energy shares.
Credit-Card Users Feel Pain as U.S. Banks Reap Gain (Update1) Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 7:49PMDec. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Credit-card companies, facing an increase in defaults and a decline in consumer spending, are raising some rates, adding fees and cutting credit lines as the Federal Reserve is poised to make the most sweeping changes to the industry in 30 years.
New rules for credit card industry Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 7:38PMFederal regulators adopted sweeping new rules for the credit card industry.
CIT, Micron, Texas Instruments, XL Capital: U.S. Equity Movers Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 7:36PMDec. 18 (Bloomberg) -- The following companies are having unusual price changes in U.S. trading . Stock symbols are in parentheses, and share prices are as of 1:45 p.m. in New York.
ConAgra Foods Announces Dividend Payment, Appointment of Rajive Johri to Board of Directors Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 7:27PM OMAHA, Neb.----The board of directors of ConAgra Foods, Inc., approved a dividend payment of $0.19 per common share, to be paid on March 2, 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Jan. 30, 2009.
Court blotter Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 12:02PMCIVIL FILINGS -- Countrywide Home Loans seeks a mortgage foreclosure against Debra A. Edwards and Christopher C. Edwards for property at 2141 Huntington for a sum in excess of $160,200.
Expert: Don Taylor, Ph.D., CFA, CFP Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 11:57AMDear Dr. Don, I was notified by Chase, or someone posing as Chase, that unless I replied and objected, my credit card account would be closed within 60 days due to two years of inactivity. The last four digits of the account were given.
Visa Releases Banking Android App Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 10:30AMThe application lets G1 users get account alerts and discount offers, and it has integration with Google Maps to find nearby stores and ATMs.
Canceled package deals can carry stiff penalties Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 12:40AMThe hotel, airline and travel agency may all attach cancellation fees and restrictions to the purchase.
Fighting back in court Woman claims bill collector exceeded his authority Saturday, December 13, 2008 @ 2:01PM
Bank of America plans up to 35,000 job cuts in next 3 years Saturday, December 13, 2008 @ 11:34AMNEW YORK -- Bank of America Corp. said Thursday it expects to cut 30,000 to 35,000 jobs over the next three years, as it faces a deteriorating economic environment and tries to absorb Merrill Lynch & Co.
Public records for Dec. 13, 2008 Saturday, December 13, 2008 @ 7:13AMCourthouse
Bad Luck and Gratitude Saturday, December 13, 2008 @ 5:53AMTwice in the past year and a half, a couple have fallen on hard times. And twice they?ve bravely fought their way out with help from The New York Times Neediest Cases Fund.
Man In Stolen Car Caused Fatal Crash Saturday, December 13, 2008 @ 4:37AMA man driving a stolen car caused a three-car crash leaving one person dead Friday night in Dayton.
Ritter latest governor to get corn starch letter Saturday, December 13, 2008 @ 1:25AMThe United States Postal Service late Thursday intercepted a letter containing white powder sent to the office of Gov. Bill Ritter, one of 30 governors that have received such letters since Monday, federal and state officials said this afternoon.
Wodehouse goes to Hollywood Saturday, December 13, 2008 @ 12:27AM Here is PG Wodehouse, writing to his chum Guy Bolton from an address in Beverly Hills, in July 1930:
Police Chase Ends With 2 Women Arrested Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 11:56PMA police chase ended with two women in custody and the recovery of stolen property, Kansas City authorities said.
Bank Teller Quits Job After Robbery Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 11:21PMImagine being so afraid of going to work, you decide to quit your job. It happened to one woman.
Bank of America plans massive job cuts Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 10:50AMNEW YORK -- Bank of America Corp. said yesterday it expects to eliminate 30,000 to 35,000 jobs during the next three years, as it faces a deteriorating economic environment and tries to absorb Merrill Lynch & Co.
Mom accused of swindling $7,000 from son serving overseas Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 10:38AMCANTON, Minn. - Brandon Wangen learned his credit was ruined when he tried to buy an engagement ring. Some-one had racked up $7,000 in charges on a credit card in his name, while he served as a Marine in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Bank of America to cut up to 35,000 jobs Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 10:05AMNEW YORK (AP) — Bank of America Corp. said Thursday it expects to eliminate 30,000 to 35,000 jobs over the next three years, as it faces a deteriorating economic environment and tries to absorb Merrill Lynch & Co. Charlotte, N.C.
Bank of America to cut up to 35,000 jobs by 2011 Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 9:46AMBank of America said yesterday that it expects to eliminate 30,000 to 35,000 jobs over the next three years as it faces a deteriorating economy and tries to absorb Merrill Lynch & Co.
Bank of America to cut 35,000 jobs in next three years Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 9:26AM The Bank of America expects to cut 30,000 to 35,000 jobs over the next three years, as it faces a deteriorating economic environment and tries to absorb Merrill Lynch & Co.
Bank of America to cut up to 35,000 jobs Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 9:18AMNEW YORK — Bank of America Corp. said Thursday it expects to cut 30,000 to 35,000 jobs over the next three years, as it faces a deteriorating economic environment and tries to absorb Merrill Lynch & Co.
National League Team Notes Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 6:32AMnl notes