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Cerberus's Fender Bender, Boeing's Labor Pains

2008-09-04 09:07:56

Cerberus gets dented in both its auto-sector gambles: Chrysler and GMAC. Boeing's 787 is put at risk by an approved but postponed labor strike. And your health care costs will probably outpace your raise this year, again. ...Read full article

Oil's Lonely Fall, Coke's China Thirst

2008-09-03 07:59:58

Oil prices are falling, but the same can't be said of most oil-linked goods. Coke buys one of China's biggest juice makers. And Hurricane Gustav wasn't so bad, but it will still be costly. ...Read full article

Middle March, Power Vacuum

2008-09-02 08:05:53

Department stores try new labels to try to win back some of the mid-tier retail pie. France's GDF Suez buys U.S. power producer FirstLight. And for some mourners, diamonds live forever. ...Read full article

Dreamliner Nightmares, Shopping in Europe

2008-08-29 07:50:50

Boeing makes labor concessions to avoid further costly delays on its hot-selling 787 aircraft. Microsoft buys a European search-and-compare site. And Comcast effectively puts a limit on how many movies you can download a month. ...Read full article

GM's India Drive, Shaking Fannie

2008-08-28 08:02:20

GM is expanding its footprint in India. Fannie Mae replaces three top executives, in a bid to reassure investors. And inflation is even hitting the other white meat, rat. ...Read full article

Banking on Failures, Expensive Beer Hopping

2008-08-27 08:00:38

The FDIC considers borrowing from the U.S. Treasury as more banks appear on its failure watch list. Heineken profit rises as people keep drinking premium beer. And Starbucks gambles on an $11,000 coffeemaker. ...Read full article

Housing Hits the Road, Asia's Oil Race

2008-08-26 08:02:21

The housing slump is giving a boost to mobile homes, along with a small assist from fashion. India's ONGC is hoping to out-duel China for Russian oil fields. And California finds that discouraging smoking pays big dividends. ...Read full article

Olympic Gold, Gas Expansion

2008-08-25 08:03:04

The Beijing Olympics turn out great for NBC, and mixed for China. Canada's Precision Drilling buys U.S. gas driller Grey Wolf. And fuel-cell cars are here, but hydrogen filling stations aren't. ...Read full article

Mortgage Giants' Contagion, Aon's Expansion

2008-08-22 07:59:06

Fannie and Freddie's cold spreads to Lehman and other financial players. Insurance broker Aon buys one of its last privately held rivals, Benfield. And the FDA allows spinach to get radiantly clean. ...Read full article

Oil Price Speculations, Assembling Auto Parts

2008-08-21 08:05:55

Commodities regulators are finding widespread speculative investing in oil markets. Germany's Schaeffler is buying almost half of a larger rival to become the top car-parts firm. And some college welcome packages now have iPhones. ...Read full article

A Dot-Corn Boom, EBay's High-Stakes Bid

2008-08-20 07:56:53

Things are sunny in the Corn Belt, economically speaking, but clouds may be closing in. EBay is moving away from its auctioneering roots. And Cubs fans are betting, really betting, on their team's post-season prospects. ...Read full article

Lehman's Shopping Trip, Gulfstream's Service Entrance

2008-08-19 07:52:20

Lehman Brothers is seeking informal bids on its asset management business. Gulfstream maker General Dynamics buys Swiss aviation services firm Jet Aviation. And the InBev deal is a sweet one for Anheuser-Busch's CEO. ...Read full article

Housing Tea Leaves, California Dealing

2008-08-18 08:08:03

The housing market slump leaves more marks in Britain and the U.S. Japan's largest bank completes the takeover of a California lender. And AC/DC makes a deal with an unlikely music giant. ...Read full article

China's Global Assist, Merrill's U.K. Tax Holiday

2008-08-15 07:57:48

China will probably save us from a global recession. Merrill Lynch has found a way to avoid paying British taxes for up to 60 years. And Ed McMahon gets a helping hand from The Donald. ...Read full article

Corporate Melting Pot, Bargainer's Sweet Spot

2008-08-14 08:02:36

As share prices hang low, the corporate buyout market is riding high. Wal-Mart reaps the rewards of consumer bargain shopping. And Michael Phelps is becoming worth his weight in gold. ...Read full article

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