“We Have Seen What the Edge of a Cliff Looks Like and It Was Frightening”: An Exit Interview with Dr. Christina RomerFriday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:57PMToday was the last day of work at the White House for Dr. Christina Romer, chair of President Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers, who is heading back to the University of California at Berkeley to teach. We caught up with her for a few minutes to talk about August’s jobs numbers and her gig. Barack Obama - University of California Berkeley - Council of Economic Advisers - Christina Romer ...
Ask jerryFriday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:58PMDear Jerry: Every time I watch the closing bell of the New York Stock Exchange ( NYSE ), I am confused. Even when the Dow Jones Industrial Average has just suffered a huge loss, I still see everyone clapping and smiling.
Petrobras Plans to Raise $75 Billion in Biggest SaleFriday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:42PMPetroleo Brasileiro SA, Latin America’s largest company by market value, plans to raise as much as 129 billion reais ($75 billion) in the world’s largest share sale as it seeks cash to develop offshore oil fields. The shares rose 4.4 percent for the biggest gain since May.
Stocks rise on surprise jump in consumer strengthTuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:13PM(AP:NEW YORK) A surprise jump in consumer confidence Tuesday gave stocks a modest lift, but the gains were kept in check as investors remain cautious about the economy.
College Stores Strive to Save Students Big MoneyTuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:05PMNational Assn. of College Stores cites innovation, dedication to students