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- Businesses Seek Opportunities In Downturn Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 8:19PMOwners of Omaha businesses say they are ready to weather the economic storm caused by slumping stock markets and tightening credit.
- Three U.S. Banks Exceed Profit Expectations Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 8:16PMA trio of banks posted stronger than expected profits for the last three months, results that were nevertheless driven lower by billions of dollars in further mortgage writedowns, losses from the failure of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and other costs associated with the financial crisis.
- Protecting Your Retirement Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 8:04PMMost people want to spend less on credit and save more toward retirement. But it`s tough to do that when accounts you`ve been building up for decades have suddenly lost a percentage of their value.
- LEADALL: Recession fears provoke grim global market plunge Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 8:00PMWorld leaders wrestled anew Wednesday with recession fears as stock values cascaded, defying hopes of US and European governments that their escalating interventions into the finance system, mostly recently the purchase of bank shares, would stabiliz...
- Paulson warns against protectionism, as lawmakers call for action Sunday, October 12, 2008 @ 7:33PMHenry Paulson Jr., the U.S. Treasury secretary, told international leaders Sunday that isolationism and protectionism could worsen the spreading financial crisis.
- Bay: So far so good Sunday, October 12, 2008 @ 7:33PM (NECN) - What a welcoming party it has been for Jason Bay to the postseason. He has come up with big hit after big hit for the Red Sox, allowing fans to put any yearning for departed slugger Manny Ramirez on the back burner. Bay said that it has been so far so good in the playoffs, but it would have been better to have come away with a win in Game 2 of the ALCS.
- Europe and others bolster banks to fight crisis Sunday, October 12, 2008 @ 7:26PMPARIS (Reuters) - Nations from Europe to Australia rushed out plans on Sunday to shore up their banks, trying to halt a markets crash with pledges to back lending, buy stakes in financial institutions and take other emergency steps.
- Foliage Attracts Tourists, Despite Economic Concerns Sunday, October 12, 2008 @ 7:19PMTourists coming to Maine to see the fall foliage say they intend to be more cautious with their money due to the uncertain economy.
- The economic boom is over Sunday, October 12, 2008 @ 7:16PMPolicy-makers have taken urgent steps to try and stop further haemorrhage of the Indian rupee and equities, but these efforts may not be able to hold off a full-scale recession that may last well through 2009.
- U.S. to buy ownership stake in various banks for first time since Depression Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 8:34AMWASHINGTON (AP) _ The government will buy an ownership stake in a broad array of American banks for the first time since the Great Depression, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said late Friday, announcing the historic step after stock markets jolted still lower around the world despite all efforts to slow the selling stampede.
- Bush: US will work with partners on credit crisis Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 8:33AM President Bush emerged from a meeting with foreign financial officials on Saturday and said they were cooperating on a global response to the credit crisis that will lead toward a "path of stability and long-term growth."
- Sarkozy, Merkel Meet Ahead Of European Crisis Summit Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 8:31AMCOLOMBEY-LES-DEUX-EGLISES (AFP)--French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel met Saturday as European leaders moved toward a U.K.- style plan of partial bank nationalization.
- Do You Have the Guts to Buy? Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 8:27AMRead on to see if you have what it takes to beat the market.
- Turning $1,000 Into $277 Trillion Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 8:26AMThink you can trade your way to becoming the trillionaire next door?
- Examining the neighborhoods Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 8:15AMA look at some of the top stories in surrounding communities.
- Other Voices: Vote to keep Nevada City treasurer an elected, unpaid post Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 8:13AMThe upcoming election asks the voters to decide if the position of city treasurer should be elected by citizens or appointed by the City Council.
- Central banks, governments try to contain crisis Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 9:02AMEuropean governments struggled Wednesday to contain the deepening world financial crisis, with Britain stepping in to help its hard-pressed banks and Russia shutting down its biggest stock market for two days. But some relief emerged when the European Central Bank joined the U.S. Federal Reserve, the Bank of England and others in slashing interest rates.
- Four Great Companies on Sale Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 9:01AMNot only are these big, steady stalwarts cheap, but also they will keep your money safe.
- Hedge Funds Pay a Price for Market Meltdown Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 9:01AMUp to 20% of industry players will shutter their doors in the next two years.
- Central banks, governments try to contain crisis Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 9:01AMEuropean governments struggled Wednesday to contain the deepening world financial crisis, with Britain stepping in to help its hard-pressed banks and Russia shutting down its biggest stock market for two days.
- Retirement accounts have lost $2 trillion—so far Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 9:00AMWASHINGTON—Americans’ retirement plans have lost as much as $2 trillion in the past 15 months—about 20 percent of their value— Congress’ top budget analyst estimated Tuesday as lawmakers began investigating how turmoil in the financial industry is whittling away workers’ nest eggs.
- Bank of Japan welcomes coordinated rate cut Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 8:56AM The Bank of Japan applauded interest rate cuts by six central banks Wednesday but said it would not join the coordinated effort to cope with the global financial crisis.
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- Wall Street Ends Wild Ride Down 370 Points Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 6:32PMIt has been another extraordinary and traumatic day on Wall Street, with the Dow Jones industrials plunging as much as 800 points before closing with a loss of about 350.
- As economy sags, faces do too, cosmetic doctors say Saturday, October 4, 2008 @ 1:41AMCHICAGO -- The economy isn’t the only thing that’s sagging — so are faces, breasts and bellies as would-be cosmetic surgery patients increasingly opt against costly nips and tucks because of tough financial times.
- First bailout doesn’t make the grade Saturday, October 4, 2008 @ 1:41AMAfter countless hours of debates, drafts and negotiations on Monday, U.S. Rep. Sam Johnson and the House of Representatives voted against the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, or what has become known as the Wall Street Bailout Plan.
- Official reports Stockmans Bank on solid ground Saturday, October 4, 2008 @ 1:35AMOfficials of Stockmans Bank report they are not fazed by the current financial meltdown that has affected some prominent national financial institutions. Stockmans in Elk Grove is part of the PremierWest Bank, headquartered in Medford, Oregon.
- Daddy Warbucks will save the day, yubetchya! Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 6:58PMOur Congress creatures finally passed the bailout package and that’s a good thing. Or maybe it’s a bad thing, I don’t really know for sure.
- Congress OKs Historic Bailout Bill Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 6:56PMWith the economy on the brink and elections looming, Congress approved an unprecedented $700 billion government bailout of the battered financial industry on Friday and sent it to President Bush who quickly signed it.
- Banks likely to get short-term boost Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 6:49PMNEW YORK - The $700 billion rescue package passed Friday by Congress will help alleviate short-term pressures on the faltering credit markets, but will not necessarily cure all the problems of the financial sector, analysts said.
- Lawmakers pressured on bailout Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 6:47PMWASHINGTON — They range from liberal Democrats in Portland and Seattle to a conservative Republican from Idaho. The eight Pacific Northwest House members who voted against a $700 billion financial rescue plan this week face tremendous pressure to change their vote.
- West Michigan reacts to $700-billion rescue plan Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 6:35PMWest Michigan reacts to $700-billion rescue plan
- Historic Financial Rescue Bill Approved Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 6:32PMThe House moved passed a $700 billion bailout of the financial industry, an unprecedented government intervention designed to steady an economy on the brink.
- Africa: Some Retailers Have Still Not Caught Up With Fair Trade Boom Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 6:40AMFair trade has grown in leaps and bounds since the mid-1990s but retailers such as El Corte Ingles, the department store chain with the most sales in Europe, are still not giving consumers the choice to buy these products.
- House To Vote On $700 Billion Bailout Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 6:31AMWith the House slated to vote Monday on a deeply unpopular $700 billion rescue plan for beleaguered financial companies, President Bush and congressional leaders were scrambling to corral support.
- $700B deal struck Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 6:27AM As United States lawmakers geared up to vote today on creating a $700-billion government fund to buy bad debt and alleviate the financial crisis, European authorities raced to the rescue of three troubled banks.
- Bailout? Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 5:06PM The two-page proposal arrived Monday on Capitol Hill. It was audacious in its sweep and its demand: Pass this now, or the consequences will be on your head.
- From confusion to anger, Central Illinois sounds off on bailout Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 4:09PMNEW 2:40 p.m. BLOOMINGTON -- These days, it seems everybody on Wall Street and Main Street is worried about the economy. As the federal government announced its proposed $700 billion bailout plan for the nation’s financial industry, Americans are struggling to figure out what it means for them and their country. | Senate leader: Significant progress on deal | No bailout: Got a better idea? | ...
- President Bush addresses the nation Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 4:03PMPresident Bush addressed the nation Wednesday night in a special broadcast, appealing to the nation to support his $700 Billion bailout proposal. From the East room of the White House, Bush warned that if swift action isn’t taken the nation could face “a long and painful recession.”
- Motorists get no relief as gas prices soar Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 3:55PMThis article is the second of three feature stories examining how changes in the fuel industry have greatly impacted North American society, including Brampton. Part two attempts to make sense of volatile gas prices and their impact on Canadians. Look for Part III next week.
- McCain and Obama Duel Over Economy, Foreign Policy Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 3:39PM
- Risk management important in retirement planning Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 3:35PMRetirement planning as a part of wealth preservation is a lifelong process.
- A layman’s guide to the financial bailout plan Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 3:32PMAs lawmakers hammer out a $700 billion deal aimed at reviving the nation’s financial system, many Americans feel more than a little bewildered by it all
- SEC imposes ban on short-selling Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 5:58AMTwo-week crackdown applies to stocks of nearly 800 financial institutions The federal government has imposed a two-week ban on short-selling of stocks in nearly 800 financial institutions, including several in Maryland, to improve investor confidence amid continued turmoil in the stock market.
- The Well Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 5:58AMHe looked at the new receptionist with an unpleasant feeling. She asked him too many questions with the stiff face of an amateur waiter. "Please register your name!"
- Bush plan could cost taxpayers billions Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 5:41AMWASHINGTON–The Bush admin- istration sketched out a multi-faceted effort yesterday to confront the worst U.S. financial crisis in decades, outlining a program that could cost taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars to buy up bad mortgages and other toxic debt.
- Main Street Pauses Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 5:30AMOn the co-op and condo-lined streets of Manhattan real estate was on everyone?s mind, as always, last week, but the nature of the conversation had changed.
- Investors flying to safety, but not panicking -- yet Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 5:26AMInvestors flying to safety, but not panicking -- yet
- SEC bashed over short-selling ban Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 5:25AMSEC bashed over short-selling ban
- Even the tax pros get it wrong Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 5:25AMEven the tax pros get it wrong
