NY's Attorney General Andrew Cuomo made a show of suing ex BofA CEO Ken Lewis. But if the alleged fraud is so large, why not bring criminal charges?
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Google tweaks Gmail to challenge Facebook, TwitterFeb 09 2010 2:13pm EST
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European governments agree to help Greece: sourceFeb 09 2010 1:55pm EST
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McDonald's January global sales up, U.S. lagsFeb 09 2010 1:51pm EST
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MetLife may pay AIG in stock, cash for unit: sourceFeb 09 2010 1:43pm EST
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U.S. stock exchange heads take aim at "Volcker rule"Feb 09 2010 1:33pm EST
Market Brief
Michelle Obama Targets Fat Kids
The first lady tackles childhood obesity, vowing to improve school lunches, food labeling and exercise programs.
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Google Challenges Facebook, Twitter
Gmail will feature status updates like Facebook as Google takes on the social networking sites.
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Toyota Recalling Priuses
The number one automaker faces further quality problems, this time with the braking system on Priuses. It has issued an expected recall of … Read More
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Michelin Man, Reinflated
The iconic French tiremaker has had to cede the top spot to rival Bridgestone. Now it is relying on a new global ad campaign to reclaim its title. Read More
Big Brother at Work
Employers want their staff to be productive during work hours. But with social media so accessible, how can bosses keep tabs without getting sued? Read More
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How GM Sees Toyota's Woes
General Motors has had its share of problems. But boss Ed Whitacre plans to do everything he can to benefit from Toyota's current brake recall fiasco.
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The Management of Waste
CBS puts Waste Management COO Larry O'Donnell in different jobs at his own company in the premier of Undercover Boss, a show all businesses can learn from. Read More
An Odd Pairing
John Thain and CIT are the Oscar and Felix of finance, but this marriage just might work. Read More
The Economics of Biologics
Generic drug firms want a piece of the biologics business, a complicated and costly yet lifesaving class of drugs. But the industry faces opposition from Big Pharma and Congress. Does it have a friend in the White House? Read More
Cooking Up Jobs
Is the best way to a paycheck through the stomach? More people are heading into the kitchen to find some spice—and work. Read More
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Empty Plane Syndrome
The airline industry is sick. Despite cutting capacity, planes remain without a crucial ingredient—paying customers, especially those in premium classes. So carriers are rolling out some old ideas, and one new concept, to lure flyers back. Read More
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Great Global Business Adventure
To win in the global race, don't get distracted by competitive noise and focus on your clients.
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Gridiron Green
Who is more valuable, a star quarterback who makes $14 million a year or a player on the bench who pulls in a fraction that amount? In the NFL, a big paycheck doesn't necessarily mean big performance.
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