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Fannie Mae Losses Continue
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Insider-Trading Case Grows with Arrests
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Crisis? What Financial Crisis?
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Harley Narrows Plant Options
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Mad Chrysler Men
Nov 04 20096:21 pm EDT
Fannie Mae Losses Continue
The government-backed mortgage giant will need more federal funds to stay afloat. Continue
Insider-Trading Case Grows with Arrests
Seven were arrested and seven more are to be charged in connection with the Galleon insider-trading scandal. Continue
Crisis? What Financial Crisis?
Despite the best effort of Washington, bonuses in the finance sector are set to rise. Continue
Harley Narrows Plant Options
Motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson has narrowed its search for a new plant site to Shelbyville, Kentucky. Continue
Mad Chrysler Men
Chrysler managers are adopting elements of CEO Sergio Marchionne's successful strategy in turning around Fiat on nearly every front, from restyled cars to freshly painted factory floors and newly buffed showrooms. Continue
What Election Day 2009 Taught Us
Don't spend much time listening or reading the limitless amount of spin. If you were an Obama hater to begin with, the results will just fuel your belief that he'll be a one-term president. And if you're an Obama fan, you'll find every excuse possible to show your guy can't be blamed. Continue
Disney Delivering Chinese Park
After 20 years of trying, Disney finally has approval for a theme park and resort in Shanghai. Continue
VC Lands Fund in Tough Environment
A tough fundraising environment hasn't stopped Greylock from closing a $575 million fund. Continue
Adding to The Toolbox
In a deal worth $4.5 billion, Stanley Works is buying Black & Decker. Continue
When Looks Deceive at Ford
With brighter prospects, could Ford afford to concede to labor? Probably not. The company's position is not as strong as it appears. Ford must continue cutting costs—including labor—if it hopes to remain competitive. Continue
Did anyone at Microsoft ever watch the (gasp!) offensively funny show Family Guy?
Ex-Morgan Stanley exec Zoe Cruz is now heading her own hedge fund. Are Wall Street's leaders done?
Martha, Bernie and Skilling know that what you wear for court can go a long way in public perception.
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