Economics CEOs in America say that Outlook for Jobs is Better May 16, 2011 No Comments on CEOs in America say that Outlook for Jobs is Better Post View 0 A recent survey of America's top CEOs show that most all believe that the economy is better this year than it was last year. However,…
Economics US Debt Ceiling Hit Today May 16, 2011 No Comments on US Debt Ceiling Hit Today Post View 0 On Monday, May 16, 2011, the United States hit the debt ceiling, the amount of money that the US is legally allowed to borrow. Timothy…
Feature Florida to Privatize Their Prison System, to the Advantage of Private Prison Businesses May 13, 2011 No Comments on Florida to Privatize Their Prison System, to the Advantage of Private Prison Businesses Post View 0 Florida's unprecedented plan to privatize their prison system looks to be a boon for private prison operators. With the third largest prison system in the…
Feature AT&T Lawsuit About Wages Can’t be Pursued as Class-Action May 13, 2011 No Comments on AT&T Lawsuit About Wages Can’t be Pursued as Class-Action Post View 0 Reuters reports that a labor lawsuit against AT&T cannot go ahead as a class-action claim. The judge in the case said that the claims, from…
Economics Job Optimism for Consumers is Higher This Month May 13, 2011 No Comments on Job Optimism for Consumers is Higher This Month Post View 0 Reuters reports that consumer sentiment improved in May. A brighter outlook on the jobs front is given credit for much of the boost. Consumers still…
Economics Two and a Half Year High Hit for Inflation May 13, 2011 No Comments on Two and a Half Year High Hit for Inflation Post View 0 Inflation hit a two and half year high in April. The 3.2% jump was largely attributed to higher energy and food prices. Economists were not…
Feature Plans for Drilling in the Article Submitted by Shell May 13, 2011 No Comments on Plans for Drilling in the Article Submitted by Shell Post View 0 Royal Dutch Shell has submitted new plans to drill in the Chukchi Sea in northwest Alaska. The drilling is planned for 2012 and 2013. The…
Economics Costs for U.S. Bank Failure $2 Million Higher than Estimated May 13, 2011 No Comments on Costs for U.S. Bank Failure $2 Million Higher than Estimated Post View 0 The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp reports that bank failures in 2010 will cost more than their original estimates. The final tally was more than $24…
Feature After Managers Leave, What Happens to Hedge Funds? May 13, 2011 No Comments on After Managers Leave, What Happens to Hedge Funds? Post View 0 Hedge funds take a variety of approaches for succession after the retirement of their star executives. Some plan far in advance, some plan to die…
Feature Schneider and Tyco Denying Rumors of Tyco Takeover May 13, 2011 No Comments on Schneider and Tyco Denying Rumors of Tyco Takeover Post View 2 There was a controversy on May 13 that a France company Schneider was in talks with public equity firms, to make a bid of $30…