November 21 - November 27, 2010
Friday, Nov. 26
He wrote a book on the basics of investing that runs counter to much of what he did on Wall Street.
The trouble with all those California-is-dying narratives is that, well, they're just not true.
Holiday weeks will often bounce around, especially when there's a lot of news going on.
There's the usual crush of early-morning shoppers, but it'll be a couple of days before there's any definitive word on how the first day turned out.
Wednesday, Nov. 24
Of the 50,000 travelers who went through LAX as of mid-afternoon, only 133 opted out of the full-body scanners.
Yesterday's losses were pretty much erased, with retail stocks leading the way just two days before Black Friday.
the pace is definitely picking up. On this Thanksgiving Eve, it's not your imagination.
Bloomberg's Margaret Carlson on the current debate over airport security.
My chat with KPCC's Steve Julian examines why California voters are delusional about the state's massive budget deficit.
The feds have picked up an executive at a California firm in connection with a massive insider trading investigation.
Holiday travel off to a good start, hopeful economic numbers, board clashes lead to CEO's exit, and more investigations of L.A. BBB.
Tuesday, Nov. 23
Nevada remains tops at 14.2 percent in October, followed by Michigan at 12.8 percent and then California at 12.4 percent.
If any of these machines were to be taken away, there would be an uproar so huge that it would make the current pat-down debate seem like a trifle
There's already speculation about other chains that might be approached. Among the names being mentioned: Abercrombie & Fitch and Ross.
Not only is the Desmond bridge deteriorating, it's way too low to accommodate today's generation of container ships.
Economy grew faster than expected in Q3, gas prices edge higher for holiday, L.A. buyout firm close to buying J. Crew, and Qantas bringing back some A380s.
Monday, Nov. 22
The dispute started a couple of weeks ago when the production staff joined the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.
Unfortunately, a few scattered stories of insensitive treatment by TSA personnel has further ignited the frenzy.
Yale economist Ray Fair thinks the president is in good shape, based on his belief that the economy will be in growing pretty nicely by 2012.
Healthcare jobs being lost, beware of life insurance policies, how to whittle down the deficit, and Google eyes deal with new owners of Miramax.
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The funeral for Mark Lacter will be held Sunday, Nov. 24 at 12 noon at Hillside Memorial Park, 6001 W. Centinela Avenue, Los Angeles 90045. Reception to follow.
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