November 6 - November 12, 2011
Friday, Nov. 11
Moody's has put the school's solid Aa1 bond rating under review.
Actually, it's lower than it was four years ago.
The Dow actually finished the week with a 1.4 percent gain.
Or didn't handle it.
Sounds like a made up controversy - or at least one imagined by NYT editors.
Consumer sentiment brightens, NBA makes new, final offer, localities can ban pot stores, and record sales for latest "Call of Duty" title.
Thursday, Nov. 10
The former owner of the Buffalo Sabres says he has the financial resources.
Analysts are skeptical because of price and the company's late entry into the market.
Here he is in 2004's seventeen-minute opening bit.
Certain kinds of bruising manual jobs will never attract much interest.
CNBC's Jim Cramer wonders what planet some of these guys are on.
California took in $810 million less than expected in October.
A batch of innovative restaurants have opened up, despite a not-so-wonderful economy.
Good news on jobs, big jump in foreclosure filings, Villaraigosa proposes plan to fix roads, and speedier security checks at LAX.
Wednesday, Nov. 9
Several of those arrested were believed to be UCLA students.
The players have signaled a willingness to consider the proposed 50-50 revenue split.
He blames hedge funds.
It's a 3.2 percent drop on the day, with Italy being the dominant story.
Dow has tumbled more than 400 points at last check - and there's still 90 minutes of trading left in the session. Lots of jitters today about Europe - not surprising if you've paid attention to the bumble-heads in Italy and Greece. Those folks hold the world's financial future in their hands? God help us... *Felix Salmon picks up on the leadership problem: Interests aren't aligned at all: everybody wants to push the costs of...
There's even talk about Cirque du Soleil helping out.
It's a shame, because there's a lot to be fighting about. Instead
A bunch of betters on Intrade are wagering that he might.
Europe still shaky, higher airfares for the holidays, L.A. hotels staying full, and Time Warner Cable considers bidding for Dodger games.
Tuesday, Nov. 8
Movie director might not have been the best choice to produce the high-profile show.
"Modern Warfare 3," which went on sale early this morning, will at least match the 25 million units sold by its predecessor, "Call of Duty: Black Ops," according to Wedbush Securities. Meanwhile, the Santa Monica-based company reported better-than-expected third quarter results - and expectations for a strong fourth quarter. One sour note: A decline in subscriptions to the "World of Warcraft" online role-playing game. Here's the FT story. I look at Activision's success in the...
Watching his press conference reminded me a little of the Lonesome Rhodes character in Elia Kazan's classic.
Seems like Dennis Gilbert, a special assistant to Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf, is preparing a serious bid for the team.
Forget about American politicians - when it comes to sex scandals, this guy is in a league of his own.
He's supposedly gone after a budget vote for 2012 is approved.
Requiring employees to pay more toward their retirement plans could be a a "legal and collective bargaining minefield."
You can't kill off a revenue source without either cutting more services or coming up with another revenue source.
Let's just say that Wall Street honchos don't exactly quake in their loafers.
Did anyone else have a feeling that he would get his grubby hands back in the company's bankruptcy game?
Italy still teetering, Fox not happy with Dodger auction, tax exemption proposed for L.A. car dealers, and Playboy consolidates in Bev Hills.
Monday, Nov. 7
More than half see the economic troubles as the start of a long-term national decline.
After the Conrad Murray verdict was read, people outside the criminal courts building were shouting "Justice for Michael."
Blame South America, where demand is high.
The Red, Purple and Blue lines will be available every 10 minutes, beginning this Sunday.
The next breakfast in the Live Talks Business Forum series features Robert Courteau, president of software giant SAP's North American division, in conversation with Keith Ferrazzi, CEO of Ferrazzi Greenlight. Forum is this Thursday at the City Club. I have free tickets. Click here to reserve. ....
A three-year time-span seems to fit with the sluggish forecasts of recent weeks.
The guy is so in over his head that you can't even see the air bubbles.
Pressure on Berlusconi to resign, NBA talks looking bleak, Barnes & Noble introduces new Nook, and De Niro to play Madoff.
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