Archive for August, 2009
Australia Manufacturing Rises In August
Australia Manufacturing Rises In AugustRead the original post: Australia Manufacturing Rises In August
Free Music Monday: 10 More Tracks from Around the Web
Hello again music lovers! If you saw last week’s edition, you’ll know that we’re celebrating the #musicmonday Twitter tradition here at Mashable. We’ll give you 10 free downloads and/or streams to check out, and we hope you’ll let us know what types of music you’d like to hear more of. After last week’s [...]
Icahn Pares Yahoo Stake By 12.7 Million Shares
Icahn Pares Yahoo Stake By 12.7 Million SharesThe rest is here: Icahn Pares Yahoo Stake By 12.7 Million Shares
Market Winners & Losers: E*Trade, AIG
The major indices traded down on the last day of August after the Shanghai Composite closed down 6% to start the week. The Dow posted a 0.5% loss, the S&P fell 0.8% and the Nasdaq dropped 1%.Go here to read the rest: Market Winners & Losers: E*Trade, AIG
Political Grapevine: 8/31
Hamas' harsh words for Holocaust lessonsView post:Political Grapevine: 8/31
Daytime Emmy winners
CNN Entertainment producer KJ Matthews takes a look at the winners at the Daytime Emmy Awards. Here is the original post: Daytime Emmy winners
Report Criticizes SEC Over Madoff Scheme
The inspector general of the Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to deliver a stinging report Monday on the agency’s failure to prevent or detect Bernard Madoff’s $65 billion Ponzi scheme.Report Criticizes SEC Over Madoff Scheme
Report Set to Criticize SEC Over Madoff Scheme
The inspector general of the Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to deliver a stinging report Monday on the agency’s failure to prevent or detect Bernard Madoff’s $65 billion Ponzi scheme.Read the rest here: Report Set to Criticize SEC Over Madoff Scheme
E*Trade Shares Jump After Citadel Plan Aborted
E*Trade (ETFC) stock jumped on Monday after investment firm Citadel said it had terminated a plan to sell millions of E*Trade shares.View post:E*Trade Shares Jump After Citadel Plan Aborted
No Fun League: The NFL Reveals Its Social Media Policy
Last week, Chad Ochocinco revealed his plan to circumvent NFL rules and tweet during games. This afternoon, the NFL informed teams of its social media policy, and it appears Ochocinco’s plot to hand signal a fan in the stands and have him or her update his account for him is now squashed, along with lots of other player and media activities. [...]
The Irish band you need to know
They've opened for U2 and are supporting Paul McCartney on his current tour. Meet Irish rockers 'The Script!' Source:The Irish band you need to know
Cavuto: The ‘Good Times’ Won’t Last
Missed Monday's Cavuto? Catch "The Deal" right here on FOXBusiness.comSource:Cavuto: The 'Good Times' Won't Last
Disney making Marvel-ous buy
Disney is buying Marvel Comics in a $4 billion deal. CNN's Poppy Harlow reports. View original here: Disney making Marvel-ous buy
Merck & Co. to Name Leaders of Five New Divisions
On Monday, Merck & Co (MRK) said it will reorganize later this year once its acquisition of Schering-Plough goes throughHere is the original post: Merck & Co. to Name Leaders of Five New Divisions
Make a Peach Cobbler
How to Make a Summer Peach CobblerRead more from the original source: Make a Peach Cobbler
JetBlue and Lufthansa Join Forces in Code-Share
On Monday, Deustche Lufthansa AG (DLAKY) announced an expansion of a code-share deal with JetBlue Airways (JBLU) in order to leverage JetBlue’s position as a main carrier at JFK Airport in New York.Read the original here: JetBlue and Lufthansa Join Forces in Code-Share
Petrobras Shares Fall After Release of Offshore Development Plan
Brazil’s state-run petroleum company, Petrobras fell 4.41% on news of its new role in developing deepwater oil fields.See the rest here: Petrobras Shares Fall After Release of Offshore Development Plan
Southwest Gets Answers on Unapproved Parts on Tuesday
The FFA discovered that Southwest Airlines (LUV) has used unauthorized parts on 82 of its Boeing 737 aircraft for a time span of up to three years.Excerpt from:Southwest Gets Answers on Unapproved Parts on Tuesday
Brocade Switches to Be Sold Under Dell Brand
Dell (DELL) is going to start selling networking gear made by Brocade Communications Systems (BRCD) under the Dell name, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday, saying both companies confirmed the deal.Credit:Brocade Switches to Be Sold Under Dell Brand