Archive for the ‘Newsmaker News’ Category

Russian oil tycoon’s parole is denied

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

August 22, 2008: 1:22 PM EDTCHITA, Russia (AP) -- A Russian court has rejected jailed oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky's request for parole.The judge said Friday Khodorkovsky was ineligible for early release from a sentence for tax evasion and fraud because he had refused to undertake professional training at his ...

Buffett: We’re still in a recession

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008

Last Updated: August 22, 2008: 9:11 AM EDT Why Fannie and Freddie matterMore Videos Fannie, Freddie hit new lowsMore VideosLabor Day travelers opt for trains, busesBernanke: Financial storm not yet overAirline stocks drop as oil soarsManufacturing weakness continues - surveyFannie, Freddie: Plunge then reboundIssue #1: America's Money ...

Online media’s Obama party

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

Dems' convention will be online media's partyBarack Obama won't be the only one making history in Denver.By Richard Siklos, editor at largeAugust 22, 2008: 10:05 AM EDT The Huffington Post, founded by Arianna Huffington, will treat bloggers covering the Democratic National Convention next week to smoothies and ...

Calling master chief

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

Calling master chief A News Corp.-backed professional video-game league is getting a run for its money from two former ad guys.By Devin Leonard, senior writerLast Updated: August 21, 2008: 1:30 PM EDT Michael Sepso (left) and Sundance DiGiovanni have turned video-gaming into a professional sport.Getting paid to ...

Big media exiles seek Web stars

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Big media exiles seek Web starsJon Miller and Ross Levinsohn are searching for online stars - that their old employers will one day buy.By Richard Siklos, editor at largeAugust 15, 2008: 9:07 AM EDTThe MySpace EffectMore VideosLooking for the next FacebookMore VideosMore from FortuneHow persuasive are you?California's game-changing solar dealThe ...

Freddie chief’s jackpot

Sunday, July 20th, 2008

Freddie chief's jackpotThe mortgage giant steps closer to a big capital-raising move that could help its CEO keep his healthy paycheck.By Colin Barr, senior writerJuly 18, 2008: 5:03 PM EDTFannie, Freddie: too key to failMore VideosPhotosBlame game: Who's behind the Fannie, Freddie messView photosSpecial ReportHouse likely to modify Fannie, Freddie ...

Fresh start for Wal-Mart’s black sheep

Sunday, July 20th, 2008

Fresh start for Wal-Mart's black sheepWal-Mart fired Julie Roehm and Sean Womack and alleged they had an affair. Now she's looking forward to reality TV fame.By Jia Lynn Yang, writer-reporterLast Updated: July 16, 2008: 11:34 AM EDT Julie Roehm now has a marketing consulting business.More from FortuneFreddie ...

Nelson Peltz, activist marketer

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

Nelson Peltz, activist marketerWhen the investor takes stakes in companies like Tiffany and Heinz, he changes the sales pitch as well as the sales.By Suzanne Kapner, writerLast Updated: July 10, 2008: 10:17 AM EDT Nelson PeltzMore from FortuneThe Fannie and Freddie doomsday scenario20 money losersInformation worth billionsFORTUNE ...

McCain, Obama spar over economic fixes

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

July 7, 2008: 10:37 PM EDT John McCain and Barack Obama offer divergent solutions to a weakening U.S. economy.Special Report<!--full coverage-->McCain, Obama spar over economic fixesMcCain pushes plan to spur job growthLuck - A president's best jobs planMcCain and Obama's green dreamStart drilling offshore, McCain saysObama will spend ...

Grasso’s win the end of an era

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

Grasso's win the end of an eraNew York's fight to get former NYSE CEO Richard Grasso to give back $100 million of his pay ends with a whimper.By Roddy Boyd, writerLast Updated: July 2, 2008: 3:20 PM EDT Former NYSE CEO Richard Grasso tenaciously defended his pay ...