Archive for the ‘Newsmaker News’ Category

McCain: I’d fire SEC Chair Chris Cox

Friday, September 19th, 2008

September 18, 2008: 1:31 PM EDTShould we print more dollars?More VideosCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) -- Republican presidential candidate John McCain said Thursday he would fire Securities and Exchange Chairman Christopher Cox if he were president, accusing the former GOP congressman of betraying the public's trust.President Bush appointed Cox to ...

The power of Paulson

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

The power of PaulsonHe came to Washington reluctantly. His job was almost a backwater. Today his task is momentous, wrestling down the greatest financial crisis of our time.By Marc Gunther, senior writerSeptember 16, 2008: 9:57 AM EDT Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson ...

Wall Street sings bailout blues

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

Wall Street sings bailout bluesThe failure to lay out rescue rules makes it harder for healthy firms to raise new money, only adding to instability.By Colin Barr, senior writerLast Updated: September 17, 2008: 2:53 PM EDTFinancial-phobiaMore VideosGovernment's growth spurtMore VideosRunning ragged on Wall St.More VideosMore from FortuneRecession ... or not?The ...

Warren Buffett’s happy housing story

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

Warren Buffett's happy housing storyBerkshire Hathaway subsidiary Clayton homes makes loans to low-income households - and foreclosures have actually dropped. By Jia Lynn Yang, writer-reporterSeptember 11, 2008: 5:44 AM EDT One of Clayton's latest prefab housesSpecial ReportWaMu shares stabilizeAIG's cash hunt in high gearWorld markets turn sharply ...

Ashton Kutcher and the quants

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

Ashton Kutcher and the quantsSan Francisco tech conference highlights the Hollywood star's new gossip site plus a service that gives consumers low-cost access to pricey stock research.By Michael Copeland, senior writerSeptember 9, 2008: 8:43 AM EDT Actor Ashton Kutcher's blahgirls.com is irritating, but it might appeal to ...

Where the buck stops with Fannie, Freddie

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

By Tami Luhby, CNNMoney.com senior writerSeptember 10, 2008: 2:16 PM EDT Fannie and Freddie regulator James Lockhart says there "just wasn't any sign that they could raise capital to fulfill their mission."Breaking down the rescue planMore VideosWatching over Fannie and FreddieMore VideosPhotosBlame game: Who's behind the Fannie, ...

In Fannie mess, McCain and Obama play to type

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

In Fannie mess, McCain and Obama play to typeRepublican blasts 'cronyism' that led to problems. Dem notes the complexity of a clean-up. By Nina Easton, Washington bureau chiefSeptember 8, 2008: 2:13 PM EDT John McCain (above left) and Barack Obama both support the Fannie/Freddie rescue, but McCain ...

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 ...