Too Early to ‘Declare Victory’ as Housing Revives, Donovan Says

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

The housing market is showing progress two years after the credit crunch drove down home prices, though it’s too soon to “declare victory,” Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan said. Find more info about Too Early to ‘Declare Victory’ as Housing Revives, Donovan Says photos videos pictures. read more

Dell Walks Away From 3Par Bidding After HP’s $33-a-Share Offer

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

Dell Inc. declined to match Hewlett- Packard Co.’s $33-a-share offer for 3Par, ending a bidding war for the data-storage supplier that stretched into 18 days. Find more info about Dell Walks Away From 3Par Bidding After HP’s $33-a-Share Offer photos videos pictures. read more

Fed’s Fisher ‘Reluctant’ to Ease Until Fiscal Policy Improves

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Richard Fisher said he’s reluctant to expand the Fed’s balance sheet to stimulate the economy unless there are additional tax and regulatory policies in place to spur job growth. Find more info about Fed’s Fisher ‘Reluctant’ to Ease Until Fiscal Policy Improves photos videos pictures. ...

Blair Says Bank of England Independence His Idea, Not Brown’s

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair said giving independence to the Bank of England in 1997 was his idea, not that of his chancellor of the exchequer, Gordon Brown, who succeeded him as prime minister. Find more info about Blair Says Bank of England Independence His Idea, Not Brown’s photos videos ...

SEC Declines to Sue Moody’s Over Inflated Ratings

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Moody’s Corp. chose not to downgrade inflated ratings on almost $1 billion of debt in 2007 out of concern for the company’s reputation, according to U.S. regulators who said they weren’t sure they had authority to sue. Find more info about SEC Declines to Sue Moody’s Over Inflated Ratings photos videos ...