U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson says the regulatory reform blueprint addresses “complex, long-term issues.” (March 31)
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Monthly Archives: March 2008
Government Lies and Statistics
Rep. Jim Cooper (D., Tenn.) on bogus accounting and the federal deficit. (March 31)
Shaky Economy Brings Travel Deals
TravelZoo President C.J. Kettler discusses how an early Easter and uncertain economy will affect travel trends. She says there are deals in the Caribbean, Asia and Europe this spring and summer. WSJ’s Nikki Waller has the interview. (March 31)
Defining Hospitalist Care
The Hospitalist Company CEO Adam Singer discusses hospitalists, what they mean for patients and how his company is growing in the field. WSJ’s Jacob Goldstein reports. (March 31)
Paulson Defends New Plan
U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson says the regulatory reform blueprint addresses “complex, long-term issues.” (March 31)
China Telecom’s Net Falls
China Telecom said its net fell 13% last year, hurt by asset-revaluation charges and a drop in connection-fee income.
Liberty Media Loses, But What Does IAC Win?
Barry Diller may have won his legal battle with Liberty Media’s John Malone, but it’s hardly smooth sailing from here. Diller is seeking to bust up his Internet conglomerate Interactive Corp. at a time when the markets are in turmoil. And,
Think Your Cash Is Safe? Better Check With Your Broker
From Silicon Alley Insider, March 31, 2008:On Friday, UBS became the first major investment firm to start “marking down” the value of Auction-Rate Securities held in client accounts (translation: each $1 will now be worth $0.80-$0.95). …
Paulson: Pulling No Punches
WSJ’s Damian Paletta parses Treasury Secretary Paulson’s plan to overhaul the U.S. financial regulatory structure. (March 31)
Olympic Torch Arrives in Beijing
The Olympic flame arrived at Beijing’s main airport from Greece on Monday as concerns about unrest in Tibet continued. Video courtesy of Reuters. (March 31)
An Unusual Car Race
Courageous car drivers face multiple collisions as they tackle a figure-eight race track in a bizarre car race in Wimbledon. Video courtesy of Reuters. (March 31)
Anime Looks to Expand Overseas
Japanese anime — or animation — is a $3.3 billion hit at home, but still looking to make a firm beachhead overseas. Anime exports are worth less than 10% of domestic business. Video courtesy of Reuters. (March 31)