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Consumer Prices Sink Amid Slump
The U.S. consumer price index fell 1.0% in October from the previous month, the biggest drop in 61 years, on lower energy prices and a weak economy. Separately, home construction took its fourth tumble in a row during October.
Microsoft Open to Yahoo Search Deal
Steve Ballmer said Microsoft remains "very open" to acquiring Yahoo's search business but has "moved on" from past efforts to acquire all of the Internet company. Yahoo shares plunged.
Ford, GM: Bankruptcy Filing Not an Option
Ford and GM haven't planned contingencies in case of bankruptcy, while Chrysler has made some plans, top auto executives told a House panel.  BusinessWeek.com --  FT.com - Companies
BASF to cut output by 25%
BASF, the Germany-based chemicals group, will cut output by 25 per cent and reduce the working hours of 20,000 of its staff for the next two months, as the effects of the credit crunch continue to affect the real economy Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:47:21 +0000
Detroit's executives go cap in hand for $25bn
As if to underline the fact that the financial crisis is shaping every corner of industry, the three top executives of what is still known as the Big Three companies of the US car industry appeared at the US Senate banking committee asking for a slice of the US's $700bn (??467bn) financial rescue package Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:03:24 +0000
Detroit spinners?
US carmaking: As cash dwindles for America's automotive big three and rescue plans come before Congress, the costs of failure are large but some see special pleading Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:19:59 +0000
Solarworld plans to bid for Opel
Opel's plea for financial help took a bizarre turn when Solarworld, the German solar energy company, announced it was prepared to buy the ailing carmakers' German operations Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:18:30 +0000
Retreat by Barclays fails to end revolt
Barclays was facing renewed shareholder anger in spite of moves aimed at heading off a revolt over its plans to raise more than ??7bn in fresh capital from Middle Eastern investors Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:21:43 +0000
Babcock & Brown slashes jobs and assets
Australian investment firm Babcock & Brown is selling about half of its assets and it announced sweeping job cuts in an attempt to settle its bank debts and safeguard its future Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:05:48 +0000
NOL warns of unprecedented industry crisis
Singapore's Neptune Orient Lines, the world's number seven container shipping line, became the latest company to warn about the severity of the crisis facing the sector, saying the "severe and prolonged downturn" could last several years Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:01:43 +0000
Yahoo shake-up could delay talks with AOL
Negotiations to combine with Time Warner's AOL are likely to be delayed by the shake-up that has led to Jerry Yang's departure from the chief executive role at Yahoo Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:11:20 +0000
Citigroup liquidates fund that fell 53% in a month
Citigroup is liquidating Corporate Special Opportunities after it lost 53 per cent of its value last month, marking the ninth time in recent months that the bank has had to close or rescue one of its hedge funds Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:10:17 +0000
GE moves to cut up to $2bn in costs at finance arm
General Electric is to shrink its GE Capital finance arm, which could lead to $2bn in cost cuts, the sale of $90bn in highly-leveraged assets and thousands of redundancies among its 75,000 employees Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:56:46 +0000  NYT > Business
Consumer Price Decline Prompts Fear of Deflation
Consumer prices fell in October by 1 percent, the largest drop in the history of the survey, raising the specter of deflation.
Dow Drops Below 8,000 in Another Sell-off
Shares on Wall Street closed at their lowest levels in five years as hope dimmed in Washington for an emergency bailout of the auto industry.
Hopes Dim for Quick Bailout for Automakers
After two days of testimony, the chief executives of G.M., Ford and Chrysler were unable to convince lawmakers to aid their industry by tapping the $700 billion financial rescue program.
Chemical Maker Cuts Output Amid Downturn
BASF said that it would temporarily halt or slow production at 180 plants around the world as it adjusted to a “massive decline in demand” brought on by the current economic turmoil.
Arts Patron Guilty in Fraud Case
A federal jury convicted Alberto W. Vilar of all 12 counts in his securities fraud trial on Wednesday.
Trial Resumes for Former Head of Bank of Italy
Two years after his stint at the helm of the central bank ended in scandal, Antonio Fazio goes on trial in Milan, accused of rigging markets to keep Italian banks in Italian hands.
PC Magazine Will Be Online Only
It is the latest of several magazine publishers to drop a print edition, as advertising plummets and the cost of printing a paper version rises. 
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:20:25 GMT
Bargain Hunters Lifted BJ’s Stores in Quarter
The warehouse club operator said that its third-quarter profit rose 24 percent, helped by shoppers hunting for bargains, and it raised it’s full-year outlook.
A Sea of Unwanted Imports
Unwelcome by dealers and buyers, thousands of cars are being warehoused on crowded port property, creating a vivid picture of a paralyzed auto business.
Facing a Slowdown, China’s Auto Industry Presses for a Bailout From Beijing
China’s car industry is quietly pressing Beijing for government help as it copes with a jarring slowdown, top Chinese auto executives said.  NYSE.com News Releases
Deerfield Capital Corp. Transfers to NYSE Alternext US as NYSE Suspends Trading
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0500
NYSE to Suspend Trading in Impac Mortgage Holdings, Inc. and Related Securities; Moves to Remove from the List
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0500
NYSE Suspends Woodbridge Holdings Corporation
and Moves to Remove from the List
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0500
NYSE Euronext Expands Real-Time Quotes to Include NYSE Arca Real-Time Last Trade Data
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0500
MacroShares ETF Lists 2 ETFs on NYSE Arca
-- 2 ETFs to provide exposure to the Underlying Value (UV) of crude oil
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0500 NYT > Small Business
What About Joe?
The election campaign put Joe the Plumber and small business at the heart of the tax-policy debate. How’s the plumbing game for a pair of Brooklyn Joes?
The Cash-Strapped Turn to Barter
Drawing on the reach of the Internet, many exchanges include participants from around the world.
Financial Advisers’ House Calls
In tough times, employee perks are vulnerable. Yet companies seem to be maintaining, and even adding one in particular -- one-on-one, personal financial advice.
For the Digitally Deceased, a Profitable Graveyard
A company pledges to recycle unwanted electronic equipment with minimal environmental impact -- and makes money doing it.
And Now for the Mergers
The current economic environment may allow only the financially fittest among small businesses to survive, just as there has been a consolidation recently among big financial firms.
Keeping Your Rivals From Minding Your Business
Some security tips and tools for small businesses, none of which requires a computer guru for setup or maintenance.
On Main Street, Buckling Up for a Bumpy Ride
All eyes may be on the crumbling titans of Wall Street, but rarely has the future been so uncertain for millions of current and would-be owners of small businesses.
Keeping It All in the Google Family
Many former Google employees, now entrepreneurs, have tapped into a network of affluent and technically skilled investors — their former co-workers.
Unpaid, Businesses Become Creative
To get what’s owed them, small businesses resort to barter, payment plans and requiring customers to pay up front.
For Motorbike Dealer, There Are No Small Parts, Only Small Plans
Over nearly 20 years, with minimal advertising, Bob’s BMW in Jessup, Md., has become the largest BMW motorcycle parts dealership in the United States.  Harvard Business Review
See the Future First.
Harvard Business Review; 11/01/2008 The article introduces topics in this issue of "Harvard Business Review" including the recruitment of employees for opportunities in emerging markets, the influence of business logistics and production on gaining market share, and the group process of decision making. (AN 34869224) Business Source Elite
Productivity.
Harvard Business Review; 11/01/2008 The article refers to productivity and consists of three business-related cartoons and a quote from "Beware the Busy Manager," by Heike Bruch and Sumantra Ghoshal, which is in the February 2002 issue of this journal. (AN 34869227) Business Source Elite
Do Politics Shape Buyout Performance?
Harvard Business Review; 11/01/2008 The article reports on a study of U.S. buyouts by private equity firms which suggests that political viewpoints and market inefficiencies influence the performance of corporate acquisitions. Buyouts in red states--which are predominantly Republican--have a higher average rate of return on the investment than those in the blue or Democratic states. Valuation metrics such as hurdle rates should be adjusted to the local conditions surrounding target companies. (AN 34869237) Business Source Elite
Time to Rethink Capitalism?
Harvard Business Review; 11/01/2008 The article refers to the logic of capitalism that supports shareholder value maximization and focuses on the laborist governance structure where labor becomes the stakeholder and is the risk-taker. Topics include competitive advantage, long-term competitiveness, the laborism theory in relation to production and resource-, knowledge-, and capabilities-based firms. (AN 34869242) Business Source Elite
Finesse the Visa Crisis with a Worker-Mobility Plan.
Harvard Business Review; 11/01/2008 The article refers to the demand in the United States for H-1B visas and a trend in global mobility among executives who are seeking international career opportunities or trying to distinguish themselves in their professions. Global mobility programs help in the recruitment and retention of employees. Start-up costs can be controlled by establishing a branch office in foreign countries. (AN 34869251) Business Source Elite
The Best Advice I Ever Got.
Harvard Business Review; 11/01/2008 The article mentions career advice that was given to the author who is the global chief executive officer at Chanel. The author relates her work experience at the Gap where she presented a design idea to the head of marketing. The advice was that learning to listen to the input from other employees is just as important as being able to make a presentation. (AN 34869252) Business Source Elite
Low-Trust Teams Prefer Individualized Pay.
Harvard Business Review; 11/01/2008 The article reports on a study of teams in the United States which focused on trust among members and their preference for individual-based rewards. The study suggests that members of teams that are characterized by low trust want to be paid according to their individual rather than collective performance. Research on team-based compensation by Kristine Kuhn and Mark Yockey is mentioned. (AN 34869260) Business Source Elite
Conversation.
Harvard Business Review; 11/01/2008 The interview is with Peter H. Diamandis, chief executive officer at X Prize Foundation which posts rewards for invention or innovation in areas such as space exploration, life sciences, and education. Diamandis talks about the X Prize business model, the concept of a MyXPrize mechanism for creating rewards, and the foundation's appeal to corporate sponsors. (AN 34869318) Business Source Elite
Supervisor Work/Life Training Gets Results.
Harvard Business Review; 11/01/2008 The article refers to a study concerning work/life balance and training for front-line employees and supervisors in the U.S. grocery trade. The study suggests that training helps managers support their subordinates which in turn can improve employees' health and increase job satisfaction. Four types of support are mentioned such as modeling healthful behavior and providing structural support. (AN 34869605) Business Source Elite
The Brand Bubble: The Looming Crisis in Brand Value and How to Avoid It.
Harvard Business Review; 11/01/2008 The book review is for "The Brand Bubble: The Looming Crisis in Brand Value and How to Avoid It," by John Gerzema and Ed Lebar. (AN 34869616) Business Source Elite
Forbes.com: Personal Finance News
Crushed Like An Aluminum Can
Alcoa gets hit as an analyst questions its ability to cut costs. Also, Phillips-Van Heusen is hurting, too. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:45:00 GMT
Bottom Or Breakdown?
Even though it's hardly a target-rich environment, stocks like these three could bounce nicely. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:15:00 GMT
Amylin Buyout Inevitable But Not Imminent
Amylin's market value is a sliver of what it was a year ago, but Byetta could be a blockbuster. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:16:50 GMT
Market Cowards Lose Less Money
Fortune may favor the bold, but if this market stays true to the bearish script of 1981, we're nowhere near the ultimate lows. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:00:00 GMT
Forbes Fundamental Opportunity Index: Winners And Losers
A record drop in retail sales drags down the Forbes Fundamental Index. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:30:22 GMT
Forbes.com: Entrepreneurs and Small Business News and Information
How To Keep Tabs on Any Business
Look beyond your income statement for more meaningful metrics. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:45:00 GMT
The Methodology For Making Tough Calls
Challenging times invite rash decision making. Better to start with strategy--and data. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:50:00 GMT
How To Say You're Sorry
Taking the hit for a mistake is tough--but it goes a long way to galvanizing relationships. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:45:00 GMT
Creative Cost-Cutting Tactics For Small Biz
How to pinch pennies until they wail. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:00:00 GMT
How They Got Their Big Break
What's more important--sweat or luck? Lessons from those who made it. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:45:00 GMT
Forbes.com: Leadership News
How To Interview Over The Internet
Webcam job interviews grow in popularity as companies scale back recruiting budgets. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:17:32 GMT
Best Countries For Women
In the latest gender-equality ranking of countries, the U.S. doesn't even crack the top 25. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:01:00 GMT
Say-On-Pay Edges Closer To Law
Sen. Barack Obama sponsored a bill to give shareholders a say on top bosses pay. President Obama may well sign it into law. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:00:00 GMT
Holiday Health-Plan Shopping Guide
Time to review your medical needs and sign up for the right program. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:46:11 GMT  Milwaukee Business News - Local Milwaukee News | The Business Journal of Milwaukee
Pete Coors to become Molson Coors chairman
Pete Coors will become chairman of the board of directors of Molson Coors Brewing Co. on Dec. 29, the company reported Tuesday. (TAP)
AIA: Architecture billings hit all-time low
The American Institute of Architects is reporting that the Architecture Billings Index, which is compiled from a monthly survey of architecture firms around the country, is at its lowest level since the survey began in 1995.
Investment advisory firms combine
Milwaukee-area investment advisory firms Oarsman Capital Inc. and Nackers & Associates have merged, the firms said Wednesday.
Madison accounting firm merges with Reilly Penner & Benton
The certified public accounting firm of Ragsdale, Spitz & Reuschlein SC in Madison has merged with Wauwatosa accounting firm Reilly Penner & Benton LLP, the firms said Wednesday.
Survey: Economy may shrink executive bonuses
Annual bonuses and stock-based awards may dry up with the economy, according to a survey released Wednesday by Pearl Meyer & Partners.
Glendale Maserati dealership closes
Lake Forest Sportscars of Lake Bluff, Ill., said Wednesday that it has closed its Glendale dealership, Maserati of Milwaukee, after just a few months of operation.
Wisconsin ranks 20th for competitiveness
Wisconsin ranks near the middle of the 50 U.S. states when it comes to attracting and keeping businesses while providing high standards of living for workers, according to a report released Wednesday morning.
Consumer prices take largest drop in 61 years
Consumer prices plunged in October by the largest percentage in 61 years as gasoline costs dropped by a record amount.
U.S. housing starts lowest since 1959
A new report from the U.S. Commerce Department shows housing starts reached an annual rate of 791,000 last month, the lowest level since the department began tracking starts in 1959.
Miller Electric cutting 95 jobs
Miller Electric Manufacturing Co. of Appleton said Wednesday that it is cutting 95 jobs, or about 6 percent of its work force, because of the slowing national economy. (ITW) |
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