Archive for October, 2009

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Bond market still going strong

The government is finding no shortage of willing buyers for its debt as the shaky economy continues to spur demand for safe haven assets.


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Madoff accountant to plead guilty

David Friehling, the long-time accountant for Ponzi schemer Bernard Madoff, is expected to plead guilty to fraud charges next week, in a deal with federal prosecutors.


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Oil slides on weak consumer data

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Protection money

You know, we don’t thank our bankers nearly enough. My bank is always thinking up new ways to help me, and it’s been like that my whole life.


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Jobs will return — in 2012

The economy is growing again. So when are the jobs that go with growth going to get here?


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BP faces record $87 million fine

The Labor Department fined oil giant BP a record $87 million for failing to fix safety problems at a refinery in Texas.


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Blackboard software rules the schools

There are those rare moments in business when a technology goes from being cutting edge to being an indispensable part of everyday life.


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Top 2009 Halloween costumes: Dead celebrities

In a year marked by some shocking celebrity deaths, Halloween feels even more macabre.


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‘Spam King’ to pay Facebook $711 million

A California judge awarded Facebook $711 million in damages against spammer Sanford Wallace for bombarding the web site with junk messages.


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Personal income flat in September

Personal income was essentially unchanged in September, while spending by individuals fell, government figures showed Friday.


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