Archive for May 14th, 2008

Yahoo in face-off with Icahn

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
Disgruntled Yahoo investors have until Thursday to decide if they want to shake up the company's board of directors.

GE to auction appliance division

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
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D-day for eBay sellers

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
The controversial new feedback policy eBay announced in January is slated to start taking effect on Monday, removing sellers' ability to leave neutral or negative feedback for their buyers.

Congress examines giant airline merger

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
Congress Wednesday examined a proposed $3.1 billion merger that would create the world's largest carrier as critics of the deal warned it could drive up the price of air travel.

The Fed: Betting on a rate hike

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
There is a growing sense that the worst of the credit crunch may be behind us. And despite a tamer-than-expected reading for April, inflation is still very much a concern for many Americans.

Yahoo not out of Microsoft’s shadows

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
Disgruntled Yahoo investors have until Thursday to decide if they want to shake up the company's board of directors.

Past due: Your savings

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
If you think of a contribution to your savings as a 'bill' that you pay every month along with your other expenses, you'll be a much better saver with a much brighter future.

$7.75M Vioxx verdict overturned

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
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How credit cards boost gas prices

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
Buying gasoline with a credit card could be hurting your local independent gas station owner - and you may have to pay for it.

McDonald’s goes beyond ‘Royale with Cheese’

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
McDonald's restaurants around the world cater to local tastes. Here's a sampling of menu items.