Archive for August 7th, 2008

Conglomerates, we’re just not that into you

Thursday, August 7th, 2008
Nobody ever said that valuing a publicly traded company was supposed to be easy. But it shouldn't be as complex, as say, quantum physics either.

A snapshot of American diversity

Thursday, August 7th, 2008
Maricopa County in Arizona added more people than any other in the nation last year, according to a U.S. Census Bureau survey released Thursday.

Building the world’s largest cruise ship

Thursday, August 7th, 2008
Part three of Fortune's Mega-Projects series on the world's biggest construction projects looks at the building of the world's largest passenger ship.

Pending home sales tick up 5.3%

Thursday, August 7th, 2008
The number of pending homes for sale rose in June, a rebound from the previous month, according to a report released Thursday.

How Dell can beat the iPod

Thursday, August 7th, 2008
If Dell wants a shot dethroning the iPod, it needs to focus on software first.

Chrysler’s survival plan

Thursday, August 7th, 2008
The frailest of Detroit's automakers has been in private hands for a year. CEO Bob Nardelli badly needs a hit if the company is to endure.

Jobless claims surge: Highest level in 6 years

Thursday, August 7th, 2008
Read full story for latest details.

Sirius losses narrow

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Stocks set to drop

Thursday, August 7th, 2008
Stock futures fell early Thursday after a big loss at AIG raised credit jitters and oil prices rebounded.

Toyota: Hit by weak U.S. sales

Thursday, August 7th, 2008