Archive for August 15th, 2008

Int’l Rectifier gets buyout bid

Friday, August 15th, 2008
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July industrial output better than expected

Friday, August 15th, 2008
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Dollar charges forward

Friday, August 15th, 2008
The dollar extended its rally on Friday, hitting a nearly 2-year high against the pound and gaining further against the euro, amid troubling signs about the global economy.

Winter’s bite: Heating bills to soar

Friday, August 15th, 2008
Home heating bills are expected to soar this winter and Americans, already struggling with high gas and food prices, are bracing for more financial hardship.

How to influence people

Friday, August 15th, 2008
They're often at the top of companies, or in sales -- those lucky people who seem to be born persuasive, with a seemingly magical ability that makes others listen to them, trust them, and act on what they say.

S&P stops mulling MBIA, Ambac downgrade

Friday, August 15th, 2008
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Buffett’s latest buy: NRG Energy

Friday, August 15th, 2008
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No raise for you…and that’s the good news

Friday, August 15th, 2008
With the price of practically everything jumping, you probably wouldn't mind getting a bigger paycheck.

Stocks set to keep climbing

Friday, August 15th, 2008
Stocks looked set Friday to extend the previous session's advance as oil prices fell further and the dollar rallied.

Cadillac unveils its first wagon

Friday, August 15th, 2008