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: Athens' fall inevitable -- orderly or disorderly?
Sep 22, 2011 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- There has been much talk recently of the possibility of a Greek bankruptcy (default). While politicians and market commentators talk of an 'orderly' versus a 'disorderly' default by the country,
Updated: 09/22/2011 08:56A
Solyndra scandal
Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee said they are outraged that Solyndra, which won guarantees from the US Department of Energy for a $535 million loan, has declared bankruptcy. US Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., chairman of the committee,
Updated: 09/22/2011 08:56A
Solyndra bankruptcy a potential headache for First Soar; DOE loan selection
The Solyndra meltdown appears to be affecting more than just its employees. According to industry analysts, three of First Solar's photovoltaic projects awaiting loan guarantees could also be negatively affected. Meanwhile, a letter sent to US
Updated: 09/22/2011 08:55A
Greece hit by one-day transport strike against cuts
Transport in Greece has been severely disrupted as workers stage a 24-hour strike against renewed austerity measures designed to save the country from bankruptcy. Taxi and bus drivers, metro and rail workers forced commuters in Athens and elsewhere to
Updated: 09/22/2011 08:54A
Lehman Estate Drops Appeal of Barclays Ruling
Lehman Brothers' bankruptcy estate has dropped its appeal of a ruling over the 2008 purchase of the failed investment bank's North American assets by Barclays Capital. Lehman said in a statement that its resources and the
Updated: 09/22/2011 08:50A
The death of #DigiNotar
As revealed by SC magazine, DigiNotar's parent, Vasco Data Security, said a bankruptcy trustee and judge have been appointed to manage all of its affairs. The problems started for DigiNotar this summer when its infrastructure was hacked by the 'Comodo
Updated: 09/22/2011 08:39A
Greeks protest amid pain and anger over austerity
ATHENS: Greek workers staged a 24-hour strike on Thursday forcing the transport system to a standstill in protest against the government's intensified austerity drive to secure aid to save the debt-laden country from bankruptcy.
Updated: 09/22/2011 08:36A
Greece's desperate bid for euro survival
LONDON (SHARECAST) - Greece has erupted in a new wave of anger against government cuts as the country's politicians desperately fight to stave off bankruptcy. No trains, buses or taxis are running in any part of the country as a national transport
Updated: 09/22/2011 08:33A
C.F. receiver announces financial plan
CENTRAL FALLS, RI (AP) - The state-appointed receiver who filed for bankruptcy on behalf of Central Falls is set to unveil a plan to get the city back on sound financial footing. Receiver Robert Flanders Jr. is scheduled to announce the new financial
Updated: 09/22/2011 08:29A
Why Not Pay The Taxpayers First?
I'm sure there are sophisticated arguments for why the UAW members shouldn't pay back the taxpayers who bailed their employer out of bankruptcy before they negotiate a deal that gives them each a $5000 bonus. I just can't think of them right now.
Updated: 09/22/2011 08:26A