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Jon Corzine Almost Had a Deal to Salvage MF Global
The former New Jersey politician and Goldman Sachs boss looked "pained" over the weekend while trying to sort out the mess of his latest firm, the "mini-Goldman" MF Global, which filed for bankruptcy on Monday. After taking risks on European debt,
Updated: 11/03/2011 11:24A
Vail Valley Voices: Going wrong way
Obama gives a $535 billon loan guarantee to Solyndra, a green company, before it filled bankruptcy. 4. “Fast and Furious,” the gun-running scheme of the attorney general's office, exposed. 5. Waivers from Obamacare go predominately to unions and other
Updated: 11/03/2011 11:21A
Japan's nuclear conundrum
While that war is being fought, we should not talk about bankruptcy.” So says a Japanese official responsible for channelling the first tranche of ¥5 trillion ($64 billion) in government support to Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) following the meltdown of
Updated: 11/03/2011 11:15A
Solyndra execs feasted while taxpayers got roasted
Not exactly, as the San Jose Mercury News and GreenTechSolar discovered while perusing the bankruptcy documents. Solyndra execs took home big bonuses while their company collapsed and workers got the heave-ho: Senior executives at Solyndra collected
Updated: 11/03/2011 11:11A
European Firms At Risk from Greek Bond Exposure, But US Banks Better Insulated
New York-based broker-dealer MF Global Holdings recently filed for bankruptcy, reportedly due to the company's significant exposure to sovereign bonds issued by troubled Eurozone members Spain, Italy,
Updated: 11/03/2011 11:10A
Insider Tips to Avoid Medical Bankruptcy
Your medical information is protected by law, HIPPAA and so are your medical expenses. 2. Know your insurance policies, all of them, inside and out: short term, long term, life and health insurance. Memorize the books and fight any charge that appears
Updated: 11/03/2011 11:08A
Think different?
As his obituaries noted frequently, Steve Jobs was a master performer who hypnotized audiences with tech tricks and digital wonders. His gifts of persuasion have been called a “reality distortion field,” wherein Jobs was able to convince others that
Updated: 11/03/2011 11:08A
Racinos Hoping Ruling Will Stand
Indiana's racinos could save millions of dollars in taxes each year if a decision by a Delaware bankruptcy court holds up. The ruling in Indiana Live's bankruptcy hearings stated the facilities should not be taxed on money they have to set aside for
Updated: 11/03/2011 11:07A
shutdown on Newbury St. leaves 'sought after' space
The two-story space being vacated by Filene's Basement on Boylston Street is the second major hit for the same landlord who lost Borders to bankruptcy earlier this year. But brokers say the Basement's 38000 square feet in the Newbry
Updated: 11/03/2011 11:02A
Lead regulator: MF Global actions broke 'core foundation of customer
The company filed for bankruptcy protection Monday. The CFTC and the FBI are investigating whether it broke government rules or criminal laws. MF Global ran low on cash last week after investors and trading partners grew nervous about Corzine's big bet
Updated: 11/03/2011 11:01A
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