Monday, October 19, 2009
In this show. . .
SEC taps in on suspicious trading
The manager of New York-based hedge fund Galleon is talking to his employees, three days after he was arrested on charges of insider trading. Jeremy Hobson reports.
Wall Street makes big money off savers
Fortune Magazine's Allan Sloan talks with Bill Radke about why the outrage over bonuses is a side show, and how there's been an enormous transfer of wealth from America's savers to spenders.
Rules may toughen for NYC cab drivers
Cab drivers in New York City aren't allowed to use a cell phone while driving, but the Taxi and Limousine Commission says that ban isn't working. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports the agency is seeking to crack down on offenders.
Congress mulls hedge-fund registration
Congress is considering new rules that would require hedge funds to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission. John Dimsdale reports.
N. Ireland gets boost with NYSE center
The New York Stock Exchange will open up a service center in Northern Ireland. Michael Smyth, head of economics at Ulster University, talks with Stacey Vanek-Smith about what kind of jobs the move will create.
Will Kindle take off overseas?
Amazon is launching the international version of its Kindle e-reader. But it faces growing competition. Stephen Beard reports.
'Less bad' is good, and getting better
Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at S&P Equity Research, talks with Bill Radke about the latest earnings, and other good news out there.
Things look good for Apple
James McQuivey, analyst at Forrester Research, talks with Bill Radke about whether Google's Android poses a threat to Apple's iPhone, and if carrier competition might make the iPhone cheaper.
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Q: Income-based student loans
You recently reported on a student loan option that was being offered as part of the government stimulus package, which is based on a person's income.... I was wondering if you could please let me know where to find this information. Thanks. Ethan, Minneapolis, MN Read Chris Farrell's answer »
