Monday, November 2, 2009
In this show. . .
The impact of CIT's bankruptcy
CIT group filed for the fifth-largest bankruptcy in U.S. history, which will affect a whole lot to small- and mid-sized companies. Mitchell Hartman reports.
GM may pull ahead in auto sales
Analysts predict October auto sales for General Motors will be strong. Alisa Roth reports.
Why Wall Street bonuses are different
Fortune Magazine's Allan Sloan talks with Steve Chiotakis about how Wall Street bonuses got to be so big, and what we should do about them.
Ryanair issues ultimatum to Boeing
Ryanair says it will drop ticket prices this winter, and cut ties with Boeing, unless the carrier gets a better deal on new planes. Stephen Beard reports.
America, China's economic integration
Author Zachary Karabell talks with Bill Radke about why he believes the U.S. and China's economic systems have become so intertwined that they are becoming their own system.
Case may change mutual-fund fees
A case before the Supreme Court may weaken longstanding investor protections in the mutual-fund industry. Steve Henn reports.
How did Ford turn a profit?
Ford is reporting a nearly $1 billion profit. Auto analyst Mike Wall talks with Bill Radke about the surprising announcement.
Pabst Brewing Company up for sale
Reports say that Pabst Brewing Company is going up for sale. Jennifer Collins reports the brewer seems to be worth a lot these days.
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Hostile takeovers
Watch the videoWe all know what a takeover is. That's when one company agrees to be bought by another. But what happens when companies don't agree and the takeover goes hostile? Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains. Watch the video.
- Special Reports and Series
Built on Belief »
One year after the fall of Lehman Brothers, Americans' have lost faith in the financial system and learned some hard lessons. Get more.
The Big Shift »
The recession has changed our financial lives. A look at wealth and prosperity in the middle class and how we live now. Get more.
The Borrowers »
How living beyond our means helped bring down the economy. The role of personal debt in the financial crisis, and where we go from here. Get more.
The Next American Dream »
How four pillars of the American Dream are changing. What's in your future?
Taking Stock »
Conversations with individuals who can give us the long view of our economic situation. Get their views.
- Getting Personal »
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 »
