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Stories in the category Business

Critics question whether it’s profit or revenge that motivates Hank Greenberg

By A. James Memmott

October 29, 2009 at 7:27am

Is Maurice R. “Hank” Greenberg trying to wreak revenge upon AIG, the company he once led?

BofA directors leave a digital trail

By Laurie Bennett

October 14, 2009 at 7:39am

Yet again, a behind-the-scenes email exchange is causing public discomfort.

Andrew Beal knew when to hold ‘em, when to fold ‘em

By A. James Memmott

October 4, 2009 at 11:50am

For Texas banker D. Andrew Beal, holding on to his money in boom times and spending it when things go bust has paid off in a big way.

Xerox deal would net millions for Darwin Deason

By A. James Memmott

October 1, 2009 at 10:56am

Darwin Deason’s persistence paid off in a big way.

Jeb Bush finds work

By Laurie Bennett

September 24, 2009 at 10:58am

Jeb Bush, who ended his job as Florida governor in 2007, now holds positions with six companies.

H. Ross Perot Jr. and family will reap a fortune in Dell deal

By A. James Memmott

September 23, 2009 at 11:49am

The last year hasn’t been easy on H. Ross Perot Jr., son of the former presidential candidate.

Retired Army Gen. Paul Kern enjoys his golden years

By Laurie Bennett

September 22, 2009 at 7:59am

Paul J. Kern never made big bucks as a four-star general. The Army pay grade for his rank was less than $200,000 a year.

Peltz bets on both sides in Cadbury-Kraft talks

By A. James Memmott

September 20, 2009 at 8:21am

In May 2008, activist investor Nelson Peltz made waves by purchasing nearly 850,000 shares of stock in the then troubled Starbucks coffee empire.

Detroit’s quiet tycoon steps into limelight

By Laurie Bennett

September 9, 2009 at 9:44am

For someone who’s almost fanatical about his privacy, Detroit billionaire Manuel “Matty” Moroun sure is grabbing a lot of headlines.

Wall Street cheers Bernanke’s re-nomination

By Ric Bohy

August 26, 2009 at 8:38am

Wall Street appeared to approve of President Obama’s nominating Ben S. Bernanke to a second term.

Switzerland scores a big gain on UBS deal

By Laurie Bennett

August 21, 2009 at 9:40am

Of the many motivations ascribed to western governments, direct profit taking isn’t usually high on the list.

Government provides a sweet deal for the Fanjul family

By Laurie Bennett

August 13, 2009 at 10:50am

Several major American food companies have written to Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack, saying they may run out of sugar if import restrictions aren’t eased.

Debbie Dingell leaving GM

By Ric Bohy

August 12, 2009 at 9:04am

Debbie Dingell has been downsized.

AIG under new leadership - again

By Laurie Bennett

August 7, 2009 at 9:14am

At first glance, the chairmanship of American International Group is a job no sane person would want.

Sallie Krawcheck moves to Bank of America

By A. James Memmott

August 5, 2009 at 8:13am

Sallie L. Krawcheck, who had been one of the highest ranking women on Wall Street before she left Citigroup Inc. last September, has landed on her feet at Bank of America Corp.

Google-Apple ties don’t end with Schmidt’s departure

By Ric Bohy

August 4, 2009 at 5:53am

Not all proverbs are proverbial. Yesterday, an Apple fell far from the tree.

Federal pay czar confronts Citi’s $100 million man

By Laurie Bennett

August 2, 2009 at 11:44am

Andrew J. Hall - art collector, German castle owner and energy-investment guru - is emerging as the latest villain in the public outrage over bailout bonuses.

Daniel Hesse plays pitchman for troubled Sprint Nextel

By A. James Memmott

July 31, 2009 at 9:46am

In a black-and-white commercial filmed last year, Daniel R. Hesse, the CEO of Sprint Nextel Corp. strolled down the middle of a carless New York City street.

Timothy Armstrong wants to ‘win quickly’ at AOL

By A. James Memmott

July 28, 2009 at 8:46am

In the middle 1990s, Timothy M. Armstrong, the young co-owner of a struggling small newspaper in Boston, had lunch with some people from Mosaic.

Google has plenty of paths to the White House

By Laurie Bennett

July 27, 2009 at 7:09am

In addition to its lobbying efforts in Washington, which have increased dramatically in recent years, Google has many connections to the top people around President Obama.



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