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Obama tries to temper furor over AIG bonuses

March 24, 2009 : Permalink

Associated Press – President Barack Obama is trying to dampen a fire he once stoked, urging a more tempered response to public furor over bonuses paid to executives of the publicly rescued insurance giant American International Group. Obama is virtually […]

Obama’s toxic assets plan greeted with skepticism

March 23, 2009 : Permalink

Associated Press – The Obama administration’s latest plan to help banks get credit flowing again is drawing a tepid reaction from investors and academics, who say the proposal comes with too many strings attached and is unlikely to stimulate lending […]

Hedge fund in talks with Target on board seats

February 27, 2009 : Permalink

Associated Press – Activist hedge fund manager William Ackman is in talks with Target Corp. about naming potential directors to the discount retailer’s board, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Thursday. Target shares gained 61 cents, or […]