Dec 05 United Loses Loan Guarantee Bid, Faces Bankruptcy By Admin United Airlines' stock fell by two-thirds and its credit rating was downgraded Thursday as the company faced bankruptcy after losing a bid for a government-backed loan guarantee. Continue reading
Dec 05 Watch Executive Excess Part 4 In the final installment in a series on executive pay and performance, business correspondent Paul Solman of WGBH-Boston talks with former General Electric CEO Jack Welch, one of the key business leaders of the last decade. Continue watching
Dec 04 Watch Executive Excess Part 3 Paul Solman explores the rise of charismatic CEOs and how it has influenced CEO compensation. Continue watching
Dec 02 Watch Executive Excess Part 1 After a year when CEO compensation came under increasing scrutiny, Paul Solman investigates the factors that influence executive pay. Continue watching
Nov 29 Watch Google: The Search Engine that Could Spencer Michels reports on the economic and technical success story behind the Google search engine. Continue watching
Nov 28 Watch Unemployment Benefits Business correspondent Paul Solman on the latest debate over extending unemployment benefits. Continue watching
Nov 26 Economy Shows Growth, Consumer Confidence Up By Admin The U.S. economy grew by a higher-than-expected 4 percent annual rate last quarter and consumer confidence ended its five-month slide, according to new numbers released on Tuesday. Continue reading
Nov 14 FCC Approves Comcast-AT&T Merger The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday gave the green light to Comcast Corp.'s proposed buyout of AT&T Broadband, paving the way for the creation of the largest cable and Internet provider in the country. Continue reading
Nov 12 Webster Steps Down From Accounting Oversight Board Former FBI and CIA director William Webster submitted his resignation as chairman of a new board set up to reform the scandal-tainted accounting industry, according to a letter released to the press. Continue reading
Nov 06 Beleagured SEC Chief Resigns Under Pressure Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Harvey Pitt resigned late Tuesday night, citing the continuing political turmoil surrounding his chairmanship as a reason for his departure. Continue reading