Archive for February 17th, 2008

USDA Orders Record Beef Recall

Sunday, February 17th, 2008

The recall covers 143 million pounds of beef from a California slaughterhouse that’s under investigation.

Report: Ambac in Talks to Split Itself Up

Sunday, February 17th, 2008

The bond insurer wants to separate its ‘good’ and ‘bad’ businesses, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Weekend Reading: Time to Nibble on Stocks?

Sunday, February 17th, 2008

So long as there’s no more bad news, investors may start dipping their toes into some sectors.

U.K. to Nationalize Northern Rock

Sunday, February 17th, 2008

The government says taxpayers are not served by competing takeover offers for the troubled lender.

Is Your 401(k) Plan Ripping You Off?

Sunday, February 17th, 2008

Watch out for hidden fees and costs in your company’s retirement plan.

Stockpickr’s Barron’s Roundup

Sunday, February 17th, 2008

Stock advice from the TIsch family’s top consigliere, and why AIG may be a good buy now.