Skip to content, or skip to search.

Skip to content, or skip to search.

All Blog Posts Tagged:

‘finance’

Refine by: business (232)  company town (141)  media (140)  law (133)  fashion (120)  white men with money (44)  bear stearns (28)  wall street (24)  dow jones (21)  goldman sachs (19)  new york times (17) 
Showing 1-20 of 232 posts

Posted 12/03/08 in Daily Intel

Ink-Stained Wretches

Rangel Tries to Fight Back Against the ‘Times,’ But Gets a Beatdown

The paper published a letter from Charles Rangel alongside a refutation of every single one of its points.

Posted 12/03/08 in Daily Intel

The Greatest Depression

John Mack and Lloyd Blankfein Aren’t Dating

They're just comforting one another.

Posted 12/01/08 in Daily Intel

The Greatest Depression

Robert Rubin Digs Himself a Hole, Burrows Into It

In defending his role at Citigroup, the former Treasury secretary succeeds only in making things worse.

Posted 11/26/08 in Daily Intel

Modern Lynch Mobs

Fox’s ‘Shame Shame Shame’ of Richard Fuld Is Pretty Shameful

For everyone but Fuld, weirdly.

Posted 11/25/08 in Daily Intel

The Greatest Depression

Citi Bailout Not Sitting Well With Basically Anyone

Lots of people are saying it's more like a 'shitty bailout.'

Posted 11/24/08 in Daily Intel

Obama Administration

Obama Introduces Cabinet, Discusses Focus on ‘Strong Main Street’

A thriving middle class, the president-elect said, will be key to his economic recovery plan.

Posted 11/20/08 in Daily Intel

The Greatest Depression

‘Dow Doobie Doo Down Down.’

The highs and lows of today's market, as told through the posts on a Manhattan parenting message board.

Posted 11/20/08 in Daily Intel

The Greatest Depression

How to Become a ‘Mancessory’

The current economy means laid-off bankers may have to turn to the oldest profession.

Posted 11/12/08 in Daily Intel

The Greatest Depression

CNBC Slashes Budget

But the network won't make changes to personnel.

Posted 11/10/08 in The Cut

Luxury Will Never Die?

Debt Threatens Prada, Escada, and More

As markets feel the crunch worldwide, it turns out that European stalwart houses aren't immune.

Posted 11/05/08 in Daily Intel

Early and Often

Now Obama Can Look Forward to Fixing the Horrible Economy!

The obstacles Obama faces, and what he plans to do right out of the gate.

Posted 10/29/08 in Daily Intel

White Men Without Money

Rupert Murdoch Eyeing Sumner Redstone’s Problems With Glee

After years of trying to position himself as a rival to Murdoch, Redstone's getting what he asked for.

Posted 10/24/08 in Daily Intel

The Greatest Depression

Wall Street Readies for a No Good, Very Bad Day

Hey, we're just getting caught up — European and Asian markets have been plummeting for hours now!

Posted 10/23/08 in Daily Intel

Sumnambulism

Sumner Redstone Will Never Sell (Again)

He won't sell off any more shares of CBS or Viacom despite serious oncoming debt deadlines.

Posted 10/16/08 in Daily Intel

The Greatest Depression

When a Random 400-Point Spike Is Par for the Course

The Dow experienced a big bump just before four o'clock — but that doesn't necessarily mean it was a good day.

Posted 10/10/08 in Daily Intel

The Greatest Depression

Sun Crosses World, Leaving Economic Wreckage in Its Wake

Asian markets fell in massive selloffs, followed by European markets. And guess who's next?

Posted 10/08/08 in Daily Intel

The Greatest Depression

FYI We Are So Going to Be Obsessed With Neel Kashkari

In two days, we've gone from knowing nothing about the man who will save us all to knowing too much.

Posted 09/26/08 in Daily Intel

Jerkiani

Giuliani Rubbing His Hands With Glee Over Financial Crisis?

The former mayor's law firm has launched a high-priced task force to consult with companies navigating the crisis.

Posted 09/24/08 in Daily Intel

The Greatest Depression

Buffett’s $5 Billion Goldman Investment Seen As a Calming Influence

The markets already seem more stable as the Oracle of Omaha's move bolsters investor confidence.

Posted 09/23/08 in Daily Intel

The Greatest Despression

Bailout Not So Popular on the Hill

Senators from both parties responded with a range of emotions at the hearing today, from grudgingly cooperative to Paul Revere–style riding-and-yelling levels of alarm.