New Bond Issues Set Record in Quarter
Credit crisis? What credit crisis?
Author: Stephen Taub
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Parent Sun-Times Media Group joins rival Tribune Co. in Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection — despite having zero bank debt.
Commercial Real Estate’s Ballooning Threat
A $124 million default by a Long Island mall could be the tip of an iceberg.
Obama Blesses Chrysler-Fiat Marriage
Without it, the company could not survive, says the Administration, which also is bearish on the viability of General Motors.
Return of the Job Cuts
Led by IBM, companies resume their slashing ways.
Another Bank Says TARP Funds Are Toxic
Bank of Florida joins the chorus of financial institutions that see the problems of taking a bailout outweighing the gains.
Heads Up for a Default Deluge
More companies are on the edge than ever before, Standard & Poor's says.
MGM Funds Save Big Vegas Project, for Now
The casino firm puts up not only its own share of scheduled joint-venture financing, but its partner's portion as well. The partner, Dubai World, is suing to back out of the deal.
Wave Bye-bye to Buybacks
Firms sharply scaled down share repurchases in the latest quarter, a trend likely to continue, says S&P.
Real-Life Accounting Scam Nets Producers
One-time Broadway giants Garth Drabinsky and Myron Gottlieb are convicted in Canada of a $400m fraud. Star witness is the VP for finance.
