E-Trade may be bought for $6B, analyst says
As online broker’s troubled loan portfolio shrinks, rivals Schwab and TD Ameritrade may become more interested in an acquisition, Repetto says feeds.marketwatch.com |
Facebook CEO announces $100M gift to NJ schools
By CARLA K. JOHNSON and GEOFF MULVIHILL 2010-09-24T16:57:52ZCHICAGO (AP) -- Proclaiming that he believes in the education visions of New Jersey's Republican governor and Newark's Democratic mayor, Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg on Friday pledged to set up a foundation to donate $100 million to Newark's schools over the next five years.... hosted.ap.org |
Fury over £1bn green stealth tax in spending review
Businesses have condemned an "appalling" £1bn a year green stealth tax that will add 11pc to the energy bills of British companies. telegraph.co.uk |
Gas prices unlikely to budge before Fed decision
By SANDY SHORE 2010-10-22T17:41:09ZMotorists probably won't see gas pump prices budge much from their recent highs until the Federal Reserve decides next month whether it needs to take steps to stimulate the economy. After that, they could start falling.... hosted.ap.org |
British Horseracing Authority's Paul Roy invests in Betfair
Paul Roy, the chairman of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and an outspoken critic of Betfair has emerged as a surprise investor in the betting exchange. telegraph.co.uk |