FACTBOX-Key facts about General Motors and Chrysler
11 Oct 2008 8:46pm GMT Oct 11 (Reuters) - General Motors Corp and Chrysler LLC [CBS.UL] have been in preliminary talks about a potential merger, according to a source briefed on the matter.
GM talked merger with Ford before Chrysler-report
11 Oct 2008 7:42pm GMT DETROIT, Oct 11 (Reuters) - General Motors Corp approached Ford Motor Co about a possible merger of the two biggest U.S. car companies before more recent talks with Chrysler, the New York Times reported on Saturday.
Chrysler says seeking partners, no comment on GM
11 Oct 2008 5:26pm GMT DETROIT, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Chrysler LLC said on Saturday that it is looking at a number of global partnerships around the world but declined to comment specifically on reports of a possible merger with General Motors Motors Corp .
Ex-Duane Reade CEO pleads not guilty to fraud
10 Oct 2008 7:44pm GMT NEW YORK, Oct 10 (Reuters) - A former chief executive of the Duane Reade Holdings Inc drugstore chain pleaded not guilty on Friday to securities fraud, conspiracy and charges of making false statements to securities regulators.
U.S. law firms form crisis groups as markets slide
10 Oct 2008 7:09pm GMT NEW YORK, Oct 10 (Reuters) - U.S. law firms, anticipating a huge rise in lawsuits and other legal work spurred by the economic crisis, are creating task forces to advise financial firms, investment funds and local governments to deal with the turmoil.