G7 Promises 'Urgent' Action on Financial Crisis
The world's seven leading economies agreed to do everything in their power to tackle a financial crisis that threatens to plunge the world into recession, but unveiled no new joint measures after their meeting on Friday.
Chrysler, GM Discuss Merger, Acquisition
General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC have held preliminary talks about a merger or an acquisition of Chrysler by GM, according to published reports Saturday.
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The 100 Most Influential U.S. Hispanics, 2008
Welcome to our list of the best and the brightest. They are changing the nation in all sectors, including business, politics, education, and entertainment. This year the focus is on Los Angeles as it moves to the center of U.S. Hispanic influence.
GM Skids 24% After S&P Statement
Shares of General Motors Corp, a Dow component, slid more than 24 percent to $5.32 in afternoon trading.
Paris Auto Show: Studs and Duds
Auto shows are a lot like modern beauty pageants. Contestants (cars) are supposed to be judged on talent and poise, but let's face it, nobody ever won a pageant for how well she twirled a baton. The 2008 Paris Auto Show is no different, and although everyone tried their hardest, only a few make the final cut, and if you're going to stumble as you walk down the runway or profess that you want world peace – or a cleaner planet – you'd better have some looks to back it up, baby
Treasury Secretary Paulson to meet with finance ministers from UK, Japan, Russia, Brazil
US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson will meet with finance ministers from the United Kingdom, Japan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Brazil and other countries from Latin America as part of this week's G7 meetings, which are expected to focus on the ongoing market turmoil that is sinking confidence in equity markets around the world.
Hispanic Viewers Can't Decide: Heroes or Home Boys?
Hispanic viewers couldn't make up their mind in choosing their most preferred television programs for the week of September 29-October 5, 2008. Half the viewers seemed to embrace shows that recount the trials and tribulations of domestic life. The other half favored the epic battles of Heroes.
Palin Abused Power As Governor, Bipartisan Report Concludes
An Alaska legislative investigation has concluded that Gov. Sarah Palin abused her power in pushing for the firing of an Alaska state trooper who was once married to her sister, or by failing to prevent her husband Todd from doing so.
100 Influentials, 2008: The Complete List
Presenting Hispanic Business Magazine's 100 Influentials for 2008, including the special spotlight on the 40 influentials from Los Angeles.
Microsoft raises Xbox 360 forecast for Japan
Microsoft Corp said on Thursday sales of its Xbox 360 video game console are surpassing its own projections in Japan, and the company is revising up its shipment forecast for the country.
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