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- Buffett supports Goldman Sachs, announces $3.6 billion 1Q profit during Berkshire meeting
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- E-mails show Goldman traders rushed to bet against the mortgage market as crisis spread
- Shareholder lawsuit names Goldman’s CEO and other brass for breach of duty in mortgage deals
- Sen. Grassley says public health agency not keeping tabs on doctors’ ties to companies
- Urban Outfitters CEO gets compensation worth $29.9M including $26.9M in stock options
- Bankruptcy judge allows WaMu shareholders to try to force company to hold annual meeting
- SEC chief pledges better oversight of banks after agency failed to spot trouble at Lehman
- SEC examining whether any big banks are using accounting trick that led to Lehman collapse
- Democrats use Goldman fraud lawsuit to push Republicans to support new Wall Street regulations
- Calif. pension fund to examine Goldman Sach’s corporate practices in wake of civil charges
- Dodd: Goldman fraud suit should spur Republicans to support Wall Street regulations
- Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos received $1.8M in 2009 pay, up 39 percent from 2008 on security costs
- Lions Gate appeals to shareholders to thwart Icahn’s takeover attempt
- 4 states, SEC take action against Morgan Keegan for alleged fraud costing investors $2 billion
- Allstate’s CEO got raise in 2009, $9.4M pay included bigger bonus with return to profit
- WellPoint CEO Angela Braly’s sees a 51 percent boost in compensation in 2009
- Ohio GOP gov. candidate Kasich reports $590k in ‘08 Lehman income, no post-collapse bonuses
- Morgan Stanley pulling out of Revel casino development in Atlantic City, imperiling project
- Starwood CEO earns $8.2 million in 2009, up 70 percent as stock price more than doubled
- Dems seize on GOP sex nightclub spending flap, but Republicans say party chief will survive
- Charles Schwab gave CEO Walter Bettinger 2009 compensation worth $10 million, down 35 pct
- Sprint CEO Hesse got $12.3M in compensation in 2009, according to AP analysis of SEC filing
- GOP to recoup $1,946 spent by donor at topless club, approves thousands for planes and cars
- Amgen Chief Executive Kevin Sharer receives 11 percent boost in 2009 compensation
- Lions Gate asks shareholders to OK rights plan, aimed at Carl Icahn’s effort to buy studio
- Dolan Media boosts requirements for a company buyout in amended shareholder rights plan
- EBay CEO Donahoe paid $10.1 million in 2009, down 55 pct from 2008 as stock, options shrink
- PNC Financial CEO pay nearly doubles in 2009, mostly due to restricted stock
- Johnson & Johnson CEO gets 11 pct 2009 raise, to $25.6M, despite layoffs, rare drop in revenue
- Schlumberger CEO’s compensation falls 4.2 pct in 2009 as company hit by sluggish oil demand
- KeyCorp’s CEO pay rises 15 percent on higher base salary
- American Express CEO’s total compensation falls 61 percent in 2009
- California pension fund makes move that is likely to increase its influence over corporations
- Colgate-Palmolive Chief Executive Ian M. Cook gets 31 percent pay boost to $14.4M in 2009
- AT&T CEO accepts bonus for 2009, pay rises to $20.2M vs. $15M in recession-starved 2008
- Canadian firm Viterra offering to buy Dakota Growers Pasta Co. for $240M
- Goodyear chief executive gets 2009 compensation valued at $14 million, up 40 percent from 2008
- PG&E CEO Darbee sees ‘09 compensation rise nearly 9 percent to $9.4 million, AP says
- Allergan CEO Pyott received compensation valued at $11.1M in 2009, a decline of 18 percent
- Pfizer CEO Kindler got 2009 compensation worth $13.7M, down 8 percent, due to weak economy
- Merck: Last Vioxx payouts coming soon from $4.85B fund to settle heart attack, stroke lawsuits
- Oklahoma County judge dismisses lawsuit disputing $75M bonus awarded to Chesapeake Energy CEO
- Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit receives $128,000 in 2009 compensation, down from $38.2M in 2008
- Former Bank of America CEO Lewis receives pay package worth $32,171 in 2009
- AT&T director William F. Aldinger III will not stand for re-election
- Local advertising marketplace operator Reply files for initial public offering
- NASB Financial delays filing quarterly report with SEC; plans to file by —
- BofA fired top lawyer just to make room for another, SEC says; view at odds with Cuomo
- Banres & Noble rejects bid by L.A. billionaire Ron Burkle to raise his stake in retailer
- Buffett’s company reduces stakes in J&J, Proctor & Gamble and Exxon during 4Q of last year
- Lilly CEO’s pay jumps 54 percent in first full year as drug maker’s leader
- SEC drops civil action against ex-Broadcom execs after criminal case tossed in California
- Facing growing evidence of secrecy in AIG bailouts, Geithner denies knowing details
- Missouri Gaming Commission could move to close President Casino in St. Louis, SEC filing says
- Starbucks CEO Schultz earns $15 million in fiscal 2009, up from previous year as profits climb
- International Game Technology CEO gets compensation valued at $6.3 million in fiscal 2009
- New York state Legislature agrees to ethics reform, government watchdogs split over measure
- SEC files new lawsuit against Bank of America, saying it failed to disclose losses at Merrill
- SEC expands charges against Bank of America, saying it failed to disclose losses at Merrill
- TD Ameritrade CEO compensation drops 60 percent in fiscal 2009 because stock inflated 2008 pay
- Varian Medical Systems CEO Timothy Guertin sees compensation drop 25 percent in 2009
- Rockwell Collins chief got $7.9 million in fiscal ‘09 compensation, up 22 percent from 2008
- MGIC shares plummet after disclosure of Bank of America lawsuit over claims
- Tyson Foods interim CEO Tollett made $533,459 in fiscal 2009, to get $300,000 a year for life
- Possible Reid opponent willing to tap into holdings valued at more than $50 million
- Jacobs Engineering Group CEO received 2009 compensation of $4.6M, 28 pct drop from 2008
- Hormel CEO Ettinger’s compensation drops 17.5 percent to $6.3 million
- Missouri House leader proposes more ethics changes, restricting lobbyist activities
- NYC prosecutors say criminal probe under way of prominent Calif. Madoff investor
- Becton Dickinson CEO Edward Ludwig receives 19 percent boost in 2009 compensation
- 1 year after Madoff’s epic fraud in NYC, wiped-out investors, investigators look for answers
- Ex-lawyer admits pilfering secrets from law firm to aid hedge-fund insider trading
- SEC sues defunct Brookstreet and CEO over sales of mortgage-backed securities
- D.R. Horton CEO’s fiscal 2009 compensation valued by the AP at about $6.4M, up from 2008
- Supreme Court skeptical of federal anti-fraud law used in high-profile prosecutions
- Supreme Court takes up challenge to federal anti-fraud law used in high-profile prosecutions
- SEC accuses 3 ex-New Century executives of fraud over subprime mortgage collapse
- GE to buy at least $345 million worth of ads over 5 years from NBC Universal
- Campaign manager of longtime US Rep. Shays, R-Conn., pleads not guilty to embezzling $250K
- Ky. oilman who appeared on MTV ‘Sweet 16′ show indicted by federal grand jury on fraud charges
- NC security gear maker: Fired CEO claims company with ties to top lawmakers broke federal laws
- IRS seeking names of taxpayers in Stanford’s Antiguan bank to check for discrepancies
- Judge ends Enron shareholder suit, but ruling doesn’t affect $7.2 billion settlement
- British banks should reveal number of staff earning more than $1.65 million, review says
- Ambac announces resignation of chief financial officer Sean Leonard
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- Government, Cendant Corp. could collect billions under ex-chairman Forbes’ new divorce decree
- Testimony: Bruno’s Senate secretary handled paperwork for his sideline business, took money
- IRS reaches settlements with 14,700 taxpayers over secret accounts in 70 foreign countries
- Buffett’s Berkshire acquires ExxonMobil stake, cuts holdings in ConocoPhillips
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