Management
· By Nicholas Varchaver
If the government raises the cost of driving, it surely would be bad for the energy business. So what's the CEO of Western Refining thinking? more
We don't know whether to laugh or cry. Fortune's annual list of the year's most laughable moves proves that, even in moments of crisis, stupidity lives on. more
· By Richard Siklos
Who's to blame for the Tribune's tribulations? more
· By Andy Serwer
Legendary basketball coach John Wooden and Starbucks' Howard Schultz talk about a common interest: Leadership. more
· By Anne Fisher
As the cartoon turns 20, creator Scott Adams speaks out on boss diversity, where Wall Street went wrong, Dilbert's scary job hunt, and more. more
CEO Richard Ward says the insurer is returning to its shipping roots by offering protection against high-seas bandits. more
Charles Schwab says that conservative investing and staying away from toxic assets has helped them in the turmoil. more
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| Conseco Inc | 5.05 | 21.10% |
| Lear Corporation | 1.39 | 20.87% |
| Hertz Global Holdings Inc | 5.01 | 14.12% |
| Liz Claiborne, Inc | 2.68 | 14.04% |
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| Index | Last | % Change |
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| Dow Jones | 8,776.39 | 1.25% |
| Nasdaq | 1,577.03 | 1.70% |
| S&P 500 | 903.25 | 1.42% |
| 10yr | 113 6/32 | Yield: 2.24% |
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| Company | Price | % Change |
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| Charter Communications Inc D | 0.08 | -8.62% |
| Micron Technology Inc | 2.64 | 8.20% |
| Motorola, Inc | 4.43 | 6.49% |
| Corning Incorporated | 9.54 | 5.88% |
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