Rick’s Cabaret International Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) for the most part is as controversial of a stock as you can get. It owns and operates "gentleman’s clubs" and is still growing organically and via acquisitions. …
According to Reuters, Japan has fallen into a recession. Reuters writes that the top seven executives at Goldman Sachs (GS) will take no bonuses. Reuters reports that a poll showed that many American believe…
According to Reuters, concerns about the global economy are growing as the G20 nations are meeting. Reuters says that Congress challenged banks on how they would use bailout funds. Reuters reports that companies including…
From time to time, corporate public relations departments put out information that they later regret having released. To draw attention to their troubles, they issue a second release which has the term "Kill, Kill,…
In 2006, Elevation Partners, the same venture firm which bailed out Palm (PALM) and counts U2 lead singer Bono as a managing director, put about $275 million into Forbes to get a 40% piece…
According to Reuters, Japan will supply money to the IMF. Reuters reports that Citigroup (C) is looking at buying Chevy Chase Bank. Reuters reports that the US may need to insure wholesale deposits. Reuters…
Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone does everything. It is a phone, a multimedia player, a web browser, and a washing machine. Now, Apple wants the iPhone to be a gaming platform and it is going to…
According to Reuters, Chrysler is running out of time and options for staying in business. Reuters reports that American Express (AXP) is seeking $3.5 billion from the government bailout fund. Reuters writes that Goldman…
For the management that drove its company into Chapter 11, there is always the option of telling as many people as possible: Harold’s, an 18-state chain of traditional, classic styled ladies and men’s specialty…
The drop-off in traffic to political websites now that the election is over has begun in force. According to figures provided to 24/7 Wall St. by online audience measurement firm Hitwise, Slate lost 75%…
According to Reuters, a weakening economy in China and poor US earnings are causing concern that the recession will be deep and long. Reuters writes that Vodafone (VOD) cuts its full-year revenue forecast. Reuters…
SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) has just reported its first real earnings report since its full merger completions. The satellite radio giant posted results which it only included in the conference call rather…
Circuit City (CC) and GM (GM) have effectively proved a point about the current economy and credit markets. Without substantial positive cash flow and operating earnings, raising money is nearly impossible. Corporations which already…
According to Reuters, China announced an economic stimulus package of almost $600 billion. Reuters reports that AIG (AIG) is about to get a new bailout from the US government which will be worth $150…
The rallying cry for magazine and newspaper executives is "Cut print costs, rely on the web." It makes all the sense in the world. Printing, paper, postage, and other transportation costs keep rising. Print…