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Farewell Hostess, long live Twinkies
Bob Moon Nov 16, 2012
As Hostess Brands moves to close down, it seeks to sell its iconic brands like Twinkies and Wonder Bread to the highest bidder.
Hostess to close, but what about the Twinkies?
Shereen Marisol Meraji Nov 16, 2012
The snack cake maker has filed for permission to liquidate, but will Twinkies go down with it?
Alan Wurtzel on why Circuit City went bust
Jeremy Hobson Oct 23, 2012
Alan Wurtzel, son of the store's founder, details the transformation of the company over the years in his new book, “Good to Great to Gone: The 60 Year Rise and Fall of Circuit City”.
Crime vexes bankrupt San Bernardino
David Weinberg Oct 4, 2012
San Bernardino is struggling to find its way out of the recession and out of bankruptcy. Crime is one of the biggest problems the city is facing, and there are many competing solutions.
Where everything goes when 'Everything Must Go'
Sally Herships Sep 14, 2012
The East Coast discount retailer Daffy's is going out of business, giving us a look at the ecosystem that sprouts up when a company has to sell everything from shoes to shelves.
Student loans and bankruptcy
Ron Lieber Sep 7, 2012
All kinds of loans can get dismissed in bankruptcy work, except for student loans. But there are some exceptions to this rule.
City bankruptcies trend troubles bond investors
Eve Troeh Jul 26, 2012
If debt-ridden municipalities begin walking away from their financial obligations the way homeowners once did, such strategic defaults could wreak havoc for municipal bond holders.
The economy bypasses San Bernardino
Adriene Hill Jul 18, 2012
The Southern California city considers bankruptcy, after the departure or collapse of successive industries left it unable to pay for fire, police and other services.
Peregrine Financial shakes futures industry
Josh Brown Jul 11, 2012
The allegations against brokerage firm Peregrine Financial shed light on weak regulations of the futures industry. Analysts point to MF Global missing funds similarities.
Peregrine Financial bankruptcy spotlights weak regulation
Heidi N. Moore Jul 11, 2012
Brokerage firm Peregrine Financial is liquidating amid allegations that it defrauded customers and lied to federal regulators.
