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Scott Jagow

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  • Oct 27, 2009

    Bad Company

    What national bank would make a loan to OJ Simpson after he was found liable for the deaths of his wife and her friend? And would not only make…

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  • Oct 26, 2009

    Scary things

    If the economy isn't enough to keep you up nights, maybe you should see Paranormal Activity, this week's top-grossing movie at the box office. …

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  • The American people may have reached a boiling point with their anger towards Wall Street. As I write this, hundreds of protesters have gathered…

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  • Oct 26, 2009

    Morning Reading

    Good morning. Hope you had a good weekend. Short list this morning:…

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  • Oct 24, 2009

    It takes a pillage

    My weekly podcast, After the Bell, is now available. This week, I talk to Nomi Prins. She used to work for Goldman Sachs, but now writes for The…

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  • Oct 24, 2009

    Staying grounded

    The airlines are increasing fares once again. Most of them upped tickets another $10 this week. It's the fifth industry-wide hike this year. Yet…

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  • Oct 23, 2009

    The say on pay

    I've done as much reading as possible about the new rules on executive compensation. Here are some thoughts from a variety of sources:…

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  • Oct 23, 2009

    Morning Reading

    Happy Friday. I'll have something shortly on the executive pay issue; in the meantime, here's an interview with the man in charge of it, plus some…

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  • Here's a subject that probably hasn't gotten enough attention. Across the country, the funding for youth sports programs is being cut, and if the…

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  • Some analysts say, without a doubt, the price of oil is headed for $100 a barrel. It hit $82 today, and the conditions are ripe for more gains. …

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