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The changing face of investor lawsuits
Jun 29, 2007
A recent Supreme Court case said an investor's lawsuit could only go forward if there was compelling evidence of the company's intent to rip them off. Tess Vigeland talks to Berkeley law professor Eric Talley about what this could mean for investors.
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Finance 101 for the Latino community
Jun 29, 2007
Growing up in the U.S., you may feel more at ease using cash machines and online banking. But for many adult Latino immigrants, learning how to use these financial tools can be complicated. So parents are getting a little help from their kids.
The joys of a paid sabbatical
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Jeff Tyler
Jun 29, 2007
It may be rare, but there are companies in the U.S. that offer their employees extended time off with pay. If you don't get a sabbatical, why not ask for one? Jeff Tyler explores how.
Week on Wall Street
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Scott Jagow
Jun 29, 2007
Stockbroker and business analyst David Johnson discusses with host Scott Jagow what happened on Wall Street this week and what may lie ahead.
The iPhone's here! The iPhone's here!
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Scott Jagow
Jun 29, 2007
Kevin Pereira, host of G4 TV's "Attack of the Show" was one of those who got his hands on one of Apple's new devices. He stopped by to give us his thoughts.
Fed issues new lending guidelines
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Jill Barshay
Jun 29, 2007
The Federal Reserve today put out a set of guidelines for subprime mortage lenders. The only thing is, the "standards" are voluntary. So, what's the point? Jill Barshay reports.
For now, bloom stays on Ecuador's rose
Jun 29, 2007
A trade deal with several South American countries expires tomorrow. But President Bush is expected to sign an eight-month extension -- which would be a rosy deal for a country like Ecuador. Mary Stucky reports.
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Will new contract rules help small biz?
Jun 29, 2007
Small businesses are supposed to get 23% of federal government contracts. Yet, big companies have been winning some of those jobs. New rules take effect tomorrow that are intended to change that. Steve Tripoli reports.
More than one way to diversify schools
Jun 29, 2007
The Supreme Court put a scare into supporters of affirmative action when it ruled public schools can't assign students based on race alone. But school districts are already trying other methods, such as family income. John Dimsdale reports.
Hong Kong sees mainlanders coming
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Scott Tong
Jun 29, 2007
A decade ago this weekend, Hong Kong became a Chinese territory again after 156 years of British rule. It's flourished under China's control -- and from the flow of mainland vacationers. Scott Tong reports.