Tue, 12 April 2011
Japan raises the severity level of its nuclear crisis. Cisco says goodbye to the Flip video camera. And a federal court rules that the Winklevoss twins can't undo their Facebook settlement and must learn to live with $160 million. |
Mon, 11 April 2011
The world's biggest bond fund manager makes a big bet against Uncle Sam. Wal-Mart bets that greater supply equals greater demand. And an online video company in China hits it big with investors. |
Thu, 7 April 2011
The Chinese government bans ads that promote luxurious lifestyles. Google announces plans to revamp YouTube and invest in original programming.
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Wed, 6 April 2011
Transocean executives donate part of their bonuses to victims of the Deepwater Horizon explosion. Monsanto produces big profits thanks to strong demand for corn. And Dish Network decides to make it a Blockbuster night.
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Tue, 5 April 2011
Microsoft gains weight. Apple loses weight. Procter & Gamble unloads a big chip maker. And some big stocks increase their dividends.
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Mon, 4 April 2011
Southwest Airlines cancels hundreds of flights as it conducts safety inspections of its aircraft. Deepwater Horizon rig operator Transocean awards bonuses to its executives because 2010 was the "best year in safety performance in our company's history." We discuss those stories and share some of the reactions to our April Fool's Day podcast. |