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Ad group opposes Yahoo-Google partnership
September 8, 2008A group representing big-spending national advertisers said Sunday it sent a letter to the Justice Department asserting an online ad partnership between Yahoo Inc. and Google Inc. will stifle competition and likely raise prices.
Government takes control of Fannie, Freddie
September 8, 2008
The Bush administration announced Sunday that the federal government was taking control of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
OPEC to entertain idea of cutting production
September 8, 2008With oil prices off nearly 30 percent from their highs of almost $150 a barrel, OPEC oil ministers are considering what was unthinkable just a few weeks ago — cutting back output to prop up the price of crude.
Food makers still have appetite for advertising
September 8, 2008
Foodmakers may be worried about higher costs for key ingredients, pushing through price increases and still maintaining their profits. But for big names like Sara Lee, Kraft and others, these slim times don't mean doing away with their advertising budgets.
Wall Street hopes for best, readies for worst
September 8, 2008The stock market has lurched back near its July lows — but Wall Street’s woes are a bit different now than they were then.
Automakers greet Congress with hands out
September 8, 2008Auto industry allies hope to secure up to $50 billion in government loans this month that would pay to modernize plants and build more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Phelps’ marketing plan going the distance
September 8, 2008
Olympian Michael Phelps' record-setting performance in Beijing has led to multimillion-dollar endorsement deals, but his road to marketing gold was paved years before he swam a lap in China.
WWE tries for headlock on Japanese market
September 8, 2008
Posing for a snapshot with a glittery championship belt in a packed theater, Seigi Nishiyama was among some 600 fans who can't get enough of World Wrestling Entertainment.
Mortgage giants were blind to bubble
September 8, 2008Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac — despite their robust cadre of economists and mortgage experts — failed to heed warnings that the housing bubble would burst.
Would you hire Sarah Palin?
September 8, 2008
Since being named to the GOP ticket, Sarah Palin has been dogged by questions of whether she was fully vetted. Our experts weighs in on what makes for an effective hiring process.
