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Trading Obama: Solar Stocks, GM Debt, Ambac Calls, Lorillard and Goldman Puts (at Seeking Alpha)

by: Greg Weston November 07, 2008 | about stocks: Greg Weston About this author: Long Solar President-Elect Obama and virtually all the Democrats who have won congressional races have promised to invest in clean energy. Even if...

Subsidy Planned For Hotel On Block 37

Hotel To Be Constructed On Southeast Corner Of Randolph And Dearborn CHICAGO (STNG) ― Downtown's Block 37 project, already one of the most tax-subsidized developments in city history, is in line for more money. Mayor Richard M....

U.S.-dollar-friendly vacation spots

Cheaper vacations can be found for Americans traveling abroad If you're willing to pay more—and sit longer—for a flight to Australia, the warm weather may well be worth it. The Australia dollar, for example, has dipped: 1.6 AUD...

National CineMedia, Inc. Reports Results for Third Quarter Fiscal 2008

National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCMI) (the Company), the managing member and owner of 42.3% of National CineMedia, LLC (NCM LLC), the operator of the largest digital in-theatre network in North America, today announced...

West Virginia Voters Approve Gambling for The Greenbrier

West Virgnia voters have approved a measure that will allow the Greenbrier Resort to add casino gambling to its list of four-star amenities. With 100 percent of the vote counted, the measure was approved by a vote of 51 percent...

National CineMedia, Inc. Reports Results for Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 (Business Wire)

CENTENNIAL, CO----National CineMedia, Inc. , the managing member and owner of 42.3% of National CineMedia, LLC , the operator of the largest digital in-theatre network in North America, today announced consolidated results for...

Loews: CNA Financial's business, liquidity strong

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Loews Corp. executives reiterated at an investor meeting Wednesday that the conglomerate's CNA Financial Corp. insurance subsidiary's business and liquidity are still strong. CNA has a large portfolio...

Drowning in a sea of red

By BRETT MICHEL | November 5, 2008 As a film critic, I'm obliged to approach every film with an open mind. In practice, this can sometimes be difficult, especially when I'm asked to see, say, the latest Saw movie. Don't get me...

Indies a focus for AFM org

AFM News: Independent Film & TV Alliance spotlights pics -- Getting independent movies in front of consumers has become one of the top priorities for Independent Film & Television Alliance, the trade org that operates the...

Deals: A Pulse from Across the Pond

In our M&A Roundup for the week ended Nov. 2, excluding TARP deals, CenturyTel does the biggest transaction. If one doesn't count the Fed investments that were part of the Troubled Assets Relief Program — and we didn't — the...