Dan Bobkoff
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In insider trading cases, getting to the top of the food chain
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Dan Bobkoff
Nov 29, 2012
Insider trading charges could be coming to one of the nation’s biggest hedge funds: SAC Capital Advisors. But will investigators implicate the hedge fund's owner?
If it's Monday, name that shopping day
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Dan Bobkoff
Nov 26, 2012
Branded shopping days clutter the week that starts on Thanksgiving eve. With so many gimmicks, what’s the value of each one?
Cleveland Plain Dealer reporters launch pre-emptive strike
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Dan Bobkoff
Nov 26, 2012
Expecting an end to daily publication, the paper's journalists are trying to get public support before cuts are announced.
Hostess closes, liquidators poised to move in
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Dan Bobkoff
Nov 21, 2012
Hostess, maker of Twinkies, won court approval to wind down. Who will sell of its brands and factories? Companies called liquidators.
Rally suggests fiscal cliff deal is done
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Dan Bobkoff
Nov 19, 2012
Wall Street rallies on optimism that a deal will be reached to avoid the fiscal cliff. Nevermind that Congress is on recess and Obama is in Asia.
BP to cop to criminal charges in Gulf oil spill
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Dan Bobkoff
Nov 15, 2012
BP to pay $4.5 billion to settle criminal charges related to Deepwater Horizon. But what does it mean when a company is a felon?
Firms point finger at Sandy for poor results
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Dan Bobkoff
Nov 14, 2012
The recent storm is being blamed by firms who see a drop in profits or performance, but some doubt the poor results can really be blamed on the weather.
Business loses little sleep over fiscal cliff
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Dan Bobkoff
Nov 13, 2012
Headlines aside, many businesspeople play down the threat of the fiscal cliff. Some worry a political compromise could be worse.
New York landlords urged to house Sandy victims
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Dan Bobkoff
Nov 12, 2012
Government officials are working with New York City landlords on a plan to house storm victims in vacant apartments.
Websites encourage kids to learn about finance online
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Dan Bobkoff
Nov 9, 2012
Virtual bank accounts allow parents to deposit allowance online and teach kids about spending and saving.