Media Digest 6/8/2009 Reuters, WSJ, NYTimes, FT, Bloomberg

Investing

Douglas A. McIntyre

Published: June 8, 2009 3:00 am

Last Updated: April 28, 2020 1:25 am

newspaper Reuters: 3D is bringing a new dimension to the computer world.

Reuters: The Supreme Court was asked to block Chrysler sale.

Reuters: China bankers called for US sales of yuan bonds.

Reuters: IATA says global airline losses will hit $9 billion.

Reuters: Soros says China influence growing faster than expected.

Reuters: The dwindling US bailout fund to get money back from large banks to help buy toxic assets.

Reuters: Creditors may get hold of Tribune Co. papers.

Reuters: Fidelity will sell shares in the KKR IPO.

Reuters: The return of Steve Jobs may move Apple (AAPL) shares up.

Reuters: Back-to-school shopping will test retail strength.

WSJ: China told PC makers that they must ship computers with web-blocking software.

WSJ: Investors are preparing for a good second half of the year in the markets, but the economy may not help.

WSJ: The US coal reserves may be smaller than expected.

WSJ: Banks are awaiting federal approval of their money-raising efforts and balance sheet improvements.

WSJ: Ford (F) will face tougher rivals in GM and Chrysler.

WSJ: Firms are cutting India centers to save costs.

WSJ: Chinese television makers will buy $4.4 billion in Taiwan flat screen TVs.

WSJ: The airline industry may need a shakeout (AMR)(DAL)(UAUA).

WSJ: Investors are putting money into small, risky markets.

WSJ: Credit default swaps show Glenworth’s share may have run up too much.

WSJ: Rising oil prices are seen by some experts as a repeat of the run-up in 2008.

WSJ: Fewer firms are filing for IPOs.

WSJ: Despite fairly good results, cable company stock still trade near lows.

NYT: The US could begin to regulate executive pay.

NYT: Madoff victims was an overhaul of the claims process.

NYT: Barclays (BCS) may sell its asset unit to Blackrock (BLK)

NYT: Start-ups that sell apps are being acquired for steady revenue streams.

NYT: A 20% drop in DVD weight is expected to help the environment.

NYT: The Palm (PALM) Pre brought in good shopping crowds.

FT: Doubts are emerging over a US plan to buy toxic banks assets.

Bloomberg: Citigroup (C) will probably get Treasury approval for conversions of its preferred shares.

Bloomberg: The head of Shell says oil prices will spike without new investment in exploration and production.

Bloomberg: Sales of common equity will dilute corporate profits as dividends drop the most since 1938.

Douglas A. McIntyre

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