Market Updates

Haviland news and market updates from around the globe.

10/29/09

Politicians Butt In at Bailed-Out GM

Source: TheWall StreetJournal.com

By NEIL KING JR.
Montana Rep. Denny Rehberg was no fan of the $58 billion federal rescue of General Motors Co., saying he worried taxpayer money would be wasted and the restructuring process would be vulnerable to “political pressure.” Now the lawmaker says it’s his “patriotic duty” to wade into GM’s affairs.

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10/26/09

At the Base of the Pyramid

Source: TheWall StreetJournal.com

When selling to poor consumers, companies need to begin by doing something basic: They need to create the market

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10/22/09

More Governments Power Electric-Car Development

Source: TheWall StreetJournal.com

Governments are pumping more money into electric car projects, hoping the new vehicles can be part of the solution to major problems from global warming to dependence on oil.

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10/19/09

Going Clean

Source: TheWall StreetJournal.com

The head of General Electric’s venture-capital arm talks about what the company hopes to accomplish

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10/08/09

What’s Inflating Your Car’s Tires? .

Source: TheWall StreetJournal.com

By JONATHAN WELSH
John Breed recently gave into a mild midlife crisis and bought a Chevrolet Camaro that reminded him of the muscle cars he drove as a teenager in the 1970s. With an eye toward value, he chose a model with a six-cylinder engine instead of the snarling V8.

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10/06/09

As Delphi Emerges From Bankruptcy, Executive Regrets the Bumpy Ride .

Source: TheWall StreetJournal.com

By JOANN S. LUBLIN
Turnaround specialist Robert S. “Steve” Miller helped revive Bethlehem Steel Corp. and Federal Mogul Corp. by restructuring them while they were under bankruptcy-court protection.

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