Tuesday, March 10, 2009

March 1-7, 2009

The Never-Ending Bailout – New York Times, Monday, March 2, 2009
Another $30 billion to AIG, bringing taxpayer commitment to the insurance company to $160 billion and counting…

For investors, ‘bloodbath’ reflects fear – USA Today, Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Belief in markets shaken as Dow hits 12-year low and closes under 6800.

U.S. Auto Sales Plunged 41% in February – Wall Street Journal, Wednesday, March 4, 2009
The title says it all. Who is buying cars now if they don’t have to?

Fed Moves to Free Up Credit for Consumers – Wall Street Journal, Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Let’s make it easier for people to borrow more money they can’t pay back so they can buy cars…

Daily Show vs. CNBC – The Big Picture, March 4, 2009
It looks as if the embedded video link has disappeared, but Ritholtz’s commentary is still worth reading. Try this instead: The Daily Show

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