Bankruptcies

Personal Bankruptcy Filings Soar

Wall Street Journal | SARA MURRAY | Posted 10.02.2009 | Business


Consumer bankruptcies topped one million for the first nine months of this year, the highest point since the system was overhauled in 2005....

Goldman Sacks and Plunders

Diane Francis | Posted 08.17.2009 | Business


Diane Francis

Goldman Sachs cannot argue that the proceeds it received from the AIG rescue did not constitute an indirect bailout any more than can auto parts makers who are saved by Detroit's bailout.

Large U.S. Corporate Bankruptcies Accelerating

Reuters | Chelsea Emery | Posted 07.17.2009 | Business


Large U.S. corporate bankruptcies have accelerated in recent weeks as the U.S. economic slowdown claims more victims, according to industry data....

Bankruptcy Filings Rise To 6,000 A Day

usatoday.com | Posted 07.04.2009 | Business


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Business Bankruptcies Keep Rising With No Relief In Sight

McClatchy | Tony Pugh | Posted 01.12.2009 | Business


As the curtain falls on one of the most devastating financial years on record, business bankruptcies -- both large and small -- continue to soar. The...

Terminally Ill Economy

Grant Cardone | Posted 09.26.2008 | Business


Grant Cardone

While retreating appears to be the logical step in business, you would never do this if you knew you had a terminal illness and want to live.

Retailing Chains Caught In Wave Of Bankruptcies

New York Times | MICHAEL BARBARO | Posted 04.22.2008 | Business


The consumer spending slump and tightening credit markets are unleashing a widening wave of bankruptcies in American retailing, prompting thousands of...

Food Costs Rising Fastest in 17 Years

AP | ELLEN SIMON | Posted 04.22.2008 | Business


NEW YORK — Steve Tarpin can bake a graham cracker crust in his sleep, but explaining why the price for his Key lime pies went from $20 to $25 re...