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Loss of Connection Leading Reason Wealthy Donors Stop Giving, St...

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Mon, 11/24/2008 - 23:30

Based on a survey of some seven hundred high-net-worth individuals, the study from the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University and Bank of America found that 38 percent of donors stopped supporting a charitable organization in 2007....


 

Third quarter looking bad for banks

Marketplace  Tue, 10/07/2008 - 12:44

Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis says he hasn't seen such difficult conditions for banks in his 39 years in the business.

Ashley Milne-Tyte reports on what to expect from third-quarter statements next week.


 

Dow falls 370 points as fear grips markets

MSN Money Latest Articles  Mon, 10/06/2008 - 16:10

The Dow finishes at levels last seen in October 2004, but losses are cut substantially at day's end. The decline is prompted by heavy selling around the world. Crude falls under $88; the dollar soars against the euro.

Bank of America will raise $10 billion in new capital.


 

Europe, Asia plunge; rocky week ahead

MSN Money Latest Articles  Mon, 10/06/2008 - 06:00

Skittish investors around the world avoid stocks as recession looms. Wachovia reportedly will be split between Citigroup and Wells Fargo.

Bank of America settles Countrywide claims for $8.6 billion.


 

Is Bank of America now too big?

MSN Money Latest Articles  Wed, 09/17/2008 - 23:01

After a string of acquisitions capped by ailing Merrill and Countrywide, the nation's biggest bank is about to become too big to fail. But is it also too big to manage?


 

Dow falls 504 as Wall St. woes batter stocks

MSN Money Latest Articles  Mon, 09/15/2008 - 17:35

Lehman Bros.' bankruptcy and deepening worries about insurance giant AIG send stocks to their lowest levels in two years.

Early euphoria about Merrill Lynch's sale to Bank of America fades. Crude oil falls below $100.


 

Big firms' failures aren't the last of it

Marketplace  Mon, 09/15/2008 - 15:55

Lehman Brothers is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and Merrill Lynch has been snapped up by Bank of America.

What's next in the mortgage-crisis fallout? Bob Moon takes us through all the changes.


 

Big firms' failures aren't the last of it

Marketplace  Mon, 09/15/2008 - 15:55

In the last 48 hours, Lehman Brothers has announced it's set to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and Merrill Lynch has been snapped up by Bank of America.

What's next? Bob Moon walks us through all the changes.


 

Wall Street's latest winners, losers

MSN Money Latest Articles  Mon, 09/15/2008 - 13:41

Lehman Bros. filed for Chapter 11 protection and Merrill Lynch sold itself to Bank of America as the U.S. financial system was shaken to its core over the weekend.


 

Should Bank of America save Lehman?

Economic news - CNNMoney.com  Fri, 09/12/2008 - 10:39

Bank of America has apparently emerged as the likely "white knight" bidder for Lehman Brothers.