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06/23/2026
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China's meat producer Shuanghui's acquisition of Smithfield Foods
01/01/2009
Grouped Articles
China's Shuanghui to Buy Smithfield Foods
Wall Street Journal 05/29/2013
Wall Street Journal 05/30/2013
Morgan Stanley to Help Finance Shuanghui Bid
Wall Street Journal 05/30/2013
The Smithfield Deal: China Bringing Home the American Bacon
Wall Street Journal 05/29/2013
China Brings Home the U.S. Bacon
Wall Street Journal 05/29/2013
Smithfield Deal: Past Chinese Acquisitions Bode Well
Wall Street Journal 05/30/2013
Toxic chemicals and contamination of rice, cabbage, turnips, carrots and other staple foods in China
01/01/2009
Grouped Articles
Pollution Rising, Chinese Fear for Soil and Food
New York Times 12/30/2013
Former Head of Chinese Dairy Pleads Guilty
New York Times 01/01/2009
Food Safety in China Still Faces Big Hurdles
New York Times 07/23/2014
The bad side of incentive based executive compensation
12/31/2008
Executive pay and bonuses are paid based on incentives to produce good performance. But the parameters that measure performance such as share price can be manipulated resulting in a perverse sytem that incentivizes bad decisions costly to the company even while executives are earning large or grossly disproportionate pay and bonuses. This happened at Merrill Lynch, Citigroup and other financial firms that collapsed or reached the brink of collapse.
Grouped Articles
SEC Wants Boss-Employee Pay Gap on Display
Wall Street Journal 09/19/2013
S.E.C. Proposes Greater Disclosure on Pay for CEO's
New York Times 09/18/2013
Wall Street Journal 10/31/2013
The 'Market' Isn't So Wise After All
Wall Street Journal 12/31/2008
Wall Street Bonuses Are an Outrage
Wall Street Journal 02/04/2009
Does Golden Pay for the CEOs Sink Stocks?
Wall Street Journal 12/26/2009
Andy Grove on resilience and a different kind of attitude missing in Silicon Valley.
12/31/2008
The idea of an "exit strategy" infuriates Andy Grove. Intel never had an "exit strategy" he says. Steve Hamm visits Silicon Valley.
Grouped Articles
Silicon Valley Tries to Remake the Idea Machine
New York Times 06/10/2014
An Innovation Slowdown at the Tech Giants
Wall Street Journal 07/02/2014
Is Silicon Valley Funding the Wrong Stuff?
Wall Street Journal 07/07/2014
Where Tech Is Taking Us- A Conversation with Intel's Genevieve Bell
New York Times 08/02/2014
Why Silicon Valley Will Continue to Rule the Tech Economy
Wall Street Journal 08/23/2014
Andy Grove: Not Only Very Smart, but Very Honorable
Wall Street Journal 03/30/2016
What are the best ways of managing in a tough year, Welch and Sulkowicz advise leaders.
12/31/2008
Taking the chance to develop new and innovative products and services, building enthusiasm by celebrating small victories, says Welch. SUlkowicz, a psychologist adivising CEO's agrees, and suggests building resilience by increasing self-awareness and using the situation to learn and look for new opportunities.
Grouped Articles
Whatever Happened to Silicon Valley Innovation?
BusinessWeek 12/31/2008
BusinessWeek 12/31/2008
Anxiety Management in an Economic Crisis
BusinessWeek 12/31/2008
For the war ravaged areas like Afghanistan and the Gaza strip, the work of the Red Cross and the untold story of civilians caught in the wars.
12/25/2008
"Alberto" from Turin, Italy is the beloved among Afghan people for his work at the Red Cross Rehabilitation Center. In all the Orthopedic Centers of the Red Cross have fitted prostheses on 90,000 people who lost limbs to landmines placed in a cold war fought by western nations and their proxies, about a third of the injuries. The story of a surgeon in Gaza City who lost his wife and child to cross fire between militants and the Israelis.
Grouped Articles
U.S. Calls for Immediate Truce in Gaza as Death Toll Mounts
Wall Street Journal 07/22/2014
A Foreign Face Beloved by Afghans of All Stripes
New York Times 12/25/2008
Afghan Villagers Describe Chaos of U.S. Strikes
New York Times 05/15/2009
B.E., Before Egypt. A.E., After Egypt.
New York Times 02/01/2011
Washington Post 12/08/2011
The Afghan Surge Is Over - By Rajiv Chandrasekaran | Foreign Policy
Unknown 09/26/2012
U.S. Stimulus spending and meeting long term sustainability goals and short term job goals.
12/24/2008
Reconciling short term job goals and longer term goals to build an America in which we live and work with sutainability in mind for a global economy/ and build education and infrastructure to compete in a global economy.
Grouped Articles
New York Times 09/06/2011
Stimulus and the Depression: The Untold Story
Wall Street Journal 09/26/2011
U.S. Schools Chief Arne Duncan Labors to Straddle Political Divide
Wall Street Journal 07/22/2013
New York Times 08/08/2010
Obama Calls for $50 Billion Public Works Plan
New York Times 09/06/2010
Obama's Infrastructure Plan: More Cash Could Hit the Road
BusinessWeek 09/08/2010
Walgreen's pricing.
12/22/2008
Grouped Articles
Pharmacies Fight Tough Battle on Generic Prices
Wall Street Journal 12/22/2008
Walgreens to Focus on Its Brand of Health Products
New York Times 02/10/2011
Wal-Martâs 3rd-Quarter Profit Slips
New York Times 11/15/2011
Walgreen Adds Perks to Retain Clients
Wall Street Journal 01/03/2012
Boots Deal Isn't an Rx for Walgreen
Wall Street Journal 06/20/2012
Deal Transforms Global Pill Pipeline
Wall Street Journal 03/20/2013
A Bridge to Nowhere
12/13/2008
Obama used the expression "a bridge to nowhere" for the bridge loans to automakers, in the event the time was not used well to make necessary changes.
Grouped Articles
U.S. Remaining Stake in General Motors
Wall Street Journal 12/10/2013
Detroit Gets Access to Bailout Funds
Wall Street Journal 12/13/2008
Wall Street Journal 12/13/2008
Bush Blinks on the Auto Bailout
Wall Street Journal 12/15/2008
Global Car Industry Fearful for Detroit
New York Times 12/16/2008
Chrysler to Shut Factories for a Month
New York Times 12/18/2008
Eli Lilly & Company.
12/11/2008
Grouped Articles
Putting Eli Lilly’s Biotech Bounce to the Test
Wall Street Journal 07/20/2015
Lilly Warns of Loss From Charges
Wall Street Journal 12/11/2008
Lilly Taps Contractors to Revive Pipeline
Wall Street Journal 01/05/2010
Lilly Ends Work on Alzheimer Treatment
Wall Street Journal 08/18/2010
Drug Maker Agrees to Withdraw Pain Pills From Market
Wall Street Journal 11/20/2010
Lilly Shows Pharma Dividend Trap
Wall Street Journal 01/07/2011
Moody's strategies
12/07/2008
Grouped Articles
Debt Watchdogs: Tamed or Caught Napping?
New York Times 12/07/2008
Moody's management
12/07/2008
Grouped Articles
Debt Watchdogs: Tamed or Caught Napping?
New York Times 12/07/2008
Moody's Investors Service performance
12/07/2008
Grouped Articles
Debt Watchdogs: Tamed or Caught Napping?
New York Times 12/07/2008
Raters Fail to See Defaults Coming
Wall Street Journal 08/12/2011
Moody's Cuts Credit Ratings of 15 Big Banks
New York Times 06/21/2012
Moody's Defends Bank Rating Cuts
Wall Street Journal 06/23/2012
Vows of Change at Moody's, but Flaws Remain the Same
New York Times 04/14/2011
Advantages for China in the deal to buy Smithfield Foods after public fears over contamination of pork and other food products
01/01/2009
The quality standards of Smithfield Foods would offer a sense of reassurance to Chinese meat buyers who have fears of contaminated pork and other food products. It also raises concerns about the quality for American meat buyers following the Chinese acquisition.
Grouped Articles
The Smithfield Deal: China Bringing Home the American Bacon
Wall Street Journal 05/29/13
China Brings Home the U.S. Bacon
Wall Street Journal 05/29/13
Smithfield Deal: Past Chinese Acquisitions Bode Well
Wall Street Journal 05/30/13
Chinese Search for Infant Formula Goes Global
New York Times 07/25/13
On Becoming Chinaâs Farm Team
New York Times 11/05/13
Liking the Taste of China's Pork Play
Wall Street Journal 04/03/14
A Dying River and China's Story in singleminded pursuit of GDP- Sheng Keyi on pollution of the Lanxi River in her home village in China
01/01/2009
Pollution and contamination of drinking water leading to a rise in cancer rates in Keyi's village and the story repeated across China. Indiscriminate construction of plants without careful planning for pollution consequences around residential areas leading to pollution and contamination of rivers and drinking water.
Grouped Articles
New York Times 04/04/14
Former Head of Chinese Dairy Pleads Guilty
New York Times 01/01/09
China Details Vast Extent of Soil Pollution
Wall Street Journal 04/18/14
In China, Beijing Fights Losing Battle to Rein In Factory Production
Wall Street Journal 07/16/14
Chinese Steel Expert- N Way Out for Mills Caught in Crackdown
Wall Street Journal 07/16/14
Food Safety in China Still Faces Big Hurdles
New York Times 07/23/14
Huge manufacturing overcapacity in the global auto industry.
12/31/2008
During the boom years manufacturers kept building new plants which suggested overcapacity even at the markets levels of the time. Now with the market sales down by 30-40%, there is huge manufacturing overcapacity. As much as 34 million vehicles or 100 plants may no longer be needed, if sales remain at the new level of 60 million vehicles wordwide for years. The situation in 2009 and 2010.
Grouped Articles
Automakers' Overcapacity Problem
BusinessWeek 12/31/08
Economist 10/01/09
Car Sales Are Stuck in Slow Lane
Wall Street Journal 06/29/10
Economist 01/15/11
Mean Street: Why The New GM Is Destined To Lose
Wall Street Journal 02/28/11
Money from pharmaceutical companies to doctors.
12/31/2008
Grouped Articles
No Mug? Drug Makers Cut Out Goodies for Doctors
New York Times 12/31/08
A new American effort in Afghanistan with Defense Secretary Gates' policy and General McChrystal in the field- 2009-2010
12/25/2008
The head of the Special Forces Operations Command for five years from 2003 to 2008 is now the new commander in Afghanistan. He is known for his hands on approach, intellect, relentless energy, and being always in the field, using networking and coordination to leverage his efforts. He comes from afamily of West Pointers, his father being a General in the second world war. Defense Secretary Gates who made the change putting General Petraeus in charge in Iraq to bring a younger officer with new ideas is now doing the same with replacing McKiernan and bringing in McChrystal. Gates is also bringing fresh thinking to the Defense Department and American defense policy.
Grouped Articles
Pentagon Toils to Build a Bomber on a Budget
Wall Street Journal 11/04/13
McChrystal article renews attention to split with Biden over Afghanistan
Washington Post 06/23/10
Weakening, possible firing of McChrystal compounds sense of peril in Afghanistan
Washington Post 06/23/10
Gates Faults Obama Over Afghanistan
Wall Street Journal 01/08/14
Former Defense Secretary Gates Is Elected President of the Boy Scouts
New York Times 05/22/14
Questions for General McChrystal
New York Times 06/01/09
Old Lane Hedge fund firm bought by Citigroup for $800 million- how successful was it?
12/24/2008
Grouped Articles
Old Lane Managers Look for Exit From Citi
Wall Street Journal 12/24/08
Citigroup strategies under CEO Pandit
12/24/2008
Grouped Articles
Old Lane Managers Look for Exit From Citi
Wall Street Journal 12/24/08
Wall Street Journal 07/16/12
Citi Looks Toward Developing World
Wall Street Journal 07/17/12
Citi Is Ramping Up Its Succession Planning
Wall Street Journal 08/03/12
Wall Street Journal 09/26/12
Citigroup's Earnings Plummeted in Third Quarter on Writedown
New York Times 10/15/12
The new Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, and his plans for improving U.S. education.
12/16/2008
Obama and Arne Duncan's plans for American education.
Grouped Articles
U.S. Schools Chief Arne Duncan Labors to Straddle Political Divide
Wall Street Journal 07/22/13
The Great Stagnation in American Education
New York Times 09/07/13
Peterson and Hanushek: The Vital Link of Education and Prosperity
Wall Street Journal 09/11/13
New York Times 01/18/14
Arne Duncan: Better education starts with honesty about achievement gaps - The Washington Post
Washington Post 01/24/14
Obama Outlines Plan for Education Overhaul
New York Times 03/11/09
Global auto industry faces serious shakeout with only some automakers surviving.
12/13/2008
Only some of the existing automakers will survive. Global production capacity is 92 million cars and only 60 million will be sold in 2009, says CSM Worldwide, and the situation is worse with Detroit automakers with only 50% of current capacity expected as sales in 2009.
Grouped Articles
Wall Street Journal 12/13/08
Merck restructuring
12/10/2008
Grouped Articles
Merck R&D Job Cuts Strip Layer of Senior Management
Wall Street Journal 06/15/13
Merck Plans Radical Overhaul of Drug R&D Unit
Wall Street Journal 12/28/13
Merck Restructuring Puts a Focus on Generic Drugs
New York Times 12/10/08
Merckles Plan to Shed Drug Firm
Wall Street Journal 01/08/09
Merck Plans to Lay Off 15% of Its Work Force
New York Times 07/08/10
Wall Street Journal 07/09/10
Moody's
12/07/2008
Grouped Articles
Debt Watchdogs: Tamed or Caught Napping?
New York Times 12/07/08
Moody's Tops Profit Forecasts, Shares Rally
Wall Street Journal 04/28/11
Debt Raters Avoid Overhaul After Crisis
New York Times 12/08/09
Raters Fail to See Defaults Coming
Wall Street Journal 08/12/11
Wall Street Journal 06/22/12
Moody's Defends Bank Rating Cuts
Wall Street Journal 06/23/12
The role of credit ratings agency Moody's in the 2008 U.S. mortgage financial crisis
12/07/2008
Grouped Articles
Debt Watchdogs: Tamed or Caught Napping?
New York Times 12/07/08
What Crisis? Big Ratings Firms Stronger Than Ever
Wall Street Journal 03/10/16
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