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Banged-up Stafford, Johnson start for Lions today
cbssports.com — Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was in the starting lineup Thursday against Green Bay, less than a... week after separating his non-throwing shoulder. (more) Banged-up Stafford, Johnson start for Lions today
Johnson, Young help Titans win fourth in a row
cbssports.com — Rob Bironas kicked a 53-yard field goal with less than a minute remaining and the Tennessee Titans... beat the Houston Texans 20-17 for their fourth straight victory after an 0-6 start. (more) Johnson, Young help Titans win fourth in a row

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Banged-up Stafford, Johnson start for Lions today
Was TARP Necessary?
econlog.econlib.org — (November 19, 2009 12:41 PM, by Arnold Kling) Simon Johnson writes, There is no question that passing... the TARP was the right thing to do. In some countries, the government has the authority to provide fiscal resources directly to the banking system on ... (more) Was TARP Necessary?
S.C. Johnson Vies With P&G For Sara Lee Unit
online.wsj.com — S.C. Johnson & Son Inc. has joined the bidding for Sara Lee Corp.'s air-freshener business, according to... people familiar with the matter, potentially creating a formidable player in Europe with the combination of S.C. Johnson's Glade brand and Sara ... (more) S.C. Johnson Vies With P&G For Sara Lee Unit
Mead Johnson and Bristol Myers Split Inspires Option Traders
philstockworld.com — Today’s tickers: MJN, BMY, FTR & FDO MJN - Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. – Over the weekend... Bristol Myers Squibb decided to sell its remaining 83% stake in Mead Johnson, maker of baby formula, Enfamil. Mead Johnson shares declined by 2% to $44.35 and the additional uncertainty ... (more) Mead Johnson and Bristol Myers Split Inspires Option Traders
The Financial Regulatory Chess Game
econlog.econlib.org — (November 18, 2009 10:46 AM, by Arnold Kling) Edward J. Kane writes, Regulation is best understood as... a dynamic game of action and response, in which either regulators or regulatees may make a move at any time. In this game, regulatees tend to make ... (more) The Financial Regulatory Chess Game
More Too Big to Fail
baselinescenario.com — Simon and Charles Calomiris were quoted on NPR this morning on the topic of the day —... too big to fail. I thought one of Calomiris’s examples was interesting. He cited Mexico, where banking was dominated by six families that wouldn’t lend to potential competitors. After the ... (more) More Too Big to Fail
An Object Lesson in Governmental Failure: Derivatives reform
hf-implode.com — " About five days later Johnson submitted his full testimony to the committee, to be included on... its website along with the statements of the other eight panelists. When it wasn’t posted, Johnson asked Lynn Parramore, editor of the Roosevelt Institute’s blog, to see what was up. " (more) An Object Lesson in Governmental Failure: Derivatives reform
Britain To Break Up Biggest Banks
baselinescenario.com — The WSJ reports ( on-line ): “The U.K.’s top treasury official Sunday said the government is starting... a process to rebuild the country’s banking system, likely pressing major divestments from institutions and trying to attract new retail banks to the market.” The ... (more) Britain To Break Up Biggest Banks
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Dividend Stock Analysis
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Dividend Stock Analysis
dividendsvalue.com — This article originally appeared on The DIV-Net November 2, 2009. Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis... of Johnson & Johnson (JNJ). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis: Company Description: Johnson & Johnson engages in the manufacture and ... (more) Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Dividend Stock Analysis
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Chiefs release troubled running back Larry Johnson
newsback.com — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Given good blocking and a fresh start, Larry Johnson might still be... the power-running Pro Bowler who had back-to-back 1,700-yard seasons for Kansas City. Are you listening, Seattle? What do you think, Indianapolis? Or he might be a declining malcontent who'll only cost ... (more) Chiefs release troubled running back Larry Johnson
L.J. released before suspension ends
cbssports.com — Larry Johnson's record-breaking career as a Kansas City running back is over. The Chiefs confirmed Monday that... they had run out of patience with his off-the-field problems and released Johnson the day he was due to come back from his second suspension in a year. (more) L.J. released before suspension ends
Ask Sheila Bair
baselinescenario.com — A producer at the Lehrer NewsHour just sent me this email: “Just thought I’d alert you to... something we’re advertising today on Paul’s blog, The Business Desk. Paul [Solman] is interviewing the FDIC’s Sheila Bair tomorrow, and she’s agreed to answer several questions from NewsHour ... (more) Ask Sheila Bair