American Express to Cut About 4000 Jobs in Cost Drive
New York American Express said it will eliminate roughly 4,000 positions as part of another 800 million dollars in costs for the remainder of the year. The layoffs affect about six percent of the global workforce with notices going out this month and in coming weeks.
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Homebuilders Grow Optimistic on Housing Outlook
The National Association of Home Builders reports rising builder confidence for May, signaling possible end to a three year housing downturn. Improved affordability in early year data accompanies easing home prices and lower interest rates, with NAHB president Jerry Howard noting hopeful signs ahead.
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Stocks rise on housing and banks recovery hopes
U.S. stocks rebounded with the Dow up 235 points as housing and bank optimism returns. Lowe’s strong first quarter results and positive bank outlooks spurred gains, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose about 3 percent and bond yields edged higher.
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Nader urges hearings on Chrysler GM dealer closures
Ralph Nader calls Congress to investigate dealership terminations and factory cuts at Chrysler LLC and General Motors Corp. He urges congressional oversight of restructuring led by the Obama era autos task force as up to 800 Chrysler and 1,100 GM dealerships face nonrenewal.
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Cross Harbor wins Yellowstone Club deal in bankruptcy recovery
Cross Harbor Capital Partners gains ownership of the Yellowstone Club in Butte Montana after a court approved agreement. The Boston firm will pay 115 million dollars with 35 million cash and 80 million as a promissory note to Credit Suisse. Credit Suisse fraud claims tied to a 375 million loan are dismissed.
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