Continental to seek bankruptcy protection
Continental Airlines Holdings Inc. plans to file for Chapter 11 protection due to high fuel costs and heavy debt. It will sell its Seattle Tacoma route to American Airlines for $150 million pending court approval while promising to maintain full service and operations.
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Ford dealer Conyers marked elder statesman of Ford black dealers
Celebration Ford Motor Co chairman Harold Poling and Detroit Ford dealer Nathan G. Conyers chat near an ice sculpture at a party last week marking Conyers twenty years at his Ford dealership. He was hailed as elder statesman of Ford's two hundred forty black dealers.
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Big Three keep slim inventories amid gloom on GM outlook
Wire service reports note GM predicts a fourth quarter loss with production cuts of 111000 vehicles to 1.07 million. The piece also cites broader market moves as Bush comments buoy hopes for Iraq war end and oil falls sharply, with a $4-plus drop in a key session.
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Banking reform urged by Brady and Seidman at Wall Street meeting
Treasury Secretary Nicholas Brady and FDIC Chairman L William Seidman outlined potential fixes for the U S financial system citing outdated regulation and higher insurance costs. Brady said the industry should fund any cash infusion while Seidman explored premiums a one time levy and preferred stock options. A separate note: The Plain Dealer plans a $210 million printing facility in suburban Brooklyn to expand production and distribution capacity starting early next year, linking to Cleveland operations via fiber optics.
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AT&T bids $6 billion for NCR in takeover push
AT&T offered $90 in stock per NCR share to acquire the NCR Corp, the fifth largest computer maker. NCR chairman Exley criticized the public bid while AT&T insisted stockholders could decide. Talks reportedly stalled as NCR rejected a higher price earlier and stock traded near $56.75. AT&T said the offer remains open until close of business Wednesday.
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Regulators press Trump on Taj Mahal finances in Atlantic City
Atlantic City regulatory hearings focus on whether the Taj Mahal is financially stable after a restructuring plan and an impending prepackaged bankruptcy. The state Casino Control Commission will review a 47.3 million interest payment default and the casino’s status as it weighs license retention.
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