Treasury reports $61 billion loss on bailout programs
The Treasury Department disclosed GAO audit figures show losses of over $30 billion each in the AIG rescue and in auto lenders Chrysler and General Motors. Bank bailouts offset some, with projected net costs around $41.5 billion.
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VW to buy 20 percent of Suzuki for $2.5B
Volkswagen AG will acquire a 20 percent stake in Suzuki Motor Corp for 2.5 billion dollars. Suzuki will buy shares in VW worth up to half that amount as the partners cross-hold equity. The deal aims to boost sales in Asia and create a joint program for hybrids and EVs.
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Britain to tax bankers bonuses at fifty percent
Britain imposes a one time 50 percent tax on bank bonus pay as part of a pre budget report. Treasury chief Alistair Darling urges banks to rebuild lending while reducing the pot for performance bonuses. Experts say revenue impact will be small but London could lose some financial business.
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General Mills cuts sugar in kids cereals nationwide move
General Mills will reduce sugar in 10 cereals marketed to children to single digit grams per serving with Cocoa Puffs potential cuts of at least 25 percent from original and 18 percent from current 11 grams. Rollout starts next year though timelines vary by product.
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