Chiquita weighs Chapter 11 talks with bondholders
Chiquita Brands International aims to negotiate an arrangement with bondholders that could lead to Chapter 11 bankruptcy later this year. The company has 862 million dollars in public debt and has halted debt payments including 87 million due March 28. President Steven Warshaw said meetings will be set with creditors to work out a plan as stock slid from 2.00 to 1.56 dollars.
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Bush Faces First Economic Test as Recession Fears Rise
Washington. President Bush confronts a shaky economy with recession fears and market jitters. Analysts see potential but likely mild downturn, prompting a push for a $1.3 trillion tax cut to stimulate spending while the Fed signals more rate cuts. The debate centers on whether monetary policy or tax policy best stabilizes growth.
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Coffey to resign from CNN amid restructuring
Shelby Coffey III, president of CNN Business News and CNNfn, will resign to start a private foundation with his wife focusing on bringing emergency-room techniques to less developed countries and to become a fellow at the Freedom Forum. His exit follows Time Warner AOL merger and CNN restructure plans.
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