New AOL Time Warner chief Parsons takes helm at crisis
Richard Parsons becomes chief executive at AOL Time Warner amid a slide in stock value and ad revenue. He outlines a six month plan focusing on credibility, streamlined structure, and growth while avoiding big acquisitions. Parsons aims to balance innovation with synergy in the wake of the 2000 merger.
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Financier admits to stealing money in Greenwich mansion case
Martin Frankel pleaded guilty to 24 federal charges including wire and securities fraud racketeering and forfeiture after stealing about 208 million from small insurance firms across several states. He lived lavishly in Greenwich, fled in 1999, and faces up to 150 years in prison with potential restitution reduced for cooperation. Additional aides and associates linked to the case remain charged or sought by authorities.
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Stocks end mixed as tech shares advance third straight day
Tech stocks led gains for a third day while the Dow slipped 54.46 to 10,243.68. The Nasdaq rose 6.51 to 1,725.55 and the S&P 500 fell 6.21 to 1,091.07 as investors weighed inflation and production data and awaited earnings signals from IBM and others.
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Internet radio faces demise under federal royalty plan
Internet radio advocates warn a federal plan could crush the industry by imposing high royalties on songs played online. Industry reps say artists should be compensated fairly, noting webcasters can succeed only with sound recordings. A Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panel decision on rates for Internet broadcasters is pending.
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