Many costs associated with corporate legal cases are treated as deductible under the tax code, in much the same way that a company’s other expenses are. The one exception: Penalties paid to the government. Czytaj dalej
JPMorgan agrees to $13 billion mortgage settlement
Bank to pay record penalty, admits wrongdoing in selling of securities before the financial crisis.. Czytaj dalej
Government set to announce $13B settlement with JPMorgan
Bank expected to pay for allegedly misrepresenting quality of risky mortgage securities in the financial crisis. Czytaj dalej
China reforms boost stocks
China’s economic reform agenda could benefit range of industries, from baby formula makers to construction companies. Czytaj dalej
Federal cuts hit seniors who live at home
The pain of sequester is hurting seniors who get government services like rides to grocery stores and doctor appointments. Czytaj dalej
OECD cuts world growth forecast
Another month, another downgrade for the world economy, this time from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. Czytaj dalej
Tech firms now hiring more women than men
The tables have turned in the tech world. About 60% of all new tech hires are women Czytaj dalej
The split economy
Every day brings a reminder of the rich making and spending huge sums of money while the poor struggle to support their basic needs. Czytaj dalej
Asia stumble a major global risk
What if China and India — the two big growth engines — slowed suddenly and dramatically? Czytaj dalej
China reforms boost stocks from baby formula to construction
China’s economic reform agenda could benefit range of industries, from baby formula makers to construction companies. Czytaj dalej
More Madoff victims eligible for money
Victims of infamous Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff who had money invested through outside „feeder funds” are now eligible to seek compensation. Czytaj dalej
Madoff victim pool expanded
Victims of infamous Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff who had money invested through outside „feeder funds” are now eligible to seek compensation. Czytaj dalej
Wal-Mart store’s food drive for its own workers
A canned food drive to help its workers afford Thanksgiving meals has some saying the retailer doesn’t pay a living wage. Czytaj dalej
Quarter sells for a record $1.5 million
A quarter sold at a weekend rare-coin auction for $1.5 million, the largest sum ever paid for a 25-cent piece, an auction house said Monday. Czytaj dalej
Missing from Obamacare: Working & middle class
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China becomes world’s top gold buyer
China has raced past India to become the world’s top gold consumer as incomes rise and investors look for alternatives to stocks and real estate. Czytaj dalej
’Green’ commuter tax break may be slashed
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Chinese markets cheer bold reform plan
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For Geithner, a lucrative life in the private sector
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JPMorgan reaches $4.5B mortgage settlement
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Keystone’s hit to the environment
Will the Keystone pipeline ever get built? Czytaj dalej
Outrage after bloggers criticize Yellen’s clothes
We’re still not at the point where a women can rise to the top of her profession, and not have her pantsuits critiqued the second she gets there. Czytaj dalej