Management
· By Allan Sloan and Katie Benner
The private equity firms that will thrive in the year ahead are those that know how to profit from others' misfortunes. more
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· By John Simons
Private equity firms and banks have finally agreed on buyout terms for the radio company. The deal isn't as good as it was a year ago but it's better than nothing. more
Nokia's EVP for innovation helps the mobile phone giant hold its lead in the ultra-competitive world of global communications. more
A SVP and CIO explains how information technology helps the world's largest package delivery company in a very competitive arena. more
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| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Agilent Technologies Inc | 35.46 | 9.01% |
| Peabody Energy Corp | 76.75 | 8.07% |
| Allegheny Technologies Inc | 80.66 | 7.58% |
| Temple-Inland Inc | 14.50 | 6.85% |
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| Index | Last | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 12,992.66 | 0.73% |
| Nasdaq | 2,533.73 | 1.48% |
| S&P 500 | 1,423.57 | 1.06% |
| 10yr | 100 7/32 | Yield: 3.84% |
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| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia Corp | 23.65 | 7.16% |
| EMC Corporation | 17.76 | 6.47% |
| SanDisk Corporation | 32.95 | 4.88% |
| Intel Corporation | 24.97 | 4.74% |
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| Rank | State | Rate (Mar 08) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 2.5% |
| 2 | Nebraska | 2.9% |
| 3 | Idaho | 3.0% |
| 4 | Hawaii | 3.1% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 3.1% |
| 4 | Oklahoma | 3.1% |
| 4 | Wyoming | 3.1% |
| 8 | Utah | 3.3% |
| 9 | Iowa | 3.5% |
| 10 | Maryland | 3.6% |
| 10 | Montana | 3.6% |
| 12 | New Mexico | 3.7% |
Note: The unemployment rates above are for March and were released on April 18.
The private equity firms that will thrive in the year ahead are those that know how to profit from others' misfortunes.
