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Micron Technology Announces New Chief

The Bad Banker — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:23:05 +0000

Micron Technology announced Mark Durcan had been appointed chief executive replacing Steven Appleton, who was killed Friday when the small plane he was piloting crashed.

Dow at Highest Since May 2008

The Bad Banker — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:22:16 +0000

The blue-chip stock index rose 156.82 points to its highest level since May 2008, as better economic news encouraged investors. The Nasdaq hit its highest close since December 2000.

Greece Weighs Cuts Amid Bailout Talks

The Bad Banker — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:06:44 +0000

Greece edged toward a deal on a second billion bailout package, as political leaders were set to meet Sunday to weigh critical spending cuts.