August 29, 2008
Palin Will Be Welcomed by Social and Economic Conservatives
The Alaska governor is relatively inexperienced but a staunch supporter of gun rights and oil drilling.
Will Palin Stand Up to Scrutiny?
A brilliant choice, apparently, unless she becomes a Dan Quayle.
Price Cuts Bite Dell in Bottom Line
Computer maker Dell said Thursday its fiscal second-quarter profit fell 17 percent, hurt in part by PC price cuts. Both earnings and margins fell short of Wall Street estimates, and Dell shares plunged. For the three-month period that ended Aug. 1, Dell's earnings dropped to $616 million, or 31 cents per share, from $746 million, or 32 cents per share in the same period last year. Excluding amortization and business realignment charges, Dell said it would have earned 33 cents per share. Analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters had forecast a profit of 36 cents per share.
Palin Could Help McCain Attract Hillary Supporters if She Can Address Troopergate
One option is for her to portray scandal as payback for taking on the state's Republican establishment.
McCain Chooses Alaska Governor Palin as His Running Mate, Adding Youth and Buzz
With strong social conservative credentials, Sarah Palin will be the first woman on a GOP ticket.
Obama’s Advisers Before the Big Speech
Weary, tense but confident that they had done their jobs.
Sarah Palin: The Big Come Hither
Despite being pro-life, she would be a powerful temptation to the Hillary Clinton voters.
More firms increase energy bills
Two more energy firms, Scottish Energy and Npower, say they will raise prices, blaming more expensive wholesale costs.
Q&A: Zoom rights
What happens to customers now airline has failed?
Why the Secretary Is Part of the Interview, Too
The way you handle yourself away from the hiring manager matters.