Monday, November 7, 2011

Dow up 85 | DeNiro as Madoff | Michael Jackson doctor verdict | Ebert's show in trouble | Dreamliner glitch | Penn State fallout

 Monday, Nov. 7, 2011 • chicagotribune.com business newsletter
By Zoe Galland, BizWrap columnist

CLOSING BELL
DJIA 12,068.39 +85.15 | NSDQ 2,695.25 +9.10 | S&P 1,261.12 +7.89

Seeking certainty. Stocks traded mixed most of the day as investors stayed focused on Europe, this time on the political turmoil in debt-burdened Italy, as a reason to sell risky assets: MORE>>

 • Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi denies he will resign: MORE>>


TOP BUSINESS NEWS
jj Boeing's 787 Dreamliner hits first technical glitch since entering service less than two weeks ago: MORE>>
 • United launches the first U.S. commercial flight that's partly powered by algae-based jet fuel: MORE>>

Roger Ebert
says he may have to cancel "Ebert Presents: At the Movies": MORE>>

UPS
plans to hire 55,000 workers for the holidays: MORE>>

Sigh. The wealth gap between younger and older Americans is the widest it's ever been: MORE>>

Federal judge blocks graphic cigarette labels: MORE>>

Photography icon Kodak could run out of cash in the U.S. by 2012, Moody's warns: MORE>>

Robert DeNiro set to play Bernie Madoff in new HBO film: MORE>>

Greek leaders reach deal to form a new government: MORE>>

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TALKING BUSINESS
"It's like buying on sale," said investor Warren Buffett, who went on a stock-buying spree during the worst quarter for U.S. stocks since the financial crisis began: MORE>>


IN OTHER NEWS
jjChicago-area woman becomes fourth one to publicly accuses GOP presidential nominee Herman Cain of sexual harassment: MORE>>
 • Poll finds a dip in Cain's support after sex accusations: MORE>>

Northwestern University issues campus alert in Evanston after student is robbed of smartphone: MORE>>

Verdict in Michael Jackson doctor trial to be read any minute: MORE>>

Huge asteroid headed for close encounter with Earth: MORE>>

Russia warns Israel that attacking Iran would be a "very serious mistake": MORE>>

Syrian troops don't seem to be paying much attention to the Arab League as they escalate bloody crackdown in Homs: MORE>>

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IN THE BLOGOSPHERE
Over in CityScapes, Blair Kamin writes that the Commission on Chicago Landmarks’ permit review committee has approved Columbia College’s plan to put a new façade on its building at 618 S. Michigan Ave., part of the Michigan Avenue Streetwall landmark district: MORE>>


SPORTS FIX

Penn State ex-defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky charged with sexually abusing eight boys over a 15-year period: MORE>>
 • Penn State's beloved coach Joe Paterno likely to be scrutinized: MORE>>

We love this video of Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez flinching after he lined up for a play as wide receiver: MORE>>

Brian Urlacher
opens up about the loss of his mother: MORE>>
 • Preview of tonight's Eagles versus Bears matchup: MORE>>


LATEST SPORTS NEWS >>


OFF THE CLOCK
jjKim Kardashian and Kris Humphries reportedly meeting with pastor who married them: MORE>>
 • As a Kardashian-divorce palate cleanser, we think you should know Kate Winslet has both talent and a new boyfriend: MORE>>

Adriana Lima
admits she goes on a liquid diet and works out twice a day before the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show: MORE>>

Kelly Osbourne
released from hospital after head injury: MORE>>

Justin Bieber
to take DNA test to prove that he is not a father
: MORE>>


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Traffic | See current information on area highways, buses, trains and planes on our commuting page: MORE>>

Weather |
Cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then rain and a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. See our weather page with radar and Tom Skilling's seven-day forecast: MORE>>



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