▲ S&P 500 +---% | ▲ Stock Advisor +---% Join The Motley Fool

Mark Brooks

TheAssocPress

Recent Articles by Mark Brooks

Oct 9, 2012 by Mark Brooks

U.S. Sues Wells Fargo Over FHA-Insured Loan Defaults

A civil mortgage fraud lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan on Tuesday seeks to recover hundreds of millions of dollars that the Federal Housing Administration, which insured the loans, had to pay out after borrowers defaulted.

Oct 9, 2012 by Mark Brooks

GM Names Ferguson to Lead Cadillac Brand

Company's top lobbyist to take new post Jan. 1.

Oct 9, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Feds Seek Review of Cigarette Warning Labels

A three-judge panel has already blocked the mandate for graphic labels.

Oct 9, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Merkel Gets a Hostile Reception on Greek Visit

Her visit triggered protests attended by some 50,000 demonstrators in Athens.

Oct 9, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Dispute With China Threatens Japan Economy

Report predicts Japanese auto exports to China will crash 70% in current quarter.

Oct 9, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Shares of Coal Producers Rise on Hope for Recovery

The coal industry has been battered this year by anemic demand for thermal coal, used to generate electricity, and for metallurgical coal, which is used in steel manufacturing.

Oct 9, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Bill Gates: I'll Never Run for Office

Gates said he would be happy to offer the U.S. president his advice.

Oct 9, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Wal-Mart Tests Same-Day Delivery for Holidays

The Bentonville, Ark.-based discounter is trying to cater to Web-savvy shoppers who are demanding more convenience.

Oct 9, 2012 by Mark Brooks

American Airlines CEO Says Things Are Improving

International Consolidated Airlines Group has offered to invest in the airline.

Oct 9, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Marvel Comics Hits Refresh Button

Marvel NOW promises "bold new directions."

Oct 8, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Alaska Airlines Computer Connection Restored

The problem was caused by a severed Sprint fiber optic line that cut the Seattle-based airline's connection to its Sabre ticketing system at 7:40 a.m.

Oct 8, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Dollar Rises on Concerns About Global Economy

The dollar rose against most major currencies Monday on fears that the global economy is slowing.

Oct 8, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Athens Police Plan Crackdown Ahead of Merkel Visit

Merkel's brief visit comes amid growing unrest in Greece over the planned new cutbacks.

Oct 8, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Oil Prices Fall After Warning From World Bank

A strong warning from the World Bank that growth in Asia may slow further dragged the price of oil Monday to its lowest close in two months.

Oct 8, 2012 by Mark Brooks

YouTube Takes Original-Programming Venture Abroad

YouTube is extending its original programming initiative into Europe, with at least 60 new video channels from media companies including Britain's BBC, London-based FreemantleMedia, and the Netherlands' Endemol.

Oct 8, 2012 by Mark Brooks

U.S. Panel: China Tech Giants Pose Security Threat

Huawei Technologies and ZTE Corp. respond to being singled out.

Oct 8, 2012 by Mark Brooks

GM Hiring 1,500 for Computer Center Near Detroit

It is part of a move to bring 90 percent of information technology in-house, which GM believes will make the company more nimble and efficient.

Oct 8, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Delta to Beef Up Asia Service From Seattle

By next summer, Delta plans to operate more than 40 daily flights to 15 destinations from Seattle.

Oct 8, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Alzheimer's Drug Shows Promise

Eli Lilly is developing solanezumab.

Oct 8, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Soda Vending Machines to Show Calories

Soda giants get a jump on new regulation.

Premium Investing Services

Invest better with The Motley Fool. Get stock recommendations, portfolio guidance, and more from The Motley Fool's premium services.

View Premium Services