Business News
Recession over, but rebound will be slow, economist says
The recession may be over, but recovery will come slowly for a still-fragile U.S. economy battered by the deepest downturn since the Great Depression, a University of Illinois economist says.
Published Date: October 29, 2009
Roth IRA conversion not a good fit for all, tax expert says
Starting next year, anyone can convert retirement savings into tax-advantaged Roth individual retirement accounts, but the much-touted switch isnt for everyone, a University of Illinois expert on tax and elder law warns.
Published Date: October 26, 2009
U. of I. slates forum on climate policy prospects
An internationally known economist whose research on climate change contributed to a Nobel Peace Prize is among panelists for a Nov. 3 forum on global warming at the University of Illinois.
Published Date: October 26, 2009
U. of I. expert keynote speaker for European climate conference
University of Illinois finance professor Don Fullerton will be the keynote speaker at a Nov. 30 global warming conference for European Union tax commissioners in Brussels, Belgium.
Published Date: October 23, 2009
Study: Some stock repurchase plans just empty promises
A new study backs longtime speculation on Wall Street that companies sometimes ballyhoo stock repurchase programs they never plan to pursue, hoping to stir a buzz that will mislead investors and pump up sagging share prices.
Published Date: October 7, 2009
