A Toyota Takeover Could Save GM

Michael Intriligator / Truthdig Dec 6, 2008 Considering only two options for an imperiled General Motors -- either bailout by the U.S. government or bankruptcy -- omits an important alternative, which I see as the best option: a takeover of GM by Toyota Motor Corp. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Say Goodbye to WaMu

Staff / Truthdig Sep 26, 2008 JPMorgan Chase added to its failed financial behemoth collection by gobbling up the deposits of Washington Mutual, which set a record for the biggest U.S. bank failure Thursday. According to the FDIC and Chase, bank customers have nothing to worry about. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Greenspan: Dark Days Ahead for the Global Economy

Staff / Truthdig Mar 17, 2008 Those hoping for better news about the state of the U.S. economy -- not to mention the bigger picture -- aren't going to hear it from former Fed chair Alan Greenspan anytime soon, judging by his ominous forecast released Monday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )