International Business News - ge http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for Sept. 29-Oct. 5. Listings include the week's ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An "X" in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081007/list-of-top-20-shows-in-prime-time-nielsen-ratings.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:11:11 EDT Among the stock activity stories for Tuesday, Oct. 7, from AP Financial News: CHICAGO (AP)--Shares of G&K Services Inc. tumbled to a five-year low after the maker and renter of workplace uniforms announced layoffs, plant closures, and cut its first-quarter outlook. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081007/movers-roundup-g-k-services-ge.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:43:45 EDT The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday said it is investigating whether five television networks and 19 former military officers violated government disclosure rules in providing on-air analysis of the war in Iraq and other issues. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081007/fcc-investigating-tv-networks-military-analysts.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:36:30 EDT CBS is looking good so far this TV season, easily winning last week in the prime-time ratings and perhaps minting a new hit in "The Mentalist." About a man who solves crimes using acute powers of observation, the show was the third most-watched scripted series last week. The drama starring Simon Baker was helped by its Tuesday time slot after "NCIS," which has quietly grown into one of TV's biggest hits in its sixth season. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081007/strong-ratings-for-cbs-mentalist-looks-like-hit.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:08:36 EDT How do the ladies of "Real Housewives" measure success? In New York co-ops, gated McMansions, fairy-tale weddings, Rolex watches and shameless social climbing. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081007/bravos-housewives-franchise-spreads-to-atlanta.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:42:47 EDT A three-week-old ban against betting that financial companies' shares would fall expires Wednesday night, a move some large-scale investors say could actually help limit the punishment many of those stocks have endured in recent days. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081007/short-sale-ban-on-financial-stocks-set-to-expire.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:40:01 EDT Shares of General Electric Co. rallied briefly Tuesday, only to slip back to an 11-year low by closing. In midday trading, the Fairfield, Conn.-based industrial and commercial conglomerate's stock price advanced 59 cents, or 2.8 percent, to $21.97. But they reversed course and finished the day down $1.08, or 5.1 percent, at $20.30. It was their lowest price since hitting $20.29 on June 4, 1997. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081007/ge-shares-recover-after-plunging-to-11-year-low.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:43:24 EDT Advertising spending through 2009 could echo the record declines seen in 2001, with local ads expected to fare worse than national ads, an analyst said Tuesday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081007/sector-snap-analyst-cuts-ad-forecast-through-2009.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:05:56 EDT Veteran Washington hand Ian Cameron was appointed Monday as the producer in charge of ABC's Sunday political talk show "This Week with George Stephanopoulos." http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081007/abc-names-new-producer-for-stephanopoulos-show.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:27:59 EDT You'd hardly know the Democrats have even chosen a presidential candidate, judging from late-night comedy monologues. It was Republican John McCain and--oh, by the way--his vice presidential running mate, Sarah Palin, who claimed most of the jokesters' attention. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081007/campaign-comedy-mondays-late-night-tv-wrap-up.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:33:22 EDT For years, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.'s scrappy image was best summed up by an insult that founder Jerry Sanders lobbed against rivals: "Real men have fabs." http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081007/report-amd-to-spin-off-its-manufacturing-units.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:53:56 EDT RealNetworks Inc. said Monday it had temporarily stopped distributing its DVD copying software, RealDVD, at a federal judge's request in a copyright case brought by Hollywood studios. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081006/judge-orders-realnetworks-to-pull-copying-software.htm Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:59:32 EDT "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" was barking up the right tree with movie-goers, who put the Disney comedy at No. 1 for the weekend with a $29 million debut, according to studio estimates Sunday. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/146327-box-office.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081006/audiences-adopt-chihuahua-with-29m-weekend.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081006/audiences-adopt-chihuahua-with-29m-weekend.htm Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:42:58 EDT General Electric Co. on Monday announced the second executive appointment in three months at its aviation business. Lorraine Bolsinger, who previously headed GE's ecomagination business, was named president and CEO of GE Aviation Systems LLC. Bolsinger, 49, is a 27-year veteran of GE. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081006/ge-announces-new-chief-of-aviation-systems.htm Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:38:52 EDT A division of conglomerate General Electric Co. received a $33.2 million Navy order to repairs parts of the engine used on the H-53 helicopter, the Pentagon said late Monday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081006/general-electric-gets-33-2m-navy-deal.htm Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:17:15 EDT Shares of General Electric Co. fell below $20 Monday to the lowest point in more than 11 years as a sell-off pulled down broader markets. The share price of the industrial and commercial conglomerate, a bellwether of the U.S. economy, dropped sharply in April after GE widely missed its earnings target for the first quarter. It continued its slide last month as investors fled most financial companies. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081006/shares-of-ge-fall-to-11-year-low.htm Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:15:47 EDT The world's financial markets face an uncertain and possibly volatile week as investors await details about how the Treasury will implement the government's financial rescue package--and watch for any further fallout from the credit crisis around the globe. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/145868-wall-street.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081005/investors-expect-volatility-as-credit-woes-persist.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081005/investors-expect-volatility-as-credit-woes-persist.htm Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:43:13 EDT "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" was barking up the right tree with movie-goers, who put the Disney comedy at No. 1 for the weekend with a $29 million debut, according to studio estimates Sunday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081005/audiences-adopt-chihuahua-with-29m-weekend.htm Sun, 05 Oct 2008 14:06:18 EDT Major business events and economic events scheduled for the coming week (some dates are tentative): MONDAY, Oct. 6 http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081003/business-events-and-economic-reports-scheduled.htm Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:42:23 EDT Who knew breakfast could be so hazardous? Among this week's roster of recalled products were toasters, coffee mix and oatmeal. No illnesses or injuries were associated with the products, although General Electric Co. reported 140 incidents relating to its recalled toasters. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081003/recals-this-week-toasters-coffee-mix-oatmeal.htm Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:55:36 EDT