KQED's California Money Podcast
1) Wells Fargo Shares Drop After Court Ruling
Shares of San Francisco-based Wells Fargo fell 2 percent today, following a court ruling in Massachusetts. Also, United Airlines flight attendants angry about the pace of contract negotiations rallied...Show More
2) Blue Shield and Anthem Blue Cross to Raise Rates
Blue Shield of California has confirmed its plans to raise rates by an average of 30 percent for almost 200,000 of its individual policy holders.
3) Facebook, Goldman Deal May Prompt New Regulation
A deal between Facebook and Goldman Sachs has prompted federal regulators to consider revising their financial disclosure rules for privately held companies. Also, a new report predicts the market for...Show More
4) Calif. Sees Rise in Bankruptcy Filings, Unemployment
Bankruptcy filings in California surged 19 percent last year, despite a slowdown nationwide. Bay Area unemployment rates are also on the rise.
5) Big Impact Expected From Facebook Deal
The Goldman Sachs investment in Facebook is expected to reverberate throughout Silicon Valley. It all depends on what Facebook decides to do with $500 million.
6) Apple to Release Verizon iPhone
Shortly after the New Year, some say no later than Valentine's Day, Apple is expected to roll out an iPhone that works on Verizon's network.
7) The Business of Food Safety
New federal food-safety rules could generate business for some high tech companies, specifically, companies that make software to track outbreaks of food-borne illness.
8) Trading of Privately Held Shares Under Scrutiny
Local merchants are still crunching the numbers, but most are expecting to report an upbeat holiday shopping season.
9) Upbeat Holiday Sales
Local merchants are still crunching the numbers, but most are expecting to report an upbeat holiday shopping season.
10) Last Minute Shoppers Packing Stores
Holiday shoppers are still grabbing last minute deals off store shelves this Christmas Eve.