Monday, February 2, 2009

Honda cuts managers' pay to cope with slow sales

Honda cuts managers' pay to cope with slow sales - abc7.com:
"Honda Motor Co. says managers' salaries will be slashed 5 percent starting next month to cope with sliding sales. The cut comes on top of the 10 percent pay reduction for directors announced last month."

Mattel income plunges nearly 50% - LA Daily News

Mattel income plunges nearly 50% - LA Daily News:
"The company said in an earnings statement that net income for the fourth quarter totaled $176.4 million, or 49 cents per share, compared to $328.5 million, or 89 cents per share in the previous fourth quarter."

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Honda Swerves Into A Deep Ditch - Forbes.com

Honda Swerves Into A Deep Ditch - Forbes.com:
"The Japanese automaker is on track for an operating loss of at least $3.7 billion in the current quarter."

Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar Inc. announces 2,100 new job cuts

KABC-TV:
"Caterpillar Inc. on Friday announced 2,110 new job cuts as the heavy equipment maker scales back production to match falling demand."

Perez Hilton: Sony is Sinking

Perez Hilton: Sony is Sinking:
"Sony's net profit dropped a massive 95% in the third quarter due to a strengthening yen, the gloomy economy and stiffer price competition from electronics rivals."

LA Biz Observed: Up close at 'Day to Day'

LA Biz Observed: Up close at 'Day to Day':
"They were among the 64 NPR staffers who lost their jobs because of a budget crunch at the network - a crunch that's also resulting in the cancellation of 'Day to Day' as of March 20."

MOCA announces 32 staff layoffs - LA Daily News

MOCA announces 32 staff layoffs - LA Daily News