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Focuses on the business prospects of paper companies. Earning rating hike by Merrill Lynch for paper firms; Price rise of paper and pulp; Concern of investors; Speculation about the business of paper firms in the 1995 first quarter.

Discusses the financial sales of companies in the copier paper industry in the United States. Earnings outlook of Union Camp Corp.; Financial strategy of Boise Cascade Corp.; Views on the quality of paper.

Reports on the continued earnings decline for several North American paper producers in the second quarter of 1996. Reduction in product prices; Gains of paper makers that are net purchasers of wastepaper and pulp; Ford Howard Corp.; Caraustar Industries Inc.; Boise Cascade; Champion International Corp.; Georgia-Pacific Corp.; International Paper Co.; Stone Container; Weyerhaeuser Co.

Reports that paper companies in the United States are expected to post earnings increases for the 1998 second-quarter, in spite of the effects of the Asian economic crisis. Decline of demand for paper products in Asia; Comments from William C. Summers, a spokesman for Union Camp Corporation, a paper and packaging company; Earnings expected to be posted by Consolidated Papers Incorporated, Champion International Corporation, International Paper Company and others.

Reports on the investigation by the US Justice Department into possible anticompetitive practices among paper companies in the United States. Reaction of the paper companies.

Gives information on the surge in paper stocks on July 10, 1995. Explanation of the surge.

The article focuses on tensions between the American newspaper publishing company Tribune Publishing and its two California newspapers, The San Diego Union-Tribune and The Los Angeles Times. Topics include Tribune Publishing's decision to lower its revenue projections for both newspaper's 2015 final quarter, both newspaper's finances, and Tribune Publishing chief financial officer Sandra J. Martin.

The article focuses on a consortium which is being led by Citigroup Inc., and its plans to oversee a $100 billion fund to buy securities owned by investment structures hobbled by the slowdown in the debt markets of the U.S. The consortium hopes that the fund will bring U.S. investors back to the asset backed commercial paper market which had been negatively effected by investors who were concerned about exposure to subprime mortgages.

The article discusses the accounting methods of 2016 U.S. presidential campaign candidates, including the spending of presidential candidates without keeping it on record. An overview of U.S. presidential candidates' spending known as exploratory spending prior to an official announcing of candidacy, including that of political candidates Republican Jeb Bush, Democrat Hilary Clinton, U.S. Republican Senator Rand Paul and U.S. Republican Senator Ted Cruz, is provided.

Presents graphical and tabular information about changes in analysts' estimates on earnings of different companies as on March 1, 1995. Comparison between trends in DJ Equity and earning estimates for paper-products companies during January 1994 to February 1995.

The article discusses the impact of the proposed federal budget cuts to the Historically Black Colleges and Universities and jobs in the U.S. under the administration of the U.S. President Donald Trump. It highlights the sensation of poverty and violence in the Black communities. It also cites the influence of police reform and negative stereotypes to the African-American communities.

Reports an increase in quarterly dividend of Federal Paper Board Co., payable January 15, 1995.

Informs that paper and paperboard production in the United States fell in October 1995 from the previous month, according to the American Forest and Paper Association.

The article reports on talks which were set up in October of 2007 by the United States Treasury to help a group of U.S. banks set up a $100 billion fund to buy troubled assets in exchange for new short term debt which may be up and running by January. The Treasury hopes that the plan which may be announced on October 15, 2007, will jump start demand for commercial paper, which froze in the summer of 2007.

Discusses the endowments of Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota. The arrangement that the endowment is locked in, with half of its investments in Reader's Digest Association Inc. (RDA) stock; The control of the stock by an outside board; The bind that Macalester is in; Attempts to rectify the situation; Graph of total returns on Macalester's endowment from 1992 to 1996, in comparison with RDA common stock performance.

Reports the slashing of prices by Procter & Gamble Co. on its Luvs diaper line and increase of price for its Charmin, Bounty and Puffs brand paper products. Expectations of the price swing for Procter; Importance of pricing for the products.

Informs about the increasing use of commercial paper or IOUs for the financing of major acquisitions and mergers by corporations in US. Reasons for the same.

The article announces that U.S. newspaper publisher Gannett Co. plans to lay off another 10% of the work force in the local division in December 2008, due to the decrease in advertising income brought about by the financial crisis. The cut that would follow a 3% reduction in August 2008 has resulted from the 18% ad revenue drop posted in the third-quarter of the year. Gannett U.S. Community Publishing Division President Robert J. Dickey stresses on the impact of the downturn in its local operations.

The article reports on the lending program of the U.S. Federal Reserve. The $1.45 trillion Commercial Paper Funding Facility is now available to investors with the rates for the three-month negotiable instruments at 2.88% and the asset backed-commercial paper at 3.88%. American Express Co. and General Electric Co. have already signed up. Market participants are also anticipating the launching of Money Market Investment Funding Facility dedicated to the money-market funds.

Reports on the battle for the media empire built by Conrad M. Black, the Canadian publisher turned British Lord. Two versions for consideration; Lord Black as man who ignored his fiduciary duty so he could live well; Or, Lord Black as the victim of institutional investors who are out to deny him his fundamental rights of ownership; Role of the Sarbanes-Oxley law in each scenario; Ownership in Hollinger Inc. in Canada, Hollinger International in the U.S.; Stalemate in the struggle; Suggestion of a reasonable settlement by Lord Black; Suspicion that only the lawyers will come out on top.

Focuses on the talks of budget cuts in the newspaper industry in Philadelphia. Profits of Knight Ridder newspapers, 'The Philadelphia Inquirer' and 'The Philadelphia Daily News'; How financial results are becoming the competition among newspaper companies; Comparison of the profit margins of Philadelphia News Company and other companies with newspapers.

Presents information on Heathrow, Florida, the de facto pencil capital of the United States, and the headquarters of Dixon Ticonderoga Company, the industry leader. Comments from Gino N. Pala, the company's chief executive; Dixon's supply of pencils to various state lotteries; Expected performance of sales to lotteries in 1997; Impact of a settlement in an environmental lawsuit on the company's revenue in 1996; Statistics on the company's revenue.

The article reports the decision of investors to acquire one-day maturity debts as the bailout of the American International Group Inc. did not alleviate apprehensions regarding the U.S. industry. Investors expected between 5% to 8% yield on asset-backed commercial papers compared with the previous 2.15% and 3.5%. The credit-default swaps of Morgan Stanley was also affected as it posted a 15% increase according to Phoenix Partners Group. Junk-bond valuations also decreased inspite of its secondary nature.

Reports on the results of Princeton University in New Jersey's investment in Hopewell Holdings Ltd.

Announces that African American Don King paid $30,000,000 in taxes to the federal government in 1996, while discussing the Hispanic community plan to boycott HBO. Statistics on King's gross income; Details on King's economic power; Reason for the plan boycott; Information on HBO; Details provided on the issue.

Focuses on the successful performance of the newspaper industry in the United States for 1997. Expected amount that newspapers' earnings will finish at, as predicted by analysts; Total amount of advertising space sold; Increase in advertising spending compared to 1996; Factors influencing the strong performance of newspaper stocks for the year; Comments from key individuals in the industry.

The article focuses on the finance of the insurance company Lincoln National Corp. Lincoln has a $500 million debt payment due on April 6, 2009, which it states it will pay in full from cash on hand. The company also has $375 million in commercial paper debt due in May, 2009, and rating downgrades from rating agencies leave Lincoln ineligible for the U.S. Treasure Department's commercial paper funding program. The company is expected to announce a huge loss for the first quarter of 2009.

The author comments on performance-based funding requirements and college-completion agenda of some colleges in the U.S. He mentions the paper "Does Performance-Based Funding Affect Colleges' Financial Priorities?" by Robert Kelchen and Luke J. Stedrak of Seton Hall University. He also suggests the benefits of adopting more-selective admissions policies as a way for colleges to improve graduation rates.

The article reports on the plans of the U.S. Department of Treasury to sell five-year notes and 10-year inflation-indexed notes in January 2006.

The article focuses on several areas of the U.S. financial market which are seeing problems in November of 2007 as a result of concerns in the credit market related to corporate bonds. A discussion of the impact the concerns have had on the market for junk bonds, asset backed commercial paper, and the municipal bond market is presented.

The article reports on the positive impact a September 2007 decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut interest rates is having on the U.S. credit market. Analysts feel that bond trading volumes have increased sine the interest rate cut and that investors have become more willing to invest in risky loan offerings, but there are still weak spots in the market including with corporate debt and commercial paper.

The article focuses on U.S. investor resistance which is being seen to debt backed buyout offers from business enterprises and the impact it could have on Wall Street. A discussion of several buyout offers , including those from Catalyst Paper Corp. and U.S. Foodservice, that were stopped because of a lack of investor interest, is presented.

The article reports that U.S. House Democrats unveiled their national security vision that recommends enlarging the military's ground forces by 100,000 troops and bolstering recruiting and retention. Their 15-page position paper criticizes the White House for "fiscal irresponsibility" and seeks to institute pay-as-you-go budget rules. Adding 100,000 troops to the military's end-strength would add roughly $10 billion annually to personnel costs alone, a pricey proposition that military leaders have feared would put expensive modernization programs at risk.

The article informs that former U.S. Representative William Luther, is being questioned for accepting $ 12,500 in donations and spending more than $ 60,000 on campaign expenses in the two years after he was ousted from office. The state GOP said it plans to challenge Luther's spending since 2002, but he said the expenses were justifiable. Luther, who served for four terms, filed federal candidacy papers in January 2003, two months after he lost to current officeholder Republican Representative John Kline. Republicans said Luther's possible intentions to run are not enough to justify his fundraising and spending.

Comments on the request by Coretta Scott King, widow of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK), for the United States Library of Congress to pay her $20 million for her late husband's personal papers. Comparison with the appraised value of the papers; Historical implications of the papers; Values inculcated by MLK.

Reports on trends in industry and finance. Reduction in paper consumption by companies during preparation of annual reports due to rise in paper prices; Customer response to universal designs in household appliances; Impact of enactment of a 90-cent minimum wage rise on hotels' profitability; More.

The article presents U.S. higher education news briefs as of August 15, 2014. The University of North Carolina's Board of Governors has voted to limit the amount of revenue that can be allocated for need-based financial aid. The U.S. Army War College has accused Senator John E. Walsh of Montana of plagiarism in a paper he submitted for his master's degree. Eight for-profit college companies have received nearly a quarter of all funds from the Post-9/11 GI Bill in 2012-2013.

The author discusses the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) white paper proposal to provide nonbank financial services in order to generate revenue as of February 2014, with topics including efforts by the USPS to improve its finances, and financial products offered by the USPS.

The article reports on a measure approved by the U.S. Senate on July 6, 2009 which requires its members to post details of their claims on the Internet starting in 2011. The measure reverses a longstanding policy of providing such data in paper form only. The amendment was offered by Senator Tom Coburn which requires expenses-claims report to be posted online in searcheable itemized format.

Banks struggling to recover from multibillion-dollar losses on real estate are curtailing loans to American businesses, depriving even healthy companies of money for expansion and hiring. Two vital forms of credit used by companies -- commercial and industrial loans from banks, and short-term ''commercial paper'' not backed by collateral -- collectively dropped almost 3 percent over the last year, to $3.27 trillion from $3.36 trillion, according to Federal Reserve data. That is the largest annual decline since the credit tightening that began with the last recession, in 2001. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]