Taxman

• Berkshire profit sinks 64 pct on derivatives loss ( 8mth ago )
  "Berkshire's loss was forewarned by Buffett. Expect big moves from Buffett in the very near future. He is off to Europe after the shareholder meeting to find potential acquisitions."
  
  
• U.S. sheds 20,000 jobs in April, less than expected ( 8mth ago )
  "This report does not take into account people whose salaries were reduced due to the company making less money. While its possible less people lost their jobs and larger number saw their salaries reduced."
  
  
• TaxWatch: Lawmakers' plan to improve small-business tax rules misses mark ( 8mth ago )
  "Notice of this meeting was provided two days ago, at the height of tax season, when the tax professionals who are on the front lines, working with the small businesses about to be affected, are flooded with work to meet the April 15 filing deadline. Many of them would have been eager to speak before the committee but they weren't given a chance."
  
  
• Yahoo releases financial plan, reaffirms forecasts ( 9mth ago )
  ""Yahoo is positioned for accelerated financial growth" we have heard this for the last three years."