Bankruptcy judge to rule by Monday on Chrysler sale of most assets to Italy’s Fiat GroupNEW YORK — A bankruptcy judge says he will rule by Monday on whether Chrysler can sell most of the company to a group headed by Italy’s Fiat. Meltdown 101: With US automakers hurting for months, why not file for bankruptcy sooner?WASHINGTON — It’s no secret General Motors has been in trouble for a long time. US Bankruptcy judge appears close to ruling on sale of Chrysler to Italy’s FiatNEW YORK — Chrysler LLC could be hours away from a ruling on its plan to sell most of the company to a group led by Italy’s Fiat Group SpA, a big step toward its goal of a speedy exit from bankruptcy protection. Stocks waver after mixed economic data, but Dow on track for 3rd straight monthly gainNEW YORK — A late day shot of adrenaline has sent stock prices soaring and given the big market indexes their third straight monthly gain. Stocks slip in early trade after economic data comes in mixedNEW YORK — Stocks fluctuated Friday as investors tried to reconcile some mixed economic data. Stocks add to already big gains following rise in pending home sales, construction spendingNEW YORK — Wall Street is extending its rally as reports on housing and construction show improvement for March. Stocks trade higher ahead of economic reports as upbeat mood about economy continuesNEW YORK — Wall Street is extending its rally as investors wait for the release of readings on housing and construction. Auto workers gain 55 percent Chrysler stake, but don’t get power to run the companyDETROIT — The United Auto Workers union would appear to be the big winner in the Chrysler bankruptcy saga, having exercised its considerable political muscle to win a 55 percent stake in the country’s third-largest automaker. Chrysler has brief bankruptcy court hearing as documents disclose plans to close 5 more plantsNEW YORK — Attorneys for Chrysler LLC said the company will file a motion by Saturday morning to sell substantially all of its assets to Italian automaker Fiat Group SpA, but that won’t include eight plants, including five that the automaker revealed it will shutter by the end of next year. Chrysler has brief hearing in bankruptcy court as lawyers note urgency of a speedy resolutionNEW YORK — Attorneys for Chrysler LLC will ask a federal bankruptcy judge Monday to let the ailing automaker start using a new infusion of $4.5 billion in loans from the Treasury Departmentto keep operating under bankruptcy protection. Meltdown 101: How government support makes Chrysler’s bankruptcy different from othersThe U.S. government expects Chrysler to spend one to two months in bankruptcy under a plan announced on Thursday. Ontario official: Progress made in Chrysler-CAW talks; announcement possible ThursdayTORONTO — Talks between the Canadian Auto Workers and Chrysler Canada are showing progress and an announcement could come Thursday, said the union’s president. A look at economic developments and activity in stock markets around the world WednesdayA look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Friday: |