Woods falls out of top spot at Quail Hollow after sloppy finish; Watson and Goosen share leadCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bubba Watson overpowered Quail Hollow and wound up with a perfect day — he tied a course record with a 30 on the front nine, shot 7-under 65 to share the lead, and doesn’t have to play with Tiger Woods. Tiger Woods falls out of top spot at Quail Hollow after shaky finishCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bubba Watson overpowered Quail Hollow and wound up with a perfect day — he tied a course record with a 30 on the front nine, shot 7-under 65 to share the lead, and doesn’t have to play with Tiger Woods. Bank of America CEO Lewis says he welcomes Massey as new chairman ‘without reservation’CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bank of America Corp. chief executive Ken Lewis is telling employees he welcomes the leadership of Walter E. Massey as the company’s new chairman. Stalemate: DE Julius Peppers a no-show for start of Carolina Panthers minicampCHARLOTTE, N.C. — It would be understandable if Julius Peppers’ teammates were angry. Tiger Woods takes the lead after shooting 65, Phil Mickelson joins the fray at Quail HollowCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson were as far away from each other as possible, one teeing off at No. 10 in the morning, the other starting at No. 1 in the afternoon at the Quail Hollow Championship. Lewis hangs on to Bank of America CEO role as shareholders seek outright removal from firmCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Now that he’s lost his title as Bank of America’s chairman, Ken Lewis has to convince angry shareholders he should keep his job as CEO. With an emphasis on putting, Tiger shoots 65 to take early lead.CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Masters is over. The Tiger & Phil show might just be getting started. A different look for Tiger, Phil with rough gone at Quail Hollow, emphasis on excitementCHARLOTTE, N.C. — A bank’s name in the tournament title isn’t the only thing missing at Quail Hollow. Rancor over Merrill cost Lewis, a consummate dealmaker, chairman’s title at Bank of AmericaCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ken Lewis, a man who thrived on scoring the next big deal, found himself sunk by one. Rancor over Merril deal cost Lewis, consummate dealmaker, chairman’s title at Bank of AmericaCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ken Lewis was ousted as chairman of Bank of America Corp. Wednesday after shareholders angry about the company’s acquisition of Merrill Lynch & Co. voted to separate the job from that of chief executive. Lewis loses job as Bank of America chairman after shareholder vote; remains CEOCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ken Lewis has lost his role as Bank of America’s chairman, and now he’ll have to prove to shareholders that he should keep his post as the troubled bank’s CEO. Merrill Lynch deal may cause Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis part of his jobCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ken Lewis, a man who thrived on scoring the next big deal, could be sunk by one. At annual meeting, Bank of America delays release of shareholder votes on Lewis, directorsCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ken Lewis was ousted as chairman of Bank of America Corp. Wednesday after shareholders angry about the company’s acquisition of Merrill Lynch & Co. voted to separate the job from that of chief executive. Bank of America shareholders gather for annual meeting amid discontent over Merrill dealCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bank of America Corp. Chairman and CEO Ken Lewis faced angry shareholders at the bank’s annual meeting Wednesday, and defended his company’s acquisition of Merrill Lynch & Co. — a deal that has many investors calling for Lewis’ dismissal. California pension fund to vote against Bank of America’s board, including CEO Ken LewisCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The California Public Employees’ Retirement System, the largest U.S. public pension fund, said Tuesday it will vote against re-electing all 18 Bank of America Corp.’s board members, including Chairman and Chief Executive Ken Lewis. NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson doesn’t think drivers can avoid aggressive driving at TalladegaCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Three-time defending NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson believes the only way to control the racing at Talladega Superspeedway is through a radical transformation of the race track. NASCAR will look at fence height, blocking but won’t change Talladega’s configurationCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Despite injuries to fans from flying debris, NASCAR’s satisfied with its safety standards, saying the fence at Talladega Superspeedway did what it was supposed to do — keep Carl Edwards’ car out of the grandstands. Investors likely to remain on edge this week as they await earnings, government help to banksCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The wait for news about the government’s stress tests of big banks and a crush of earnings reports are likely to keep Wall Street on edge this week. Regulators shut failed American Southern Bank in Ga.; 26th failure this year beats 2008 totalCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Regulators on Friday shut down American Southern Bank in Georgia, boosting the number of failures this year to 26 — more bank closures than in all of last year. Tiger Woods to return to PGA Tour next week at Quail Hollow Championship in Charlotte, NCCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tiger Woods will play in his first tournament since the Masters next week at the Quail Hollow Championship. BofA CEO Lewis testifies to NY AG that Bernanke, Paulson pushed Merrill Lynch purchaseCHARLOTTE, N.C. — New York’s attorney general said Thursday top government officials pressured Bank of America Corp. CEO Ken Lewis to complete the bank’s purchase of Merrill Lynch, threatening his job security. Panthers sign QB Jake Delhomme to 5-year extension through 2014CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After the worst game of Jake Delhomme’s career came in an ugly playoff loss, the Carolina Panthers never wavered that he was still their quarterback for the long-term. BofA CEO Lewis testifies to NY AG that Bernanke, Paulson wanted Merrill losses kept quietCHARLOTTE, N.C. — New York’s attorney general said Thursday government officials pressured Bank of America Corp.’s CEO Ken Lewis to complete the bank’s purchase of Merrill Lynch and threatened his job security. Nucor reports 1Q loss of $190M on weaker steel demand; first loss in more than 4 decadesPITTSBURGH — Nucor Corp., the largest U.S. steel maker by production, on Thursday reported its first loss ever as a severe recession sapped demand for the metal. It forecast an even bigger loss for the second quarter, calling conditions the worst it’s ever seen. Richard Childress shakes up crews for slumping drivers Harvick and MearsCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Richard Childress Racing will swap the crews for slumping drivers Kevin Harvick and Casey Mears following this weekend’s race at Talladega Superspeedway. Yates Racing gives Labonte new crew chief Ben Leslie for No. 96 FordCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bobby Labonte will have a new crew chief starting this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. Capital One posts wider first-quarter loss than expected, shares fall after marketCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Capital One Financial Corp. reported a $176.1 million first-quarter loss Tuesday, citing escalating credit losses and setting aside more money for bad loans. |