Las Vegas Sands, Disney, UBS, Ford, Synaptics among big movers on stock market FridayNEW YORK — Stocks that were moving substantially or trading heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market. MGM Mirage to post second-quarter earnings before market opens on MondayLAS VEGAS — MGM Mirage is to report its second-quarter financial results before the market opens on Monday. Below is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. Presto! Tamed tiger owned by magic act escapes, winds up roaming Las Vegas streetsLAS VEGAS — Police in Las Vegas say a tamed tiger that escaped from a magic act has been captured. Vegas casino cos. struggle with cutting costs and slashing room rates as 2Q results worsenLAS VEGAS — Declines in convention business and tourism took their toll on Las Vegas casino operators in the second quarter, as Wynn Resorts Ltd. and Las Vegas Sands Corp. each reported worse results Thursday than they did a year earlier. Las Vegas Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson says room rate cutsThe casino industry has seen revenue drop for more than a year at the same time it is coming off an extended building binge. The combination of those factors with the global credit crunch has put many in a financial bind. Casino operator Wynn Resorts’ net income falls in 2nd qtr but tops analyst expectationsLAS VEGAS — Casino operator Wynn Resorts Ltd. said Thursday its second-quarter net income fell 91 percent, hurt by lower gambling revenue and the continuing costs of opening the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas casino, but the profit topped forecasts. Official: Jackson doctor more than $100,000 behind on mortgage, could face foreclosureLAS VEGAS — A title company official says Michael Jackson’s personal physician could face foreclosure on the luxury Las Vegas home that authorities searched in a manslaughter investigation into the singer’s death. Authorities target property of Jackson doctor for second time in week in ongoing investigationLAS VEGAS — For the second time in less than a week, authorities have targeted the property of Michael Jackson’s personal doctor in their investigation into whether he committed manslaughter by administering a powerful anesthetic to help the pop singer sleep. Agents search Las Vegas home, office of Michael Jackson’s doctor in manslaughter investigationLAS VEGAS — Federal agents searched the home and office of Michael Jackson’s personal physician Tuesday in a widening investigation of whether administering a powerful anesthetic as a sleep aid was so reckless that it constitutes manslaughter. Station Casinos ends negotiations with bondholders, files for Ch. 11 protectionCHICAGO — Station Casinos Inc. voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday, after the casino operator and its bondholders failed to reach a full agreement during months of negotiations. Pro sports leagues, NCAA seek injunction against Delaware betting planWASHINGTON — The four major pro sports leagues and the NCAA asked a federal judge Tuesday for a preliminary injunction to prevent Delaware from implementing its sports betting plan. Delaware legislator calls betting lawsuit by NFL, other leagues hypocriticalWASHINGTON — Delaware’s House majority leader said Tuesday that the NFL and other leagues were engaging in “blatant hypocrisy” by suing to block sports betting in the state. Las Vegas Sands to post second-quarter earnings after market closes ThursdayLAS VEGAS — Las Vegas Sands Corp. is to report its second-quarter financial results after the market closes Thursday. Below is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. Wynn Resorts casino company to post second-quarter earnings ThursdayLAS VEGAS — Wynn Resorts Ltd. is to report its second-quarter financial results after the market closes Thursday. Below is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. Federal agents search Las Vegas home, office of Michael Jackson’s doctor in manslaughter probeLAS VEGAS — Authorities searched the sprawling Las Vegas home and medical office of Michael Jackson’s personal doctor Tuesday, seeking documents as part of a manslaughter investigation into the singer’s death. Federal agents search Las Vegas home of Michael Jackson’s doctor in manslaughter probeLAS VEGAS — Federal authorities searched the Las Vegas home of Michael Jackson’s personal doctor Tuesday and arrived at his medical office as part of a manslaughter investigation into the singer’s death. Pinnacle Entertainment plans tender offer for $135M senior subordinated notes due 2013LAS VEGAS — Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. said Monday that it plans a cash tender offer for $135 million of its outstanding senior subordinated notes due 2013. Hard Rock hotel expands as Vegas operators struggle to fill rooms above fire-sale pricesLAS VEGAS — As a 490-room tower opens at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino just east of the Las Vegas Strip this week, hotel operators citywide are struggling to fill existing rooms and staggering at the prospect of 10,000 more coming online this year and next. Ensign defends silence over affair with former campaign aideLAS VEGAS — Republican Sen. John Ensign is apologizing for the pain his extramarital affair has caused but is withholding detailed comment on the issue. O.J. Simpson files declaration in California court seeking return of items seized in Las VegasLOS ANGELES — O.J. Simpson has filed a declaration in Superior Court saying most of the items seized by authorities following a bungled hotel heist that sent him to prison last year are rightfully his and should be returned. Renner ramping up in Windy City to break his own motorcycle big air world recordRonnie Renner is taking his pursuit of freestyle motocross big air from Southern California to the Windy City. Police say Las Vegas toddler in critical condition was shot by 4-year-old brotherLAS VEGAS — Police say a 2-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot by her 4-year-old brother at a Las Vegas home. Nevada, Florida officials protest resorts’ reported inclusion on US conference ‘blacklist’CARSON CITY, Nevada — Gov. Jim Gibbons says he’s angered by a report that some federal agencies have put Nevada and other tourism-dependent locations on a “blacklist” when deciding where to hold conferences in America. Reid files amended financial disclosure reports for 2000 through 2006WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid filed 42 pages worth of amended financial disclosure reports Thursday for the years 2000 through 2006 to more fully account for a land deal in Las Vegas and to more accurately reflect the value of some other properties he owns. Nev., Fla. officials protest resorts’ reported inclusion on federal conference ‘blacklist’CARSON CITY, Nev. — Politicians from Nevada and Florida expressed outrage Thursday at a report that some federal agencies have put the two tourist hotspots in the states on a “blacklist” when deciding where to hold conferences or meetings. LA police, DEA raid Michael Jackson doctor’s clinic in HoustonHOUSTON — Los Angeles police and federal drug agents searched the Houston clinic of Michael Jackson’s doctor Wednesday, while investigators in California sought more information from him. Federal drug agents raid Michael Jackson doctor’s clinic in HoustonHOUSTON — Los Angeles police and federal drug agents searched the Houston clinic of Michael Jackson’s doctor Wednesday, even as investigators in California sought more information from him. Report: DEA raids Jackson doctor’s Houston clinicHOUSTON — Federal drug agents searched the Houston clinic of Michael Jackson’s doctor Wednesday, according to a news report, even as investigators in California sought more information from the man. Bargain prices, low interest rates and tax breaks make homeownership work for more AmericansFor Aaron Carter, a musician who was struggling to fit a drum set, a piano and three guitars into his 600-square-foot apartment in Phoenix, the math on owning a home finally began to work in his favor. Low-priced home incite bidding wars in cities hard-hit by foreclosuresPHOENIX — Each time Lance and Kelli Thorson thought they had found their first home, someone would outbid them. 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