Friday, September 14, 2007

Weekly Bylines Roundup

Here's what I have been up to this week.

EA's 'Madden' Game Scores Big
9/13/2007
It sells almost 2 million copies in less than a month.

Palm Shareholders OK Private Equity Deal
9/12/2007
The agreement also allows for $400 million in debt financing.

O.J. Simpson Got $50,000 for Take-Two Game
9/12/2007
A renewal clause would have netted the controversial ex-football star another payout. More

Get the Jump on Game Stocks With Virtual Market
9/12/2007
A new virtual stock market could give you an early look at the video game sector's next big hit.

Loss Narrows at Take-Two Interactive
9/10/2007
The company beats lowered expectations.

I am heading to Wharton!

I got a scholarship from SAJA (South Asian Journalists Association) to attend the Wharton Business Seminar for Journalists. This year the seminar will cover topics including financial statements analysis, fundamentals of accounting and executive compensation among other things.

The seminar will be taught by professors from Wharton and it will be at the School. I am so excited about this!