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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Gordon Gekko

Gordon Gekko stories: 4 news summaries

(Newser) - Movie heroes may get the girl, the fans, and the happy ending, but villains have all the fun. With the summer lineup under way, moviegoers will see evil in many forms—from a megalomaniacal robot/tank to a sinister British sorcerer. But what performances by their predecessors will they have to... More »

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film • list • Darth Vader • Gordon Gekko • the Joker • movies • villains

 Life Giving You Lemons? Buy a White Shirt

Old standby conveys perfect message to future employers

Oct 25, 08 3:35 PM CDT
(Newser) - Seeing red in the markets and less green in their wallets, many newly unemployed businessmen are opting for white in their wardrobe, the Telegraph reports. Sales of white shirts are rising at London clothiers as consumers opt for a fresh start amidst economic turmoil. “A plain white shirt sends... More »

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fashion • London • men • clothing • Gordon Gekko • shirt



 Crisis, 
 Schmisis: 
 Wall Street 
 Sequel Is on 

Michael Douglas
may be back as
Gordon Gekko

Oct 14, 08 10:48 AM CDT
(Newser) - Had enough of real-life Wall Street? Well, 20th Century fox has a sequel to the 1987 movie in the works, Variety reports. Michael Douglas hasn't officially signed on, but the story centers on his character, Gordon Gekko, as he gets out of prison. Charlie Sheen's Bud Fox won't make an... More »

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Wall Street • Hollywood • Gordon Gekko • movie industry • Michael Douglas • 20th Century Fox

Can 1987's
Black Monday Happen Again?

Not likely, but credit crunch proves we can invent new screw-ups

Oct 16, 07 7:49 PM CDT
(Newser) - Twenty years ago, Black Monday—now, the credit crunch. Haven’t we learned a thing? Yes and no, says MSNBC: Today, "circuit breakers" make a 1987-style sell-off unlikely by cutting off trading at certain limits. And new, tighter mortgage standards will keep credit under control. But greed and fear... More »

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stock market • Dow Jones • hedge fund • Black Monday • panic • Gordon Gekko

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