'50/50' overcomes the odds for many critics

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'50/50' overcomes the odds for many critics
Cancer is no laughing matter — except, apparently, in the new comedy "50/50," starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt as a young man diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer (the title refers to his chances of survival) and Seth Rogen as his wisecracking, ... read more

50/50: Movie Review
Here's the problem with this 50/50, the marketing sets it up for failure. They're so busy trying to get people into the theaters by making them think that it's a comedy, that they're setting up the wrong expectations and therefore ... read more

Holdovers likely to beat '50/50,' 'Dream House'
The odds are slim that "50/50" -- or any of the other three movies debuting this weekend -- will take in more money than a few popular films already in theaters. Holdovers including the well-reviewed baseball drama "Moneyball," family film "Dolphin ... read more

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Arch Coal, Eastman Kodak, Williams Sonoma: US Equity Preview

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Eastman Kodak Bankruptcy: In Search Of The Least Bad Outcome
Followers of Eastman Kodak are currently learning this lesson in corporate turnaround dynamics. News that Kodak is looking to shop a portfolio of 1100 patents (with the help of Lazard) had excited investors. The $2.4 - $3 billion an IP sale would fetch ... read more

Arch Coal, Eastman Kodak, Williams Sonoma: US Equity Preview
Eastman Kodak Co. (EK US) rose 9 percent to 85 cents. The unprofitable 131-year-old camera maker is able to make an Oct. 1 coupon payment, Gerard Meuchner, a spokesman, said in an e- mailed statement. The company said it has no intention to file for ... read more

Eastman Kodak, Mosaic, Micron, Tyson, Wynn: US Equity Movers
Eastman Kodak Co. (EK US) plunged 58 percent, to 71 cents, after sliding to 54 cents, the lowest intraday price since at least 1974. The unprofitable 131-year-old camera maker is weighing options including a bankruptcy filing because of concerns raised ... read more

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BUSINESS BRIEFS

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Pueblo clerk: Gessler 'denying' deployed military right to vote
DENVER -- Accused of waging a "war on voting," Republican Secretary of State Scott Gessler is sticking to his guns on his position that Colorado clerks are not allowed to send mail ballots to any and all registered voters on the 'inactive voter' list, ... read more

Pueblo Chieftain Realizes Unexpected Benefits from manroland Controls Upgrade
PUEBLO, COLORADO - The decision to upgrade in this economy doesn't always seem like the right way to go. However, after initiating a study starting late in 2009, the leadership at the Pueblo Chieftain decided to move forward with an upgrade to their ... read more

BUSINESS BRIEFS
The three Papa John's restaurants in the Pueblo area are owned by different franchisees and not affected by this week's bankruptcy filing by a major Papa John's operator in Denver and Colorado Springs, a Pueblo store worker said. ... read more

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