Business Update with Mark Lacter

Once a week, business analyst Mark Lacter joins KPCC for a look at economic issues in Southern California.

Hosted by Steve Julian and Mark Lacter

Airs Tuesday mornings

 

LA's budget problems; the trouble with banks



Feb. 2, 2010|0 comments

KPCC business analyst Mark Lacter talks about the city of Los Angeles possibly going bankrupt; he also talks about the trouble with banks.


Home prices rise in Southern California; unemployment rate stabilizing



Jan. 26, 2010|0 comments

KPCC business analyst Mark Lacter talks about last month's rise in home prices for Southern California; he also talks about the state's jobless rate.


MGM looking for a buyer; 2 hotels opening in downtown LA



Jan. 19, 2010|0 comments

KPCC business analyst Mark Lacter talks about why movie studio MGM is looking for a buyer; he also talks about two big hotels opening in downtown Los Angeles.


USC business; Ticketmaster/Live Nation, Comcast/NBC mergers



Jan. 12, 2010|0 comments

KPCC business analyst Mark Lacter talks about how USC may be affected business-wise by Pete Carroll's departure from the university's football program; he also talks about Live Nation and Ticketmaster's possible merger.


Local stocks close 2009 up



Jan. 5, 2010|0 comments

KPCC business analyst Mark Lacter talks about how some local stocks finished the year off in 2009.