Mark Reback
Articles by Mark Reback
As Stocks Fall, So May Gas Prices
A gallon could soon drop 50 cents, but the reason is grim: Pessimism about world economies.
Aug 12, 2011Bootup: Apple Alleged Ringleader in eBook Price Fixing Conspiracy, Lawsuit Claims
Today in technology: Apple Inc. faces a class action lawsuit claiming the company allegedly conspired with major book publishers to raise the…
Aug 11, 2011AT&T Bid for T-Mobile Faces California Review
AT&T Inc. (T), looking to win approval for its proposed $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile, is facing a challenge in California where…
Aug 10, 2011Mayors Voice Support for AT&T Deal With T-Mobile
More than 100 U.S. mayors have expressed support for AT&T's proposed acquisition of mobile rival T-Mobile USA, AT&T said Wednesday. The mayors…
Aug 10, 2011Apple’s Device Dominance Drives E-Book Price-Fixing Lawsuit
A Seattle law firm has targeted Apple in an e-book price-fixing lawsuit partly because of the company's dominance in smartphone and tablet…
Aug 10, 2011FCC Deals Setback To AT&T, Qualcomm Spectrum Licensing Deal
The FCC decides to review AT&T's proposed acquisition of T-Mobile and Qualcomm spectrum licensing together. The Federal Communications Commission dealt a blow…
Aug 10, 2011Why Are Car Insurance Rates Falling?
That wise-cracking Geico gecko has just been served a heaping slice of humble pie, courtesy of the state of California. Recently, Geico…
Aug 10, 2011AT&T’s T-Mobile Bid Should Be Rejected, Consumer Watchdog Tells Regulators
AT&T Inc.'s proposed $39 billion purchase of T-Mobile USA Inc. should be rejected because it will lead to higher prices for consumers,…
Aug 9, 2011States Face Challenges In Controlling Health Insurance Premiums
For many consumers, the ultimate test for the embattled health-care law is simple: Will it push down insurance premiums — or at…
Aug 6, 2011Web Tracking Has Become A Privacy Time Bomb
LAS VEGAS — The coolest free stuff on the Internet actually comes at a notable price: your privacy. For more than a…
Aug 3, 2011OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Rate review
Advocates for federal rate review made their case again Tuesday as the Senate health committee held a hearing on state rate-review efforts…
Aug 2, 2011Blue Shield Posts Reviews… Sort Of
Enrollee Criticism is Compiled, But Mostly Hidden When Blue Shield of California launched a program 18 months ago to allow enrollees to…
Jul 28, 2011GEICO Lowers Auto Insurance Premiums After Initially Requesting Hike
California motorists with a Geico auto insurance policy will soon be spending less on monthly premiums. According to Consumer Watchdog, a nonprofit…
Jul 26, 2011State Forces Geico To Cut Rates By 10.7%
Geico car insurance premiums are dropping 10.7 percent, a move that will save Californians a total of $91 million. The company's rate…
Jul 23, 2011Debt Deal Would Cut CLASS, Seek MPLI Savings
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A proposal to end the debt ceiling stalemate calls for abolishing a long-term-care program passed as part of the…
Jul 22, 2011