Auto insurers benefit from high gas prices, 5 most inexpensive cars to own & most bang-for-the-buck actors - Today in Money 7/25

In the News:

· Durable Good Orders Surprisingly Rose in June

· Foreclosure Filings Soar 121%

· Crocs Stock Plunges Over 50% After It Slashes Its Outlook

· Hasbro Threatens Facebook's Scrabulous

· AOL Trimming Up for Sale

· Microsoft CEO Backs Web Spending, Done 'For Now' Pursuing Yahoo

· Corning Sells Steuben Glass

· Lehman Said Mulling Sale of Neuberger Berman

· Amish Also Feel Strain of High Fuel Costs

Fewer Miles, Accidents, Claims
Auto insurance companies may be one of the few in financial services to benefit from rising gasoline prices. Fewer fender benders are occurring as people drive less.
Auto Insurers Benefit as High Gas Prices Make People Drive Less - MarketWatch

World's Largest Owner of Shopping Malls on Hot Seat
A Senate report released last week alleges the owner's of Westfield malls; father (Frank Lowy) and son (Peter Lowy) used bank accounts in Liechtenstein to hide money from Uncle Sam as well as the Australian government. The Lowy family denies any wrongdoing and will have the chance to make its case in person this week, as Peter Lowy is scheduled to appear before a Senate investigations subcommittee today.
Westfield Unhurt by Lowy Tax Woes - BusinessWeek

5 Most Inexpensive Cars to Own
Hybrids aren't the only solution to budget-busting gas prices. Believe it or not, owning a good old-fashioned compact car will save drivers more money overall.
5 Least Expensive Cars to Own - SmartMoney.com

Which Stars Give the Most Bang for the Buck?
The $20 million paycheck club in Hollywood is shrinking, and for good reason: When it comes to the highest-paid performers, the studios aren't getting good returns on their investment. Which stars give the ultimate payback to the studio? Topping the list isn't one of the A-listers you would expect, but is actor Vince Vaughn whose movies The Breakup, Wedding Crashers, Dodgeball gave the studios $14.73 for every dollar he was paid. Rounding out the top 5 are Tobey Maguire, Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt and Naomi Watts.
The Ultimate Star Payback - Forbes.com

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