Hurd again

Ex Hewlett-Packard contractor Jodie Fisher alleged in June that then- HP CEO Mark Hurd shared details with her about the company’s planned $13 billion pur chase of Electronic Data Systems, according to wsj.com. The Post first revealed the sharing of tradeable information on Oct. 19.

Borrowing up

Consumer borrowing in the US unexpectedly rose $2.1 billion in Sep tember, the Federal Re serve said.

Berkshire

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway said quarterly profit fell 7.7 percent on losses tied to derivatives.

Home sale dip

The number of people signing contracts to buy homes fell in September after two months of gains, a possible fallout from foreclosure mora toriums, the National As sociation of Realtors said.

Ballmer sale

Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer sold $1.3 billion in company shares, cut ting his stake by about 12 percent in his first stock sale in seven years. He said he will sell more shares by year end to di versify his investments and plan for taxes.