The U.K.’s chancellor of the exchequer would get new powers to direct the Bank of England when taxpayers’ money is at risk and there is a serious risk to financial stability,
U.K. Bill Proposes New Crisis Powers
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This Year, Davos Doesn’t Deliver
One of the World Economic Forum attractions to its participants has been a sense that they were helping to tackle the globe’s problems. This time, the Davos braintrust offered precious little advice, writes Francesco Guerrera.
Facebook Readies IPO Filing
Facebook could file papers for its initial public offering as early as next week, as anticipation mounts for what is likely to be one of the biggest debuts for a U.S. company.
Athens, Creditors Close In on Debt Deal
—Greece and its private-sector creditors appeared to edge closer Friday to an agreement over a €100 billion ($131 billion) debt writedown on government bonds.
Athens, Creditors Close In on Debt Deal
—Greece and its private-sector creditors appeared to edge closer Friday to an agreement over a €100 billion ($131 billion) debt writedown on government bonds.
Athens, Creditors Close In on Debt Deal
—Greece and its private-sector creditors appeared to edge closer Friday to an agreement over a €100 billion ($131 billion) debt writedown on government bonds.
Why Tech Stocks Look Better
The sector is known for fast growth, but investors looking for safety might find that it offers a surprising amount of that, too.
Lawyers Offer Glimpse of Gupta Defense
The relationship between ex-Goldman Sachs director Rajat Gupta and former hedge-fund manager Raj Rajaratnam—and whether it was deteriorating in 2008—could be a focus of Mr. Gupta’s defense.
Maloney Named Interim SEC Inspector General
Noelle Maloney will be the SEC’s interim chief internal watchdog following the departure of David Kotz for a job in the private sector.
Stocks: Last Year’s Winners Are Tanking in 2012
Here’s why the trend could last—and show how to structure your portfolio accordingly.
How Much Is Facebook Worth?
How small investors can get exposure to the social-networking giant before its IPO.
Are Pension Forecasts Way Too Sunny?
Public companies, expectations for future stock returns remain stubbornly high—often 12% to 16%. This could eventually take a bite out of their reported earnings.