Supporters says she kept the Securities and Exchange Commission alive and rebuilt its image as tough cop. Critics say the SEC still isn't aggressive enough.
HP's CEO says the big write-down the company took on its $10 billion Autonomy acquisition was the fault of prior management. But investors are chafing at the company's weakening performance and lousy stock price.
The big storm stopped life as we know it for days and weeks along the East Coast. But the spending that's just beginning will give the economy a boost over the next year -- at least.
For weeks, Apple shares have languished, waiting for someone, anyone to shout out 'Buy!' They got their wish Monday, and the stock market soared with it.
Fire breaks out on the Black Elk plaform Friday morning. Two men are missing, but only a small amount of oil is released. The accident has little effect on oil prices.
Economist Nouriel Roubini thinks 2013 will be a lousy year, even if the fiscal cliff gets taken care of. But things could actually get worse. Here's how.
Earnings growth is modest at best as companies have struggled to show rising revenue. The dollar is a big part of the problem. So is economic weakness in Europe and China.
The Dow fell 185 points as the autumn swoon continues. Partly, the slide was due to worries that President Obama and Congress can't cut a deal to fix the fiscal cliff. But other factors were at play.
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