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Some execs get 'pity' bonus
Maybe you missed your earnings target last year or your stock was crushed. But if you're a corporate executive, that might not necessarily prohibit you from earning a generous bonus.
Fears of a Greek bank run
In the middle of the 2001 debt crisis, Argentines stormed their nation's banks to get their money out. To stop the stampede, the government imposed controls that allowed them to take out only $250 at a time and limited withdrawals for overseas trips to $1,000.
Cult soda maker Jones agrees to sharply discounted takeover
Jones Soda, the struggling maker of cult-favorite soft drinks, has agreed to be acquired by rival Reed's at a deep discount in a deal worth just shy of $10 million, the companies said Tuesday.
House eyes last-minute tax break for Chile donations
Taxpayers may still be able to deduct last-minute donations to Chile earthquake relief from their 2009 taxes, if a bipartisan bill introduced in the House on Tuesday is signed into law.
Oil falls as the dollar firms
Oil prices fell Tuesday as a stronger dollar overshadowed a modest advance on Wall Street.
The Dow's best performer is ...
The hottest blue chip stock this year isn't what you think. It's not a big bank on the mend, a gadget maker with a hot new product, or a retailer with soaring sales.
Cisco unveils ultra-fast Internet technology
Cisco unveiled a new Internet technology Tuesday that it says will provide the ultra-fast data speeds necessary to stay ahead of users' rapidly growing online video demands.
U.S. minted more millionaires in 2009
America's millionaires are on the rise again, according to a report issued Tuesday, after their ranks thinned out during the 2008 market meltdown.
Treasurys inch up ahead of government auction
Treasurys inched slightly higher Tuesday morning, ahead of the government's $40 billion auction of three-year notes -- the first of several multibillion-dollar note and bond offerings this week.
Sex.com domain goes up for grabs
Sex.com, one of the most valuable Internet domain names, will go up for auction next week after the previous owner defaulted on its debts.
Natural gas crystals: Energy under the sea
It looks like ice -- but this ice could one day be used to heat your home.
Toyota starts the long road back
Toyota fired another volley this week as it continued its fight to regain the confidence of owners shaken by reports of unintended acceleration.
Chevron to cut 2,000 jobs
Chevron Corp., the second largest U.S. oil company, announced on Tuesday that it would cut 2,000 jobs this year amid challenging market conditions.
Stocks abandon advance
Stocks gave up gains late Tuesday as investors turned cautious amid the latest corporate deal and profit news on the anniversary of the bear market bottom.
Dollar mixed in quiet trading
The dollar recovered losses versus the euro and rose against the pound, but fell versus the yen in quiet trading Tuesday and as equities declined.
Census jackpot: $500 billion a year in U.S. aid
Federal programs will dole out more than $500 billion a year over the next decade based on data collected through the 2010 Census, according to a study released Tuesday.
What makes most admired companies different?
Practically every company I know wants to come out of the recession competitively stronger. Now, enough time has passed that we can see which demonstrably did and which dismally didn't.
Stocks set for opening drop
U.S. stocks were poised for a lower start Tuesday as investors expressed uncertainty about the outlook for markets on the anniversary of the bear-market low.
Toyota ads move beyond the recall
New ads from Toyota's local dealers look like they're missing something.
Citigroup shares: No longer toxic?
Yes, Citigroup lost billions in the financial crisis. And yes, it's still swimming in toxic assets. But Bruce Berkowitz argues the worst is over.