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To stand or sit at work?
Karen Burkett Jul 9, 2012
More officer workers are choosing to stand instead of sit at work. The trend may mean better focus and even a longer life.
Russian ship with helicopters for Syria turns around
Jeff Horwich Jun 20, 2012
The U.S. and Europe are focused on diplomacy and sanctions to stem violence in Syria -- and perhaps force the current regime from power. One problem is Russia's alleged supply of arms to the government there. But Western diplomats have discovered a vulnerability: every weapons-carrying ship has to carry insurance.
Companies draw contingency plans for Greek exit
David Brancaccio Jun 12, 2012
While most experts are still calling a return to the drachma for Greece unlikely, private companies are scenario planning just in case.
Why a bank run is bad
Paddy Hirsch Jun 1, 2012
A bank run occurs when customers run down to the bank and demand their money back. So, why can't the bank just return the cash? Sr. Producer Paddy Hirsch explains using a human heart analogy.
JPMorgan's loss: A sign that Wall Street's mindset hasn't changed
Heidi N. Moore May 11, 2012
New York bureau chief Heidi Moore discusses why JPMorgan's $2 billion blunder is affecting markets worldwide and how big a $2 billion loss really is.
Fed gives OK for 3 Chinese banks to expand in U.S.
Stacey Vanek Smith May 10, 2012
How significant is this green light from the Federal Reserve and should U.S. banks worry?
JPMorgan Chase reveals $2 billion losses
Bob Moon May 10, 2012
On what were essentially bad and risky bets made by the bank. Still, CEO Jamie Dimon tried to play down the situation in today's conference call.
New diagnosis for autism could cut funding for some
Gregory Warner May 9, 2012
A change to the Diagnostic Statistical Manual changes how autism is diagnosed. A lot of money in social services is at stake.
New push for public banks
John Dimsdale Apr 27, 2012
They are already in North Dakota and Chicago. Now there's a move to get more state and local governments to use them instead of big private banks.
FDIC spells a good, sound sleep for savers
Paddy Hirsch Apr 26, 2012
Seventeen banks have failed so far this year, but their customers can rest easy -- thanks to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as Sr. Producer Paddy Hirsch explains.
