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Did Microsoft put a padlock on Windows 8?
David Brancaccio Mar 27, 2013
A group of European software developers is complaining that Microsoft uses a feature to block alternate operating systems on machines bought with Windows 8.
Will the London Whale lead to more bank regulation?
Kai Ryssdal Mar 15, 2013
JPMorgan executives testified to the Senate on the company's estimated $6.3 billion loss related to risky trades and a banker known as the London Whale.
JPMorgan ignored risk warnings, misled investors: Report
Scott Tong Mar 15, 2013
Senate investigators are holding a hearing today on JPMorgan’s estimated $6.3 billion losses connected to a London trader known as the 'Whale.' New evidence from internal emails and phone calls suggests the blame may lie with even bigger fish in company.
Up, Up, and Away! Global stocks reach five-year high
Andrew Walker Mar 8, 2013
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has hit yet another all-time high -- and the world is following suit. Global shares are at their highest level since June of 2008, thanks to strong market performance in France, Germany, the U.K., and Japan.
CEO Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan 'benefits from downturns'
Kai Ryssdal Feb 27, 2013
Things that kill mere mortals only make JPMorgan Chase stronger.
Uncertainty in Italy radiates to eurozone
Jeremy Hobson Feb 26, 2013
Poll results in Italy show power is split between a number of parties, including one led by former Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi.
Is a new global recession on the way?
Stephen Beard Feb 14, 2013
A slew of GDP numbers out of Europe and Asia today paint a gory picture of the global economy.
President Obama proposes new trade agreement with Europe
Stephen Beard Feb 13, 2013
In last night's State of the Union address, President Obama proposed new trade talks with the EU. How are leaders in Europe reacting?
EU data protection law could trigger trade war
Stephen Beard Feb 11, 2013
The EU's Justice Commissioner says American companies like Google and Facebook must abide by a proposed new European law on data protection or face stiff penalties.
Europe's slowdown endangers cap-and-trade market
Scott Tong Jan 25, 2013
Europe has the largest market for carbon permits in the world. The idea is, the more a company has to pay for permits to pollute, the greater incentive it has to reduce pollution. But the economic slowdown has greatly reduced the cost of permits.
