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Should European banks keep more cash in reserves?
Stephen Beard May 2, 2012
European finance ministers are meeting today about how much money banks should have around in case of emergency. Banks argue the more that's set aside the less they have to lend and invest.
Are small banks in big trouble?
Josh Brown Apr 25, 2012
A report out today from the special inspector general who oversees the 2008 bank bailout known as TARP has some bad news about small banks. He says more than 300 small banks that borrowed money from the federal government during the financial crisis have yet to pay it back.
Small banks struggling to pay TARP funds back to feds
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Apr 25, 2012
In a report to congress, TARP's inspector general says while the program will likely end up making a profit for taxpayers, there's ongoing worry that many small banks are having trouble paying back the feds.
What Apple earnings could say about the tech sector
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Apr 24, 2012
Later today we'll find out how Apple did over the last few months. And given the recent drop in Apple's stock price, there are questions about whether the company can remain the juggernaut that it's been.
What to learn from this season's earnings
John Dimsdale Apr 19, 2012
The corporate earnings reports are flooding in this morning, with companies like Southwest Airlines and Verizon telling us how they did in the first part of this year. In recent quarters, companies have padded their profits by cutting costs.
How average shareholders can take on the big banks
Kai Ryssdal Apr 19, 2012
A peek inside annual meetings for the big banks, where small shareholders get to talk directly to executives.
Corporations report 1st quarter earnings
Jeremy Hobson Apr 19, 2012
Big banks and other companies are reporting their earnings for the first three months of the year. What do they mean for the year ahead?
Citigroup shareholders: 'No' on proposed executive pay
John Dimsdale Apr 18, 2012
Citigroup shareholders said no dice to a hefty pay package for senior executives, including a $15 million salary for Citigroup's CEO.
Are Citigroup's shareholders starting a trend?
Josh Brown Apr 18, 2012
Citigroup stock is down 0.1 percent , that after shareholders in an advisory vote said no dice to a hefty pay package for executives, including a $15 million salary for Citigroup's CEO.
Citigroup vote shows shareholder unrest
Sally Herships Apr 18, 2012
Citigroup and other companies face shareholder disapproval of high executive pay. Will the boards of directors heed the concerns?
