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Q2 on Wall Street
Bob Moon Sep 1, 2007
Second quarter earnings reports are expected to be strong, but don't count on Wall Street to react positively. Bob Moon explains why some investors may not be impressed, even though earnings may be impressive.
Week on Wall Street
Kai Ryssdal Sep 1, 2007
Stockbroker David Johnson talks with host Kai Ryssdal about the week on Wall Street and what may be in store for the markets to come.
How to strengthen shareholder democracy
Sep 1, 2007
Commentator Ian Ayres says small shareholders who think their tiny piece of a company leaves them with little voting power could follow the example of <i>recent</i> Greece and use "deliberative polling."
The Week on Wall Street
Tess Vigeland Sep 1, 2007
Host Tess Vigeland talks with Dallas stockbroker David Johnson about the week on Wall Street and what may be in store for the markets to come.
Hedge fund debate
Janet Babin Sep 1, 2007
Lawmakers are expected to introduce legislation today to clamp down on the mostly unregulated hedge fund industry. But those hoping for a shorter leash shouldn't hold their breath, Janet Babin reports.
'Buy' and 'Sell' make a comeback
Amy Scott Sep 1, 2007
After the dot-com bubble burst, stock analysts shied away from definitive stock ratings like "buy" and "sell." But as Amy Scott reports, one high-profile investment bank has had enough of the ambiguous euphemisms that replaced them.
Sloan Sessions: Half-year review
Scott Jagow Sep 1, 2007
Newsweek Wall Street editor Allan Sloan and host Scott Jagow take a look at market trends during the first half of the year and where they might be headed.
Looking inside hedge funds
Amy Scott Sep 1, 2007
A major hedge fund is being investigated by the SEC for insider trading, while an SEC rule governing the funds has been thrown out by the courts. Amy Scott reports.
The Week on Wall Street
Kai Ryssdal Sep 1, 2007
Host Kai Ryssdal talks with Dallas stockbroker David Johnson about the markets have fared and what may be in store for next week.
Insider trading investigation
Janet Babin Sep 1, 2007
A report out today says the Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating a major US hedge fund for possible insider trading. The investigation is so sensitive that even the SEC's handling of the matter is under review. Janet Babin reports.
