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SEC cracking down on private Facebook stock trading
Gregory Warner Mar 15, 2012
Yesterday, the SEC brought charges against two money managers who allegedly misled and overcharged investors when selling them Facebook stock, before it officially goes public.
Banks pass stress tests, Goldman fails an employee review
Josh Brown Mar 14, 2012
Big U.S. banks passed a round of stress tests conducted by the Fed. Meanwhile, one former Goldman Sachs employee is speaking out on the corporate culture there, which he claims leaves much to be desired.
The Goldman op-ed: Is what Greg Smith said true?
Kai Ryssdal Mar 19, 2012
A former executive at Goldman Sachs resigned with a scathing editorial blasting the bank, which he calls "toxic." We dissect his op-ed and discuss what everyday Americans should think of Wall Street now.
Explaining insider trading
Paddy Hirsch Mar 8, 2012
Lawmakers are considering yet another bill to ban insider trading. But the term "insider trading" seems open to interpretation. Senior Producer Paddy Hirsch helps us understand what it is and why it's a big deal.
Wall Streeter enraged at $300 cab fare, forgets how Wall Street works
Heidi N. Moore Mar 3, 2012
A high-level Morgan Stanley investment banker was charged with a hate crime in Connecticut after a dispute over a $300 cab fare.
Ordinary investors may be missing out on Dow's run-up
Adriene Hill Feb 29, 2012
The Dow closed at 13,005 -- its highest finish since 2008. It's a milestone you might guess would make investors happy, but not everyone has made big money.
Buffett’s shareholder letter dangles clues
Heidi N. Moore Feb 27, 2012
Warren Buffett says in his annual letter that Berkshire Hathaway has chosen his successor. Many investors care more about his stock advice.
SEC mulls fees for high-speed traders
Bob Moon Feb 24, 2012
High-speed computers dominate stock trading. But they cancel so many transactions that the SEC wants to fine them for “speeding.”
A little risk in the portfolio could be worth it
Josh Brown Feb 8, 2012
The markets will always have their ups and downs, but Josh Brown of Fusion Analytics thinks the best way to prepare for a long retirement is to keep a little risk in your portfolio, especially as markets are looking up.
Markets rise on 'surprise and relief'
Bob Moon Feb 8, 2012
With investors feeling emboldened by a strengthening world economy, markets have steadily climbed since October.
