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Wall Street turning cold shoulder to Obama
In 2008, bankers and traders were among Obama's big donors. This year, many are now embracing Romney.
Is it time to break up the banks?
Commentator Robert Reich says the continued specter of 'too big to fail' compels nothing less.
Business morality good for public morality
Commentator Robert Reich says ethics in the boardroom can help save the economy.
The Goldman op-ed and unsustainable capitalism
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New York bureau chief Heidi Moore discusses former Goldman Sachs executive Greg Smith’s op-ed bomb.
The Goldman op-ed: Is what Greg Smith said true?
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.
Banks pass stress tests, Goldman fails an employee review
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.
Explaining insider trading
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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
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
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.
SEC mulls fees for high-speed traders
High-speed computers dominate stock trading. But they cancel so many transactions that the SEC wants to fine them for “speeding.”