Stock Market News from The Wall Street Journal |
Regulator Targets High-Speed TradersSEC Chairman Schapiro said she is worried about the role of high-frequency traders in the stock market and hinted at new policies aimed at curbing frenetic market activity.
Bond Myths Exposed by GreeceIt used to be so simple. Developed-country government bonds were risk-free, while corporate bonds carried credit risk to varying degrees. The euro-zone crisis has exposed that assumption to be false.
Dollar Climbs Vs. YenThe greenback rose above ¥80 and hit its highest level since August.
Wal-Mart, Dell Lead Stocks LowerStocks pared losses and were slightly lower amid unease about the implementation of Greece's debt deal.
Treasurys Higher After Five-Year SaleTreasurys held on to existing gains after a five-year note sale hit the market without much commotion, booking so-so results.
Brent Crude Nears $123North Sea Brent crude-oil futures were 1% higher at nine-month highs near $123 a barrel amid rising tensions over Iran's nuclear efforts.
Telecom's New Dividend StrikeTelecom dividends are falling like bowling pins in Europe. Cuts have been made by France Télécom, Telefónica and Telekom Austria and are one way telecom firms are addressing concerns over debt. More could be on the line.
Greece Moves to Implement Debt DealGreece braced for further anti-austerity protests while the country's parliament was debating legal changes that would clear the way for a debt restructuring.
Germany Notches Solid Debt AuctionA sale of new German two-year note attracted solid demand, as a bounce in yields from historic lows encouraged those seeking safe-haven investments.
Showdown Over Miami's Swank SetOne of South Beach's developers is creating a new shopping district in hopes of taking on Bal Harbour Shops, long the top draw for Miami's big spenders.
A Battle for Mongolia's Copper LodeRobert Friedland, CEO of Ivanhoe Mines and one of the sector's most colorful moguls, is on the defensive in a squabble with industry giant Rio Tinto over a massive Mongolian copper-and-gold project.
Should Mortgage Rates Even Be Lower?According to a key historical measure, rates should be even lower. The wide spread between mortgage rates and mortgage-backed bonds suggests the gears of the banking system are gummed up.
Currency Market in Quiet ModeSome of the busiest corners of the multitrillion-dollar-a-day foreign-exchange market are a lot quieter these days.
Citigroup Faces Smith Barney HitCitigroup is facing a multibillion-dollar write-down as it begins unwinding its minority investment in the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney brokerage.
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