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  • Democracy and the Euro

    WSJ.com: Asia Opinion
    15 May 2012 | 8:08 pm
    Greeks have to face the consequences of their own political choices.

  • A.M. Vitals: Using DNA to Create Family Trees

    Health Blog
    Stefanie Ilgenfritz
    15 May 2012 | 7:23 am
    Here's what's making health news this morning: Websites Use DNA to Create Family Trees (WSJ): Detailed maps of the human genome have become less expensive, and they're going social, enabling users to build personal online networks that become more useful as more people sign up. Ancestry.com, a genealogy website with about 1.9 million subscribers, rolled out a $99 DNA service that lets users compare points on their own genome with others. Making Gene Mapping Part of Everyday Care (WSJ): The cost of mapping a person's full genetic profile has been dropping quickly. Now, doctors are struggling…

  • What Geneticists Think You Should Know

    Health Blog
    Amy Dockser Marcus
    15 May 2012 | 8:03 am
    Cheaper genome sequencing means relatively soon you may get a chance to find your risks for different diseases. But do you really want to know?

  • What Happens When One Man’s Genome Is Revealed

    Health Blog
    Amy Dockser Marcus
    14 May 2012 | 5:16 pm
    Stanford University School of Medicine's Michael Snyder has learned firsthand how gene sequencing can change a person's daily life.

  • Stephens: To the Class of 2012

    WSJ.com: Most Emailed Month
    8 May 2012 | 5:10 pm
    Attention graduates: Tone down your egos, shape up your minds.
 
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  • Google Shifts Tack on Android

    16 May 2012 | 5:51 am
    Google is shifting its strategy for its Android mobile operating system in a bid to create a united front with smartphone and tablet makers and to prevent wireless carriers from controlling the devices.

  • Brooks Charged in Hacking Case

    16 May 2012 | 4:58 am
    Rebekah Brooks, the former head of News Corp.'s U.K. newspaper unit, and five others were charged with conspiring to obstruct justice, the first criminal charges in a tabloid probe.

  • GM Says Facebook Ads Don't Pay Off

    16 May 2012 | 4:52 am
    GM plans to stop advertising on Facebook after the auto maker decided that paid ads on the site have little impact on consumers' car buying.

  • Greek Banks See Deposit Withdrawals

    15 May 2012 | 10:23 pm
    Greek depositors withdrew €700 million from local banks Monday, the country's president said, as he warned that the situation facing Greece's lenders was very difficult.

  • Best of the Web Today: Bias a Drink

    15 May 2012 | 9:30 pm
    It's Obama vs. the New York Times!
 
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    WSJ.com: What's News US

  • BOE Cuts U.K. Growth Forecast

    16 May 2012 | 5:31 am
    The Bank of England said U.K. inflation will probably take longer to return to target, while economic growth will be weaker. The U.K. is also drawing up contingency plans for a euro-zone breakup.

  • Asian Nations Plan Canada LNG Project

    16 May 2012 | 5:16 am
    Energy companies from China, South Korea and Japan, along with Royal Dutch Shell, will ship billions of dollars worth of Canadian liquefied natural gas to Asian markets.

  • Brooks Charged in Hacking Case

    16 May 2012 | 4:58 am
    Rebekah Brooks, the former head of News Corp.'s U.K. newspaper unit, and five others were charged with conspiring to obstruct justice, the first criminal charges in a tabloid probe.

  • In U.K., Pay Spats Escalate

    16 May 2012 | 4:57 am
    A shareholder rebellion over executive pay rippling through the U.K. is exposing fissures inside some of the nation's biggest firms.

  • Richemont Launches Share Buyback

    16 May 2012 | 4:23 am
    Switzerland's Compagnie Financière Richemont, the owner of Cartier, said it was launching a share buyback after reporting robust fiscal-year growth.
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  • Mistaken Attack Tied to U.S. Drone

    16 May 2012 | 5:26 am
    A Turkish airstrike, using intelligence from a U.S. drone, that accidently killed civilians raises the question of how far should the U.S. entrust allies with deadly drone technology.

  • Nebraska's Fischer Pulls Upset in Primary

    16 May 2012 | 5:09 am
    Nebraska State Sen. Deb Fischer won the GOP nomination for a U.S. Senate seat, continuing a pattern of challengers successfully taking on prominent Republicans in party primaries.

  • Student-Testing Backlash Grows

    15 May 2012 | 9:57 pm
    The increasing role of standardized testing is triggering rebellion from school officials, teachers and parents who say the system is stifling teaching and learning.

  • Law Review Called Senate Candidate 'Woman of Color'

    15 May 2012 | 9:55 pm
    The presumed Democratic nominee to challenge Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown , has faced almost daily questions for two weeks on her claims of distant Native American ancestry, with the Brown campaign putting out a steady stream of statements questioning her credibility.

  • Boehner Draws Line in the Sand on Debt

    15 May 2012 | 9:46 pm
    Boehner said any increase in the government's borrowing limit must be accompanied by spending cuts and other budget savings of greater value, and he rejected tax increases as part of any deal to reduce the federal deficit.
 
 
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    WSJ.com: Politics And Policy

  • Nebraska's Fischer Pulls Upset in Primary

    16 May 2012 | 5:09 am
    Nebraska State Sen. Deb Fischer won the GOP nomination for a U.S. Senate seat, continuing a pattern of challengers successfully taking on prominent Republicans in party primaries.

  • Law Review Called Senate Candidate 'Woman of Color'

    15 May 2012 | 9:55 pm
    The presumed Democratic nominee to challenge Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown , has faced almost daily questions for two weeks on her claims of distant Native American ancestry, with the Brown campaign putting out a steady stream of statements questioning her credibility.

  • Boehner Draws Line in the Sand on Debt

    15 May 2012 | 9:46 pm
    Boehner said any increase in the government's borrowing limit must be accompanied by spending cuts and other budget savings of greater value, and he rejected tax increases as part of any deal to reduce the federal deficit.

  • Nine Vie for Ron Paul's Seat

    15 May 2012 | 8:49 pm
    Ron Paul is retiring from the Texas Gulf Coast seat he has held since 1997. That has a gaggle of candidates—nine in all—vying for the GOP nod in the May 29 primary.

  • A.B. Culvahouse: What I Learned Vetting VP Nominees

    15 May 2012 | 8:46 pm
    I stand by my advice regarding Sarah Palin: 'high risk, high reward.'
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    WSJ.com: World News

  • In Paris, Hollande Digs In

    16 May 2012 | 6:34 am
    François Hollande was sworn in as president of France, returning a Socialist to the power as the euro zone plunges deeper into the debt crisis.

  • Greece Teeters as Talks Fail

    16 May 2012 | 5:55 am
    Greece's future in Europe's common currency was in doubt after a last-ditch effort to form a new government failed and the country's political turmoil sparked a dramatic increase in bank withdrawals.

  • Mistaken Attack Tied to U.S. Drone

    16 May 2012 | 5:50 am
    A Turkish airstrike, using intelligence from a U.S. drone, that accidently killed civilians raises the question of how far should the U.S. entrust allies with deadly drone technology.

  • U.S. Raises Heat Over Chinese Activist

    16 May 2012 | 5:35 am
    Blind activist Chen Guangcheng said he has made some progress in his effort to leave China, as a group of U.S. senators appealed directly to President Hu Jintao

  • Iranian Rapper Fears for His Life After Fatwa

    16 May 2012 | 5:21 am
    Iranian rapper Shahin Najafi expected his song calling on a Shiite saint to save Iran from its current rulers to stir up controversy, but he never imagined it might cost him his life.
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    WSJ.com: Most Emailed Day Asia

  • Google Shifts Tack on Android

    16 May 2012 | 5:51 am
    Google is shifting its strategy for its Android mobile operating system in a bid to create a united front with smartphone and tablet makers and to prevent wireless carriers from controlling the devices.

  • GM Says Facebook Ads Don't Pay Off

    16 May 2012 | 4:52 am
    GM plans to stop advertising on Facebook after the auto maker decided that paid ads on the site have little impact on consumers' car buying.

  • Why Wrigley Field Must Be Destroyed

    15 May 2012 | 5:44 pm
    Having not won a World Series since 1908, and having last appeared on that stage in 1945—the Chicago Cubs must contemplate the only solution that might restore the team to glory: Tear down Wrigley Field.

  • For a Nation of Whiners, Therapists Try Tough Love

    15 May 2012 | 1:34 pm
    How do you get someone to stop the constant griping? The answer is simple; Don't listen. Moms, and bosses, are good at this. Now, even therapists are refusing to sit still for chronic complaining.

  • Hazardous Greek-Exit Scenario

    15 May 2012 | 9:21 am
    If Greece were forced to leave the euro zone, it would show that Europe's historic currency project can disintegrate as well as integrate. Here are some possible answers.
 
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    WSJ.com: Most Viewed Day Asia

  • Greece Teeters as Talks Fail

    16 May 2012 | 5:55 am
    Greece's future in Europe's common currency was in doubt after a last-ditch effort to form a new government failed and the country's political turmoil sparked a dramatic increase in bank withdrawals.

  • Google Shifts Tack on Android

    16 May 2012 | 5:51 am
    Google is shifting its strategy for its Android mobile operating system in a bid to create a united front with smartphone and tablet makers and to prevent wireless carriers from controlling the devices.

  • GM Says Facebook Ads Don't Pay Off

    16 May 2012 | 4:52 am
    GM plans to stop advertising on Facebook after the auto maker decided that paid ads on the site have little impact on consumers' car buying.

  • Greek Banks See Deposit Withdrawals

    15 May 2012 | 10:23 pm
    Greek depositors withdrew €700 million from local banks Monday, the country's president said, as he warned that the situation facing Greece's lenders was very difficult.

  • Contagion Fears Hit Markets

    15 May 2012 | 10:57 am
    Investors battered European stocks and dumped bonds after the collapse of weekend coalition talks in Greece edged the country closer to an exit from the euro zone.
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    WSJ.com: What's News Asia

  • Facebook Increases IPO Shares

    16 May 2012 | 6:41 am
    Facebook increased the size of its IPO to more than 400 million shares, up from the 337.4 million previously expected, one day after it raised the price range.

  • Total Ends Elgin Leak

    16 May 2012 | 6:24 am
    French oil major Total said it has stopped the natural-gas leak at its North Sea Elgin platform by pumping heavy mud into the leaking well there.

  • What Chinese Artists Say About China

    16 May 2012 | 6:21 am
    The West is obsessed with the rise of China, says curator Hans Ulrich Obrist. But where do the Chinese think they're heading?

  • Obama Raised $43.6 Million in April

    16 May 2012 | 6:16 am
    The president brought in a combined $43.6 million in the month for his campaign and the Democratic Party.

  • Solid Demand for German, French Bonds

    16 May 2012 | 6:08 am
    Germany's borrowing costs fell to fresh lows at an auction as the prospect of new elections in Greece sparked an investor flight to safety. French yields also moved lower at its first debt sale since the election of a new president.
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    WSJ.com: Asia Home

  • Facebook Increases IPO Shares

    16 May 2012 | 6:41 am
    Facebook increased the size of its IPO to more than 400 million shares, up from the 337.4 million previously expected, one day after it raised the price range.

  • Total Ends Elgin Leak

    16 May 2012 | 6:24 am
    French oil major Total said it has stopped the natural-gas leak at its North Sea Elgin platform by pumping heavy mud into the leaking well there.

  • EADS Optimistic Despite Charge

    16 May 2012 | 6:09 am
    EADS took a €158 million charge in the first quarter to fix wing cracks in its iconic A380 superjumbo, but the aerospace giant raised its projection for earnings for the full year on increased commercial jet production.

  • Solid Demand for German, French Bonds

    16 May 2012 | 6:08 am
    Germany's borrowing costs fell to fresh lows at an auction as the prospect of new elections in Greece sparked an investor flight to safety. French yields also moved lower at its first debt sale since the election of a new president.

  • Apple Moves Toward Larger iPhone Screens

    16 May 2012 | 5:59 am
    Apple, which is expected to launch its next-generation iPhone later this year, has ordered bigger screens from its Asian suppliers, people familiar with the situation said.
 
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    WSJ.com: Most Viewed Month Asia

  • China Gets Surprise Slowdown

    11 May 2012 | 10:43 pm
    China's economy slowed sharply in April, throwing cold water on expectations for a rapid recovery in the world's main growth engine.

  • Activist Challenges U.S. Deal

    3 May 2012 | 2:17 am
    A deal that keeps blind activist Chen Guangcheng in China faced increasing questions amid reports his wife had been threatened if he didn't accept.

  • Bo Xilai's Son Defends Himself

    1 May 2012 | 7:14 pm
    Bo Guagua issued a statement expressing deep concern about events surrounding his family and seeking to refute allegations that he led a dissolute lifestyle while studying overseas.

  • Bo Xilai's Son Ticketed in Porsche

    1 May 2012 | 7:13 pm
    Bo Guagua, the Chinese "princeling" at Harvard and son of a deposed Communist leader, has racked up three traffic citations in Massachusetts driving a black Porsche.

  • What They Don't Tell You at Graduation

    1 May 2012 | 1:29 am
    Don't try to be great, marry someone smarter than you, and other real-world tips graduation speakers never share. By Charles Wheelan.
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    WSJ.com: Most Viewed Week Asia

  • GM Says Facebook Ads Don't Pay Off

    16 May 2012 | 4:52 am
    GM plans to stop advertising on Facebook after the auto maker decided that paid ads on the site have little impact on consumers' car buying.

  • Ex-Yahoo CEO Says He Has Cancer

    14 May 2012 | 7:39 pm
    Before resigning as CEO of Yahoo, Scott Thompson disclosed to the company's board of directors that he has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer.

  • Thompson Resigns as CEO of Yahoo

    13 May 2012 | 10:57 pm
    Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson agreed to resign this weekend after the company's board obtained evidence that contradicted his claim of innocence over his misstated academic record.

  • More Wealthy Chinese Said to Prepare Exits

    13 May 2012 | 1:48 pm
    Some immigration lawyers have seen a new increase in Chinese seeking foreign citizenship, a trend they suggest is tied to worries about political turmoil, especially among those seeking to protect their families and wealth.

  • China Gets Surprise Slowdown

    11 May 2012 | 10:43 pm
    China's economy slowed sharply in April, throwing cold water on expectations for a rapid recovery in the world's main growth engine.
 
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    WSJ.com: Most Emailed Week Asia

  • Why Wrigley Field Must Be Destroyed

    15 May 2012 | 5:44 pm
    Having not won a World Series since 1908, and having last appeared on that stage in 1945—the Chicago Cubs must contemplate the only solution that might restore the team to glory: Tear down Wrigley Field.

  • Hazardous Greek-Exit Scenario

    15 May 2012 | 9:21 am
    If Greece were forced to leave the euro zone, it would show that Europe's historic currency project can disintegrate as well as integrate. Here are some possible answers.

  • British India in a Shoebox

    15 May 2012 | 1:18 am
    Film negatives of photographs taken over 100 years ago in the Indian subcontinent were recently rediscovered in a shoebox in Scotland and printed. Here is a selection of them.

  • A Jungle Retreat in Bali

    14 May 2012 | 7:55 pm
    Set within the Balinese hinterland is this four-bedroom house built from old telegraph poles. The two-acre property includes a two-story guesthouse and an infinity pool.

  • More Wealthy Chinese Said to Prepare Exits

    13 May 2012 | 1:48 pm
    Some immigration lawyers have seen a new increase in Chinese seeking foreign citizenship, a trend they suggest is tied to worries about political turmoil, especially among those seeking to protect their families and wealth.
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    WSJ.com: Most Emailed Month Asia

  • British India in a Shoebox

    15 May 2012 | 1:18 am
    Film negatives of photographs taken over 100 years ago in the Indian subcontinent were recently rediscovered in a shoebox in Scotland and printed. Here is a selection of them.

  • More Wealthy Chinese Said to Prepare Exits

    13 May 2012 | 1:48 pm
    Some immigration lawyers have seen a new increase in Chinese seeking foreign citizenship, a trend they suggest is tied to worries about political turmoil, especially among those seeking to protect their families and wealth.

  • J.P. Morgan Flags a $2 Billion Trading Loss

    11 May 2012 | 11:47 am
    J.P. Morgan has taken $2 billion in trading losses in the past six weeks and could face an additional $1 billion in second-quarter losses due to market volatility.

  • Dazzling 'Super Moon'

    6 May 2012 | 11:26 pm
    Saturday night marked the "perigee moon," the moon's closest distance to Earth this year, which coincided with a full moon, making it appear 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual.

  • Minxin Pei: How Much Longer Will the East Be Red?

    2 May 2012 | 3:34 pm
    If history is any guide, the Chinese Communist Party has at most 10-15 years left.
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    WSJ.com: About China

  • Asian Nations Plan Canada LNG Project

    16 May 2012 | 5:14 am
    Energy companies from China, South Korea and Japan, along with Royal Dutch Shell, will ship billions of dollars worth of Canadian liquefied natural gas to Asian markets.

  • Still No Face for Sina Weibo

    16 May 2012 | 4:47 am
    If Sina wants the thumbs up from investors, it will have to do a better job at turning users of its Weibo online social network into earnings.

  • Beijing to 'Clean Out' Illegal Workers

    15 May 2012 | 8:36 pm
    Beijing launched a 100-day campaign to "clean out" foreigners living or working illegally in the city amid a fervent online debate over the behavior of outsiders in China.

  • U.S. Raises Heat Over Chinese Activist

    15 May 2012 | 8:35 pm
    Blind activist Chen Guangcheng said he has made some progress in his effort to leave China, as a group of U.S. senators appealed directly to President Hu Jintao

  • China and Japan Fall Out Over Uighurs

    15 May 2012 | 5:15 pm
    Casting shadows over efforts to strengthen economic ties, signs of tension are returning to relations between Japan and China—the latest over a conference in Japan of what China calls a "separatist organization."
 
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    WSJ.com: Managing in Asia

  • Tata CEO Brushes Off Industry Woes

    13 May 2012 | 12:39 pm
    N. Chandrasekaran, CEO of Tata Consultancy Services, is the contrarian voice that says business is looking good despite an industry slowdown.

  • Daiwa Chief Weathers Turbulent Year

    6 May 2012 | 8:44 pm
    Takashi Hibino discusses the company's business plan and challenges amid continued uncertainty in the financial markets.

  • Global Law Firm Requires Global Vision

    29 Apr 2012 | 4:59 pm
    International law firm DLA Piper isn't known for doing business on a small scale, and last year it got an added boost of legal star power by hiring Tony Angel. He talks about Asia's maturing legal industry and what's next for DLA there.

  • 3i Solves the India Puzzle

    22 Apr 2012 | 8:35 pm
    London-listed 3i Group is well-placed to facilitate private-sector investment alongside the Indian government. Asia head Anil Ahuja says securing capital is a key to success.

  • Exchange Finds the Pulse of Commodities Trading

    9 Apr 2012 | 1:32 am
    Singapore Mercantile Exchange CEO V. Hariharan talks about starting a new exchange, which commodities draw the biggest interest and Asia's black gold.
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    WSJ.com: Most Emailed Day Europe

  • Greece Teeters as Talks Fail

    16 May 2012 | 5:55 am
    Greece's future in Europe's common currency was in doubt after a last-ditch effort to form a new government failed and the country's political turmoil sparked a dramatic increase in bank withdrawals.

  • GM Says Facebook Ads Don't Pay Off

    16 May 2012 | 4:52 am
    GM plans to stop advertising on Facebook after the auto maker decided that paid ads on the site have little impact on consumers' car buying.

  • Euro-Zone Economy Escapes Recession

    16 May 2012 | 4:51 am
    The euro-zone economy narrowly escaped recession in the latest quarter thanks to a surprising rebound in Germany, which offset deepening downturns in Spain and Italy.

  • In Greek Drama, 4 Potential Endings

    16 May 2012 | 4:48 am
    As Greece careens toward another election, it's growing more likely that the country will crash out of the euro—but it is not yet inevitable.

  • Greek Banks See Deposit Withdrawals

    15 May 2012 | 10:23 pm
    Greek depositors withdrew €700 million from local banks Monday, the country's president said, as he warned that the situation facing Greece's lenders was very difficult.
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    WSJ.com: Most Viewed Day Europe

  • Greece Teeters as Talks Fail

    16 May 2012 | 5:55 am
    Greece's future in Europe's common currency was in doubt after a last-ditch effort to form a new government failed and the country's political turmoil sparked a dramatic increase in bank withdrawals.

  • Google Shifts Tack on Android

    16 May 2012 | 5:51 am
    Google is shifting its strategy for its Android mobile operating system in a bid to create a united front with smartphone and tablet makers and to prevent wireless carriers from controlling the devices.

  • GM Says Facebook Ads Don't Pay Off

    16 May 2012 | 4:52 am
    GM plans to stop advertising on Facebook after the auto maker decided that paid ads on the site have little impact on consumers' car buying.

  • Euro-Zone Economy Escapes Recession

    16 May 2012 | 4:51 am
    The euro-zone economy narrowly escaped recession in the latest quarter thanks to a surprising rebound in Germany, which offset deepening downturns in Spain and Italy.

  • In Greek Drama, 4 Potential Endings

    16 May 2012 | 4:48 am
    As Greece careens toward another election, it's growing more likely that the country will crash out of the euro—but it is not yet inevitable.
 
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    WSJ.com: Europe Home

  • BOE Cuts U.K. Growth Forecast

    16 May 2012 | 5:31 am
    The Bank of England said U.K. inflation will probably take longer to return to target, while economic growth will be weaker. The U.K. is also drawing up contingency plans for a euro-zone breakup.

  • Maersk CEO Upbeat on Shipping

    16 May 2012 | 5:18 am
    A.P. Møller-Maersk is optimistic that its container-shipping arm Maersk Line can return to profit in 2012, with freight rates seeing a positive upward trend since March, its chief executive said.

  • Brooks Charged in Hacking Case

    16 May 2012 | 4:58 am
    Rebekah Brooks, the former head of News Corp.'s U.K. newspaper unit, and five others were charged with conspiring to obstruct justice, the first criminal charges in a tabloid probe.

  • European Stocks Slide

    16 May 2012 | 4:58 am
    Stocks fell and the spread between Spanish and German bonds hit a record wide, as the prospect of fresh elections heightened concerns about a Greek exit from the euro zone.

  • In U.K., Pay Spats Escalate

    16 May 2012 | 4:57 am
    A shareholder rebellion over executive pay rippling through the U.K. is exposing fissures inside some of the nation's biggest firms.
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    WSJ.com: Most Emailed Week Europe

  • Euro-Zone Economy Escapes Recession

    16 May 2012 | 4:51 am
    The euro-zone economy narrowly escaped recession in the latest quarter thanks to a surprising rebound in Germany, which offset deepening downturns in Spain and Italy.

  • Greek Banks See Deposit Withdrawals

    15 May 2012 | 10:23 pm
    Greek depositors withdrew €700 million from local banks Monday, the country's president said, as he warned that the situation facing Greece's lenders was very difficult.

  • Hazardous Greek-Exit Scenario

    15 May 2012 | 9:21 am
    If Greece were forced to leave the euro zone, it would show that Europe's historic currency project can disintegrate as well as integrate. Here are some possible answers.

  • Polishing the Dimon Principle

    14 May 2012 | 8:33 am
    The travails of J.P. Morgan are a reminder that one of the biggest dangers in finance is self-deception.

  • J.P. Morgan Flags a $2 Billion Trading Loss

    11 May 2012 | 11:47 am
    J.P. Morgan has taken $2 billion in trading losses in the past six weeks and could face an additional $1 billion in second-quarter losses due to market volatility.
 
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    WSJ.com: Most Viewed Week Europe

  • GM Says Facebook Ads Don't Pay Off

    16 May 2012 | 4:52 am
    GM plans to stop advertising on Facebook after the auto maker decided that paid ads on the site have little impact on consumers' car buying.

  • Euro-Zone Economy Escapes Recession

    16 May 2012 | 4:51 am
    The euro-zone economy narrowly escaped recession in the latest quarter thanks to a surprising rebound in Germany, which offset deepening downturns in Spain and Italy.

  • Greek Banks See Deposit Withdrawals

    15 May 2012 | 10:23 pm
    Greek depositors withdrew €700 million from local banks Monday, the country's president said, as he warned that the situation facing Greece's lenders was very difficult.

  • CFO's New Facebook Status: Fired

    15 May 2012 | 7:22 pm
    Fashion retailer Francesca's Holdings fired its CFO because he "improperly communicated company information through social media."

  • Ex-Yahoo CEO Says He Has Cancer

    14 May 2012 | 7:39 pm
    Before resigning as CEO of Yahoo, Scott Thompson disclosed to the company's board of directors that he has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer.
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    WSJ.com: Most Viewed Month Europe

  • J.P. Morgan Flags a $2 Billion Trading Loss

    11 May 2012 | 11:47 am
    J.P. Morgan has taken $2 billion in trading losses in the past six weeks and could face an additional $1 billion in second-quarter losses due to market volatility.

  • Don't Cry (at the Office)

    8 May 2012 | 4:10 pm
    Emotional displays are frowned up, but it's unhealthful to just bottle up your feelings. Experts say you should be attuned to your "emotional triggers" so responses can be managed for more productive outcomes.

  • Doodling for Dollars

    2 May 2012 | 12:44 pm
    Employees in a range of businesses are being encouraged by their companies to sketch their ideas and draw diagrams to explain complicated concepts to colleagues.

  • What They Don't Tell You at Graduation

    1 May 2012 | 1:29 am
    Don't try to be great, marry someone smarter than you, and other real-world tips graduation speakers never share. By Charles Wheelan.

  • Talent Shortage Looms Over Big Data

    29 Apr 2012 | 9:05 am
    Big Data is the next big thing in technology, but the people who know how to make the most of it are in short supply.
 
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    WSJ.com: About UK

  • In U.K., Pay Spats Escalate

    16 May 2012 | 4:57 am
    A shareholder rebellion over executive pay rippling through the U.K. is exposing fissures inside some of the nation's biggest firms.

  • Going for Gold---or Whatever

    15 May 2012 | 7:52 pm
    Abdi Abdirahman will compete in his fourth Olympics this summer. But unlike most of his fellow competitors, winning medals isn't everything for the long-distance runner.

  • Azerbaijan's Odd Fleet of Purple London Taxis

    15 May 2012 | 7:44 am
    The maker of London's famous taxis is working full tilt to satisfy a determined customer: the president of Azerbaijan.

  • Designer Paul Smith

    14 May 2012 | 9:54 am
    The eccentric English designer on his addiction to books and Post-its, the love of his life and how he earned those colorful stripes.

  • Cool Again, Britannia Invades the Home

    11 May 2012 | 7:45 am
    Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee has inspired designers to come up with products that capture the moment. With so much merchandising to choose from, this is the perfect opportunity to flex your collector's muscle.
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    WSJ.com: Earnings

  • EADS Optimistic Despite Charge

    16 May 2012 | 6:09 am
    EADS took a €158 million charge in the first quarter to fix wing cracks in its iconic A380 superjumbo, but the aerospace giant raised its projection for earnings for the full year on increased commercial jet production.

  • Tencent's Net Profit Rises

    16 May 2012 | 4:21 am
    Chinese online game and messaging company Tencent Holdings said its first-quarter net profit rose 2.8% from a year earlier, driven by higher revenue from online advertising and gaming.

  • Sina Swings to Loss

    16 May 2012 | 1:09 am
    Sina Corp. swung to a first-quarter loss as the Chinese Internet company posted significantly higher expenses, which outpaced improved revenue.

  • J.C. Penney Posts Loss; Stock Slumps

    15 May 2012 | 5:23 pm
    J.C. Penney swung to a loss in its latest quarter on restructuring costs and a 20% drop in sales. Its shares fell sharply, as the retailer also suspended its dividend.

  • For Italian Banks, Future Is Cloudy

    15 May 2012 | 2:31 pm
    Italian bank earnings in the first quarter relied heavily on trading profits made possible by cheap ECB loans, raising questions about how lenders can cope without reducing loans to Italian businesses and households.
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    WSJ.com: US Business

  • Apple Moves Toward Larger iPhone Screens

    16 May 2012 | 5:59 am
    Apple, which is expected to launch its next-generation iPhone later this year, has ordered bigger screens from its Asian suppliers, people familiar with the situation said.

  • Google Shifts Tack on Android

    16 May 2012 | 5:51 am
    Google is shifting its strategy for its Android mobile operating system in a bid to create a united front with smartphone and tablet makers and to prevent wireless carriers from controlling the devices.

  • Brooks Charged in Hacking Case

    16 May 2012 | 4:58 am
    Rebekah Brooks, the former head of News Corp.'s U.K. newspaper unit, and five others were charged with conspiring to obstruct justice, the first criminal charges in a tabloid probe.

  • In U.K., Pay Spats Escalate

    16 May 2012 | 4:57 am
    A shareholder rebellion over executive pay rippling through the U.K. is exposing fissures inside some of the nation's biggest firms.

  • GM Says Facebook Ads Don't Pay Off

    16 May 2012 | 4:52 am
    GM plans to stop advertising on Facebook after the auto maker decided that paid ads on the site have little impact on consumers' car buying.
 
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  • BOE Cuts U.K. Growth Forecast

    16 May 2012 | 5:31 am
    The Bank of England said U.K. inflation will probably take longer to return to target, while economic growth will be weaker. The U.K. is also drawing up contingency plans for a euro-zone breakup.

  • Euro-Zone Economy Escapes Recession

    16 May 2012 | 4:51 am
    The euro-zone economy narrowly escaped recession in the latest quarter thanks to a surprising rebound in Germany, which offset deepening downturns in Spain and Italy.

  • In Greek Drama, 4 Potential Endings

    16 May 2012 | 4:48 am
    As Greece careens toward another election, it's growing more likely that the country will crash out of the euro—but it is not yet inevitable.

  • Greek Banks See Deposit Withdrawals

    15 May 2012 | 10:23 pm
    Greek depositors withdrew €700 million from local banks Monday, the country's president said, as he warned that the situation facing Greece's lenders was very difficult.

  • Farmland Values Surge in Midwest

    15 May 2012 | 8:18 pm
    Farmland values across the U.S. Midwest continued to surge in the first quarter, buoyed by high crop prices and easing drought conditions in some states.
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    WSJ.com: Health

  • FDA Panel Backs HIV Home Test

    15 May 2012 | 8:15 pm
    An FDA advisory panel asked the agency to let an HIV test be sold at stores so consumers can get tested for the AIDS virus at home.

  • Cardinal, U.S. in Settlement

    15 May 2012 | 7:38 pm
    Cardinal Health agreed to settle with the Drug Enforcement Administration over the distribution of addictive pain pills in Florida.

  • New Bid to Prevent Alzheimer's Early

    15 May 2012 | 7:37 pm
    An Alzheimer's drug will be tested for the first time in a large-scale trial on at-risk people who don't yet show signs of memory loss.

  • Websites Combine DNA, Social Networks

    15 May 2012 | 3:33 pm
    Companies crossing DNA-mapping technology with social networking are developing a brave new world of genealogical research.

  • Batteries Shown to Pose Risk for Kids

    14 May 2012 | 11:26 am
    The proliferation of electronic gadgets in American homes may have an unwelcome side effect: a rising number of emergency-room visits by children who have stuck batteries in their mouths, ears or noses.
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    WSJ.com: Law

  • After Sentence to Write Sentences, Man Ends Legal Chapter

    15 May 2012 | 9:12 pm
    When former pharmaceutical executive Andrew G. Bodnar pleaded guilty to white-collar crime in 2009, the judge didn't throw the book at him—he ordered him to write one.

  • Brooks Charged in Hacking Case

    15 May 2012 | 3:27 pm
    Rebekah Brooks, the former head of News Corp.'s U.K. newspaper unit, and five others were charged with conspiring to obstruct justice, the first criminal charges in a tabloid probe.

  • Mixed Ruling in Apple-Samsung Case

    14 May 2012 | 2:26 pm
    A U.S. appeals court revived Apple's bid to block U.S. sales of Samsung's Galaxy Tab tablet computer, but rejected other claims targeting Samsung smartphones.

  • Distressed-Debt Investors Circling Around Dewey

    14 May 2012 | 11:12 am
    Some hedge-fund investors are seeking to profit by snapping up the debts of beleaguered law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf, which may soon shut its doors and owes more than $200 million to banks, bondholders and vendors.

  • Behind the Scenes at Dewey

    13 May 2012 | 10:39 pm
    Dewey partners in the office of the chairman explain why the firm is unable to survive and how they have been working with lenders in recent weeks.
 
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  • Wrangling Facebook's Rich

    15 May 2012 | 10:21 pm
    As Facebook's IPO mints new millionaires, the social-networking company will need to persuade employees that they are as critical to the firm as a public company as they were when it was a start-up.

  • Big Incentives Can Hinder, Rather Than Help

    15 May 2012 | 8:57 pm
    Financial incentives can spur us to success, but only up to a point, a new study says. Also, chatty women may be snubbed in the workplace.

  • Best Buy Chairman to Resign After Probe

    15 May 2012 | 8:48 am
    Best Buy's founder, Richard Schulze, will step down as chairman after an internal probe found that he didn't alert the board that CEO Dunn was allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a female employee.

  • Yahoo CEO's Downfall

    15 May 2012 | 5:19 am
    How the error in former Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson's bio led to his resignation.

  • Yahoo Interim CEO Is Ad World Veteran

    14 May 2012 | 2:38 pm
    Yahoo's interim CEO, Ross Levinsohn, forged strong alliances with executives at Madison Avenue agencies that represent the biggest ad spenders, setting him apart from his predecessors, who had no ad experience.
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  • Brooks Charged in Hacking Case

    16 May 2012 | 4:58 am
    Rebekah Brooks, the former head of News Corp.'s U.K. newspaper unit, and five others were charged with conspiring to obstruct justice, the first criminal charges in a tabloid probe.

  • Disney Gets Boost From Cable

    8 May 2012 | 8:26 pm
    Walt Disney's fiscal second-quarter profit climbed 21%, thanks to strong performances at its theme parks and cable-TV channels.

  • ABC, Univision to Start News Channel

    8 May 2012 | 5:09 am
    Disney's ABC News and Univision agreed to create a 24-hour cable news channel that will primarily target the growing population of Hispanics in the U.S. but broadcast in English.

  • Glenn Beck Dashes Out Book Series

    7 May 2012 | 5:28 pm
    Two years ago, while on vacation, talk-show host Glenn Beck read all six books in Chris Stewart's series "The Great and Terrible." In its good-versus-evil story line he saw a metaphor for the current state of the world.

  • Disney Basks in 'Avengers'

    7 May 2012 | 3:27 pm
    The record-setting opening of "The Avengers" this weekend—with $207.4 million of tickets sold at the North American box office—validates Disney's $4 billion acquisition of Marvel Entertainment in 2009.
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    WSJ.com: Personal Technology

  • Microsoft Gives Windows a Clean Sweep

    16 May 2012 | 4:56 am
    In a program unknown to most computer users, Microsoft is selling customized versions of popular PC models that have been streamlined for a cleaner look and better performance.

  • 21st-Century Reading Chairs

    10 May 2012 | 4:58 pm
    We've pulled together a handful of luxurious sofas and lounge chairs that masquerade as intimate micro cubicles, theaters and reading nooks depending on the task—or distraction—at hand.

  • Browsing for Homes via App

    9 May 2012 | 11:18 am
    A new, free app called HomeSnap lets you take a picture of a home and in less than a minute, you'll have an estimate of its price, plus details on its square footage, number of rooms, similar homes for sale and other facts.

  • When the Time Is Up for Your Old Gadgets

    9 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    Companies offer a myriad of ways consumers can recycle their old electronics. The Digital Solution column deciphers the complexities.

  • Tweens' Secret Lives Online

    8 May 2012 | 2:10 pm
    As families grapple with how to use social media safely, marketers are working to create social networks and interactive applications for kids that parents will approve.
 
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  • Google Shifts Tack on Android

    16 May 2012 | 5:51 am
    Google is shifting its strategy for its Android mobile operating system in a bid to create a united front with smartphone and tablet makers and to prevent wireless carriers from controlling the devices.

  • Microsoft Gives Windows a Clean Sweep

    16 May 2012 | 4:56 am
    In a program unknown to most computer users, Microsoft is selling customized versions of popular PC models that have been streamlined for a cleaner look and better performance.

  • Facebook's New R&D Machine

    16 May 2012 | 1:03 am
    Facebook is no longer run by a loose collection of programmers who dream up half-baked products after all-night coding sessions. CEO Mark Zuckerberg is taking a more deliberate approach to product development for major features.

  • Recruiting Firm Monster Updates Its Résumé

    16 May 2012 | 12:05 am
    Monster Worldwide CEO Sal Iannuzzi is trying to jolt the company's online recruiting business—and its market value—back to life.

  • Nvidia Moves to Lift Graphics Into the Cloud

    15 May 2012 | 8:46 pm
    Nvidia is trying to move gaming and other high-performance computing chores from personal computers and gaming consoles to the Web.
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    WSJ.com: Markets

  • In U.K., Pay Spats Escalate

    16 May 2012 | 4:45 am
    A shareholder rebellion over executive pay rippling through the U.K. is exposing fissures inside some of the nation's biggest companies.

  • Hedge or Bet? Parsing a Trade

    16 May 2012 | 2:47 am
    The strategy behind J.P. Morgan's complicated trades could raise new questions about whether the bank was hedging its risks or making a big bet.

  • GM Says Facebook Ads Don't Pay Off

    16 May 2012 | 2:40 am
    GM plans to stop advertising on Facebook after the auto maker decided that paid ads on the site have little impact on consumers' car buying.

  • Lawmakers Seek an Accounting on J.P. Morgan Trading Loss

    15 May 2012 | 9:15 pm
    Sen. Mike Johanns of Nebraska, a Republican on the Senate Banking Committee, said he wants J.P. Morgan Chase Chief Executive James Dimon to explain the bank's $2 billion-plus trading loss.

  • Dimon Eludes Holders' Ire

    15 May 2012 | 8:26 pm
    James Dimon faced just a handful of angry questions at J.P. Morgan Chase's annual meeting, though the percentage of shareholders voting to take away his powers as chairman hit at least a seven-year high.
 
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    WSJ.com: World Markets

  • Greece Teeters as Talks Fail

    16 May 2012 | 4:54 am
    Greece's future in Europe's common currency was in doubt after a last-ditch effort to form a new government failed and the country's political turmoil sparked a dramatic increase in bank withdrawals.

  • For Italian Banks, Future Is Cloudy

    15 May 2012 | 8:23 pm
    Italian bank earnings in the first quarter relied heavily on trading profits made possible by cheap ECB loans, raising questions about how lenders can cope without reducing loans to Italian businesses and households.

  • Profits Rise at Japan's Big Banks

    15 May 2012 | 8:08 pm
    Japan's three biggest banks posted solid profits in their latest fiscal year, sidestepping the euro-zone debt crisis that has weighed on some other large lenders.

  • Euro Goes Below $1.28

    15 May 2012 | 6:04 pm
    The euro dropped against the dollar for the 11th time in 12 days after Greek politicians officially called for new elections to break a stalemate over forming a new coalition government.

  • Australia Banks Could Feel Europe's Pain

    15 May 2012 | 5:30 pm
    Australia's "Big Four" banks face increasing scrutiny from both the IMF and ratings firms as Europe's financial problems drive up offshore funding costs just as domestic growth stutters.
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    WSJ.com: Money

  • Dad Opts Out of the 'Family' Vacation

    15 May 2012 | 2:44 pm
    Should one parent be allowed to stay home when the rest of the family takes off?

  • The Sibling Sinkhole

    15 May 2012 | 11:28 am
    SmartMoney Magazine: How showing a little brotherly love can be an expensive proposition.

  • Should Allowances Be Tied to Chores?

    14 May 2012 | 12:58 pm
    Yes, says Neale Godfrey, because children need to learn that you earn your money. No, says Jon Gallo, because making chores independent of allowance is a better way to develop children's work ethic.

  • Is Now the Time to Buy Your First House?

    14 May 2012 | 11:34 am
    Yes, says RBC Global's Eric Lascelles, who believes homes are more affordable than they've been in quite a while. No, says economic consultant A. Gary Shilling, who contends that home prices have 20% or more to drop before they hit bottom.

  • Should You Buy Long-Term-Care Insurance?

    14 May 2012 | 9:01 am
    Mark Meiners says yes, because you need to be prepared, not just hope for the best. No, says Prescott Cole, because the cost is too high.
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    WSJ.com: Family Finance

  • Should Allowances Be Tied to Chores?

    14 May 2012 | 12:58 pm
    Yes, says Neale Godfrey, because children need to learn that you earn your money. No, says Jon Gallo, because making chores independent of allowance is a better way to develop children's work ethic.

  • Should You Buy Long-Term-Care Insurance?

    13 May 2012 | 11:01 pm
    Mark Meiners says yes, because you need to be prepared, not just hope for the best. No, says Prescott Cole, because the cost is too high.

  • Is Now the Time to Buy Your First House?

    13 May 2012 | 11:01 pm
    Yes, says RBC Global's Eric Lascelles, who believes homes are more affordable than they've been in quite a while. No, says economic consultant A. Gary Shilling, who contends that home prices have 20% or more to drop before they hit bottom.

  • Rethink Your Withholding Amounts

    12 May 2012 | 11:01 pm
    If you were eligible for a refund, it typically means you paid more in taxes than you really owed.

  • College Graduates, Expect a Lengthy Job Hunt

    12 May 2012 | 11:01 pm
    Most graduating college students will leave school without a job offer despite an uptick in hiring by on-campus recruiters.
 
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    WSJ.com: Investing

  • Carlyle Group Profit Slides

    15 May 2012 | 11:38 am
    The buyout group's first earnings report as a public company highlighted the uneven results typical of private-equity firms while delivering the cash distributions Carlyle executives had promised investors in its funds ahead of its initial public offering this month.

  • Risky Investing: The Margin Loan

    15 May 2012 | 10:09 am
    Lured by ultralow interest rates and a recovering stock market, investors have rediscovered a risky investing tool: the margin loan.

  • TIAA-CREF Raises $2 Billion for Agriculture Investments

    14 May 2012 | 2:59 pm
    TIAA-CREF has finished reaping funds for its agricultural investment company, raising $2 billion, including commitments from pension funds of Sweden and Canada's British Columbia and Quebec.

  • Are Variable Annuities a Good Investment?

    14 May 2012 | 6:49 am
    Ellie Lowder says yes, because they offer the assurance of a guaranteed return. No, says Lewis Altfest, because they are too costly for the benefits they provide.

  • State Governments Eye 'Inactive' Broker Accounts

    12 May 2012 | 7:57 pm
    At risk are accounts that states say may be inactive or abandoned but are simply running on the investing equivalent of auto-pilot—dividend re-investment plans.
 
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    WSJ.com: Lifestyle

  • Windows Cleaning

    16 May 2012 | 4:10 am
    In a program unknown to most computer users, Microsoft is selling customized versions of popular PC models that have been streamlined for a cleaner look and better performance.

  • Setting the Stage for a Floral Tribute

    16 May 2012 | 2:59 am
    'I'm hired to make it dramatic,' said the Tony Award-winning set designer Scott Pask of his role in presenting the New York Botanical Garden's Monet show.

  • Deadly Meetings in the Workplace

    15 May 2012 | 11:01 pm
    When it comes to meetings, co-workers can be deadly. Among the biggest offenders are naysayers and co-workers who wander off-topic. To boost productivity, some managers take extreme measures.

  • After Sentence to Write Sentences, Man Ends Legal Chapter

    15 May 2012 | 10:48 pm
    When former pharmaceutical executive Andrew G. Bodnar pleaded guilty to white-collar crime in 2009, the judge didn't throw the book at him—he ordered him to write one.

  • If Kids Can Play, Will Mom Shop?

    15 May 2012 | 9:26 pm
    In their bid to keep shoppers from deserting to the Internet, more malls are adding sprawling play spaces.
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    WSJ.com: Arts & Entertainment

  • Fighting to Rescue the Lost Avenger

    15 May 2012 | 9:26 pm
    Last week, a single page of "Fantastic Four" comic-book art drawn in 1966 by "Avengers" artist Jack Kirby sold for $155,350—but few know his name. Now, rising auction prices and a new museum in his honor are signaling that Kirby may finally have arrived.

  • Not for Purist Audiences

    15 May 2012 | 9:14 pm
    On John Pizzarelli's new album, 'Double Exposure,' riffs, chords and harmonies from jazz and pop standards are mixed into single tracks.

  • Ancient Egypt's Limber Youth

    15 May 2012 | 5:55 pm
    A startling exhibition, the Metropolitan Museum of Art's "The Dawn of Egyptian Art," provides us with a rare opportunity to reset our shared memory cards and look at Egyptian art anew.

  • When a Ticket-Taker and Turnstile Aren't Enough

    15 May 2012 | 5:17 pm
    The Brooklyn Botanic Garden's new Visitor Center combines architecture and landscape with the mobile harmony of a ballet.

  • Stop for a Minute (or More) and Listen

    14 May 2012 | 10:15 pm
    Two young music series aim to celebrate attentive listening and both might affect how audiophiles absorb the music they already know, download and love.
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    WSJ.com: Books

  • A Hood Made in Hollywood

    15 May 2012 | 6:30 pm
    Extortion, prostitution, loan-sharking and narcotics were said to be among the business pursuits of this 5-foot-5 villain. Tom Nolan reviews "Mickey Cohen."

  • How to Beat the Odds at Judging Risk

    15 May 2012 | 4:25 pm
    Fast, clear feedback is crucial to gauging probabilities; for lessons, consult weather forecasters and professional gamblers.

  • Under Attack

    15 May 2012 | 9:26 am
    When a suicide bomber struck a convoy in Afghanistan, a routine Marine patrol turned into a harrowing firefight. Michael M. Phillips with an eyewitness account of bravery and tragedy in the confusion of war.

  • Are Dads the New Moms?

    14 May 2012 | 2:59 pm
    Though losing ground as husbands and providers, men are finding a new role, writes Susan Gregory Thomas—as rock-solid fathers.

  • Wilderness Adventure Stories and Other Books to Read in a Tent

    14 May 2012 | 1:58 pm
    Cynthia Crossen recommends books about wilderness adventure and nature, and other good reads to take camping.
 
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    WSJ.com: Travel

  • Azerbaijan's Odd Fleet of Purple London Taxis

    15 May 2012 | 7:44 am
    The maker of London's famous taxis is working full tilt to satisfy a determined customer: the president of Azerbaijan.

  • Connecticut Aims for Revitalization

    14 May 2012 | 9:53 pm
    After allocating $27 million toward a soul-searching advertising campaign, Connecticut proclaimed that the state is "Still Revolutionary."

  • The Many Ways to Catch Shut-Eye in the Sky

    14 May 2012 | 4:24 pm
    In the plush world of business-class cabins, airlines adopt different layouts for their beds. Designs include herringbone, V-shaped, staggered and even "yin yang."

  • The Ultimate Breathtaking Dive

    14 May 2012 | 10:47 am
    Exploring the reef-filled waters off Honduras without a tank.

  • Revving Up in Monte Carlo

    14 May 2012 | 1:54 am
    For motor-racing enthusiasts, May brings the best of the new and the old to Monte Carlo, with a three-day Historic Grand Prix followed by the main Formula One event.
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    WSJ.com: Autos

  • Azerbaijan's Odd Fleet of Purple London Taxis

    15 May 2012 | 7:44 am
    The maker of London's famous taxis is working full tilt to satisfy a determined customer: the president of Azerbaijan.

  • Volvo C30 Polestar: The Spirit of Sweden

    13 May 2012 | 7:19 am
    With Saab gone, Volvo needs to uphold the tradition of Scandinavian weirdness, and Dan Neil says the kooky, hectic, twitchy, eccentric C30 Polestar hatchback delivers.

  • The Ferrari With the Dragon Tattoo

    10 May 2012 | 4:05 pm
    Global car makers are rushing to cater to China's new rich. But will Chinese tastes reach our own showrooms? Dan Neil reports from Beijing.

  • New Chrysler Battling Old Defects

    10 May 2012 | 3:00 pm
    Through bailouts and bankruptcy, there is one liability that Chrysler hasn't yet managed to shed: its reputation for lousy quality. That chore now rests with an executive prone to shutting down production to fix small flaws.

  • Google Seeks Partners for Its Autos

    26 Apr 2012 | 2:18 pm
    Google could join with auto makers to bring its self-driving car technology to market, offer it as an after-market product or even give away the technology, a manager at the Internet company said.
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    WSJ.com: Food & Drink

  • Fresh From the Catskills

    15 May 2012 | 9:01 pm
    Seemingly just about every restaurant describes itself as "farm-to-table" these days, but it's not every chef who actually owns a farm. George Weld, whose Parish Hall opened in Williamsburg in March, supplies the restaurant with produce from a two-acre plot he operates in the Catskills.

  • Testing Antioxidant Power of Foods

    14 May 2012 | 7:27 pm
    Deciding what to eat often involves considering calories, portion size and vitamin content. Now a widely used lab test adds antioxidant power to that calculation.

  • Mom-and-Pop Pulled Pork

    14 May 2012 | 10:11 am
    An oven-baked version of the smoky-sweet perennial barbecue favorite.

  • Fennel, Chili, Yogurt Roast Chicken

    14 May 2012 | 9:55 am
    Satisfying and seasonal food in about 30 minutes from Ignacio Mattos, chef of Isa in Williamsburg.

  • In SoHo, Kosher Rules Get New Twist

    13 May 2012 | 9:40 pm
    The plans for Jezebel look like many other SoHo restaurants aiming to draw a hip, downtown crowd. The difference is in the details, and an Orthodox Jewish overseer who will keep an eye on the kitchen to make sure all's kosher.
 
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    WSJ.com: Sports

  • Halting the Ritual Abuse of Carlos Beltran

    15 May 2012 | 10:25 pm
    The Cardinals are reaping huge benefits from batting Carlos Beltran second—unlike the Mets, who seldom used him there.

  • Mets' Baxter a Natural At Coming Through in a Pinch

    15 May 2012 | 9:34 pm
    At age 27, Mike Baxter is carving out a niche as one of the better pinch hitters in the major leagues.

  • Can Teams Actually Buy a Championship?

    15 May 2012 | 9:02 pm
    American sports fans—well, the fans outside of New York and Boston, at least—love to complain about how the teams with the biggest bank accounts try to buy titles.

  • Going for Gold---or Whatever

    15 May 2012 | 7:52 pm
    Abdi Abdirahman will compete in his fourth Olympics this summer. But unlike most of his fellow competitors, winning medals isn't everything for the long-distance runner.

  • Clemens Witness Says He Kept Proof

    15 May 2012 | 7:40 pm
    A former trainer for Roger Clemens testified that he saved medical waste after injecting the retired baseball star to protect himself from becoming a fall guy.
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    WSJ.com: Fashion Journal

  • Elements of Boss Style

    10 May 2012 | 5:37 am
    The latest fashion collections reflect a power look for women, fueled by variety, feminine details and new colors.

  • The Pantsuit Takes a Walk on the Wild Side

    9 May 2012 | 10:42 pm
    Inspired by upholstery fabrics and the zany '60s, fashion designers have lit upon one thing that few women have in their closets: psychedelic pantsuits.

  • The Best Spots to Set Up Shop

    25 Apr 2012 | 2:46 pm
    Inside two boutiques' race for a desirable store site in Beverly Hills.

  • Quick Study on Style

    12 Apr 2012 | 12:24 pm
    Christina Binkley looks at five new books on fashion.

  • Pushing High Heels to the Limit

    11 Apr 2012 | 4:52 pm
    How high can a killer heel go—without killing your feet? How an Italian shoe designer reconciles the demand for high style with a woman's need to walk in her shoes.
 
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    WSJ.com: Leisure & Arts

  • Not for Purist Audiences

    15 May 2012 | 9:14 pm
    On John Pizzarelli's new album, 'Double Exposure,' riffs, chords and harmonies from jazz and pop standards are mixed into single tracks.

  • Setting the Stage for a Floral Tribute

    15 May 2012 | 8:06 pm
    'I'm hired to make it dramatic,' said the Tony Award-winning set designer Scott Pask of his role in presenting the New York Botanical Garden's Monet show.

  • Ancient Egypt's Limber Youth

    15 May 2012 | 5:55 pm
    A startling exhibition, the Metropolitan Museum of Art's "The Dawn of Egyptian Art," provides us with a rare opportunity to reset our shared memory cards and look at Egyptian art anew.

  • An Iconoclast and His Students

    15 May 2012 | 5:49 pm
    At Carnegie Hall's "Spring for Music," the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra explores the links between Busoni, Weill and Varèse.

  • When a Ticket-Taker and Turnstile Aren't Enough

    15 May 2012 | 5:17 pm
    The Brooklyn Botanic Garden's new Visitor Center combines architecture and landscape with the mobile harmony of a ballet.
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    WSJ.com: Careers

  • Deadly Meetings in the Workplace

    15 May 2012 | 11:01 pm
    When it comes to meetings, co-workers can be deadly. Among the biggest offenders are naysayers and co-workers who wander off-topic. To boost productivity, some managers take extreme measures.

  • Wrangling Facebook's Rich

    15 May 2012 | 10:21 pm
    As Facebook's IPO mints new millionaires, the social-networking company will need to persuade employees that they are as critical to the firm as a public company as they were when it was a start-up.

  • Student-Testing Backlash Grows

    15 May 2012 | 9:57 pm
    The increasing role of standardized testing is triggering rebellion from school officials, teachers and parents who say the system is stifling teaching and learning.

  • Big Incentives Can Hinder, Rather Than Help

    15 May 2012 | 8:57 pm
    Financial incentives can spur us to success, but only up to a point, a new study says. Also, chatty women may be snubbed in the workplace.

  • Business Students Team Up With Fashion Designers for Perfect Pitch

    10 May 2012 | 3:55 pm
    A fashion-incubator program offers tough love to nine small fashion labels competing to win $10,000 for the best pitch.
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    WSJ.com: Office Life

  • Deadly Meetings in the Workplace

    15 May 2012 | 11:01 pm
    When it comes to meetings, co-workers can be deadly. Among the biggest offenders are naysayers and co-workers who wander off-topic. To boost productivity, some managers take extreme measures.

  • Standing Desks on the Rise

    2 Sep 2011 | 2:48 pm
    A growing number of workers in Silicon Valley are trading in their sit-down desks for standing ones, amid medical reports that sitting for too long leads to increased health risks.

  • What Won't You Do for a Job?

    28 Nov 2010 | 6:28 pm
    As the downturn persists, U.S. employers flooded with résumés are looking for upgraded talent -- making job hunters jump through unusual hoops to find it.

  • Harvard Big in China; India Trickier

    3 Nov 2010 | 10:34 pm
    Demand for Harvard Business School programs is booming in China, says the school's dean, but it has had a harder time expanding in India.

  • At-Home Dads Returning to Work

    23 Mar 2010 | 4:48 pm
    Sue Shellenbarger answers readers' questions on stay-at-home fathers returning to the work force, and how divorced parents should supervise their kids when one is away.
 
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    WSJ.com: Real Estate

  • If Kids Can Play, Will Mom Shop?

    15 May 2012 | 9:26 pm
    In their bid to keep shoppers from deserting to the Internet, more malls are adding sprawling play spaces.

  • Billings Slip Back

    15 May 2012 | 9:12 pm
    After five months of positive readings, the Architecture Billings Index slipped back into negative territory during April, an indication that demand for design services declined.

  • More Real-Estate Loans Default in Europe

    15 May 2012 | 6:43 pm
    European commercial real-estate markets are struggling with a sharp increase in mortgages falling into trouble, just as more European countries slip back into recession.

  • Brookfield to Spin Off Holdings

    15 May 2012 | 6:22 pm
    Brookfield Asset Management plans to bundle together its wide array of commercial-property holdings into a new publicly traded subsidiary, with an eye toward further growth.

  • CBRE Taps New Vein From Old Deal

    15 May 2012 | 5:42 pm
    The real-estate company's top-of-the-market acquisition of Trammell Crow Co. has turned out to be the deal that keeps on giving, in the form of incoming CEO Robert Sulentic.
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    WSJ.com: Buying & Selling

  • Living in 'Sunny' San Francisco

    10 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    This 1,947-square-foot Victorian home with three bedrooms and three bathrooms in San Francisco's sunnier Noe Valley neighborhood is asking $1.7 million.

  • Private Properties

    4 May 2012 | 11:10 am
    Three New York apartments owned by the late heiress Huguette Clark sell for about $55 million; Michael and Roxanne Klein buy in San Francisco for $27 million; a Colorado ranch lists for $49.5 million.

  • Loft Living in Berlin

    3 May 2012 | 5:58 pm
    A sprawling brick brewery, built in 1891, had been a graffiti-covered ruin before the owners helped convert it into a loft complex. This 3,300-square-foot unit with five bedrooms and three baths asks €1.6 million ($2.1 million).

  • Bidding Wars for Homes Are Back

    27 Apr 2012 | 1:17 pm
    A new development is catching home buyers off guard as the spring sales season gets under way: Bidding wars are back.

  • Private Properties

    26 Apr 2012 | 8:49 pm
    Two homes in Naples, Fla., sell for over $40 million each; Marc Jacobs's President Robert Duffy Lists in Savannah, Ga.; Donald J. Pilner sells in Miami Beach.
 
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    WSJ.com: Commercial Real Estate

  • If Kids Can Play, Will Mom Shop?

    15 May 2012 | 9:26 pm
    In their bid to keep shoppers from deserting to the Internet, more malls are adding sprawling play spaces.

  • Brookfield to Spin Off Holdings

    15 May 2012 | 6:22 pm
    Brookfield Asset Management plans to bundle together its wide array of commercial-property holdings into a new publicly traded subsidiary, with an eye toward further growth.

  • Pointed Spat Over World Trade Spire

    10 May 2012 | 1:52 pm
    One World Trade Center's owners are sparring with their architects over what goes on top—a dispute that could stop the structure being recognized as America's tallest.

  • Tax Terms Amended in Empire State Building IPO

    9 May 2012 | 10:15 am
    The Malkin family that controls the Empire State Building has agreed to change the terms of the skyscraper's public offering, making the tax treatment less punitive to small investors.

  • Plots & Ploys: Looks Don't Matter

    9 May 2012 | 8:30 am
    Strange looks of a building apparently aren't enough to scare off big-name investors. That's the case with 100 Federal Street in Boston—the so-called "pregnant building" recently purchased by Boston Properties.
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    WSJ.com: Running a Business

  • Picture (Not) Perfect

    15 May 2012 | 1:44 pm
    Without the resources to hire professional shutterbugs, many small companies tap employees to handle the pointing and clicking—with disastrous results. Here's how to do it right.

  • Twitter Gambles on a Patent Plan

    10 May 2012 | 6:23 am
    In a bid to reduce patent litigation, Twitter has drafted a policy that will put control over how patents are enforced into the hands of its engineers and employees.

  • Geofencing: Can Texting Save Stores?

    8 May 2012 | 6:25 pm
    Dozens of companies are trying to get into the "geofencing" business—sending out mobile coupons to nearby shoppers. But so far the hype is bigger than the actual use.

  • How to Turn Average Employees into Rock Stars

    8 May 2012 | 11:46 am
    Say an assignment will be tough and your employees will struggle with it. But tell them it's easy and watch them excel, says columnist Mike Michalowicz.

  • Survey: Oklahoma City Tops for Small Business

    7 May 2012 | 6:11 pm
    Local small-business owners give San Francisco and New York failing grades for burdensome regulations on start-ups.
 
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    WSJ.com: Franchising

  • Hardship Inspired Franchise

    18 Apr 2012 | 7:42 pm
    Family hardship gave 41-year-old Shelly Sun the impetus to start a home-care franchising business.

  • Tough Times for Franchising

    10 Feb 2012 | 11:00 am
    Two closely watched disputes now playing out in the courts are shining a spotlight on tensions between franchise owners and management.

  • Franchises, on a Smaller Scale

    11 Jan 2012 | 11:59 pm
    Franchisers are offering more options at different price points—from mall kiosks to mobile food trucks—to woo franchisees reluctant to spend too much.

  • Franchising 2012 Outlook: Better Than 2011 Reality

    28 Dec 2011 | 10:50 pm
    The industry's largest trade group says the ranks of franchises declined this year. But the forecast for 2012 is still bright.

  • Smaller Franchisers Expand Their Horizons

    15 Nov 2011 | 8:32 am
    Economic uncertainty at home has prompted a growing number of small businesses to turn to markets in the developing world where credit continues to flow and there's a growing appetite for American goods and services.
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    WSJ.com: Marketplace

  • Brooks Charged in Hacking Case

    15 May 2012 | 11:26 pm
    The former head of News Corp.'s U.K. newspaper unit, Rebekah Brooks, was charged with conspiring to obstruct justice, as part of a wide-ranging criminal investigation into wrongdoing at the company's British tabloids.

  • For CEO Hart, a Battle to Revamp the Slots Business

    15 May 2012 | 11:26 pm
    Patti Hart wants to transform Internet Gaming Technology from a slots-machine business into a company poised to benefit from Internet gambling.

  • Activist Has Stake in PepsiCo

    15 May 2012 | 11:26 pm
    Relational Investors, an activist shareholder firm, disclosed it has a $600 million stake in PepsiCo, a move that could step up pressure on the beverage and snack giant

  • Facebook's New R&D Machine

    15 May 2012 | 11:26 pm
    Facebook is no longer run by a loose collection of programmers who dream up half-baked products after all-night coding sessions. CEO Mark Zuckerberg is taking a more deliberate approach to product development for major features.
 
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    WSJ.com: Personal Journal

  • Bing Goes Sleek and More Social

    15 May 2012 | 11:27 pm
    Microsoft's revamped Bing search engine's prospects are promising—if users are happy getting the results of their searches in a somewhat different way

  • Windows Cleaning

    15 May 2012 | 11:27 pm
    In a program unknown to most computer users, Microsoft is selling customized versions of popular PC models that have been streamlined for a cleaner look and better performance. These "Signature" PCs sport a special desktop and configuration.

  • If Kids Can Play, Will Mom Shop?

    15 May 2012 | 11:27 pm
    In their bid to keep shoppers from deserting to the Internet, more malls are adding sprawling play spaces.

  • Deadly Meetings in the Workplace

    15 May 2012 | 11:26 pm
    When it comes to meetings, co-workers can be deadly. Among the biggest offenders are naysayers and co-workers who wander off-topic. To boost productivity, some managers take extreme measures.
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    WSJ.com: The Numbers Guy

  • Steps Unclear in Builders' Race to Top

    11 May 2012 | 7:57 pm
    Record-keepers for skyscrapers are struggling to keep up as builders around the world create ever taller towers, stretching everything from the limits of architecture itself to the definition of a spire.

  • Border Delay Data Leave Fliers Up in the Air

    4 May 2012 | 10:56 pm
    It's the great unknown for anyone on an international flight: How long will I have to wait at immigration when I arrive?

  • All Heat, No Light, in Fire Data

    20 Apr 2012 | 9:06 pm
    Fire departments across the country are having a hard enough time measuring the time they take to respond to emergency calls, let alone meeting national guidelines for how quickly they should arrive on the scene.

  • Cruise-Ship Safety Is Tough to Track

    13 Apr 2012 | 7:51 pm
    A century after the RMS Titanic sank, the cruise industry says its ships are among the world's safest means of transportation, safer even than air travel. But the numbers the industry uses to back up that claim are imperfect.

  • In the Forecast: New Ways to Measure the Temperature

    6 Apr 2012 | 8:56 pm
    Meteorologists aren't so hot on temperature as a way to measure the weather. To clear the air, some meteorologists are pushing a new generation of temperature-like figures that go beyond thermometer readings.
 
 
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    WSJ.com: Tax Report

  • How Facebook's Elite Skirt Estate Tax

    14 May 2012 | 8:32 am
    Mark Zuckerberg and other insiders appear to be using special trusts to shield their shares from gift or estate taxes.

  • Shielding the Family Business

    30 Apr 2012 | 10:15 am
    The Tax Court has just blessed a technique that owners of closely held businesses can use to pass assets to heirs with a minimum of taxes and complications.

  • When Can Tax Cheats Relax?

    17 Apr 2012 | 9:29 am
    Taxpayers are generally advised to keep their returns for three years. But if they've fudged numbers, they could face scrutiny for much longer than that.

  • Last-Minute Tax Tips

    31 Mar 2012 | 3:07 pm
    New rules are presenting problems for even the most diligent taxpayers. Here's how to avoid getting snagged.

  • Small-Business Tax Traps

    16 Mar 2012 | 5:41 pm
    A pair of changes for 2011 could mean big headaches for taxpayers who report businesses or partnerships on their individual tax returns.
 
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    WSJ.com: The Middle Seat

  • The Many Ways to Catch Shut-Eye in the Sky

    14 May 2012 | 4:24 pm
    In the plush world of business-class cabins, airlines adopt different layouts for their beds. Designs include herringbone, V-shaped, staggered and even "yin yang."

  • Oops! I Forgot My iPad on the Plane

    1 May 2012 | 4:41 pm
    In the rush to the exits, many airline passengers are leaving things behind: their iPads, tablets and e-readers.

  • Stuck With a $10,000 Cellphone Bill

    19 Apr 2012 | 11:27 am
    When in roam, be careful with your phone. Data plans have become a more expensive travel gotcha than expensive voice-call rates overseas—as high as $5 or more per minute.

  • Sky-High Airfares to Europe

    12 Apr 2012 | 11:40 am
    Summer vacationers are seeing steep prices in many European cities, with airfares 11% higher than last summer, on average.

  • The Big Flaws in Hotel Rankings

    9 Apr 2012 | 7:11 pm
    Why does one travel website rank a hotel No. 1, while another one ranks the same place No. 360? We explain how hotel reviews and rankings work online.
 
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    WSJ.com: Film Review

  • 'Wish' Granted: A Jewel, About Kids

    10 May 2012 | 5:37 pm
    Plus, Johnny Depp, Tim Burton and a big budget get lost in "Dark Shadows"; "Where Do We Go Now?" is brave and startlingly funny, writes Joe Morgenstern.

  • 'Avengers': More Marvel, Less Fun

    4 May 2012 | 2:30 pm
    What if Marvel gave a party and everybody came? That's the organizing principle of "The Avengers," the much-anticipated, hugely hyped, immensely expensive and fitfully enjoyable convocation of comic book superheroes.

  • Surprising 'Headhunters' Hits Thriller Heights

    27 Apr 2012 | 2:19 pm
    Meanwhile, "Bernie," a tale of an undertaker, is liveliest in its asides, and Brit Marling gives substance to a quavering "Sound of My Voice." Also reviewed: "The Five-Year Engagement."

  • Family, Friends Hit High Notes in Rich 'Marley'

    19 Apr 2012 | 6:19 pm
    Meanwhile, Zac Efron speaks, somewhat, in smooth and sudsy "The Lucky One"; and the vivid "To the Arctic 3-D" melds bears and climate fears. Joe Morgenstern reviews.

  • A 'Cabin' Stocked With Scares, Style and Smarts

    13 Apr 2012 | 12:16 pm
    Meanwhile, the tale of teacher "Monsieur Lazhar" is a study in compassion, and "Turn Me On, Dammit!" is hard to find but easy to like.
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    WSJ.com: Personal Technology

  • Windows Cleaning

    15 May 2012 | 9:18 pm
    In a program unknown to most computer users, Microsoft is selling customized versions of popular PC models that have been streamlined for a cleaner look and better performance. These "Signature" PCs sport a special desktop and configuration.

  • Browsing for Homes via App

    9 May 2012 | 11:18 am
    A new, free app called HomeSnap lets you take a picture of a home and in less than a minute, you'll have an estimate of its price, plus details on its square footage, number of rooms, similar homes for sale and other facts.

  • Samsung's New Media Player

    2 May 2012 | 10:09 am
    Samsung's Galaxy Player 3.6, is a connected media player that can make voice and video calls, and send text messages with Wi-Fi.

  • Google Stores, Edits in the Cloud

    25 Apr 2012 | 12:03 pm
    Google is jumping into cloud-based file storage and syncing with its new service called Google Drive. Walt Mossberg reviews.

  • Your Next Laptop Is Worth Waiting For

    19 Apr 2012 | 9:46 am
    The best advice for buying a laptop is to wait until summer or fall, as there are changes ahead in Mac and PC laptops.
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    WSJ.com: Mossberg's Mailbox

  • Are Macs More Secure?

    1 May 2012 | 11:20 pm
    Walt Mossberg answers a reader's question on whether Macs are as vulnerable to viruses as PCs.

  • Taking Dictation

    24 Apr 2012 | 6:08 pm
    Walter S. Mossberg answers readers' questions on smartphones' dictation apps.

  • Mossberg's Mailbox

    10 Apr 2012 | 8:00 pm
    Walt Mossberg answers a reader's question on an alternative to the iPhone.

  • Is the iPhone 4S Really 4G?

    3 Apr 2012 | 7:32 pm
    Walt Mossberg answers a reader's question on why the iPhone 4S sometimes indicates it's on 4G.

  • Mossberg's Mailbox

    27 Mar 2012 | 8:09 pm
    Technology columnist Walter S. Mossberg answers readers' questions.
 
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    WSJ.com: The Digital Solution

  • Bing Goes Sleek and More Social

    15 May 2012 | 7:16 pm
    Microsoft's revamped Bing search engine's prospects are promising—if users are happy getting the results of their searches in a somewhat different way

  • When the Time Is Up for Your Old Gadgets

    9 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    Companies offer a myriad of ways consumers can recycle their old electronics. The Digital Solution column deciphers the complexities.

  • A Wedding App That Gives the Guests a Part

    1 May 2012 | 8:07 pm
    Before the wedding, the couple-to-be can create an app to keep their guests informed and involved.

  • One Thin Android

    25 Apr 2012 | 1:19 pm
    T-Mobile's HTC One S is an elegant, fully loaded phone with well-designed features. If you don't mind the network's slower speeds, it's a great find.

  • Keeping Track of Chats, Word for Word

    18 Apr 2012 | 8:15 am
    People store their emails and photos online to keep them from being lost. But what about phone conversations and text messages? We test new services that record, store and transcribe these, as well.
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    WSJ.com: What's Your Workout

  • Ski Champ's Killer Pull-Ups

    15 May 2012 | 4:40 pm
    For Kikkan Randall, a cross-country skiing world champion, working out in the off-season is about far more than sliding across the snow.

  • Mayor of the Mountain

    30 Apr 2012 | 6:10 pm
    Outdoor sports and networking go hand-in-hand for Utah politicians, such as Mike Caldwell, mayor of Ogden, Utah.

  • Swim, Spin, Flow

    30 Apr 2012 | 12:52 pm
    Olympic medalist Rebecca Soni does yoga and Pilates to train for the London Olympics of the pool.

  • Power for the Ice

    2 Apr 2012 | 8:40 pm
    An airline vice president works on his power and endurance to play in a recreational hockey league.

  • For Dwyane Wade, Fitness Calls for Pilates

    26 Mar 2012 | 4:03 pm
    Yoga, Pilates, pedicures. They don't sound like the workout routine of a pro-basketball player. But Dwyane Wade has embraced them.
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    WSJ.com: Business

  • Hedge or Bet? Parsing a Trade

    15 May 2012 | 11:11 pm
    The strategy behind J.P. Morgan's complicated trades could raise new questions about whether the bank was hedging its risks or making a big bet.

  • Currency Markets Rev Up

    15 May 2012 | 10:20 pm
    After months of stability, currency markets are becoming volatile again, thanks to turmoil in Europe. And some investors are bracing for an even wilder ride to come.

  • In ABC Lineup, Drama Builds

    15 May 2012 | 9:34 pm
    ABC unveiled a drama-heavy crop of 10 new shows for the coming fall season, hoping to invigorate the television network's prime-time schedule.

  • Chesapeake Boosts Loan Sale

    15 May 2012 | 9:07 pm
    Chesapeake Energy boosted the size of an unsecured loan being sold to institutional investors to $4 billion from $3 billion amid strong demand from investors.

  • Dimon Eludes Holders' Ire

    15 May 2012 | 8:26 pm
    James Dimon faced just a handful of angry questions at J.P. Morgan Chase's annual meeting, though the percentage of shareholders voting to take away his powers as chairman hit at least a seven-year high.
 
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    WSJ.com: Health Journal

  • Medicine Cabinet Quiz

    15 May 2012 | 2:23 am
    Advil or aspirin? Ice or heat? Take a deceptively easy six-question test to see if you know your way around a medicine cabinet.

  • What Cocktail Parties Teach Us

    30 Apr 2012 | 4:04 pm
    Research published in the journal Nature underscores why humans aren't very good at multitasking—especially in a world with increasing demands on our attention.

  • Many People Ignore Signs, Delay Treatment of Heart Attack

    23 Apr 2012 | 6:18 pm
    With most heart attacks, victims do have some warning. But many people die simply because they don't seek help in time.

  • Medical Hypnosis: You Are Getting Very Healthy

    11 Apr 2012 | 12:01 pm
    Scientific evidence is mounting that hypnosis can be effective in easing pain, lowering high blood pressure, controlling asthma, minimizing hot flashes, facilitating childbirth and relieving side effects from chemotherapy.

  • Everyman's Knee Problem

    9 Apr 2012 | 4:51 pm
    The New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin is the latest pro athlete to fall victim to a torn meniscus. But plenty of weekend warriors have suffered a sudden rip or longterm tear.
 
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    WSJ.com: Work & Family

  • Deadly Meetings in the Workplace

    15 May 2012 | 11:01 pm
    When it comes to meetings, co-workers can be deadly. Among the biggest offenders are naysayers and co-workers who wander off-topic. To boost productivity, some managers take extreme measures.

  • The Rise of Oddball Rides to High School Prom

    8 May 2012 | 7:49 pm
    A firetruck, parade float and a baby elephant. Some high school students are ditching the predictable limo and taking creative rides to prom.

  • To Pay Off Loans, Grads Put Off Marriage, Children

    3 May 2012 | 8:24 am
    Total U.S. student-loan debt topped $1 trillion last year, and it continues to rise. As a result, the lifestyles and future prospects of many recent grads will be limited for decades.

  • How to Handle Little Liars

    25 Apr 2012 | 11:52 am
    The truth is, fibbing is a normal stage of childhood development. And parents are terrible at detecting deceit.

  • High School, in Three Years

    11 Apr 2012 | 1:05 pm
    More high school students are graduating in three years. Fueling the trend are state scholarships, the growth in online classes and the use of proficiency testing to earn credits.
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    WSJ.com: Heard on the Street

  • Bank Investors Bail on Too-Big-to-Fail

    15 May 2012 | 9:06 pm
    J.P. Morgan's huge trading loss has reignited the political debate over too-big financial firms. But investors are already voting with their wallets.

  • Tokyo's Failing Grades

    15 May 2012 | 7:49 pm
    Tokyo's grades on policy have been abysmal recently. But a one in 10 strike rate is a failure on almost any scale.

  • Indonesia Puts Guesswork in Policy

    15 May 2012 | 7:48 pm
    Indonesia's potential is drawing plenty of foreign investors—now its politicians must avoid blowing the opportunity.

  • Unlikely Allies for U.S. Drivers

    15 May 2012 | 7:33 pm
    What do OPEC, Delta Air Lines and the Chinese have in common? They might all help President Obama get re-elected this year.

  • Euro-Zone Economy Defies Doom-Mongers

    15 May 2012 | 3:54 pm
    The euro zone may be more resilient than its detractors admit, but of course it isn't out of the woods. The bigger losers from Tuesday's data look to be U.K. policy makers.
 
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    WSJ.com: Me & My Car

  • Me & My Car

    15 May 2012 | 6:01 pm
    Columnist Jonathan Welsh answers readers' questions about road noise, expensive headlights and upkeep for 'commuter' cars.

  • Two-Wheel Dilemma

    8 May 2012 | 5:44 pm
    Jonathan Welsh answers a reader's question on whether you need to replace two rear tires when one is punctured.

  • Under Tire Pressure

    1 May 2012 | 10:40 pm
    Jonathan Welsh answers a reader's question on how accurate are tire-pressure monitoring systems.

  • Best Cars for a Dog Owner

    24 Apr 2012 | 7:21 pm
    Columnist Jonathan Welsh answers readers' questions about good cars for a dog owner and cyclist, and a minivan for winter in the Bronx.

  • Parking Brake Myth?

    17 Apr 2012 | 5:46 pm
    Jonathan Welsh answers a reader's question on just when you should use the parking brake.
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    WSJ.com: Capital

  • Health Exchanges Vex GOP

    10 May 2012 | 12:05 am
    David Wessel: The controversy over President Obama's sweeping health-insurance law is putting the nation's 29 Republican governors in an awkward position.

  • Hot Commodity: Research on Prices

    26 Apr 2012 | 12:52 am
    Commodity prices matter—and not just to traders and investors. A look at recent IMF research on where those prices are headed.

  • Lightning Challenge for School Reformer

    19 Apr 2012 | 12:23 am
    Paul Vallas made his mark in education reform as school superintendent in several big cities. Now he's trying to turn around the schools in much smaller Bridgeport, Conn.—in about 150 days.

  • IRS Enlists Tax Day to Push Consumers to Save

    12 Apr 2012 | 1:26 am
    As Tax Day approaches, the government tries to capitalize on "taxable moments" to encourage saving.

  • Bank Balance: Regulation and Innovation

    5 Apr 2012 | 9:58 pm
    A look at the tension between government and financial institutions as new industry rules aim to preserve innovation and prevent future crises.
 
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    WSJ.com: The Intelligent Investor

  • Polishing the Dimon Principle

    14 May 2012 | 8:33 am
    The travails of J.P. Morgan are a reminder that one of the biggest dangers in finance is self-deception.

  • Should Robots Replace Financial Regulators?

    6 May 2012 | 2:56 pm
    Investment advisers are being examined infrequently, inconsistently and incompletely—and regulators are outnumbered. It's time to put computers on the case.

  • Is Natural Gas a Flaming Buy?

    27 Apr 2012 | 8:25 pm
    The news about natural gas is awful—exactly the type of conflagration that value investors love.

  • And Warren Buffett's Successor Is...

    23 Apr 2012 | 1:51 pm
    We mined Mr. Buffett's own writings about his executives for clues as to who will someday step into his colossal shoes.

  • In New Funds, Old Flaws

    15 Apr 2012 | 4:02 pm
    Since being introduced in the U.S. in 1993, ETFs have offered an unrivalled combination of low costs, minimal tax bills and maximal predictability of returns, but don't confuse them with the newer ETNs.
 
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    WSJ.com: Most Emailed Week

  • Why Wrigley Field Must Be Destroyed

    15 May 2012 | 5:44 pm
    Having not won a World Series since 1908, and having last appeared on that stage in 1945—the Chicago Cubs must contemplate the only solution that might restore the team to glory: Tear down Wrigley Field.

  • For a Nation of Whiners, Therapists Try Tough Love

    15 May 2012 | 1:34 pm
    How do you get someone to stop the constant griping? The answer is simple; Don't listen. Moms, and bosses, are good at this. Now, even therapists are refusing to sit still for chronic complaining.

  • McGurn: Jerry Brown vs. Chris Christie

    14 May 2012 | 6:48 pm
    More states are realizing that the road to fiscal hell is paved with progressive intentions.

  • Is Now the Time to Buy Your First House?

    14 May 2012 | 11:34 am
    Yes, says RBC Global's Eric Lascelles, who believes homes are more affordable than they've been in quite a while. No, says economic consultant A. Gary Shilling, who contends that home prices have 20% or more to drop before they hit bottom.

  • Should You Buy Long-Term-Care Insurance?

    14 May 2012 | 9:01 am
    Mark Meiners says yes, because you need to be prepared, not just hope for the best. No, says Prescott Cole, because the cost is too high.
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    WSJ.com: Most Viewed Week

  • GM Says Facebook Ads Don't Pay Off

    16 May 2012 | 4:52 am
    GM plans to stop advertising on Facebook after the auto maker decided that paid ads on the site have little impact on consumers' car buying.

  • Why Wrigley Field Must Be Destroyed

    15 May 2012 | 5:44 pm
    Having not won a World Series since 1908, and having last appeared on that stage in 1945—the Chicago Cubs must contemplate the only solution that might restore the team to glory: Tear down Wrigley Field.

  • Are Dads the New Moms?

    14 May 2012 | 2:59 pm
    Though losing ground as husbands and providers, men are finding a new role, writes Susan Gregory Thomas—as rock-solid fathers.

  • Should You Buy Long-Term-Care Insurance?

    14 May 2012 | 9:01 am
    Mark Meiners says yes, because you need to be prepared, not just hope for the best. No, says Prescott Cole, because the cost is too high.

  • Thompson Resigns as CEO of Yahoo

    13 May 2012 | 10:57 pm
    Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson agreed to resign this weekend after the company's board obtained evidence that contradicted his claim of innocence over his misstated academic record.
 
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    Digits

  • Sprint Defends iPhone Deal

    Greg Bensinger
    15 May 2012 | 12:31 pm
    Sprint's chairman said the board is disappointed with the carrier's share performance, and he defended the deal with Apple to buy iPhones over the next several years.

  • Facebook Scoops Up a New Batch of Mobile Talent

    John Letzing
    15 May 2012 | 12:01 pm
    Facebook has hired the small staff of London-based mobile phone photo sharing service Lightbox just days prior to the social site's impending IPO.

  • Brad Garlinghouse Lands at YouSendIt

    Pui-Wing Tam
    15 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Brad Garlinghouse, a well-known technology executive who previously worked at AOL and Yahoo, has landed at file-sharing start-up YouSendIt as its CEO.

  • AMD Makes Play For Thin Laptops With Trinity Chips

    Don Clark
    14 May 2012 | 11:01 pm
    Advanced Micro Devices hasn't had much to brag about in recent years, particularly in chips for laptop computers. But the company's latest offerings, known by the code name Trinity, are starting to generate a buzz.

  • Facebook’s Zuckerberg Won’t Ring Nasdaq’s Bell in NY

    Shayndi Raice
    14 May 2012 | 2:25 pm
    Facebook won’t be ringing Nasdaq’s opening bell when the social network goes public Friday, said people familiar with the matter.
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    The Daily Fix

  • Don’t Mess With Wrigley Field

    WSJ Staff
    15 May 2012 | 4:33 pm
    A plea from a Chicago Cubs fan to keep his team's beloved, ancient stadium exactly the same.

  • Podcast: In Defense of Jersey

    Adam Thompson
    15 May 2012 | 2:46 pm
    On the latest Sports Retort, paying tribute to beleaguered Devils fans and New Jersey fans in general. Plus, the perils of sleeping through jury duty and more.

  • Why Lakers Fans Should Be Very Worried

    Carl Bialik
    15 May 2012 | 11:18 am
    The Count: The Lakers started the Western Conference semis by getting routed yet again, in an ominous sign for their title hopes.

  • Karma Bites the Lakers in OKC

    David Roth
    15 May 2012 | 9:35 am
    James Harden and the Thunder ignore old cheap shots as they pound L.A. and looked poised for a title run. Plus: Why did Dale Hunter leave Washington?; and more.

  • Playoff Drama in Soccer Without Playoffs

    Carl Bialik
    14 May 2012 | 4:18 pm
    The Count: In England, and in the other top European soccer leagues, no playoff was needed to sort out the top two teams, nor to produce lots of drama near the end of the season.
 
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    Deal Journal

  • Beijing Enterprises Lifts China Gas Stake Again

    Yvonne Lee
    16 May 2012 | 5:12 am
    Beijing Enterprises Group Co. is raising its stake in China Gas Holdings Ltd. for the fourth time in less than two weeks.

  • Knives Are Out, But Will BHP and Rio Cut?

    WSJ Staff
    16 May 2012 | 3:43 am
    BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto have signaled that harder times lie ahead for global miners but have given little indication of where the cuts, if any, will come to the billions of dollars worth of mining projects that both have in the pipeline in Australia and globally.

  • Chinese Property Giant’s Foreign ‘Tryout’

    WSJ Staff
    16 May 2012 | 3:17 am
    China Vanke is taking a 74% stake in Hong Kong-listed Winsor Properties Holdings, which has projects in Hong Kong and Singapore. The new interest in markets outside China raises a question: Is Vanke hinting that its view of the domestic Chinese market is souring?

  • China Resources Gas Buys Gas Distributor

    WSJ Staff
    16 May 2012 | 12:24 am
    As the battle for piped gas distributor China Gas Holdings Ltd. drags on, news of another deal in China’s natural gas industry hit the wires on Wednesday, as China Resources Gas Group buys gas distributor AEI China Gas for $237.7 million.

  • GE Continues to Bet on Aussie Mining Boom

    WSJ Staff
    15 May 2012 | 11:22 pm
    General Electric Co. continues to bet big on Australia as it acquires a mining services firm Down Under.
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    Health Blog

  • Sleep or Sex: Do You Have to Choose?

    WSJ Staff
    15 May 2012 | 3:10 pm
    Memory-foam mattresses are the fastest-growing category of mattresses, but for some buyers, there's a tradeoff....

  • What Geneticists Think You Should Know

    Amy Dockser Marcus
    15 May 2012 | 8:03 am
    Cheaper genome sequencing means relatively soon you may get a chance to find your risks for different diseases. But do you really want to know?

  • A.M. Vitals: Using DNA to Create Family Trees

    Stefanie Ilgenfritz
    15 May 2012 | 7:23 am
    Here's what's making health news this morning: Websites Use DNA to Create Family Trees (WSJ): Detailed maps of the human genome have become less expensive, and they're going social, enabling users to build personal online networks that become more useful as more people sign up. Ancestry.com, a genealogy website with about 1.9 million subscribers, rolled out a $99 DNA service that lets users compare points on their own genome with others. Making Gene Mapping Part of Everyday Care (WSJ): The cost of mapping a person's full genetic profile has been dropping quickly. Now, doctors are struggling…

  • What Happens When One Man’s Genome Is Revealed

    Amy Dockser Marcus
    14 May 2012 | 5:16 pm
    Stanford University School of Medicine's Michael Snyder has learned firsthand how gene sequencing can change a person's daily life.

  • New Caution Urged Over Sole Oral MS Drug On the Market

    WSJ Staff
    14 May 2012 | 4:30 pm
    The FDA says the only oral multiple-sclerosis drug on the market shouldn't be used in patients with a recent history of stroke or some heart problems.
 
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    Law Blog

  • Feds Reconsider Sending Bout to Supermax

    Daniel Strumpf
    15 May 2012 | 4:33 pm
    The U.S. is delaying the transfer of convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout to a high-security prison in Colorado, his lawyer said Tuesday.

  • Ex-DOJ Official Spars with Agency over Ethics Question

    Brent Kendall
    15 May 2012 | 2:42 pm
    A disagreement between the Justice Department and former acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal is getting prickly.

  • Losing Money Is a Shame, But Not Necessarily a Crime

    Joe Palazzolo
    15 May 2012 | 12:36 pm
    Investigators at the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Justice Department are poking around J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.'s $2 billion-plus trading loss. But should investigators even bother?

  • Apple Fires Back in Lawsuit over Siri’s Performance

    Joe Palazzolo
    15 May 2012 | 12:25 pm
    Apple Inc. is defending its voice-recognition software Siri -- she of the iPhone 4S -- against claims that it doesn't perform as advertised.

  • Regulators Sue Dewey Over Underfunded Pensions

    Jennifer Smith
    15 May 2012 | 12:20 pm
    Pension regulators sued the embattled New York law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP on Monday, the next step in the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.'s move to take over three of the firm's pension plans, which it says are underfunded by $80 million and at risk.
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    The Juggle

  • Reunion Time

    Anusha Shrivastava
    15 May 2012 | 1:56 pm
    Readers, have you figured out how best to divide time at multiple-day reunions? Do you like class reunions with spouses and/or families or prefer to attend by yourselves?

  • Balancing Work and Family Hard for Dads, Too

    John J. Edwards III
    15 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    Readers, are the fathers among you (or in your lives) more hands-on and active than in years past? Has the relationship between the parents suffered as the relationship between father and children has deepened?

  • Live Chat: Dealing With a Whiner

    Demetria Gallegos
    14 May 2012 | 3:19 pm
    Bonds columnist Elizabeth Bernstein examines how you can improve a whiner's outlook and reshape the dynamic in your relationship with them in a live chat underway right now. Join the live event.

  • Marriage, Parenting and Work-Family Balance

    Allison Lichter
    14 May 2012 | 2:50 pm
    Susan Gregory Thomas will respond to your questions and comments about fatherhood, marriage and work-family balance in a live chat today at 2 p.m. EDT. Leave your thoughts by clicking on "Comment Now," after the jump.

  • Folded Laundry? Check. Cleaned Room? Check. Open Wallet? Hmm….

    Tracy Watson
    14 May 2012 | 12:30 pm
    Readers, do you give your children allowances tied to doing chores? Or split chores into household jobs and extra work that can earn them additional money?
 
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    The Numbers Guy

  • The Waiting Game

    Carl Bialik
    4 May 2012 | 9:34 pm
    Long lines at airport immigration halls are objects of frustration for travelers, and of study for queuing experts who offer ideas for easing the pain.

  • The Fire Countdown Clock

    Carl Bialik
    20 Apr 2012 | 9:01 pm
    How long does it take for fire departments to get on the scene at a fire emergency? The question is surprisingly difficult to answer, obscured by complexities in definitions and measurement.

  • Cruise Safety, a Century After Titanic

    Carl Bialik
    13 Apr 2012 | 7:09 pm
    Without comprehensive safety statistics for today's cruise ships, it is difficult to assess the industry's claim that its ships are safer than most other means of transportation.

  • Modern Thermometers

    Carl Bialik
    6 Apr 2012 | 8:39 pm
    Temperature alone can't say how warm people will feel outside. Scientists are taking on the challenge of formulating a new way to measure climate comfort.

  • Imagining a Census Survey Without a Mandate

    Carl Bialik
    30 Mar 2012 | 9:07 pm
    It is mandatory for recipients of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey to respond to it. A House Bill would change that. How would that affect the crucial data produced by the survey?
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    Washington Wire

  • Biden Speech: ‘Obama Economics’ vs. ‘Romney Economics’

    Peter Nicholas
    16 May 2012 | 5:04 am
    The Obama campaign is doubling down on its attacks this week on Mitt Romney's experience at Bain Capital, with Vice President Joe Biden set to deliver a speech in Ohio, a decisive battleground state where working class voters have been hard hit by the recession.

  • Justice Rejects Lawmakers’ Complaints on Probe of ‘Fast and Furious’

    Evan Perez
    15 May 2012 | 5:18 pm
    The Justice Department said “the core questions” have been answered in the ongoing Fast and Furious gun-trafficking controversy, rejecting lawmakers' complaints that the department has failed to cooperate with a congressional probe of the matter.

  • Romney Warns of ‘Debt and Spending Inferno’

    Sara Murray
    15 May 2012 | 4:09 pm
    Mitt Romney likened the federal government's freewheeling spending to an "inferno" Tuesday, warning it could engulf the nation if policymakers don't tame the budget.

  • GOP Postpones Ill-Timed Vote on Financial Regulation

    Jamila Trindle
    15 May 2012 | 4:07 pm
    It might not be the best week to vote for less financial regulation. Republican lawmakers put off a vote Tuesday on a set of bills that would curtail derivatives regulations, after J.P. Morgan Chase's announcement of a $2 billion trading loss was widely seen as bolstering the argument for stricter oversight of Wall Street.

  • Obama’s Portfolio: JPM Account, Treasurys

    Jared A. Favole
    15 May 2012 | 3:51 pm
    President Barack Obama has called J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. one of the country's "best managed banks there is" despite its recent $2 billion trading loss. His 2011 financial disclosure forms, released Tuesday, show he's put his money where his mouth is.
 
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  • What's New on Apple's Next iPhone?

    16 May 2012 | 4:57 am
    Manufacturers say Apple has placed an order for larger display screens for the next generation of iPhone. The WSJ's Juro Osawa tells Deborah Kan about what's in store for the new device.

  • Tragic Turkish Bombing Still Unresolved

    15 May 2012 | 9:30 pm
    Four months after the Turkish military, working with U.S. Intelligence, bombed a civilian convoy incorrectly identified as Kurdish militants, survivors and relatives are demanding answers. Reporting and video by WSJ's Joe Parkinson in Uludere, Turkey.

  • Mossberg: Microsoft's Signature Streamlines PCs

    15 May 2012 | 8:00 pm
    For the past few years, Microsoft has been offering streamlined versions of popular PC models that don't have the extra software, utilities or settings that some consumers feel clutter their desktops. WSJ's Walt Mossberg tests a couple of these "Signature" PCs.

  • Geithner Sounds Warning Over Debt Ceiling

    15 May 2012 | 6:14 pm
    Speaking at the Peter G. Peterson Fiscal Summit in Washington, D.C., Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Congress needed to act smartly this time around on raising the debt ceiling.

  • Jessica Alba's All-Natural Baby Products Company

    15 May 2012 | 4:58 pm
    Jessica Alba talks with WSJ's Kelsey Hubbard about a new way to approach raising a child by creating an eco-friendly environment and using only natural products. Ms. Alba also shares how she is helping consumers do this through her new business venture, Honest.com.
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  • Black NHL Player Ward: 'Hockey Is for Everybody'

    11 May 2012 | 6:20 pm
    The WSJ's Lee Hawkins talks to Washington Capitals winger Joel Ward about his ongoing effort to encourage more black youths to play hockey and a series of racist tweets sent out by some angry Boston Bruins fan after Ward scored a game-winning goal in overtime to knock the Bruins out of the race for the playoffs.

  • Under Attack: A Reporter's Story

    11 May 2012 | 5:45 pm
    Zaranj, Afghanistan, is a relatively peaceful town near the border with Iran. But when a suicide bomber struck a convoy there in April, WSJ's Michael M. Phillips found himself in the middle of a harrowing firefight. He shares his eyewitness account of the bravery and the tragedy that followed.

  • Time Cover on Breastfeeding Sparks Controversy

    11 May 2012 | 3:43 pm
    Jon Friedman and Allison Lichter discuss the controversy over the current Time magazine cover showing a mother breastfeeding a three-year old child. Photo: Time.

  • Stocks Retreat, End Day Mixed

    11 May 2012 | 3:41 pm
    Stocks erased most of earlier gains as big trading losses at J.P. Morgan Chase weighed on sentiment but a reading on consumer confidence unexpectedly rose. Steven Russolillo has details on The News Hub. Photo: Reuters.

  • J.P. Morgan's $2B Trading Loss: Too Big to Manage?

    11 May 2012 | 8:55 am
    J.P. Morgan has taken $2 billion in trading losses in the past six weeks and could face an additional $1 billion in second-quarter losses due to market volatility. David Reilly has details on The News Hub.
 
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    WSJ.com Video - News

  • Lady Gaga's Indonesia Concert May Be Canceled

    16 May 2012 | 5:04 am
    Thousands of Indonesian fans may be disappointed after Indonesian police denied Lady Gaga a permit to perform. The WSJ's Eric Bellman tells Deborah Kan how Muslim conservatives may win their battle to keep her out.

  • Beijing Calls for Illegal-Foreigner 'Clean Out'

    16 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    Beijing launched a 100-day campaign to "clean out" foreigners living and working illegally in the city. The WSJ's Deborah Kan speaks with Josh Chin.

  • What's New on Apple's Next iPhone?

    16 May 2012 | 4:57 am
    Manufacturers say Apple has placed an order for larger display screens for the next generation of iPhone. The WSJ's Juro Osawa tells Deborah Kan about what's in store for the new device.

  • Tragic Turkish Bombing Still Unresolved

    15 May 2012 | 9:30 pm
    Four months after the Turkish military, working with U.S. Intelligence, bombed a civilian convoy incorrectly identified as Kurdish militants, survivors and relatives are demanding answers. Reporting and video by WSJ's Joe Parkinson in Uludere, Turkey.

  • Geithner Sounds Warning Over Debt Ceiling

    15 May 2012 | 6:14 pm
    Speaking at the Peter G. Peterson Fiscal Summit in Washington, D.C., Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Congress needed to act smartly this time around on raising the debt ceiling.
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    WSJ.com Video - Politics & Campaign

  • Boehner Draws the Line on Debt Ceiling

    15 May 2012 | 5:29 pm
    In a speech Tuesday, House Speaker John Boehner said any increase in the U.S. debt ceiling must be met with spending cuts and other budget changes of greater size. He spoke at the Peter G. Peterson Foundation in Washington. Video courtesy Fox News.

  • Ron Paul to Cease Campaigning

    14 May 2012 | 3:36 pm
    Ron Paul plans to cease campaigning in presidential primary elections but he will continue to seek delegates in state GOP conventions. Danny Yadron has details on The News Hub. Photo: Reuters.

  • Obama Opens Fire on Romney's Bain Years

    14 May 2012 | 11:30 am
    With an ad buy in five battleground states, President Obama's campaign begins its much-expected effort to use Bain Capital's investment record to paint Mitt Romney as a heartless corporate raider. Neil King has details on Lunch Break.

  • Gay Marriage: Wedge Issue in Wealthy Suburbs?

    11 May 2012 | 3:42 pm
    Much has been made of the political implications of President Obama's announcement this week that he personally supports gay marriage. Dante Chinni on The News Hub looks at the rate of same-sex couples in a few key swing states. Photo: AP.

  • Decision 2012

    10 May 2012 | 9:04 am
    Wall Street Journal editorial page editor Paul Gigot hosts a discussion with Republican and Democratic operatives Karl Rove and Joe Trippi on this year's presidential race.
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    WSJ.com Video - World

  • Lady Gaga's Indonesia Concert May Be Canceled

    16 May 2012 | 5:04 am
    Thousands of Indonesian fans may be disappointed after Indonesian police denied Lady Gaga a permit to perform. The WSJ's Eric Bellman tells Deborah Kan how Muslim conservatives may win their battle to keep her out.

  • Beijing Calls for Illegal-Foreigner 'Clean Out'

    16 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    Beijing launched a 100-day campaign to "clean out" foreigners living and working illegally in the city. The WSJ's Deborah Kan speaks with Josh Chin.

  • What's New on Apple's Next iPhone?

    16 May 2012 | 4:57 am
    Manufacturers say Apple has placed an order for larger display screens for the next generation of iPhone. The WSJ's Juro Osawa tells Deborah Kan about what's in store for the new device.

  • Tragic Turkish Bombing Still Unresolved

    15 May 2012 | 9:30 pm
    Four months after the Turkish military, working with U.S. Intelligence, bombed a civilian convoy incorrectly identified as Kurdish militants, survivors and relatives are demanding answers. Reporting and video by WSJ's Joe Parkinson in Uludere, Turkey.

  • The Hip-Hop Rebellion

    15 May 2012 | 3:13 pm
    The Arab Spring is widely known as a Twitter rebellion, but underground hip-hop artists also played a very important role. Robin Wright, author of "Rock the Casbah: Rage and Rebellion Across the Islamic World," talks with Jerry Seib about the phenomenon. (This video was originally published July 22, 2011.)
 
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    WSJ.com Video - Business

  • Mossberg: Microsoft's Signature Streamlines PCs

    15 May 2012 | 8:00 pm
    For the past few years, Microsoft has been offering streamlined versions of popular PC models that don't have the extra software, utilities or settings that some consumers feel clutter their desktops. WSJ's Walt Mossberg tests a couple of these "Signature" PCs.

  • FedEx CEO on How Tax Policy Weakens U.S. Economy

    15 May 2012 | 5:37 pm
    FedEx CEO Frederick W. Smith talks about how capital investment and lowering corporate tax rates are the main solutions to creating U.S. jobs. He speaks with WSJ's Alan Murray at Viewpoints West.

  • FedEx CEO on China's Effect on Global Market

    15 May 2012 | 5:33 pm
    FedEx CEO Frederick W. Smith talks about how exports to China remain stagnant given China's recent protectionist policies and its focus on "indigenous innovation." He speaks with WSJ's Alan Murray at Viewpoints West.

  • Dow Extends Losing Streak on Greek Woes

    15 May 2012 | 4:06 pm
    The Dow industrials fell for the ninth session in 10 as comments from Greek political leaders sparked accelerating concern about the country's potential exit from the euro-zone. Steven Russolillo has details on The News Hub. Photo: Reuters.

  • Facebook's New Problem: Motivating Millionaires

    15 May 2012 | 3:52 pm
    While many Facebook employees stand to become millionaires as a result of the company's IPO, WSJ's Melissa Korn makes a stop on Mean Street to point out that Mark Zuckerberg's company has to find a way to keep them on staff. Photo: Getty Images.
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    WSJ.com Video - Economy

  • FedEx CEO on How Tax Policy Weakens U.S. Economy

    15 May 2012 | 5:37 pm
    FedEx CEO Frederick W. Smith talks about how capital investment and lowering corporate tax rates are the main solutions to creating U.S. jobs. He speaks with WSJ's Alan Murray at Viewpoints West.

  • FedEx CEO on China's Effect on Global Market

    15 May 2012 | 5:33 pm
    FedEx CEO Frederick W. Smith talks about how exports to China remain stagnant given China's recent protectionist policies and its focus on "indigenous innovation." He speaks with WSJ's Alan Murray at Viewpoints West.

  • Dow Extends Losing Streak on Greek Woes

    15 May 2012 | 4:06 pm
    The Dow industrials fell for the ninth session in 10 as comments from Greek political leaders sparked accelerating concern about the country's potential exit from the euro-zone. Steven Russolillo has details on The News Hub. Photo: Reuters.

  • Facebook's New Problem: Motivating Millionaires

    15 May 2012 | 3:52 pm
    While many Facebook employees stand to become millionaires as a result of the company's IPO, WSJ's Melissa Korn makes a stop on Mean Street to point out that Mark Zuckerberg's company has to find a way to keep them on staff. Photo: Getty Images.

  • Arends: We're All J.P. Morgan Now

    15 May 2012 | 1:55 pm
    SmartMoney's Brett Arends checks in on Mean Street to look at the J.P. Morgan trading mess and says to investors: we are all J.P. Morgan now. Photo: Getty Images.
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    WSJ.com Video - Health

  • Super Bacteria in Human Flesh Pills

    14 May 2012 | 2:10 pm
    South Korean authorities warn of a superbug smuggled in supplement capsules which contain human flesh. Some cancer patients in South Korea believe its human fetus boosts stamina. But scientists say they contain dangerous micro-organisms. Video:Reuters

  • Testing Your Medicine-Chest Literacy

    14 May 2012 | 11:42 am
    Advil or Tylenol for a headache? Antihistamine or decongestant for a terrible cold? Heating pad or ice pack for a sore back? Melinda Beck on Lunch Break has a test of your medicine-chest literacy for treating common ailments. Photo: Mike Right.

  • Expanding Diabetes Screening

    7 May 2012 | 11:46 am
    Cases of Type 1 diabetes are rising at about 3% a year and it isn't clear why. Thanks to new genetic and antibody tests, researchers can predict who is at risk for developing the disease. Laura Landro has details on Lunch Break. Photo: Percella Scarpinato.

  • Massachusetts Seeks to Rein In Health Spending

    4 May 2012 | 3:30 pm
    Massachusetts will soon introduce some of the strictest health-care cost-containment legislation in the U.S. -- capping how much expenses can rise annually at hospitals. Jennifer Levitz has details on The News Hub. Photo: Getty Images.

  • Facebook Launches Organ Donation Program

    1 May 2012 | 12:44 pm
    In an interview with ABC, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a social-media tool for connecting organ donors with those in need. James Pardes of the New York Organ Donor Network and joins digits to discuss the news. Photo: AP.
 
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  • Justice Department Opens J.P. Morgan Inquiry

    15 May 2012 | 11:30 am
    The Justice Department has opened an inquiry into J.P. Morgan Chase's $2 billion-plus trading loss, according to a person familiar with the matter. William Mauldin has details on Lunch Break. Photo: AP.

  • Brooks Charged in News Corp. Phone-Hacking Case

    15 May 2012 | 8:33 am
    The former head of News Corp.'s U.K. newspaper unit, Rebekah Brooks, was charged with conspiring to obstruct justice in the company's ongoing phone-hacking scandal. Bruce Orwall has details on The News Hub. Photo: Reuters.

  • Convictions in '08 Market Meltdown: Gov Lost Count

    14 May 2012 | 2:29 pm
    How many executives were convicted of criminal wrongdoing related to the 2008-2009 economic downturn? WSJ's Jean Eaglesham stops by Mean Street and says the government simply has no idea.

  • Oracle Wins Muddled Victory Against Google

    7 May 2012 | 4:05 pm
    The jury deliberating over Oracle's claims that Google infringed copyrights protecting Oracle's Java technology reached a mixed decision Monday. Don Clark has details on The News Hub.

  • Top M&A Lawyer Leaves Dewey Firm

    3 May 2012 | 1:57 pm
    WSJ's Jennifer Smith take a seat on Mean Street to discuss the next in a series dramatic and damaging changes happening at Dewey & LeBoeuf, one of New York's top law firms. Photo: Reuters.
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    WSJ.com Video - Media & Marketing

  • GM to Stop Advertising on Facebook

    15 May 2012 | 3:43 pm
    General Motors plans to stop advertising on Facebook after the company's marketing executives determined their paid ads had little impact on consumers. Sharon Terlep has details on The News Hub. Photo: Getty Images.

  • Britney Spears to Join 'X Factor'

    15 May 2012 | 2:03 pm
    Fox said Britney Spears would join "The X Factor" as a judge next season, after a disappointing debut year for the talent show. John Jannarone reports on digits. Photo: Getty Images.

  • What Employees Say About Yahoo's Levinsohn

    15 May 2012 | 12:43 pm
    Former colleagues and employees say Ross Levisohn will bring candor and a likable personality to his new job as Yahoo's interim chief executive. Joseph Walker reports on digits. Photo: Getty Images.

  • Brooks Charged in News Corp. Phone-Hacking Case

    15 May 2012 | 8:33 am
    The former head of News Corp.'s U.K. newspaper unit, Rebekah Brooks, was charged with conspiring to obstruct justice in the company's ongoing phone-hacking scandal. Bruce Orwall has details on The News Hub. Photo: Reuters.

  • Facebook Boosts IPO Price Range

    15 May 2012 | 8:19 am
    Facebook raised the price range for its IPO to $34 to $38 a share, from $28 to $35 a share, in a sign of investor appetite for the offering. George Stahl has the latest on The News Hub. Photo: AFP/Getty Images.
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    WSJ.com Video - Environmental Capital

  • Steve Coll on ExxonMobil, 'Independent Sovereign'

    9 May 2012 | 3:40 pm
    In the Big Interview with WSJ's Dennis Berman, author Steve Coll describes the extraordinary power of ExxonMobil, the world's largest non-government-owned oil company, which operates as an "independent sovereign," he says, answerable only to its shareholders.

  • Recycling Options for Old Phones and Computers

    8 May 2012 | 11:10 pm
    Phones, televisions, computers and other electronic devices can become obsolete fast. WSJ's Katherine Boehret profiled eight companies to see how they're going about recycling their old items.

  • A Rapid Responder to Deepsea Oil Spills

    8 May 2012 | 5:00 pm
    BP has a new deepwater oil-spill containment system, which it says will allow for faster responses to future waterborne accidents. Video and reporting by WSJ's Angel Gonzalez in Houston.

  • Time for Natural-Gas Price Watchers to Buckle Up?

    2 May 2012 | 1:56 pm
    Energy takes center stage as WSJ's Liam Denning takes a seat on Mean Street to discuss signs of a possible bottoming in natural gas prices, and Chesapeake Energy CEO trying to make amends with investors. Photo: Getty Images.

  • Why Unilever Wants to Greenwash Their Palm Oil

    24 Apr 2012 | 7:14 am
    Unilever PLC is negotiating to build a $100 million palm-oil processing plant in Indonesia, an attempt to accelerate its commitment to sourcing the oil in ways that don't destroy the environment. Dow Jones's Simon Zekaria discusses.
 
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  • FedEx CEO on How Tax Policy Weakens U.S. Economy

    15 May 2012 | 5:37 pm
    FedEx CEO Frederick W. Smith talks about how capital investment and lowering corporate tax rates are the main solutions to creating U.S. jobs. He speaks with WSJ's Alan Murray at Viewpoints West.

  • FedEx CEO on China's Effect on Global Market

    15 May 2012 | 5:33 pm
    FedEx CEO Frederick W. Smith talks about how exports to China remain stagnant given China's recent protectionist policies and its focus on "indigenous innovation." He speaks with WSJ's Alan Murray at Viewpoints West.

  • Execs' Margin Calls Put Shareholder Money At Risk

    15 May 2012 | 3:19 pm
    WSJ's Maxwell Murphy stops by Mean Street and highlights CEOs that pledge their company shares as collateral for loans, a practice prohibited by many large companies. Photo: Reuters.

  • Jamie Dimon: Hero Or Goat?

    11 May 2012 | 1:49 pm
    WSJ's Robin Sidel and Liz Rappaport visit Mean Street to examine how J.P. Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon had been built up in recent years to hero-like status by the media. Photo: AP.

  • The Future of Japan's Electronics Industry

    10 May 2012 | 9:30 pm
    Hiroaki Nakanishi, president of Hitachi, talks to WSJ about the future of the Japanese electronics industry. Photo: Associated Press.
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  • Jack Welch on Women in the Economy

    3 May 2012 | 1:32 pm
    Alan Murray talks with Jack and Suzy Welch at the Women in the Economy conference about what steps need to be taken to eliminate the cultural biases against women advancing in business.

  • Bank Shares Had a Solid Rise in the First Quarter

    20 Apr 2012 | 4:44 pm
    Lukewarm economic data out of Washington indicates a slower recovery than expected. Now is not the time to get on the train in these turbulent times ahead. MarketWatch Editor-in-Chief David Callaway tells us what's ahead.

  • On Growth: Zappos, Match.com & Method Founders

    23 Mar 2012 | 1:56 pm
    Why growing too fast isn't always good. Reflections by Gary Kremen, founder of Match.com, Eric Ryan, co-founder of Method, and Nick Swinmurn, founder of Zappos.com at Wall Street Journal's How I Built It 2012 panel in San Francisco.WSJ's small buisness reporter Vanessa O'Connell leads the discussion.

  • 10 Dumb Things Said During Job Interviews

    15 Mar 2012 | 1:16 pm
    Oversharing has now become an occupational hazard of the job hunt. Kelly Eggers stops by Mean Street with 10 examples of when too much information was, well, really too much information. Photo: Getty Images.

  • How to Get More Women Hired for Technical Roles

    28 Feb 2012 | 12:12 pm
    Technology companies that want to increase the number of women in their ranks may want to take a page from the National Football League's playbook, FINS Development Managing Editor Janet Guyon reports on digits. Photo: Getty.
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    WSJ.com Video - Markets

  • Dow Extends Losing Streak on Greek Woes

    15 May 2012 | 4:06 pm
    The Dow industrials fell for the ninth session in 10 as comments from Greek political leaders sparked accelerating concern about the country's potential exit from the euro-zone. Steven Russolillo has details on The News Hub. Photo: Reuters.

  • At J.P. Morgan Meeting, Loss Gets Little Attention

    15 May 2012 | 3:46 pm
    J.P. Morgan's James Dimon faced shareholders less than a week after disclosing a $2 billion-plus trading loss, but escaped the annual meeting with relatively few questions about the "egregious error." David Benoit has details on The News Hub. Photo: AFP/Getty Images.

  • Execs' Margin Calls Put Shareholder Money At Risk

    15 May 2012 | 3:19 pm
    WSJ's Maxwell Murphy stops by Mean Street and highlights CEOs that pledge their company shares as collateral for loans, a practice prohibited by many large companies. Photo: Reuters.

  • Arends: We're All J.P. Morgan Now

    15 May 2012 | 1:55 pm
    SmartMoney's Brett Arends checks in on Mean Street to look at the J.P. Morgan trading mess and says to investors: we are all J.P. Morgan now. Photo: Getty Images.

  • Stocks Dive on Greece Concerns

    15 May 2012 | 1:41 pm
    The Dow industrials fell for the ninth session in 10 as comments from Greek political leaders sparked accelerating concern about the country's potential exit from the euro-zone. Steven Russolillo has details on The News Hub. Photo: Reuters.
 
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    WSJ.com Video - Tech

  • What's New on Apple's Next iPhone?

    16 May 2012 | 4:57 am
    Manufacturers say Apple has placed an order for larger display screens for the next generation of iPhone. The WSJ's Juro Osawa tells Deborah Kan about what's in store for the new device.

  • Mossberg: Microsoft's Signature Streamlines PCs

    15 May 2012 | 8:00 pm
    For the past few years, Microsoft has been offering streamlined versions of popular PC models that don't have the extra software, utilities or settings that some consumers feel clutter their desktops. WSJ's Walt Mossberg tests a couple of these "Signature" PCs.

  • Facebook's New Problem: Motivating Millionaires

    15 May 2012 | 3:52 pm
    While many Facebook employees stand to become millionaires as a result of the company's IPO, WSJ's Melissa Korn makes a stop on Mean Street to point out that Mark Zuckerberg's company has to find a way to keep them on staff. Photo: Getty Images.

  • GM to Stop Advertising on Facebook

    15 May 2012 | 3:43 pm
    General Motors plans to stop advertising on Facebook after the company's marketing executives determined their paid ads had little impact on consumers. Sharon Terlep has details on The News Hub. Photo: Getty Images.

  • Britney Spears to Join 'X Factor'

    15 May 2012 | 2:03 pm
    Fox said Britney Spears would join "The X Factor" as a judge next season, after a disappointing debut year for the talent show. John Jannarone reports on digits. Photo: Getty Images.
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  • Mossberg: Microsoft's Signature Streamlines PCs

    15 May 2012 | 8:00 pm
    For the past few years, Microsoft has been offering streamlined versions of popular PC models that don't have the extra software, utilities or settings that some consumers feel clutter their desktops. WSJ's Walt Mossberg tests a couple of these "Signature" PCs.

  • App for Homebuyers Gives Details Through Photos

    8 May 2012 | 8:00 pm
    A new iPhone app called HomeSnap can tell you the estimated value of any home just by pointing the phone at it and taking a picture. It even gives you the ratings of local schools or info on similar homes for sale. WSJ's Walt Mossberg gives it a try.

  • Mossberg Reviews Samsung's Galaxy 3.6 Media Player

    1 May 2012 | 8:00 pm
    Samsung is going after Apple's Touch with a new connected media player sporting a similar-sized screen. The Galaxy Player 3.6 is essentially a smartphone without the phone.. WSJ's Walt Mossberg gives us the details.

  • Google Drive Jumps Into Cloud Based File Storage

    24 Apr 2012 | 11:37 am
    Google is jumping into the cloud-based file storage and syncing business, offering a service called Google Drive, by offering lower prices and different features. It works on multiple operating systems, browsers, and mobile devices. WSJ's personal technology columnist, Walt Mossberg takes it for a drive.

  • Mossberg: Your Next Laptop Is Worth Waiting For

    18 Apr 2012 | 12:53 pm
    The best advice for buying a laptop is to wait until summer or fall, as there are changes ahead in Mac and PC laptops. Walt Mossberg reports on digits. Photo: Hewlett-Packard.
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  • Bank Tellers Get an Overhaul

    15 May 2012 | 11:41 am
    Banks are installing a raft of new gizmos in hopes of reducing waiting time for customers and freeing up employees to sell products that boost the bottom line. Colin Barr has details on Lunch Break. Photo: Travis Dove for the Wall Street Journal.

  • Actively Managed ETFs: What's Coming Next?

    14 May 2012 | 6:08 pm
    Bill Gross, famed bond investor, recently started an actively managed exchange-traded fund, but that doesn't mean other managers will jump into the ETF market, experts tell MarketWatch's Chuck Jaffe at a recent Investing Insights event.

  • Specialized ETFs: What to Watch For

    14 May 2012 | 5:58 pm
    What should investors make of frontier-market exchange-traded funds? Is the proliferation of leveraged ETFs hurting the market? MarketWatch's Chuck Jaffe asked these questions of three ETF experts, at a recent Investing Insights panel discussion.

  • Are ETFs Too Dangerous for Most Investors?

    14 May 2012 | 5:36 pm
    Exchange-traded funds make investors more prone to trading. But whose fault is that? At a recent Investing Insights panel event, MarketWatch's Chuck Jaffe spoke with three experts about potential ETF pitfalls.

  • Exchange-Traded Funds: How to Choose

    14 May 2012 | 5:16 pm
    There are about 1,500 U.S. exchange-traded funds, and the list is growing. What strategy can investors use to pick the best among them? At a recent Investing Insights event, MarketWatch's Chuck Jaffe spoke with three experts to get their thoughts.
 
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  • Actively Managed ETFs: What's Coming Next?

    14 May 2012 | 6:08 pm
    Bill Gross, famed bond investor, recently started an actively managed exchange-traded fund, but that doesn't mean other managers will jump into the ETF market, experts tell MarketWatch's Chuck Jaffe at a recent Investing Insights event.

  • Specialized ETFs: What to Watch For

    14 May 2012 | 5:58 pm
    What should investors make of frontier-market exchange-traded funds? Is the proliferation of leveraged ETFs hurting the market? MarketWatch's Chuck Jaffe asked these questions of three ETF experts, at a recent Investing Insights panel discussion.

  • Are ETFs Too Dangerous for Most Investors?

    14 May 2012 | 5:36 pm
    Exchange-traded funds make investors more prone to trading. But whose fault is that? At a recent Investing Insights panel event, MarketWatch's Chuck Jaffe spoke with three experts about potential ETF pitfalls.

  • Exchange-Traded Funds: How to Choose

    14 May 2012 | 5:16 pm
    There are about 1,500 U.S. exchange-traded funds, and the list is growing. What strategy can investors use to pick the best among them? At a recent Investing Insights event, MarketWatch's Chuck Jaffe spoke with three experts to get their thoughts.

  • Exchange-Traded Notes 101

    6 May 2012 | 3:00 pm
    Deborah Fuhr, partner at ETFGI, talks with WSJ's Ari Weinberg about the differences between exchange-traded funds and notes, plus she explains some of the ETF products that can help track commodities.
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    WSJ.com Video - Lifestyle

  • Jessica Alba's All-Natural Baby Products Company

    15 May 2012 | 4:58 pm
    Jessica Alba talks with WSJ's Kelsey Hubbard about a new way to approach raising a child by creating an eco-friendly environment and using only natural products. Ms. Alba also shares how she is helping consumers do this through her new business venture, Honest.com.

  • Why Wrigley Field Must Be Destroyed

    15 May 2012 | 3:46 pm
    Having not won a World Series since 1908, the Chicago Cubs must contemplate the only solution that might restore the team to glory: Tear down Wrigley Field. Rich Cohen on The News Hub explains his rationale for this drastic proposal. Photo: Getty Images.

  • How to Make Roasted Chicken with Fennel & Chili

    15 May 2012 | 3:17 pm
    Kitty Greenwald, WSJ Reporter, demonstrates how to make roasted chicken with a parsley radish and currant slaw with Greek yogurt.

  • The Hip-Hop Rebellion

    15 May 2012 | 3:13 pm
    The Arab Spring is widely known as a Twitter rebellion, but underground hip-hop artists also played a very important role. Robin Wright, author of "Rock the Casbah: Rage and Rebellion Across the Islamic World," talks with Jerry Seib about the phenomenon. (This video was originally published July 22, 2011.)

  • WSJ After Hours: How to Make The Obituary

    15 May 2012 | 3:04 pm
    Over 100,000 cocktails will be served over five days at this year's Manhattan Cocktail Classic. Here's a way to make just one of those drinks: Check out the aptly-named Obituary.
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    WSJ.com Video - Books

  • The Hip-Hop Rebellion

    15 May 2012 | 3:13 pm
    The Arab Spring is widely known as a Twitter rebellion, but underground hip-hop artists also played a very important role. Robin Wright, author of "Rock the Casbah: Rage and Rebellion Across the Islamic World," talks with Jerry Seib about the phenomenon. (This video was originally published July 22, 2011.)

  • Amazon to Lend 'Potter' E-Books

    11 May 2012 | 12:45 pm
    Amazon has licensed the right to lend digital versions of J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series in the U.S., building up its e-book lending library despite the costs. John Jannarone has details on digits. Photo: Warner Bros.

  • Steve Coll on ExxonMobil, 'Independent Sovereign'

    9 May 2012 | 3:40 pm
    In the Big Interview with WSJ's Dennis Berman, author Steve Coll describes the extraordinary power of ExxonMobil, the world's largest non-government-owned oil company, which operates as an "independent sovereign," he says, answerable only to its shareholders.

  • Maurice Sendak, 'Where the Wild Things Are'

    8 May 2012 | 4:43 pm
    WSJ employees pay tribute to Maurice Sendak, author of 'Where the Wild Things Are,' who died today at the age of 83.

  • Maurice Sendak, Children's Author, Dies at 83

    8 May 2012 | 11:41 am
    Maurice Sendak, the children's book author and illustrator who saw the sometimes-dark side of childhood in books like "Where the Wild Things Are" and "In the Night Kitchen," has died at 83. Katherine Rosman reports on Lunch Break. Photo: AP.
 
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    WSJ.com Video - Arts & Entertainment

  • Jessica Alba's All-Natural Baby Products Company

    15 May 2012 | 4:58 pm
    Jessica Alba talks with WSJ's Kelsey Hubbard about a new way to approach raising a child by creating an eco-friendly environment and using only natural products. Ms. Alba also shares how she is helping consumers do this through her new business venture, Honest.com.

  • The Hip-Hop Rebellion

    15 May 2012 | 3:13 pm
    The Arab Spring is widely known as a Twitter rebellion, but underground hip-hop artists also played a very important role. Robin Wright, author of "Rock the Casbah: Rage and Rebellion Across the Islamic World," talks with Jerry Seib about the phenomenon. (This video was originally published July 22, 2011.)

  • 'The Avengers' Powers Past $1 Billion

    14 May 2012 | 11:28 am
    "The Avengers" earned $103.2 million in its second weekend in North American theaters, according to early estimates, bringing the superhero film's world-wide gross to just over $1 billion. Michelle Kung has details on Lunch Break. Photo: Walt Disney Pictures.

  • Hollywood's Last Taboo: Showing Childbirth

    11 May 2012 | 11:37 am
    The upcoming film "What to Expect When You're Expecting" hews to Hollywood's longstanding rule on depicting childbirth: Don't depict it, basically. Steve Knopper explains on Lunch Break.

  • Film Clip: 'What To Expect When You´re Expecting'

    10 May 2012 | 8:28 pm
    The comedy "What To Expect When You´re Expecting," featuring an all-start cast, follows the lives of five families as they welcome babies into their lives. Watch a clip from the film. Video courtesy of Lionsgate.
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  • Hoodies in the Workplace? You Betcha!

    10 May 2012 | 1:48 pm
    Mean Street host Evan Newmark call on WSJ.com 'Heard on the Runway' fashion writer Christina Binkley to discuss the new Mark Zuckerberg-inspired rage: hoodies in the workplace. Photo: Bloomberg News.

  • Vidal Sassoon: Mr. Wash and Go and Hair Guru Dies

    10 May 2012 | 7:23 am
    The creator of the bob haircut and the man who had us all buying "Wash and Go" has died. Vidal Sassoon revolutionized hair styling and created an international fashion business. Beth Schepens and Simon Zekaria discuss his legacy. Photo: AP

  • How to Rock an Arm Party

    9 May 2012 | 4:00 pm
    Why wear one bracelet when you can wear twelve? The hottest party in town is the one on your arm. WSJ Reporter Elizabeth Holmes shows you how to throw a proper arm party with jewelry from Bauble Bar.

  • Power Suits Get a More Feminine Look

    9 May 2012 | 12:13 pm
    More feminine styles are being incorporated into women's professional wardrobe as women are finding it beneficial to highlight their feminine attitudes. Christina Binkley on Lunch Break looks at the new power wardrobe. (Photo: Diane Fields for The Wall Street Journal)

  • Off Duty's Mother's Day Gift Guide

    7 May 2012 | 5:09 pm
    Off Duty's Style Director Alexa Brazilian and WSJ Reporter Kelsey Hubbard discuss Off Duty's recommended gifts for Mother's Day. Picks include beautifully old-fashioned nightgowns, jewelry with a conscience, clever chocolates and delicate perfume.
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    WSJ.com Video - Sports

  • Why Wrigley Field Must Be Destroyed

    15 May 2012 | 3:46 pm
    Having not won a World Series since 1908, the Chicago Cubs must contemplate the only solution that might restore the team to glory: Tear down Wrigley Field. Rich Cohen on The News Hub explains his rationale for this drastic proposal. Photo: Getty Images.

  • The Business of Being Yao Ming

    14 May 2012 | 6:26 pm
    From owning the Shanghai Sharks to fighting for China's wetlands, former basketball star Yao Ming has plenty of post-NBA ambitions. He tells the WSJ's Deborah Kan why preserving his country's environment is so important and what advice he has for New York Knick Jeremy Lin.

  • Tribal Basketball Team Recruits From Abroad

    14 May 2012 | 4:13 pm
    The Crow reservation in eastern Montana, famous for its basketball players, is recruiting foreign players in order to generate interest in college among Crow youth. WSJ's Joel Millman reports from Little Big Horn College.

  • Manchester City Wins Premier League in Finale

    14 May 2012 | 7:33 am
    Manchester City snatched English soccer's top title from their local rivals with seconds to spare. WSJ's Jonathan Clegg and John Crowley tell of a remarkable day, while City fan Ian Edmondson, in Stockholm, explains how he missed City's vital last-gasp goals. Photo: Getty Images

  • Black NHL Player Ward: 'Hockey Is for Everybody'

    11 May 2012 | 6:20 pm
    The WSJ's Lee Hawkins talks to Washington Capitals winger Joel Ward about his ongoing effort to encourage more black youths to play hockey and a series of racist tweets sent out by some angry Boston Bruins fan after Ward scored a game-winning goal in overtime to knock the Bruins out of the race for the playoffs.
 
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  • Spain's Banking Crisis Hits Aerospace

    15 May 2012 | 7:09 am
    The banking crisis is spilling over into manufacturing, with the aerospace industry the latest to feel the heat due to problems in the Spanish banking sector. WSJ's Dan Michaels explains. Photo: Getty Images

  • Vegemite Gets a Makeover

    9 May 2012 | 9:30 pm
    Vegemite is Australia's best known snack, but maker Kraft Foods has been struggling to get a new generation of Aussies to eat it. Now, some chefs are seeing the strongly flavored spread as a unique gastronomic opportunity. WSJ's Rachel Pannett reports.

  • In the Ring, With Cows

    8 May 2012 | 9:30 pm
    An annual competition in southwestern Switzerland pits, not bulls, but cows against each other for a prized cow bell and the title of "Queen of Queens." WSJ's Nicolas Brulliard heads to the cow fight where he finds many of the bovines are trained as rigorously as some athletes.

  • Hotels Look to $1,000 Rooms

    2 May 2012 | 11:55 am
    Some hotels are pioneering a new price for a standard room: $1,000 per night, while $500 a night rooms are becoming more prevalent as well. Andrea Petersen has details on Lunch Break. Photo: Mandarin Oriental Paris.

  • Tommy Lasorda Pitches to Save California Airport

    2 May 2012 | 8:51 am
    Baseball legend Tommy Lasorda has pitched for the Dodgers and for Rolaids and Slim Fast. Now he's doing commercials for a struggling regional airport trying to win independence from Los Angeles. Tammy Audi has details on The News Hub. Photo: Getty Images.
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    WSJ.com Video - Careers

  • Worst Place to Have a Meeting: The Office

    15 May 2012 | 11:39 am
    When it comes time for a meeting, the office can be deadly. Long-winded colleagues consume all available oxygen and good ideas get killed by asphyxiation. Sue Shellenbarger explains on Lunch Break. Photo: Getty Images.

  • Measuring Client Satisfaction

    14 May 2012 | 1:40 pm
    Edward Jones & Co.'s strong result and other findings of J.D. Power's latest survey of client satisfaction at full-service brokerages is discussed by Kevin Noblet, Dow Jones' managing editor for wealth management.

  • Heirs Fight Over An Inheritance, Advisers Referee

    11 May 2012 | 7:05 am
    Inheritance battles can bring out the worst in heirs and advisers can help smooth the waters. Dow Jones' Arden Dale explains.

  • Wealth: Predicting Interest Rates, ETF Risks

    9 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    Here's the first step to take before you sell your business. Plus, a risk with managed-fund ETFs investors may be missing. And, a prediction for interest rates. Dow Jones Wealth Adviser's Veronica Dagher reports. Photo:GETTY

  • Don't Cry (at the Office)

    8 May 2012 | 3:37 pm
    Whether you cry or lose your composure because you're blamed for something that wasn't your fault, there's a stigma attached to emotional responses in the workplace. Dennis Nishi has details on The News Hub. Photo: Bloomberg.
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  • Malls Look to Play Areas to Lure Shoppers

    15 May 2012 | 11:45 am
    Shopping-mall designers see indoor shopping mall playscapes as a way to lure in more shoppers and get them to stay longer. Kris Hudson on Lunch Break looks at the most innovative playscapes in malls across the U.S. and what's next.

  • The House That Kayaking Built

    11 May 2012 | 11:44 am
    Tao Berman has made enough money as a professional whitewater kayaker to build a 3,500-square-foot contemporary house, perched above the Columbia River Gorge. Nancy Keates has details on Lunch Break. Photo: Wiqan Ang for The Wall Street Journal.

  • Is Bel Air Home the Next WSJ House of the Week?

    11 May 2012 | 11:38 am
    Stefanos Chen on Lunch Break shows us the four properties vying to be the next WSJ House of the Week, including a Manhattan duplex condo, a Bel Air Midcentury home, modern traditional in Sag Harbor and old Europe on the Upper East Side.

  • Saudi Prince Sells Miami Home for $9.5 Million

    10 May 2012 | 3:48 pm
    A Saudi family sells a Miami home to a Los Angeles developer for $8.5 million. Lauren Schuker has details on The News Hub.

  • Maryland Estate Lists for $32 Million

    10 May 2012 | 3:48 pm
    The owners of Phillips Seafood have listed their Maryland home for $32 million. Lauren Schuker has details on The News Hub.
 
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  • Heirs Fight Over An Inheritance, Advisers Referee

    11 May 2012 | 7:05 am
    Inheritance battles can bring out the worst in heirs and advisers can help smooth the waters. Dow Jones' Arden Dale explains.

  • Wealth: Predicting Interest Rates, ETF Risks

    9 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    Here's the first step to take before you sell your business. Plus, a risk with managed-fund ETFs investors may be missing. And, a prediction for interest rates. Dow Jones Wealth Adviser's Veronica Dagher reports. Photo:GETTY

  • Mark Matson On Advising Main Street

    8 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    Portfolio construction isn't the only function advisers need to provide to their clients. Mark Matson weighs in on advising the average investor.

  • How to Land a Referral Without Annoying a Client

    7 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    Referrals are key to most advisers' business. Here are some tips to do it effectively. Photo: Getty images.

  • All Bets Are Off In May: It's An Election Year

    4 May 2012 | 10:33 am
    Wall Street is consumed by the phenomenon of "sell in May and go away" because it's worked so well the past two years. But this year is an election year in the U.S., and that means all bets are off since stocks typically rise in the six to seven months preceding a U.S. election. MarketWatch's Editor In Chief David Callaway has more.
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  • The Wall Street Journal on Small Business

    The Wall Street Journal
    15 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    Guidelines for selling your products or services over the phone; the clever techniques some companies use to avoid hiring the wrong person; and what to know about hiring today's young adults.

  • The Wall Street Journal on Small Business

    The Wall Street Journal
    8 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    The unorthodox advertising by one small business; the small business headache that's growing in intensity; and a new service to track your online branding.

  • The Wall Street Journal on Small Business

    The Wall Street Journal
    1 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    Why small business owners should not be intimidated about selling against their larger competitors; how to manage your so-called friends at the office; and how bar owners can tap a trend that could add value.

  • The Wall Street Journal on Small Business

    The Wall Street Journal
    24 Apr 2012 | 9:00 am
    How to go it alone if you're setting up your own business; understanding how consumers think about "going green;" and how some entrepreneurs are reviving brands we thought were dead or dying.

  • The Wall Street Journal on Small Business

    The Wall Street Journal
    17 Apr 2012 | 9:00 am
    How to have a stimulating business owners' meeting; the latest sign from small businesses that the economy might be improving; and an entrepreneurial idea if you're into sales and marketing.
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  • WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, May 16, 2012

    The Wall Street Journal
    16 May 2012 | 6:21 am
    Facebook will soon have to motivate some millionaire employees ... Amazon has really beefed up its work force ... and how would you rate your TV-service provider? Jim Chesko has those stories and more.

  • WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition, May 15, 2012

    The Wall Street Journal
    15 May 2012 | 4:52 pm
    GM will halt Facebook ads. Software pirates have been busy. Ranking cellular service and smartphones.

  • WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, May 15, 2012

    The Wall Street Journal
    15 May 2012 | 6:31 am
    Facebook raises the price range for its IPO ... investors cheer Groupon's quarterly results ... cellular giants lose customers ... and Apple upgrades its iCloud online service. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.

  • WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition May 14, 2012

    The Wall Street Journal
    14 May 2012 | 4:42 pm
    Yahoo's ex-CEO told the board he has cancer. Apple's preparing an upgrade for iCloud. Lightsquared files for bankruptcy.

  • WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, May 14, 2012

    The Wall Street Journal
    14 May 2012 | 6:39 am
    Yahoo's CEO departs amid flap over academic record ... how Facebook could trip up investors ... videogame spending tanks ... and did Beyonce make a videogame deal or not? Jim Chesko has those stories and more.
 
 
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