Can This ‘Genius’ Save Citi?
On a conference call with analysts, new CEO Vikram Pandit leaves the door open for asset sales at the beleaguered bank
Why Citi May Need a Merger
Because of the weakness in its capital structure, the financial-services giant may need to pair up with another bank
What the U.S. Can Teach Finland About Service
A Finnish study profiled twelve U.S. companies to give insight on how successfully applied innovation can bring in the big bucks
Billion Dollar Innovation
A Finnish study profiled twelve U.S. companies to give insight on how successfully applied innovation can bring in the big bucks
Tempted by Financials’ Fat Dividends
Share prices of big names like Citi and WaMu have taken such a hit that they now offer eye-popping payouts. Buyer beware
Subprime City Confidential: Nov. 28, 2007
Freddie cuts its dividend and investors applaud. Wells Fargo's No No Song. And just how big are those CDO losses?
A Big Black Friday for Electronics Stores
Best Buy and Circuit City were busy over the holiday weekend, but are shoppers being lured by must-have gadgets—or deep discounts?
Finance Stocks to Buy Now
Gene Marcial talks to investors who believe opportunities remain amid the wreckage at the Wall Street financial houses
Soft Landings for CEOs
Some shareholders may object, but heads of most major financial services firms will have very secure futures even if they're forced out
Citigroup Turns to Robert Rubin
In the wake of Charles Prince's departure, the former Treasury Secretary is named chairman. His first order of business: finding a new CEO