UBS: Lose a Few Billion, Win a Few Billion
Investors washed down the bitter pill of the bank's second subprime writedown with the news of an infusion of cash from sovereign wealth funds
Putin Names Medvedev His Successor
Investors breathe a sigh of relief as the Russian President finally endorses a pro-Western, market-friendly candidate
Philips’ Lightbulb Moment
Europe's largest electronics company is redefining itself as a global lighting king by hawking energy-efficient LED bulbs
A New Twist on Mobile Search
A British mobile phone service is catering to the busy person's desire to know—right now—answers to questions both whimsical and weighty
Europe: The Risk from a U.S. Downdraft
The euro zone grows increasingly concerned that it may not be immune to the fallout from slowing U.S. growth and the subprime mess
Student Funds Get Responsible
A new breed of student-run investment funds looks for social returns along with dividends
Barclays Tries to Soothe the Street
In an interview, the British bank's president discusses the early results statement aimed at reassuring investors about its investment banking division
The Capital Crunch Spreads
Capital levels are tumbling at major banks and brokerages—not just Citigroup—which could crimp earnings and economic growth
Finally, Good News from Nortel
Third-quarter results show a big turnaround. A few more of those—and perhaps an acquisition or two—might bring the company back into favor
How To Stand Out from the Herd
Does your paper profile look like everybody else's? Stop thinking about yourself in terms of stereotypes and start emphasizing your unique traits