Regulators probe Morgan Stanley’s role in IPO

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Regulators are examining whether Morgan Stanley, the investment bank that shepherded Facebook through its stock offering, selectively informed clients of an analyst’s negative report about the company before the stock started trading.

Germany holds firm on eve of summit

Germany holds firm on eve of summit

Powerhouse’s stance against debt sharing proposal comes amid new warnings of severe recession.

U.S. stocks decline

U.S. stocks decline

Stocks fall amid concern Greece may leave the euro region.

CBO report: Taxmageddon would throw U.S. back into recession

CBO report: Taxmageddon would throw U.S. back into recession

Tax hikes, spending cuts will likely cause the economy to contract in the first half of 2013, agency says.

CFTC probing JPMorgan trading loss

CFTC probing JPMorgan trading loss

Commission chairman cited the losses at a JPMorgan office in London to argue against a loophole for foreign affiliates of U.S. firms.

How austerity looks around the world

How austerity looks around the world

Countries in Europe are engaged in “austerity” — defined as a mix of spending cuts and tax increases. But what’s the actual mix?

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Bain & Co. opening an office in D.C.

Bain & Co. opening an office in D.C.

The firm says Romney’s role as presumptive Republican nominee did not play role to expand in region.

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Consumer watchdog agency to consider regulations on prepaid cards

Consumer watchdog agency to consider regulations on prepaid cards

Agency head Richard Cordray said the cards have fewer protections than bank accounts and debit cards.

Generic-drug makers: Brand-name rivals are exploiting legal loopholes

Generic-drug makers: Brand-name rivals are exploiting legal loopholes

Critics say the maneuver will limit consumers’ access to lower-cost and potentially life-saving drugs.

Student loans require homework

Student loans require homework

COLUMN | Parents and college students should pay attention to the horror stories about excessive debt.

Energy Dept. seeks to help USEC

The department is considering the purchase of experimental centrifuges as a way of channeling money to the ailing nuclear fuel company.

Meet Motorola Mobility's new CEO

Meet Motorola Mobility's new CEO

Google executive Dennis Woodside replaces Moto's CEO Sanjay Jha after the search engine giant completes its acquisition of the company.

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The U.S. Small Business administrator, Georgetown Cupcake’s founders and more discuss the challenges and opportunities for owners.

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Michelle Singletary

Michelle Singletary

Parents and students heading off to college should pay attention to the horror stories about excessive debt.

Ezra Klein

Ezra Klein

When someone tells me the U.S. is in decline, I have no idea what they’re talking about. And neither do they.

Steven Pearlstein

Steven Pearlstein

COLUMN | Hayek or Keynes? Austerity or growth? The right answer is: It depends.

Joshua Topolsky

Joshua Topolsky

COLUMN | What happens when anyone with an Internet connection can sell their goods? Angry Birds.

Thomas Heath

Thomas Heath

Nomoya Tinch Malcolm of Junior Achievement helps young adults prepare for the real world.

Allan Sloan

Allan Sloan

How does JPMorgan’s loss prove the need for a Volcker Rule to protect taxpayers? Answer: It doesn’t.

Warren Brown

Warren Brown

REVIEW | Volkswagen’s crossover utility wagon lacks a lot of genuine utility. But it’s a breeze to drive.

Barry Ritholtz

Barry Ritholtz

Stories of a recovery in the real estate market are a rite of spring, but some remain skeptical.

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Home prices hit new post-crisis lows in 9 cities

Home prices fell in January in 16 of the 19 metropolitan areas measured by the Case-Shiller Home Price Index.

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Mark Zuckerberg, founder and chief executive officer of Facebook Inc., gives a keynote address at the annual F8 developer conference in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Wednesday, April 21, 2010. Zuckerberg said he isn't counting on making money from the company's Facebook Credits online currency any time soon, even as he pumps resources into the project. Photographer: Kim White/Bloomberg *** Local Caption *** Mark Zuckerberg

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The social networking site is gearing up for an IPO and on its way to hitting 1 billion users.

Europe’s financial contagion

The European debt crisis has spread like a virus from Greece to Ireland, and other countries are now at risk.