At Davos, Bankers Are on the Run

The scorn poured on bankers at thi9s year's gathering of the World Economic Forum is a sign of a mounting international backlash against the financial sector.

'Build America' Permanently?

Obama will ask Congress to make permanent a bond program that helps strapped state and local governments finance projects.

Growth Hits 6-Year High

The U.S. economy surged at the end of 2009, a bigger-than-expected gain driven more by slower inventory liquidation than by consumer spending.

Toyota Can't Stall Crisis

Toyota's crisis deepened as it recalled 1.8 million vehicles in Europe and dealers said they were starting to feel the pinch after the company halted U.S. sales of eight models.

HCA Owners Get Big Payout

The hospital operator's $1.75 billion dividend payment brings to mind the financial maneuvers made by private-equity firms during the go-go years of 2005-2007.

Fannie, Freddie Get Tough With Banks

The mortgage-finance companies are forcing lenders to repurchase loans found to contain improper documentation about a borrower's income or outright lies.

Argentina's Central Bank Chief Resigns

Argentina's embattled central-bank president Martín Redrado resigned abruptly, after a bitter dispute with President Cristina Kirchner over control of the bank's foreign-currency reserves.

Six More Banks Fail

U.S. regulators closed at least six more banks, including two in Georgia, as the fallout from the financial crisis continued to be felt by smaller financial institutions across the country.

CME Is Favorite to Buy Dow Jones Indexes

The parent of the Chicago Merc could pay close to $700 million, but talks recently hit a snag.

Euro Falls Below $1.39

Pressure on the euro accelerated, with the single currency falling below $1.39 for the first time in more than six months, as sentiment deteriorated over the fiscal health of some European countries.

Capital One CEO Gets Stock Award

Capital One outlined a 2010 compensation plan for CEO Richard Fairbank, including stock valued at $9.75 million. American Express's CEO got a 60% pay raise.

Weak Tech Reins In Stocks

Stocks fell, held back by weakness in the tech sector and jitters about a possible market correction.