Federal prosecutors have begun to hone in on insider-trading cases that appear to involve routinely published information about public-company supply chains.
24/11/2010 06:23 AM
One of the most potentially intrusive technologies for profiling and targeting Internet users with ads, "deep packet inspection," is on the verge of a comeback.
24/11/2010 12:59 PM
Federal authorities, intensifying an insider-trading investigation, are demanding information from the major investment firms SAC Capital, Citadel, Janus and Wellington.
24/11/2010 09:31 AM
Bristol Palin lost to actress Jennifer Grey in the "Dancing with the Stars" finale, capping a reality-television run in which Ms. Palin lured viewers, votes and controversy.
24/11/2010 03:10 AM
The Build American Bonds program, which provides federal subsidies for taxable bonds issued by state and local governments, is likely to survive another year, top Senate Republicans indicated.
24/11/2010 10:07 AM
North Korea's attack on South Korea is further complicating U.S. efforts to contain Pyongyang, as the White House increasingly struggles to comprehend what is driving leader Kim Jong Il's regime.
24/11/2010 03:02 AM
Tallow?a blend of rendered beef fat and wax?will be used for decorative centerpieces at military dining halls across the country at Thanksgiving, many of which stage similar culinary showdowns.
24/11/2010 03:30 AM
An alliance of centrist Republicans and Democrats is seeking to organize a grass-roots movement targeting the middle of American politics, a vital tool for any potential third-party presidential candidate.
23/11/2010 11:50 PM
The latest smartphone apps track the latest deals or even tell you what's in stock. On some, you can get a coupon for revealing what store you're in.
24/11/2010 12:17 PM
Americans who have taken temp jobs with weekend hours or holiday shifts are finding new ways to celebrate the season?splitting gatherings into mini-celebrations and delegating shopping to relatives.
23/11/2010 09:25 PM
Despite strong casts, the Lyric Opera of Chicago's productions of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Un Ballo in Maschera" were let down by weak direction, says Heidi Waleson.
23/11/2010 08:56 PM


