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Did Facebook's IPO Reveal a Rigged Market?

Jun 21, 2012
Even a full month after Facebook's disastrous IPO, it's clear the deal had far-reaching implications on faith in the markets, for both professional and regular investors.

Who is the Fed's Master?

Jun 20, 2012
Everyone's watching today's FOMC rate decision. But at this point, what does a low interest-rate policy accomplish that it hasn't already?

The Day After Greek Relief, Euro Mockery

Jun 18, 2012
A wry note making the rounds of European trading desks pokes fun at the insistence of European finance ministers to circle the wagons.

A Normal Person's Guide to the Big Fat Greek Election

Jun 17, 2012
Greeks are deciding on their next political leaders today - and, not incidentally, the fate of the eurozone. If Greeks reject austerity, many are predicting a worldwide financial panic. Here's what you need to know.

Jamie Dimon Welcomes You to the Next Financial Crisis

Jun 15, 2012
Jamie Dimon's testimony this week has been sliced and diced in the financial press, and for the most part Dimon got off easy. But his scariest statement - that JP Morgan was planning to make money in a global credit crisis - now seems the most interesting and prescient.

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