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2006 might be a tough act to follow

Jan 1, 2007
For the stock market, 2006 turned out to be a very good year. But the deck might be stacked against that kind of performance in the coming year. Amy Scott reports.

'Til debt do us part

Jan 1, 2007
How much are you supposed to spend on wedding bands — the ones you exchange at the altar? We asked Sean Cole to walk down that aisle for us.

What are you doing after the bell?

Jan 1, 2007
Wall Street has a dating site all its own, whether you're a trader or just looking for one. Amy Scott checked it out.

Pushing for 401k reform

Dec 29, 2006
The New Year may bring new momentum to efforts to improve investor protections in 401k retirement plans. Steve Tripoli reports.

Feeding at the executive trough

Dec 26, 2006
The average CEO's pay is 369 times as much as the average worker's. This year, CEO pay went up 16%, on top of a 30% jump last year. Commentator Nell Minow has a few thoughts on the disparity.

Morgan Stanley's rotten excuse

Dec 20, 2006
Regulators accuse the investment banker of withholding e-mails from clients who brought complaints against the firm. But it's the company's excuse that's really got people mad. Amy Scott reports.

Check out anytime you like — and leave

Dec 15, 2006
The SEC has floated new rules making it easier for companies based overseas to de-list from stock exchanges here. John Dimsdale explains why foreigners are so eager to take their stock listings elsewhere.

For public good, not for profit.

Minimum wage gap

Dec 14, 2006
Host Scott Jagow and Marketplace economics correspondent Chris Farrell look at the growing divide among economists over what to do about the minimum wage.

Time to raise the bar on hedge funds?

Dec 13, 2006
Do wealth limits for buying into hedge funds protect average investors or just help the rich get richer? The SEC meets today to consider what to do with those requirements. Amy Scott reports.

SEC changing auditing standards

Dec 11, 2006
Smaller publicly-owned companies that have complained about current corporate governance rules get a crack at regulatory relief on Wednesday when the Securities and Exchange Commission meets to consider changes. John Dimsdale reports.