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Sarbanes-Oxley on trial

Apr 25, 2006
Commentator Matthew Bishop says the US risks hamstringing small business if strict accounting rules to prevent another Enron collapse aren't loosened.

eBay Express

Apr 25, 2006
The Internet auctioneer is trying to offer a more traditional shopping experience by test driving a new Web site that offers products at fixed prices. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.

Watch dog or lap dog?

Apr 25, 2006
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Christopher Cox testifies before the Senate Banking Committee today. When he took the reins of the SEC last year, many thought Cox would be a friend to Big Business. As Scott Tong reports, that hasn't been the case.

South American energy integration

Apr 25, 2006
Now that Brazil's on target to achieve energy self sufficiency by mid-year, it wants to work with its neighbors to reach the same goal for the region. Paolo Prado reports.

Talent revolt

Apr 25, 2006
A growing number of young professionals say they won't work for companies that don't provide employees flexibility to balance their work and private lives. Hillary Wicai reports.