In Facebook IPO debacle, Wall Street prevails
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OPINION | When Mark Zuckerberg’s stated mission to empower people collides with Wall Street’s actual mission, guess which mission prevails? Wall Street’s, hands down.
Germany, France divided on growth
as E.U. summit begins in Brussels
Clashing views between the E.U.’s two most influential members threaten to produce stalemate.
U.S. stocks erase losses
Stocks fall to the lowest level in 2012 on Greece as Dell tumbles 17 percent.
Consumer watchdog agency to consider regulations on prepaid cards
Agency head Richard Cordray said the cards have fewer protections than bank accounts and debit cards.
How austerity looks around the world
Countries in Europe are engaged in “austerity” — defined as a mix of spending cuts and tax increases. But what’s the actual mix?
Bain & Co. opening an office in D.C.
The firm says Romney’s role as presumptive Republican nominee did not play role to expand in region.
HP laying off 27,000 workers
The cuts announced Wednesday represent the HP’s largest payroll purge in its 73-year history.
Dell stock tumbles the most in a decade
Dell slumped 17 percent after the company forecast fiscal second-quarter revenue that missed analysts’ estimates.
Google cleared of patent infringment
In a trial, Google has been cleared of infringement on any patents owned by Oracle .
Sales of new homes up 3.3% in April
Sales of new homes rose solidly last month, adding to evidence of gradual improvement in the housing market.
Republicans don’t like regulations. Except for when they do.
They fault bank watchdogs for not foreseeing JPMorgan Chase’s loss but aren’t about to give them more authority.
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Senators beckon immigrant entrepreneurs and workers
The U.S. isn’t churning out enough math- and science-trained workers to meet the needs of its businesses. Could immigration reform be the answer?
Business Blogs & Columns
Parents and students heading off to college should pay attention to the horror stories about excessive debt.
When someone tells me the U.S. is in decline, I have no idea what they’re talking about. And neither do they.
COLUMN | What happens when anyone with an Internet connection can sell their goods? Angry Birds.
Nomoya Tinch Malcolm of Junior Achievement helps young adults prepare for the real world.
How does JPMorgan’s loss prove the need for a Volcker Rule to protect taxpayers? Answer: It doesn’t.
REVIEW | Volkswagen’s crossover utility wagon lacks a lot of genuine utility. But it’s a breeze to drive.
Stories of a recovery in the real estate market are a rite of spring, but some remain skeptical.
Innovations
The era of moguls with hoodies
The Facebook CEO’s laid-back style reflects blurring line between Internet sector and Hollywood.
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The best and worst airlines of 2012
Researchers compile an annual list of airline quality ratings. Here are their findings for 2012.
A look at the tablet market
It’s not just an iPad world — a look at a number of products vying for consumers’ attention.
Home prices hit new post-crisis lows in 9 cities
Home prices fell in January in 16 of the 19 metropolitan areas measured by the Case-Shiller Home Price Index.
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Facebook’s phenomenal rise
The social networking site is gearing up for an IPO and on its way to hitting 1 billion users.
Europe’s financial contagion
The European debt crisis has spread like a virus from Greece to Ireland, and other countries are now at risk.
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