"Wallstreet" Reader

"Wallstreet" Reader


Obama Raises Push for Deal on Arms Pact

Posted: 18 Dec 2010 02:36 PM PST

President Obama sent letters to Senate leaders insisting START will not affect U.S. determination to press ahead with a missile defense system.

Senate Passes 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Repeal

Posted: 18 Dec 2010 05:08 PM PST

The Senate voted 65-31 to end the military's ban on gays serving openly in the military, marking the end of a protracted legislative battle to overturn the policy.

Dream Act Is Blocked

Posted: 18 Dec 2010 02:23 PM PST

The U.S. Senate, in a 55-41 vote, failed to move forward legislation already passed by the House to let children of undocumented immigrants gain legal status if they enroll in college or join the military.

Bank of America to Block WikiLeaks Transactions

Posted: 18 Dec 2010 12:23 PM PST

Bank of America's move to no longer process transactions for the WikiLeaks website follows similar actions by several other financial institutions.

Number of the Week: Using Cash Piles to Buy Shares

Posted: 18 Dec 2010 06:12 AM PST

Companies spent $92 billion on their own shares in the third quarter. The fewer shares a company has outstanding, the greater its earnings per share. It's risk-free with an immediate effect.