"Wallstreet" Reader

"Wallstreet" Reader

Report: Hydraulic Fracturing Fluids Contain Toxins

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 06:48 PM PDT

The drilling fluids used to recover natural gas and oil from deep shale formations contain substances identified as human carcinogens, or listed as hazardous under federal clean air or water rules.

FAA Revamps Air Controllers' Schedules

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 05:08 PM PDT

The FAA decided to revamp work schedules for air-traffic controllers starting early next week, as the agency was informed of another controller nodding off on duty.

Nine Die in Libya Attack

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 10:58 AM PDT

A rebel in the Libyan city of Misrata said Gadhafi's troops have unleashed heavy shelling of the city's port, killing nine and wounding 20 people in an hours-long barrage.

IMF: Greek Debt Is Unsustainable

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 04:58 PM PDT

The International Monetary Fund believes Greece's debt is unsustainable and has told European government and central bank officials that Athens should consider restructuring by next year.

America Movil Gets Antitrust Fine

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 12:15 PM PDT

America Movil said its cellphone subsidiary was fined $1.03 billion for what a Mexico agency alleged is monopolistic practices tied to call terminations.

The Confessions of an Inside Trader

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 11:52 AM PDT

Kenneth T. Robinson took tips about corporate mergers from one friend and passed them to another for 15 years. He knew he should walk away. But he says he just couldn't stop trafficking in insider-trading tips.

CIC Eyes Europe Opportunities

Posted: 16 Apr 2011 01:58 AM PDT

China Investment Corp. is looking for investment opportunities in Europe, though the head of China's $300 billion sovereign-wealth fund is cautious about the continent's economy.