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Fortune Brainstorm Podcast: Can Jamie Dimon tolerate a boss?

As some J.P. Morgan shareholders begin to call for a chairman-CEO split, Fortune writer Katie Benner helps guide us through the story of Dimon's leadership. More

The market 'bubble' you've never heard of

Some economists are worried that farmland prices are nearing bubble territory. How bad can it be if no one's heard of it? More

Would you buy a Greek bank?

Piraeus Bank, Greece's largest by assets, believes investors are ready to buy back into the ravaged economy by taking a stake in the bank. More

Greece: Three years after the bailout

In May 2010, Greece turned to the EU and IMF for help. But the nation has paid a heavy price in lost output and soaring unemployment. More

Citigroup's new CEO is a banker. Imagine that.

Unlike his predecessors, Michael Corbat has spent 30 years working in banking operations. Could that be just what Citi needs? More

Pre-Marketing: Icahn makes Dell offer

Also: Is there anyone out there who could supervise Jamie Dimon? More

The problem with Obama's retirement plan

If it's fair to limit taxpayers' expense for retirement money being set aside by "the rich," it's vastly more fair to limit taxpayers' expense for Obama's own package. More

Market bears still waiting for pullback

Stocks were flat on Thursday, but this hardly looks like the beginning of a massive market correction. More

Only half of all Americans invested in stocks

The sharpest decline in stock ownership is among middle-income Americans. In 2008, about 66% of middle class Americans owned stocks, compared just 50% now. More

Did private equity hurt Hertz?

Is Hertz better off today than it was seven years ago? More

Japanese yen hits new 4-year low

The dollar hit ¥100 for the first time since April 2009 as the Bank of Japan moves to boost the nation's economy. More

Amazon: The ultimate good-faith stock

Few stocks involve more guessing than AMZN. The company is tightfisted when it comes to disclosing data or metrics. More

Hedge-fund billionaire Falcone agrees to SEC ban

Under the proposed settlement with the SEC, Falcone would be barred from serving as an investment adviser for two years but could still manage his companies. More

Monster Beverage shares dive as legal woes mount

Energy drink maker Monster reported weak results. Investors are already worried about lawsuits alleging that the drinks are harmful. More

Crazy like a Fox: News Corp. soars

Who says nobody watches TV anymore? News Corp. posted solid earnings thanks to its cable channels. Other media stocks are doing well too. Play

Fool's gold in VC-land

Handing out pyrite for the vaunted Midas List. More

Day traders salivate over market highs

Day traders aren't just looking for higher stock prices, but volatility and volume too. But you need a technological edge to profit. Play

Rich Chinese look abroad to secure wealth

China's wealthiest citizens are looking to secure their riches and improve the quality of their lives. And many of them are looking to do it overseas. More

Green Mountain expands Starbucks partnership

Green Mountain announced that it will keep producing Starbucks-branded single serve pods for the firm's popular Keurig brewing machines. Shares soared on the news. More

Tesla surges on first-ever quarterly profit

Tesla reported first-quarter earnings and sales that zoomed past analyst estimates. More

Dow, S&P hit new highs in quiet trading

U.S. stocks continue to set new records as investors welcome better-than-expected corporate earnings and signs of strength in the job market. More

Groupon shares surge 13% as losses narrow

Shares of Groupon rose sharply after the company reported a smaller loss and growing sales. More

Ackman: P&G CEO may need to go

Bob McDonald, who's led P&G since July 2009, serves on the board of 21 different organizations, and Bill Ackman thinks that may be more than a few too many. More

Roubini: Why I like stocks, for now

New York University economist Nouriel Roubini comes under fire for his bullish market call. More

Apple picks itself up off the mat

The beleaguered tech giant has seen its stock rise in the weeks since it caved and announced a record share repurchase program. More

Manchester United: The business of soccer

Winning the richest national soccer league for 13 of the last 21 years has guaranteed a big slice of broadcast revenue, and allowed the club to amass a global following. More

You've got fail! AOL down nearly 10%

AOL posted decent growth in online advertising sales. But profits missed forecasts and investors were not pleased. More

Jack Welch tweets Dimon is a 'great leader'

Jack Welch is making waves on Twitter again, weighing in on the brewing controversy over Jamie Dimon's role at the JP Morgan Chase. More

20 biggest stock losers

Investors in these Fortune 500 companies took it on the chin in a year when the S&P 500 had a total return of 16%. More

Ferguson exit knocks Man U shares

Shares in Manchester United fell Wednesday after the soccer club's iconic manager, Alex Ferguson, announced his retirement. More

Can Jamie Dimon talk his way out of trouble?

Straight talk from executives has become more important as shareholders become more active and regulators grow restless. J.P. Morgan is trying its hand at this approach. More

Trulia buying Market Leader for $355 million

The online real estate listing platform opts for expansion with acquisition. More

Bank loans drop, even as profits jump

Banks are finding ways to make plenty of money even as the lend out less. More

SodaStream loses its pop

Shares of the do-it-at-home beverage maker fell even though earnings topped forecasts. Expectations were high and some think SodaStream is a fad. Play

Pre-Marketing: Yahoo circling Hulu?

Also: John Doerr's plan to reclaim VC crown. Icahn eyes Dell board fight. More

Does JPMorgan suffer from Dimon discount?

Shares of JPMorgan Chase have underperformed compared to other big banks. Would it do better if Jamie Dimon gave up the chairman title? More

Whole Foods shares surge as growth continues

Whole Foods shares jumped in after-hours trading after the grocery chain reported solid earnings and increased its guidance. More

Jamie Dimon's likely successor will not impress critics

JPMorgan Chase's likely CEOs-in-waiting come from the part of the bank that makes regulators and investors most nervous. More

Tesla zooms to new high, then pulls back

Shares of Tesla rose above $60, one day before the electric car maker is due to report its first-ever quarterly profit. More

How much your money manager costs you

Wall Street veteran Charles Ellis on the too-high price of stock pickers. More

Bashing cable pays off for DirecTV

Shares of satellite leader DirecTV surged on strong subscriber gains in the U.S. and Latin America. Maybe those Genie commercials are working. Play

CrunchFund's future

With nearly 100 portfolio companies and just two remaining partners, what is the future of Michael Arrington's venture capital effort? More

Are stocks too expensive?

Equities are actually pricey, just when the "experts" are claiming they're cheap. More

20 biggest stock gainers

Investors in these Fortune 500 companies took big risks and saw even bigger rewards in 2012. More

Jamie Dimon is under fire

Shareholders are pushing JPMorgan's board to strip Jamie Dimon of his role as chairman. An influential shareholder advisory firm also wants three board members out. More

MBIA soars 45% on reports of BofA settlement

MBIA to get $1.6 billion in cash from Bank of America to settle dispute over who is responsible for losses on mortgage securities after housing bubble burst. More

Twitter banker hire doesn't mean IPO

Twitter hired a Morgan Stanley banker, but it's more about M&A than IPO. More

Exclusive: Glenn Beck's company makes how much?

Glenn Beck doesn't just hawk gold, he mints it. More

Transport stocks keep on truckin'

Shares of two major trucking companies were on fire, sending the Dow Jones Transportation average to an all-time high. More

20 companies that made the most

Best Companies to Work For in the 500

Not only are they America's largest corporations, they're also great places to work. More

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How to solve the bank capital Goldilocks question

Brown-Vitter and other efforts to boost bank capital are misguided. Capital cushions provide a false sense of security. More

Investors take a bite out of Tyson

Shares of Tyson Foods are down after dismal earnings report. The company can thank the Midwest drought, which cut into their chicken and beef sales. Play

Exclusive: Three Arch co-founder forms new VC firm

Veteran venture capitalist Wilf Jaeger launching new firm focused on healthcare services. More

Fund manager: Now's the time to buy bonds

Fund manager Jeffrey Gundlach says yields may be painfully low now, but they may go even lower so investors should get in now. More

Munger: It's time to break up the banks

Warren Buffett's chief lieutenant, Charlie Munger, says Brown-Vitter won't work. More

Has the gold bull run out of steam?

Investors have shunned the precious metal in recent weeks, raising concerns the 12-year old bull market in gold is nearing an end. More

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