Mutual Fund at Heart of 'Flash Crash'
Regulators looking at the "flash crash" have focused on a mutual fund run by Waddell & Reed, part of a growing breed of funds that can trade in almost anything. online.wsj.com |
Researchers use drilling data to find a geothermal hot spot in West Virginia
Researchers have uncovered the largest geothermal hot spot in the eastern United States. According to a unique collaboration between Google and academic geologists, West Virginia sits atop several hot patches of Earth, some as warm as about 400 degrees. If engineers are able to tap the heat, the... feeds.washingtonpost.com |
Video: A Woman's "Conviction"
CBS News' Russ Mitchell reports on Betty Anne Waters, who spent 18 years earning a law degree to defend her brother, and inspired the new film, "Conviction," starring Oscar-winner Hilary Swank. feeds.cbsnews.com |
Honeywell's Profit Falls
Honeywell's profit fell 18% amid pension costs, but revenue rose and the company raised its full-year forecast again. online.wsj.com |
Wal-Mart Sets African Offer
Wal-Mart offered $2.32 billion to buy 51% of South Africa's Massmart Holdings, marking the U.S.-based retailer's first foray into sub-Saharan Africa's growing retail market. online.wsj.com |