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 |
Report: Army Knew of Soldier's Deadly Threats
Army Didn't Warn Authorities that Brandon Barrett, Who Was Killed in Aug. Utah Shootout, Was Distraught and Prepared to Die feeds.cbsnews.com |
AIA Stresses China Growth Plan
Asian life insurer AIA marked the launch of its share sale to Hong Kong-based retail investors by emphasizing its China growth strategy and push into bancassurance sales across the region. online.wsj.com |
Networks Block Web Programs From Being Viewed on Google TV
ABC, CBS and NBC are blocking TV programming on their websites from being viewable on Google's new Web-TV service, exposing the rift that remains between the technology giant and some of the media companies it wants to supply content for its new products. 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 |