In the latest example of cash-rich emerging-market companies seeking to snap up American business icons, Brazilian meat-processing giant JBS is pursuing a takeover of Sara Lee. WSJ.com: US Business
Two years ago, Bernard Madoff told his sons that his multi-billion-dollar business was “one big lie.” That confession unleashed one of the biggest fraud investigations in history. Since then, the wheels of justice have turned slowly. WSJ.com: US Business
Two years ago, Bernard Madoff told his sons that his multi-billion-dollar business was “one big lie.” That confession unleashed one of the biggest fraud investigations in history. Since then, the wheels of justice have turned slowly. View full post on WSJ.com: US Business
Legislation set to be introduced early next year would prohibit companies from tracking children on the Internet without parental consent. View full post on WSJ.com: US Business Related Blogs Related Blogs on kids Related Blogs on Online Related Blogs on Prohibit
U.S. regulators and several Wall Street banks are in preliminary talks aimed at reaching settlements to resolve a probe of sales of mortgage-bond deals that helped unleash the crisis. View full post on WSJ.com: US Business
Verizon Wireless said it plans to offer a wireless data plan for its new 4G network that is less than it charges for some 3G plans. View full post on WSJ.com: US Business
The FCC chairman endorsed the idea that broadband providers could charge extra for providing heavy Internet users with lots of online video or data-heavy services such as videogames. View full post on WSJ.com: US Business
An FTC report calls for development of a system that would enable people to avoid having their actions monitored online, a move Internet-ad firms oppose. View full post on WSJ.com: US Business
Credit markets are likely to get tougher for midsize companies and those with the weakest credit ratings, which could lead to a new wave of bankruptcy filings. View full post on WSJ.com: US Business
Netflix struck a deal with independent film company FilmDistrict, whose new movies will be licensed for online streaming rather than appear on premium cable channels. View full post on WSJ.com: US Business