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• Hack of Twitter Account Exposes Social Media’s Weaknesses

  By Brian Womack and Chris Strohm, Bloomberg  |  April 24, 2013

  Erroneous AP tweet about White House explosions sent stocks tumbling.

• Apple Returning $55 Bln to Investors

  By Adam Satariano and Peter Burrows, Bloomberg  |  April 24, 2013

  Company boosts dividend and plans to borrow to finance share-repurchase program.

• Apple Slowdown Threatens Global Supplier Web

  By Adam Satariano, Bloomberg  |  April 18, 2013

  Company’s network of at least 247 suppliers now vulnerable.

• Swap Users Get More Time to Report Trades

  By Silla Brush, Bloomberg  |  April 10, 2013

  CFTC says companies need more time to test data systems.

• J.C. Penney’s Options May Include Sale

  By Matt Townsend and Jeff Green, Bloomberg  |  April 9, 2013

  With CEO Ron Johnson’s departure, the retailer faces a tough turnaround.

• Women Break Through as Boards Welcome Non-CEOs

  By Jeff Green, Bloomberg  |  April 6, 2013

  Companies from Nike to Honeywell are adding women directors.

• Hewlett-Packard Board Shakeup Gives CEO a Fresh Start

  By Aaron Ricadela, Bloomberg  |  April 5, 2013

  With the exit of the board chairman and two directors, Whitman can focus on reviving growth.

• J.C. Penney CEO’s Compensation Slashed

  By James Callan and Renee Dudley, Bloomberg  |  April 3, 2013

  Johnson earned $1.89 mln last year, down from $53.3 mln in 2011.

• SEC Gives Go-Ahead to Disclosures Via Social Media

  By Joshua Gallu, Bloomberg  |  April 3, 2013

  Companies must tell investors in advance where to look, agency says.

• Leveraged Loan Gains Smallest Since 2008

  By Christine Idzelis, Bloomberg  |  March 28, 2013

  Fed and other regulators are warning the market may be frothy.