the Times

• Tax Break May Have Been Abused (N.Y. Times)

  January 7, 2013

  Some big companies had access to asset-sale proceeds held in escrow.

• Some Online Retailers Adding Brick-and-Mortar Stores (NYT)

  December 19, 2012

  A realization that some shoppers want and need the in-person experience.

• States’ Incentives for Businesses May Not Produce Results (NY Times)

  December 3, 2012

  Incentive programs in Oklahoma, West Virginia amount to a third of the states’ budgets.

• UBS Close to Settlement on Libor Rigging

  By Lindsay Fortado and Russell Ward, Bloomberg  |  December 3, 2012

  Bank said to pay more than $465 mln to settle allegations.

• Treasury’s Miller Drops Out of SEC Race (NY Times)

  November 29, 2012

  Sallie Krawcheck, Finra’s Ketchum seen as possible contenders for SEC chairmanship.

• Obama Seeks to Build Consensus with CEOs (NY Times)

  November 15, 2012

  CEOs say meeting was a good step, but didn't solve impasse.

• Criminal Charges Unlikely for MF Global (NYTimes)

  August 16, 2012

  A 10-month investigation into losses at the brokerage will likely end without charges for top executives.

• Top Investors Receiving Advance Information (NYTimes)

  July 16, 2012

  Investigation finds that large hedge funds seek nonpublic information from Wall Street analysts.

• Wal-Mart Said Subject of U.S. Probe

  By David Welch, Thom Weidlich and Seth Stern  |  April 24, 2012

  Justice Department looks at possible criminal charges on alleged Mexican bribes.

• Probe Exposes Wal-Mart to Fines

  By David Welch and Thom Weidlich, Bloomberg  |  April 23, 2012

  Charges that retailer paid bribes in Mexico could also lead to executive departures.