Bear bust could have been 'disastrous'

Bear bust could have been 'disastrous' - CEOs
Top execs at both JPMorgan Chase and Bear Stearns told Senate lawmakers Thursday that the 11th-hour deal between the two firms, crafted with the aid...

Bear Stearns rescue hot topic on the Hill
Congress on Thursday will scrutinize JPMorgan Chase's controversial acquisition of Bear Stearns and quiz top executives from both firms as well as...

Bear deal goes under the microscope
The Senate took a long, hard look at JPMorgan Chase's planned purchase of Bear Stearns on Thursday, grilling both executives and federal regulators...

Senators question Bear Stearns sale
Key senators are asking questions about the recent pennies-on-the-dollar sale of investment firm Bear Stearns to JPMorgan Chase, a transaction made...

Higher bid for Bear Stearns
Stocks jump after JPMorgan Chase boosts its bid for Bear Stearns to $10 per share. Existing-home sales show their first gain in seven months. S&P...